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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Clear understandable feedback, friendly caring manner, I felt heard and taken care of. Thank you, Dr. Jurek.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Great surgeon!! I would recommend her! Did a great job replacing my shoulder.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Great explanation of what next step is.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Personable and thorough!
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Dr Jurek exceeded all my expectations. She clearly has extensive knowledge and was able to describe my issues in a way that I understood. I appreciated her giving me a copy of the X-ray and showing me where the problem lies. And how to correct my problem.
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
So good at explaining the surgery to me
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
I am very pleased with my whole surgery experience. Dr Jurek listened to my concerns and explained things well. She is friendly and patient.
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
She's so relatable.
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Sara Jurek and her colleagues at OPA are the best, earning a “Center of Excellence” designation. Focused, professional and experienced. Multiple procedures from Dr Jurek and Dr Hormel, all with positive outcomes.
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!).
For more information about Dr. Jurek, please visit www.seattleshoulderdoc.com
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Clear understandable feedback, friendly caring manner, I felt heard and taken care of. Thank you, Dr. Jurek.
Great surgeon!! I would recommend her! Did a great job replacing my shoulder.
Great explanation of what next step is.
Personable and thorough!
Dr Jurek exceeded all my expectations. She clearly has extensive knowledge and was able to describe my issues in a way that I understood. I appreciated her giving me a copy of the X-ray and showing me where the problem lies. And how to correct my problem.
So good at explaining the surgery to me
I am very pleased with my whole surgery experience. Dr Jurek listened to my concerns and explained things well. She is friendly and patient.
She's so relatable.
Sara Jurek and her colleagues at OPA are the best, earning a “Center of Excellence” designation. Focused, professional and experienced. Multiple procedures from Dr Jurek and Dr Hormel, all with positive outcomes.
She’s FANTASTIC!!