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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Dr Crutcher is genuinely interested in how his patients are doing. His new PA did a good job.
Sep-2025
He is a very good Doctor
Sep-2025
First class operation from start to finish. Dr C uses a 4-day pain suppressant drip that helped a lot. 6 weeks after surgery I walked 2 miles—about my limit with bone on bone.
Sep-2025
Most professional, knowledgeable, humble, kind and overall incredible physician I have ever dealt with! Highly recommend Dr. James P. Crutcher! He is a cut above all of the others! Thank you, Dr. Crutcher.
Sep-2025
Fun to talk to. Extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He replaced both of my hips ten years ago with zero complications.
Sep-2025
Kind, caring and extremely competent
Sep-2025
He is the hip and knee surgeon in the Seattle area. I know because he has replaced both hips and both knees plus a hip revision on one hip. I have healed very well and am greatful for his expertise.
Sep-2025
Best physician I ever saw.
Sep-2025
Dr. Crutcher is the best. Smart and caring create amazing outcomes for patients. Helped solve my pain and provided excellent care.
Aug-2025
Always a smile, attentatative to questions, and great bedside manner.
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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Dr Crutcher is genuinely interested in how his patients are doing. His new PA did a good job.
He is a very good Doctor
First class operation from start to finish. Dr C uses a 4-day pain suppressant drip that helped a lot. 6 weeks after surgery I walked 2 miles—about my limit with bone on bone.
Most professional, knowledgeable, humble, kind and overall incredible physician I have ever dealt with! Highly recommend Dr. James P. Crutcher! He is a cut above all of the others! Thank you, Dr. Crutcher.
Fun to talk to. Extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He replaced both of my hips ten years ago with zero complications.
Kind, caring and extremely competent
He is the hip and knee surgeon in the Seattle area. I know because he has replaced both hips and both knees plus a hip revision on one hip. I have healed very well and am greatful for his expertise.
Best physician I ever saw.
Dr. Crutcher is the best. Smart and caring create amazing outcomes for patients. Helped solve my pain and provided excellent care.
Always a smile, attentatative to questions, and great bedside manner.