Overview
James W. Pritchett, MD, is a board-certified, award-winning orthopedic physician and surgeon specializing in hip, knee, and shoulder resurfacing, joint replacement, and arthroscopic surgery. He has a special interest in implantology, the study and development of joint prostheses.Dr. Pritchett’s surgical practice has taught him that technical skill is the mastery of the complex. It takes years and a lot of listening and experience to understand the nuances of joint resurfacing and replacement surgery. He looks carefully at his outcomes and publishes his results in peer-reviewed journals. He understands that survivorship of a patient and implant is not synonym for synonymous with true wellness. Resumption of a completely autonomous lifestyle and a return to all activities is the goal.He is the chief of orthopedic surgery at Swedish Orthopedic Institute, the tenth largest orthopedic hospital in the country. Several of Dr. Pritchett’s design concepts have been incorporated into currently available joint implants, and he has been invited to speak about implantology at more than 85 scientific meetings. He is a highly regarded authority in orthopedics, having published more than 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts. He was also named one of Puget Sound’s best doctors and earned an award for outstanding patient care from Swedish Hospital.
Dr. Pritchett is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Poland Syndrome, Hip Resurfacing, and Hip Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Dr. Pritchett 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 W. Pritchett
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James W. Pritchett?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James W. Pritchett by calling their office at 206-386-6171. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James W. Pritchett a top-rated expert for Hip Resurfacing?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James W. Pritchett is classified as an Elite expert for Hip Resurfacing, 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 W. Pritchett specialize in?
While Dr. James W. Pritchett is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Hip Resurfacing, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. James W. Pritchett participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James W. Pritchett has published 26 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hip Resurfacing. You can view a list of Dr. James W. Pritchett's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James W. Pritchett accept my insurance?
Dr. James W. Pritchett accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-386-6171 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
- Elite
- Hip ResurfacingDr. Pritchett isElite. Learn about Hip Resurfacing.
- Distinguished
- Hip ReplacementDr. Pritchett isDistinguished. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Pritchett isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Advanced
- Amniotic Band SyndromeDr. Pritchett isAdvanced. Learn about Amniotic Band Syndrome.
- Multiple Pterygium SyndromeDr. Pritchett isAdvanced. Learn about Multiple Pterygium Syndrome.
- Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X LinkedDr. Pritchett isAdvanced. Learn about Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked.
- Osteolysis Syndrome RecessiveDr. Pritchett isAdvanced. Learn about Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive.
- Poland SyndromeDr. Pritchett isAdvanced. Learn about Poland Syndrome.
- Popliteal Pterygium SyndromeDr. Pritchett isAdvanced. Learn about Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome.
- Experienced
- ArthritisDr. Pritchett isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Pritchett isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- Collins Pope SyndromeDr. Pritchett isExperienced. Learn about Collins Pope Syndrome.
- Kienbock's DiseaseDr. Pritchett isExperienced. Learn about Kienbock's Disease.
- Knee ReplacementDr. Pritchett isExperienced. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- OsteonecrosisDr. Pritchett isExperienced. Learn about Osteonecrosis.