Dr. James P. Crutcher Jr, M.D. earned his medical degree at University of Washington School of Medicine, and completed his residency at University of Washington Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. He then finished his fellowship at Institute for Bone and Joint Disorders, Phoenix, AZ. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is Fellow at American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Dr. James P. Crutcher Jr, M.D. earned his medical degree at University of Washington School of Medicine, and completed his residency at University of Washington Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. He then finished his fellowship at Institute for Bone and Joint Disorders, Phoenix, AZ. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is Fellow at American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
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very welcoming and looking forward whatvto do and expect.
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Crutcher was clear and helpful as always and his team was thorough and easy to work with. Definitely recommend.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Thanks for the service.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Waited long time but was able to get diagnosis that other missed or did not tell me.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
In formative, clear in recommendation and very personable
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Outstanding!
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Outstanding! Kind, compassionate, dedicated! I feel fortunate to have found him.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Very thorough, professional, kind and a true expert
Dr. James P. Crutcher Jr, M.D. is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hip and knee replacement surgery. Dr. Crutcher earned his medical degree at University of Washington School of Medicine, and completed his residency at University of Washington Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. He then finished his fellowship at Institute for Bone and Joint Disorders, Phoenix, AZ. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is Fellow at American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
He has advanced training in surgery for arthritis of the hip and knee, including degenerative, traumatic, and congenital conditions. Dr. Crutcher performs over 450 hip and knee replacements per year, including partial knee replacement and outpatient joint replacement surgery in selected patients. In his practice, he uses advanced surgical techniques, and a personalized approach for every patient, in order to restore their quality of life and activity goals. Dr. Crutcher was instrumental in bringing robotic-arm assisted joint replacement surgery to Seattle in 2010 and continues to work on advancing this technology, including teaching other surgeons nationally and internationally.
Dr. Crutcher was Chief of the Department of Orthopedics at Swedish Medical Center from 2004-2008. During his tenure as chief, he led the development of the Swedish Orthopedic Institute, the largest dedicated orthopedic facility in the Northwest. He currently serves as the Medical Director of the Swedish Orthopedic Institute. Dr. Crutcher is a native of Seattle who enjoys outdoor recreation in the Northwest, especially cycling, skiing, and hiking. He also enjoys music, travel, sports, and sharing all of these activities with his family.
Special Surgical Interests and Extensive Training Dr. Crutcher specializes in: Minimally invasive hip and knee replacement surgery, Robotic-arm assisted hip and knee replacement surgery, revision hip and knee replacement, and knee arthroscopy.
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very welcoming and looking forward whatvto do and expect.
Dr. Crutcher was clear and helpful as always and his team was thorough and easy to work with. Definitely recommend.
Thanks for the service.
Waited long time but was able to get diagnosis that other missed or did not tell me.
In formative, clear in recommendation and very personable
Outstanding!
Outstanding! Kind, compassionate, dedicated! I feel fortunate to have found him.
Very thorough, professional, kind and a true expert
Top doctor. Will have him do other knee !
Quick and positive feedback and recommendations