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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Fantastic young physician, really enjoyed his personality. Got down to business with a great plan.
(5 days ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Crutcher was very informative and knowledgeable. I was initially nervous about going under for surgery, but he and the rest of the Assistants made me feel comfortable and at ease.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. William Crutcher has been an exceptional Doctor and Surgeon. I broke my Tibial Plateau a year ago and had 2 surgeries, spent 12 days in the hospital, had 3 months of Non weight bearing and 11 months of PT. It is because of his attention to details, listening, empathy, compassionate care, and being a gifted surgeon I am back to near normal after a very serious accident. I feel blessed and fortunate to have had his care over this full year. He is an amazing Doctor.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Very caring
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Physical exam was thorough revealing necessary information in order to determine if surgery would be helpful!
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Caring and thorough. Always available for questions and concerns.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
I met with Dr. William Crutcher regarding my left shoulder and rotator cuff. He is very knowledgeable. We took x-rays and talked about the options that I have regarding treatment from injections to Tylenol to surgery. Lots to think about.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Kind, thorough and gives the best and most painless steroid injection!
Also, had to call after hours and he took the call. Probably experiencing steroid flare of sorts. He was to patient and eased my anxiety. Awesome doctor!
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
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.
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.
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Fantastic young physician, really enjoyed his personality. Got down to business with a great plan.
Dr. Crutcher was very informative and knowledgeable. I was initially nervous about going under for surgery, but he and the rest of the Assistants made me feel comfortable and at ease.
Dr. William Crutcher has been an exceptional Doctor and Surgeon. I broke my Tibial Plateau a year ago and had 2 surgeries, spent 12 days in the hospital, had 3 months of Non weight bearing and 11 months of PT. It is because of his attention to details, listening, empathy, compassionate care, and being a gifted surgeon I am back to near normal after a very serious accident. I feel blessed and fortunate to have had his care over this full year. He is an amazing Doctor.
Very caring
Physical exam was thorough revealing necessary information in order to determine if surgery would be helpful!
Caring and thorough. Always available for questions and concerns.
I met with Dr. William Crutcher regarding my left shoulder and rotator cuff. He is very knowledgeable. We took x-rays and talked about the options that I have regarding treatment from injections to Tylenol to surgery. Lots to think about.
Kind, thorough and gives the best and most painless steroid injection! Also, had to call after hours and he took the call. Probably experiencing steroid flare of sorts. He was to patient and eased my anxiety. Awesome doctor!
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