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James P. Crutcher Jr, M.D.
Orthopedic Physician Associates
Orthopedics, Joint Replacement
Seattle, WA
Most recent review: 5 days ago
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5.0
496 Ratings
231 Comments
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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5.0
496 Ratings
231 Comments
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. 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 extremely thorough, explains findings and options in detail and is a very caring surgeon. I have a complicated situation with my hips and have had several opinions that have left me with uncertainty. He spent significant time reviewing images and records, made recommendations on surgery, approach and a plan that gave me confidence. I am grateful for his expertise and that he made time to see me quickly. I highly recommend Dr. Crutcher.
A+ for all aspects of physician/ orthopedic care.
Thoughtful, brilliant
Great visit
Just had my second hip revision with Dr. Crutcher. He is amazing! I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Absolutely great ! So knowledgeable and he answered all my concerns!
"Dr. Crutcher was exceptional. He is highly professional, extremely knowledgeable, and clearly an expert in his field. From start to finish, I felt confident that I was receiving the best possible care. I wouldn't want any other doctor and am truly grateful for his skill, dedication, and compassionate approach. I highly recommend him."
I appreciate being able to get in to see Dr. Crutcher promptly. The visit years to my concerns about my knee.
Excellent!
Dr Crutcher has treated two of my best friends and they referred me to him. The facility is well run and Dr Crutcher is perfect both as a physician and advisor. He left me feeling very positive about his care and my future health.