CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION
Clinical Focus:
Rotator Cuff Repair: Shoulder Arthroscopy
Arthroscopic Shoulder Repair
Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Reverse Shoulder Replacement
Labral Tears Repair
Shoulder Instability
Biceps Tendon Repair
Thumb Arthritis
Fellowship Training:
Shoulder and Elbow Surgery; University of Washington, Seattle
Hand Surgery; University of Lund, Malmo, Sweden
Board Certifications:
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1990; Hand Surgery, 1992; Recertified, 2000; Recertified, 2009
Residency:
University of Washington, 1987; Medical School: University of Washington, 1981
Hospital Affiliations:
Valley Medical Center, Renton
University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle
Professional Affiliations:
Member, American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery Member, American Society for Surgery of the HandProfessional Memberships:
Dr. Arntz is a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Testimonials for Craig T. Arntz, M.D.
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I am 63 years old and I have four children and 15 grand kids. I have seen a lot of doctors over the years. Dr. Arntz is awesome doctor. From the first time I met him he was very professional and very caring human being. My shoulder surgery, from beginning to the end, was an awesome experience. I would recommend Dr. Arnts to anyone I know. Note: Dr. has operated on myself my wife and and will be operating on my mother in-law as well. I give Dr. Arntz “A+”.
I had a shoulder replacement done by Dr. Craig Arntz. He is a fantastic doctor and a very caring man. I was reluctant to have this operation for several reasons. I have had several joint operations in the past, and not with the best results. Because of Dr. Arntz’s skills and caring attitude, my shoulder is much better.
Thank you,
I just wanted to send a little note to thank you for such an amazing job you did on my shoulder and rotator cuff two years ago. It’s like it never happened! I talk to people who had the surgery and years later they are still in pain…I say, “wrong doctor!”
Thank you again for taking such good care of me.