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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Fast, efficient, caring.
(2 days ago)
Nov-2025
Dr Crutcher is an exceptional physician. He is smart and thinks the case through Iincluding all aspects of surgery and then healing and PT. thank you
(4 days ago)
Nov-2025
Enjoyed meeting him very much.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Very patient, thoughtful. and a good listener. An skilled and experienced surgeon with whom I’ve had excellent results
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Clear, open communication. I am confident of his expertise and knowledge. He quickly answered all my questions of what to expect before and after procedure.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Got right to the
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Very pleased With my outcomes in the past great doctor!
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Very personable and not pushy. I’ll know more once I have a knee replacement.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
There is no better Orthopedic Surgeon on earth and probably the solar system. And I would imagine galaxy too. Probably tops in the entire universe. (I know, that’s a bold statement)
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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Fast, efficient, caring.
Dr Crutcher is an exceptional physician. He is smart and thinks the case through Iincluding all aspects of surgery and then healing and PT. thank you
Enjoyed meeting him very much.
Very patient, thoughtful. and a good listener. An skilled and experienced surgeon with whom I’ve had excellent results
Clear, open communication. I am confident of his expertise and knowledge. He quickly answered all my questions of what to expect before and after procedure.
Got right to the
Very pleased With my outcomes in the past great doctor!
Very personable and not pushy. I’ll know more once I have a knee replacement.
There is no better Orthopedic Surgeon on earth and probably the solar system. And I would imagine galaxy too. Probably tops in the entire universe. (I know, that’s a bold statement)
Great doc!