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.
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Exceptional-!!!
(3 days ago)
Aug-2026
He is an excellent professional!!
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
I think he did a spectacular job from start to finish, he walked me through everything step by step on my difficult reverse shoulder revision. He cared for me and made sure i knew what was happening
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Efficient and kind…very knowledgeable about shoulder issues. Always seen in a timely manner and great staff as well.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
He gave us ample timeb to get our concerns addressed.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Always engaged in my care. Attentive and concerned about my well being. A good surgeon.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Very kind and thorough with explanations and information.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Crutcher’s wonderful reviews are well deserved. Wonderful skills, calm and considerate demeanor.
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.
Exceptional-!!!
He is an excellent professional!!
I think he did a spectacular job from start to finish, he walked me through everything step by step on my difficult reverse shoulder revision. He cared for me and made sure i knew what was happening
Efficient and kind…very knowledgeable about shoulder issues. Always seen in a timely manner and great staff as well.
He gave us ample timeb to get our concerns addressed.
Always engaged in my care. Attentive and concerned about my well being. A good surgeon.
Very kind and thorough with explanations and information.
Dr. Crutcher’s wonderful reviews are well deserved. Wonderful skills, calm and considerate demeanor.
Dr. Crutcher is thorough and professional.
Very kind, listens well, gives a painless shot.