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Sara Jurek, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Seattle, WA, Swedish Orthopedic Institute

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Orthopaedic Surgery Seattle, WA

Shoulder Surgery

Shoulder Surgeon and Sports Medicine Surgeon

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Summary

  • My goal as your orthopaedic surgeon is to get you back to the activities you love as safely and efficiently as possible. I pride myself on my ability to truly listen to my patients and thoroughly understand their goals. Whether your passions lie in extreme athletic endeavors, exercising regularly, being able to throw a football with your middle schooler, or if your goal is simply to be pain-free as you navigate your daily activities, I am deeply committed to helping you return to the level of function that makes you happy and whole. I am equally as passionate about seeing my 70 year-old patient regain her mobility and independence after I replace her arthritic shoulder as I am in helping my 37 year-old Crossfitter return to workouts and extended gardening duties following repair of his rotator cuff tear.

    Early in my career I gained invaluable expertise by completing two separate intensive specialty training programs in complex shoulder surgery and sports medicine surgery. These fellowships, along with my ongoing focus upon staying current with the latest orthopaedic surgical techniques, have allowed me to possess the skill and expertise necessary to achieve the best possible outcomes for my patients. I will work with you one-on-one in clinic to arrive at the optimal approach to your orthopaedic problem, whether it be non-operative treatment such as physical therapy or, if necessary, surgery. I look forward to helping you!

Education & Training

  • Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic
    Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic ClinicFellowship, Shoulder & Elbow Orthopaedic Surgery, 2012 - 2013
  • Santa Monica Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Group
    Santa Monica Orthopedic and Sports Medicine GroupSports Medicine, 2011 - 2012
  • Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals
    Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated HospitalsResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2006 - 2011
  • University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
    University of Oklahoma College of MedicineClass of 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2013 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2011 - 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2008 - 2011
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013

Publications & Presentations

Authored Content

  • Crossfit is good for you*12/23/2017
  • Promising New Technology to Treat Massive Rotator Cuff Tears7/30/2017
  • Running May Be Good for Your Knees2/7/2017
  • High-Impact Exercise is Good for You10/15/2016
  • Shoulder Arthritis7/24/2016
  • One Orthopaedic Surgeon's Take on Alcohol Consumption6/19/2016
  • Bike Safety in Seattle4/10/2016
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Professional Memberships

  • American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
    Member

Hospital Affiliations