Overview
Dr. Crutcher is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement surgery of the hip and knee. He has advanced training in surgery for arthritis of the hip and knee, including degenerative, traumatic, and congenital conditions. Dr. Crutcher has been in practice at Orthopedic Physician Associates since 1990. He performs more than 400 hip and knee replacement procedures per year. In his practice he uses up-to-date surgical techniques and biomaterials to restore the quality of life for patients who have arthritic conditions of the hip and knee.
Dr. Crutcher is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.
Dr. Crutcher is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Crutcher is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
601 Broadway, Floor 7, Seattle, WA
500 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Crutcher has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James P. Crutcher
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James P. Crutcher?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James P. Crutcher by calling their office at 206-386-2600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James P. Crutcher a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James P. Crutcher is classified as an Distinguished expert for Osteoarthritis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James P. Crutcher specialize in?
While Dr. James P. Crutcher is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, and Knee Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. James P. Crutcher participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James P. Crutcher has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. James P. Crutcher's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James P. Crutcher accept my insurance?
Dr. James P. Crutcher accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-386-2600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- OsteoarthritisDr. Crutcher isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Advanced
- Acute PainDr. Crutcher isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Crutcher isAdvanced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Knee ReplacementDr. Crutcher isAdvanced. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- Experienced
- Baker CystDr. Crutcher isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- BursitisDr. Crutcher isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Crutcher isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- SynovitisDr. Crutcher isExperienced. Learn about Synovitis.
- TendinitisDr. Crutcher isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Crutcher isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.