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.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Orthopedic Physician Associates through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Dr. Jurek replaced my right shoulder seven weeks ago after many years of discomfort. The operation went well and I had very little post-surgery pain. My range of motion is back and I’m starting to rebuild strength. Thanks to her my quality of life is much improved.
(3 days ago)
Jan-2026
Interviewed her as per my upcoming shoulder replacement. I am going to use her for surgery. She is very good at explaining the challenges and has a "healer" mentality.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Dr Jurek’s great warmth, quick understanding of my problem and confident recommendation for treatment makes me feel super optimistic about getting long awaited pain relief and mobility having her as my surgeon.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Truly a caring individual. This was my final visit for a Total Reverse Shoulder replacement , just as COVID was getting started.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Sara is a very pleasant, congenial individual. I found her to be a great communicator and willing to explain things to me.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
So confident and assuring. She put me at ease.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Very professional, knowledgeable and I love the way Dr. Jurek cares for me as her patient!!
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Professional, personable, thoughtful.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Clear understandable feedback, friendly caring manner, I felt heard and taken care of. Thank you, Dr. Jurek.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Great surgeon!! I would recommend her! Did a great job replacing my shoulder.
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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Dr. Jurek replaced my right shoulder seven weeks ago after many years of discomfort. The operation went well and I had very little post-surgery pain. My range of motion is back and I’m starting to rebuild strength. Thanks to her my quality of life is much improved.
Interviewed her as per my upcoming shoulder replacement. I am going to use her for surgery. She is very good at explaining the challenges and has a "healer" mentality.
Dr Jurek’s great warmth, quick understanding of my problem and confident recommendation for treatment makes me feel super optimistic about getting long awaited pain relief and mobility having her as my surgeon.
Truly a caring individual. This was my final visit for a Total Reverse Shoulder replacement , just as COVID was getting started.
Sara is a very pleasant, congenial individual. I found her to be a great communicator and willing to explain things to me.
So confident and assuring. She put me at ease.
Very professional, knowledgeable and I love the way Dr. Jurek cares for me as her patient!!
Professional, personable, thoughtful.
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.