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Dr. Sara Jurek, MD

Dr. Sara Jurek, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Sara Jurek, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Seattle, WA. Dr. Jurek has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. She is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Locations

Orthopedic Physician Associates

Orthopedic Physician Associates - Main601 Broadway Fl 7 Seattle, WA 98122
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(253) 366-5859

Orthopedic Physician Associates

Orthopedic Physician Associates - West Seattle3623 SW Alaska St Seattle, WA 98126
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(253) 366-5859

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Jurek specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Recent ReviewsReviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews

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Dr. Jurek's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Jurek

4.8
35 ratings, 25 with a written review
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4 star
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2 star
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Excellent
Dr Jurek is obviously a caring and knowledgeable professional. She was thoughtful and thorough in ensuring I understood my problem and treatment options.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Apr 22, 2025
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Treatment optiond
Dr Jurek explained the treatment options and how to proceed. I have the necessary information to make a choice
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 22, 2025
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Supportive, Skilled & Truly Understood Me
Dr. Jurek took the time to truly listen and made me feel like more than just a patient—she treated me like an athlete. She carefully reviewed my MRIs and created a clear plan to fix my rotator cuff, explaining everything with honesty and encouragement. What meant the most was that she could relate—she’s a trail runner too—so she understood my goals and said her mission is to get me back out doing what I love. Her PA was also amazing—engaged, caring, and genuinely interested in my injury and expectations. I felt completely supported and in great hands. Highly recommend!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 19, 2025
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Great experience
She immediately understood and addressed my issue. She was friendly and thoughtful. She also reached out to another provider who could assist me with my additional needs that same day. Very pleased I didn't have to come back for a separate visit.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 17, 2025
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Telehealth
Helpful information regarding my recovery.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 16, 2025
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Very straightforward, clear, informative
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 15, 2025
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She is a very caring physician and is highly skil.
Everything went very well.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Carl Leatherman – Dec 22, 2024
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Telehealth
Shes a very caring person. Injection helped on left shoulder! Looking forward to results of MRI.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 21, 2024
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Friendly, down to earth, professional
Dr. Jurek is great. She is very good at making sure you are comfortable, and well informed about the process you may be facing. Very professional, easy to talk to and just a understanding person.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 30, 2024
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The best period!!
Dr. Jurek did my shoulder replacement on Sept 18, 2024. Three weeks later I’m doing really well (doing exercises twice to three times daily). She’s the best shoulder doctor period!!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 15, 2024
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Shoulder damage
She was fantasticProfessional, explained all areas in detail and easy to understand, advised several avenues of treatment
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 27, 2024
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My visit involved assessment for shoulder pathology: xray, examination, exploration of options for treatment & last injection of cortisone.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 13, 2024
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She’s intelligent, has a sense of humor, is a great runner ( however not nearly as fast as I once was) totally cute mother, is very kind and is the best shot shooting professional in the business. She’s a gift!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 09, 2024
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She is fabulous in every way!
She is vivacious, energetic, empathetic and knowledgeable.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 22, 2024
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Professional,nice, attentive
Dr Jurek is treating me for shoulder pain, she is very professional and gives all options and breakdowns in layman terms, I feel in very good hands after two cortisone injections.I would recommend her services without hesitation as a top shelf dr and a great person to see.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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James – Jun 21, 2024
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I saw Dr. Jurek after rotator cuff and bicep tendon issues returned. I had a Bankart Repair done in the 80s after college sports injuries. I had a rotator cuff/bicep tendon repair done in 2010. Shoulder was still bothering me. Had another MRI done, 80% rotator cuff tear and bicep tendon torn or detached- possibly completely. Searched for new orthopedic. Found Dr. Jurek on line. Appreciated her website that provided meaningful information on options, recovery, what to expect, etc. More than just where she went to school and her credentials, although that is impressive and important. Her site provided some insight into her interests-I felt I was able to know a bit about her personally on her website. That helps develop trust. Had a second opinion consult and was convinced she has the experience and skills to address my complicated shoulder issued. Her demeanor and patient interaction is excellent, and breaks through COVID limitations! There is NO ONE I would go to other than Dr. Jurek!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jon Sitkin – Nov 06, 2020
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Coming up on two years in october 2020 with a total replacement left shoulder, reverse prosthesis. The pain has not gone away yet (still waiting) All the nerve test came up good and had been told everything was normal. BUT i still had pain and sometimes takes me to my knees in tears. All the meat and muscle has slid down on my bicep leaving a popeye bulge where my muscle use to be. Nothing is on my shoulder but bone. Sleeping at night has me in pain and CBD helps but only for a short time. with all said and done out of my wifes two replacements Dr. Jurek and mine, one out of three is not bad odds of being a success. I wish i was dealing with the pain i had before the surgery that i knew how to control. Dr. Jurek is a caring person and maybe a good surgeon but i can not say the best. Should have been more attentive of the problem and fixed it, rather then to search for other problems that never were. I hope people get to read this and not deleted.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
7 others found this helpful
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Jack glbert – May 09, 2020
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FIVE STARS ALL THE WAY. I’m a very recent patient. She and her medical assistant are a terrific team. Dr. Jurek really knows what she’s doing and is the top of the heap! She has great training and lots of experience. She went out of her way to help me and set my mi d at ease. I’m still recovering: I’m feeling great and certain I will have a great outcome. She’s prompt, office is pleasant and very little wait. Very accommodating.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Ann Deutscher – Sep 07, 2019
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Outstanding. Simply outstanding! Jack Shannon Torn bicep tendon
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Seattle, WA – Feb 24, 2017
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Dr. Jurek operated on my right knee in 2016 and after a few weeks, I could not believe how much better it was. I had a "humongous" tear in my meniscus and today, I can do anything I want. I may need surgery on my left knee soon and I will demand Dr. Jurek performs the surgery. She is AWESOME!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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John Biernat in Seattle, WA – Jan 06, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

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 understand their goals. Whether your passions lie in extreme...read more

biography

I am a lifelong athlete who had the good fortune in high school to have the opportunity to scrub in and watch an orthopedic surgery; I immediately fell in love with orthopedics. I feel so lucky to get to do what I love every day and I am thrilled...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Santa Monica Orthopaedic And Sports Medicine Fellowship|the Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic Advanced Shoulder And Elbow Open And Arthroscopic Fellowship

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Orthopaedic Surgery Medical College Of Wisconsin

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine

    Medical School
  • Northwestern University In Chicago, Illinois

    Undergraduate School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Joseph Medical Center

    1717 S J St
    Tacoma, WA 98405
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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