Dr. James W. Pritchett, MD
Board-certified physician and surgeon
Dr. 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. In addition to his work with Orthopedics International, he is currently the chief of orthopedic surgery at Swedish Orthopedic Institute, the tenth largest orthopedic hospital in the country.
Dr. Pritchett is a highly regarded authority in orthopedics, having published more than 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts. He has a special interest in implantology, the study and development of joint prostheses. Several of Dr. Pritchett’s design concepts have been incorporated into currently available joint implants. He has been invited to speak about implantology at more than 85 scientific meetings.
Dr. Pritchett was named one of Puget Sound’s best doctors and earned an award for outstanding patient care from Swedish Hospital. Dr. Pritchett is licensed to practice medicine and surgery in the state of Washington.
Man may be as old as his arteries or brain, but he will act and move as old as his bones and joints. I specialize in joint resurfacing and joint replacement surgery to improve what a person can accomplish with his or her life.
Orthopedic surgery is exciting because it is constantly changing. We receive new techniques, materials and knowledge all the time. My own research helped me pioneer less invasive surgical techniques. I've dedicated my career to improving quality of life for my patients through reconstructive surgery, and by searching for solutions for bone and joint problems through research.
Specializations
- Hip, knee and shoulder resurfacing
- Joint replacement
- Arthroscopic surgery
- Implantology
Current Positions
- Chief, Orthopedic Surgery Swedish Orthopedic Institute (10th largest orthopedic hospital in U.S.)
- Clinical Associate Professor, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington
