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Dennis Charles Crawford, Ph.D., M.D.

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  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Orthopaedics and rehabilitation
  • Sports Medicine

Clinical focus

  • ACL Reconstruction
  • Allograft Transplant
  • Cartilage Repair/Regeneration
  • Osteochondritis Dissecans
  • Rotator Cuff Repair

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Tall building with the ariel tram to its left
Center for Health & Healing, Building 1
503-494-8311
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About me

I’m an orthopedic surgeon focused on sports medicine. I care for a wide range of joint and soft tissue injuries, with a special focus on conditions involving the knee and shoulder including: 

  • ACL tears
  • Cartilage injuries
  • Rotator cuff problems
  • Osteochondritis dissecans

I also treat complex cases such as revision ACL surgery and cartilage defects.

I combine surgical expertise with the latest research and techniques to tailor care to each person’s goals and lifestyle. I am dedicated to helping people recover from injuries and get back to the activities they love.

What I enjoy most about patient care is working with individuals to understand their injuries, explain treatment options clearly and guide them through recovery with confidence and support. I maintain active involvement in professional organizations and clinical research to continually improve outcomes for my patients.

Outside of orthopedics, I love exploring the Pacific Northwest with my family and enjoy stand-up paddleboarding and windsurfing when I can.

Education and training

  • Residency

    • Orthopaedic Surgery, Brown University, 2000

  • Fellowship

    • Orthopaedic Trauma, Brown University, 2001
    • Sports Medicine, Shoulder and Knee Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, 2002

  • Certifications

    • Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2004
    • Board Certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2009

Memberships and associations:

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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Insurance

Before scheduling an appointment

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  2. Ask what you will pay. Your insurance company can tell you what your costs are likely to be.

If you schedule an appointment and your health insurance does not include OHSU Health, you may have to pay more than if you go to a provider in your insurance network. 

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 (78 Ratings, 24 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.

  1. Made me feel very comfortable

  2. I feel that I was helped by the best in the business. Everyone was amazing . I am confident that I had the best complete team taking care of me which also gives me confidence in my recovery. Now and in the future.

  3. Muito bom..

  4. All of the doctors I work with during my surgery day were amazing to work with.

  5. The Doctor and team were wonderful and professional throughout my care.

  6. The entire event went exactly as I was told it would.

  7. Dr. Crawfod was professional, took time to explain the procedure, good bedside manner

  8. He was 40 minutes late, rude, arrogant, dismissive. Unprofessional and inconsiderate.

  9. I had a wonderful experience Dr. Crawford and his team for this surgery. Everyone was incredibly patient, kind, and consistent in keeping me informed about what was happening/going to happen. They listened attentively to my needs, questions, and concerns. I felt incredibly fortunate to be matched with Dr. Crawford's team for this (and a previous) surgery.

  10. Very polite and straightforward. Answered questions in a way I understood

  11. Very kind, respectful and nonjudgmental.

  12. All was great except I would have appreciated a post op call from the surgeon's office so I could confirm what happened during the surgery and some of my post op self-care. Still, all seems to have worked out well thus far.

  13. Dr Crawford and his team are superb. I've always recommended his team to a friend who recently had an equally successful experience.

  14. Dr C is so funny had me cracking up when I was so nervous

  15. Words cannot describe how thankful I am for Dr. Crawford and his team. They took my symptoms seriously, addressed my concerns and were just easy to talk to. It's hard to describe in a short survey how they have changed my life. While I'm only 2 weeks out from surgery, I have not had this much mobility or comfort in 2 years. I cannot thank them enough.

  16. Dr. Crawford was great for the most part. I chose him as my surgeon because of his many years of experience and I wanted to keep my care at OHSU. He answered my questions, but he usually did not have enough time together for him to answer all of my questions. He should be given more time, longer appointments for pre-op questions. Also, Dr. Crawford seemed to have a memorized spiel down about the surgery and that was good, except that he gave his spiel and then immediately had to go. More time for questions needed! Also, at the pre-op appointment with him, patients should be given detailed WRITTEN information about the procedure so they can review it at their leisure. It's a lot of information to take down at once, and even though I have a medical background, I still found myself wanting a written copy of surgery details and pre-op instructions.

  17. Dr Crawford and his team are amazing individuals and very competent professionals.

  18. He was very kind since we met, and he was also very clear in the procedure that he would do to get my shoulder okay

  19. I've always felt dr Crawford is efficient, knowledgeable, and clearly answers all off my questions. His reputation as a surgeon and an educator speaks for itself.

  20. Good summary of my issue. Frank discussion. Addressed my questions. Set out plan going forward well.

  21. For the first time in 18 months a doctor finally listened to me. They took my condition seriously and I cannot express how thankful I am to them. I am so grateful that Dr. Kelly and Dr. Crawford have a plan going forward and are willing to try the "last thing" to get me better, hopefully. They didn't brush my symptoms off like the last 3 surgeons I have seen across Oregon. Dr. Crawford and Kelly Took time with me and heard me, they were empathetic and explained my images to me, which was just incredible. I am so thankful for their knowledge and willingness to try and help get my mobility and life back.

  22. Love Crawford, and Sam. Great Team. Dr. Crawford is straight forward, listens answers question gives direction.

  23. Excellent, professional

  24. So far everything has been great. Hoping for the best possible long term outcome.