Dr. William Crutcher, M.D., is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in shoulder & elbow surgery as well as fracture care. The conditions Dr. Crutcher most commonly treats include shoulder arthritis, rotator cuff tears, shoulder dislocations, labral tears, frozen shoulder, elbow arthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, and fractures of the upper and lower extremities.
Dr. William Crutcher, M.D., is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in shoulder & elbow surgery as well as fracture care. The conditions Dr. Crutcher most commonly treats include shoulder arthritis, rotator cuff tears, shoulder dislocations, labral tears, frozen shoulder, elbow arthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, and fractures of the upper and lower extremities.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Orthopedic Physician Associates through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Like his calm approach. He listens well and clarifies what I try to describe. He's spot on with his suggestions and recommendations for treatment.
(4 days ago)
Oct-2025
Polite, punctual , diagnostic acumen
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Listened to me, diagnosed me, then gave me solution options. Most important, he was able to fit me in. Living in a rural area, it is hard to get into a doctor. It was well worth driving to Seattle to get excellent care.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Personable and considerate.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
I especially appreciated the generous amount of time he spent with me. He answered all my questions and I never felt rushed.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
I had surgery to repair my terrible triad injury with Dr. Crutcher and I couldn’t have asked for a better surgeon. He was incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate, and kind throughout the entire process. His clear explanations and caring approach made me feel confident and supported at every step. I’m very grateful for his skill and care.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Empathetic, knowledgeable, personable, professional
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Kind, calm and professional.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Bill was very nice and informative to me on my post opp and let me know that I was going to get stronger and more mobile each day forward
(3 months ago)
Jul-2025
Dr. Crutcher is one of the best if not the best surgeon I’ve ever had. He is thoughtful, patient and honestly invested in his patients.
Dr. William Crutcher, M.D., is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in shoulder & elbow surgery as well as fracture care. He enjoys working with patients to understand their condition and help them navigate the available surgical and non-surgical treatment options.
The conditions Dr. Crutcher most commonly treats include shoulder arthritis, rotator cuff tears, shoulder dislocations, labral tears, frozen shoulder, elbow arthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, and fractures of the upper and lower extremities. When needed, he is able to provide his patients with therapeutic interventions including:
Anatomic shoulder replacement including the Ream and Run procedure Reverse total shoulder replacement Shoulder and elbow arthroscopy Minimally invasive bone-restoration techniques for shoulder instability Total elbow arthroplasty
Dr. Crutcher was born and raised in Seattle and happily returned home in 2018 after eight years of school on the east coast. He and his wife have a growing family with a young daughter and their golden retriever, Rosie. He grew up around OPA as his father, James P. Crutcher, MD has been a long-time member of the group. Dr. Crutcher enjoys skiing and hiking the great outdoors, playing tennis and basketball, and spending quality time with family.
See other doctors in Orthopedic Physician Associates
Like his calm approach. He listens well and clarifies what I try to describe. He's spot on with his suggestions and recommendations for treatment.
Polite, punctual , diagnostic acumen
Listened to me, diagnosed me, then gave me solution options. Most important, he was able to fit me in. Living in a rural area, it is hard to get into a doctor. It was well worth driving to Seattle to get excellent care.
Personable and considerate.
I especially appreciated the generous amount of time he spent with me. He answered all my questions and I never felt rushed.
I had surgery to repair my terrible triad injury with Dr. Crutcher and I couldn’t have asked for a better surgeon. He was incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate, and kind throughout the entire process. His clear explanations and caring approach made me feel confident and supported at every step. I’m very grateful for his skill and care.
Empathetic, knowledgeable, personable, professional
Kind, calm and professional.
Bill was very nice and informative to me on my post opp and let me know that I was going to get stronger and more mobile each day forward
Dr. Crutcher is one of the best if not the best surgeon I’ve ever had. He is thoughtful, patient and honestly invested in his patients.