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Dr. Pritchett Interview
Updated 7/28/09
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James W. Pritchett, MD is a native of
Seattle and a graduate of the University of Washington and
it's Medical School. He is an Associate Clinical Professor
of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at the University
of Washington and has published more than 75 original
scientific research papers.
Dr. Pritchett has pioneered techniques in bone conserving
joint replacement surgery and has extensive experience in
their application including hundreds of successful joint
resurfacing procedures. He serves on the Board of Trustees
of Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research and the
Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons (President,
2004-2005).
In 2004 Dr. Pritchett was elected by his
peers as “An Outstanding Physician in the Puget Sound Area”
and also received the Physician Recognition Award. Dr.
Pritchett has been certified and twice re-certified by the
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He holds fellowships
from the American College of Surgeon (lifetime member),
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, North Pacific
Orthopedic Society and is a member of several other medical
associations.
Curriculum Vitae
James W. Pritchett, MD
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Education:
University of Washington |
1971 - 1974 B.S. |
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University of Washington
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1975 – 1979 M.D. |
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Resident Surgeon |
1979 – 1981 |
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Resident Orthopaedic Surgeon
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1981 – 1984 |
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Phoenix Orthopaedic Residency
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Medical Societies: |
Diplomate American Board of
Orthopaedic Surgery 1986 |
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Recertified 1996
Recertified 2006 |
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Diplomate National Board of Medical
Examiners |
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American College of Surgeons- Life
Member |
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University of Washington Alumni
Association |
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American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons |
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Western Orthopaedic Association
1988-2004 |
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American College of Sports Medicine
1979-1995 |
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Association of Bone and Joint
Surgeons |
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