Dr. Sara K. Jurek M.D., earned her medical degree at Oklahoma University School of Medicine, Oklahoma City, OK, and completed her residency at Medical College of Wisconsin, Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, Milwaukee, WI. She then finished her fellowship in Advanced Shoulder & Elbow Open and Arthroscopic Surgery at The Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles, CA., and in Sports Medicine at Santa Monica Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Group, Santa Monica, CA.
Dr. Sara K. Jurek M.D., earned her medical degree at Oklahoma University School of Medicine, Oklahoma City, OK, and completed her residency at Medical College of Wisconsin, Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, Milwaukee, WI. She then finished her fellowship in Advanced Shoulder & Elbow Open and Arthroscopic Surgery at The Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles, CA., and in Sports Medicine at Santa Monica Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Group, Santa Monica, CA.
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Excellent bedside manner as well as brilliant knowledge and skill!
(3 days ago)
May-2026
Surgery went as expected.
Great understanding of procedures for surgery.
I highly recommend Dr Jurek.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
She’s amazing. Very professional and friendly.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
I had my first visit with Dr Jurek recently and she was inviting the moment she entered the room. She listened to my concerns, gave me feedback and cane up with a plan without automatically suggesting medication.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
One of the most friendly and knowledgeable professionals I've ever had the privilege of working with
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Friendly, knowledgeable, personable and professional. I have trust and ease in her care
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Very personable and explained things well. Felt confident in her abilities
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Very professional
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Jurek was genuinely interested in the best path for me and shared pros and cons that helped me make the right decision.
Dr. Sara K. Jurek M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon fellowship trained in advanced shoulder surgery, arthroscopy and sports medicine. Dr. Jurek earned her medical degree at Oklahoma University School of Medicine, Oklahoma City, OK, and completed her residency at Medical College of Wisconsin, Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, Milwaukee, WI. She then finished her fellowship in Advanced Shoulder & Elbow Open and Arthroscopic Surgery at The Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles, CA., and in Sports Medicine at Santa Monica Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Group, Santa Monica, CA.
She served as a team physician for the LA Lakers, LA Galaxy and LA Sparks professional sports teams. With each and every patient interaction, she focuses on providing the highest quality of care while fostering an honest, informed relationship and dialogue. As a physician and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jurek’s goal is to return her patients to their activities as safely and efficiently as possible.
Dr. Jurek’s ideal day consists of waking up really early, accomplishing meaningful tasks, and then finding the time for an afternoon nap. The nap rarely happens, but when it does, it is amazing. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her wife, their son, and their dogs. She really enjoys being physically active and particularly enjoys honing what she likes to call “the escape skills” of CrossFit; running fast, jumping high and often, and climbing ropes and bars. She also has some quirky hobbies that she contends make her better in the OR: mountain unicycling, slack-lining, and devising various art and craft projects. She dedicates time regularly to achieving what have become her perpetual New Year’s resolutions: learning Spanish and writing the next Man Booker Prize-winning novel (it’s going to happen this year!).
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Excellent bedside manner as well as brilliant knowledge and skill!
Surgery went as expected. Great understanding of procedures for surgery. I highly recommend Dr Jurek.
She’s amazing. Very professional and friendly.
I had my first visit with Dr Jurek recently and she was inviting the moment she entered the room. She listened to my concerns, gave me feedback and cane up with a plan without automatically suggesting medication.
One of the most friendly and knowledgeable professionals I've ever had the privilege of working with
Friendly, knowledgeable, personable and professional. I have trust and ease in her care
Very personable and explained things well. Felt confident in her abilities
Very professional
Dr. Jurek was genuinely interested in the best path for me and shared pros and cons that helped me make the right decision.
Helpful, compassionate, skilled, knowledgeable