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Dr. Craig Arntz is a board certified orthopedic shoulder specialist with 20 years of experience treating shoulder problems including rotator cuff tears, instability, fractures and shoulder arthritis. Additionally, Dr. Arntz treats hand problems as a board-certified hand surgeon.

Dr. Arntz is dedicated to understanding the needs of his patients and determining the safest and most effective treatment for each individual. Recognized in the Seattle and Renton communities as a shoulder and upper extremity specialist, Dr. Arntz is proud to have had thousand of physician and patient referrals.

Dr. Arntz has advanced training in shoulder surgery. He has particular interest in arthroscopic shoulder repair, rotator cuff repair, instability and shoulder replacement surgery, including hand problems. A Seattle native, Dr. Arntz has co-authored several articles and book chapters about rotator cuff repair and shoulder arthritis reconstruction.

Dr. Arntz uses advanced techniques to restore his patients' shoulder and hand comfort and function as quickly and safely as possible. He practices at Proliance Orthopedic Associates' Renton clinic.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Arntz enjoys spending time with his family. He also enjoys snow and water skiing, boating and travel.

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From Healthgrades.comI am pleased to provide this testimonial for Dr. Arntz. I have never met such a patient-centered, kind, and caring surgeon. He is extremely knowledgeable and skilled. My rotator cuff repair was fairly difficult, but...

From Healthgrades.com

I am pleased to provide this testimonial for Dr. Arntz. I have never met such a patient-centered, kind, and caring surgeon. He is extremely knowledgeable and skilled. My rotator cuff repair was fairly difficult, but Dr. Arntz put everything back together perfectly! It is wonderful to have my left shoulder functioning again without the constant pain that I was feeling before surgery.

- Steve P.
I cannot speak highly enough about Dr. Arntz. I am a 75-year-old woman and heard several people say that I was too old for this surgery. WRONG! From my first meeting with Dr. Arntz to discuss my debilitating shoulder pain, he accurately...

I cannot speak highly enough about Dr. Arntz. I am a 75-year-old woman and heard several people say that I was too old for this surgery. WRONG! From my first meeting with Dr. Arntz to discuss my debilitating shoulder pain, he accurately diagnosed me with a completely torn supraspinatus tendon which was confirmed by MRI. I proceeded with the surgery in Proliance outpatient center and, while the discomfort was intense for several weeks, the results 3 months later are rewarding and no more pain.

- Joyce D.

Dr. Arntz, thank you so much for all that you have done. You took my pain away and helped so in many other ways. I cannot thank you enough!

- Cyndi

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