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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Dr Jurek was clear and informative and helped me make the right decision for my shoulder.
(4 days ago)
Apr-2026
Great care from Dr. Jurek and Mikayla and her team! Discussion was informative and really helpful.
(4 days ago)
Apr-2026
Dr Jurek is tge best of the best!
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Jurek has provided Excellent Care for both my wife and I!
Jim Ogden
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
She listened to my concerns and explained my shoulder issues.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Sara has been my surgeon twice now, and I appreciate her approachability and professional care. The scarring is minimal and I look forward to full mobility soon!
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Excellent !
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Dr.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
I recently saw Dr Jurek for my 8 month follow-up after rotator cuff surgery, and once again, she exceeded every expectation. She is truly an exceptional orthopedic surgeon.
Dr Jurek always greets you with enthusiasm. She takes e time to actively listen, ensuring your concerns are heard and understood. Throughout my recovery, she has consistently demonstrated that my best interests are her top priority.
She explains everything clearly, answers all questions thoroughly, and makes you feel confident in her care plan. Her compassion, professionalism, and expertise make every visit a positive experience.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr Jurek to anyone in need of shoulder surgery. She is amazing, and I’m incredibly grateful for the care she has provided.
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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Dr Jurek was clear and informative and helped me make the right decision for my shoulder.
Great care from Dr. Jurek and Mikayla and her team! Discussion was informative and really helpful.
Dr Jurek is tge best of the best!
Dr. Jurek has provided Excellent Care for both my wife and I! Jim Ogden
She listened to my concerns and explained my shoulder issues.
Sara has been my surgeon twice now, and I appreciate her approachability and professional care. The scarring is minimal and I look forward to full mobility soon!
Excellent !
Dr.
I recently saw Dr Jurek for my 8 month follow-up after rotator cuff surgery, and once again, she exceeded every expectation. She is truly an exceptional orthopedic surgeon. Dr Jurek always greets you with enthusiasm. She takes e time to actively listen, ensuring your concerns are heard and understood. Throughout my recovery, she has consistently demonstrated that my best interests are her top priority. She explains everything clearly, answers all questions thoroughly, and makes you feel confident in her care plan. Her compassion, professionalism, and expertise make every visit a positive experience. I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr Jurek to anyone in need of shoulder surgery. She is amazing, and I’m incredibly grateful for the care she has provided.
Friendly, efficient, and a pleasure to deal with