Dr. Crawford joined JIS in 2016

Dr. Crawford grew up in Columbus, Ohio where he graduated from Upper Arlington High School in 1999. He went on to earn his bachelors degree from Miami University with Magna Cum Laude honors. Dr. Crawford then graduated The Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2007 and was appointed a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. Dr. Crawford was subsequently commissioned with the United States Army and completed orthopaedic residency at Madigan Army Medical Center with trauma training at Harborview Medical Center. Following residency, Dr. Crawford continued his military service at Ft. Campbell, KY where amongst other duties he served as orthopaedic clinic chief. He also had the privilege of being the orthopaedic surgeon to the Army’s elite 5th Special Forces group and 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR.) In 2013, Dr. Crawford deployed to Afghanistan providing orthopedic care for US troops and allies in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Following the conclusion of his military service, Dr. Crawford completed a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction of the hip and knee at Joint Implant Surgeons. Dr. Crawford has made substantial contributions to orthopaedic research authoring multiple book chapters, publishing numerous research articles in peer-reviewed journals, and giving presentations at national meetings. Dr. Crawford’s clinical focus centers on adult hip and knee reconstruction as well as specializing in hip preservation surgery. Dr. Crawford lives in central Ohio with his wife Rebecca and 2 children Logan and Genevieve.