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Dr. Alexander Crawford, MD, MPH

Dr. Alexander Crawford, MD, MPH

Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon
5 E 98th St, 4th Fl, New York, NY
Dr. Alexander M. Crawford, MD, MPH, is a Harvard and Rothman trained spine surgeon and Assistant Professor who sees patients at the Mount Sinai Hospital as well as in Brooklyn. He primarily operates at the Mount Sinai Hospital but also covers call at Mount Sinai West and Mount Sinai Morningside. Through expert, personalized spine care, he helps patients restore mobility, relieve pain, and return to the activities they love. Dr. Crawford treats the full spectrum of spinal conditions, including degenerative diseases like arthritis and disc herniations, scoliosis, trauma, infection, tumors, and complex revision cases. He offers both open and minimally invasive options, matching each approach to the patient’s specific needs. His philosophy emphasizes thoughtful diagnosis, individualized treatment, clear communication, and evidence-based protocols to achieve the best possible outcomes. Dr. Crawford completed orthopaedic surgery residency at the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program and a spine surgery fellowship at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, two of the most respected training environments in the country. During this time, he worked closely with many of the foremost experts and thought leaders in spine surgery. He continues to build on these collaborations in his current practice and research. Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Crawford advances spine care through research and education. He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters in leading journals such as the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, The Spine Journal, and Spine. His work addresses cost and quality variation in spine care, disparities in outcomes, radiation safety, opioid safety, and surgical innovation. He also earned a Master of Public Health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, shaping his focus on health services research, artificial intelligence, surgical safety, and value-based care.

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About Dr. Alexander Crawford

Dr. Alexander M. Crawford, MD, MPH, is a Harvard and Rothman trained spine surgeon and Assistant Professor who sees patients at the Mount Sinai Hospital as well as in Brooklyn. He primarily operates at the Mount Sinai Hospital but also covers call at Mount Sinai West and Mount Sinai Morningside. Through expert, personalized spine care, he helps patients restore mobility, relieve pain, and return to the activities they love. Dr. Crawford treats the full spectrum of spinal conditions, including degenerative diseases like arthritis and disc herniations, scoliosis, trauma, infection, tumors, and complex revision cases. He offers both open and minimally invasive options, matching each approach to the patient’s specific needs. His philosophy emphasizes thoughtful diagnosis, individualized treatment, clear communication, and evidence-based protocols to achieve the best possible outcomes. Dr. Crawford completed orthopaedic surgery residency at the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program and a spine surgery fellowship at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, two of the most respected training environments in the country. During this time, he worked closely with many of the foremost experts and thought leaders in spine surgery. He continues to build on these collaborations in his current practice and research. Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Crawford advances spine care through research and education. He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters in leading journals such as the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, The Spine Journal, and Spine. His work addresses cost and quality variation in spine care, disparities in outcomes, radiation safety, opioid safety, and surgical innovation. He also earned a Master of Public Health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, shaping his focus on health services research, artificial intelligence, surgical safety, and value-based care.

Popular visit reasons

Arthritis
Arthroscopy
Flatback Syndrome
Foot Consultation
Orthopedic Consultation
Spine Immobilization
Sports Injury
X-ray
Arthritis
Arthroscopy
Flatback Syndrome
Foot Consultation

Office location

The Spine Center at The Mount Sinai Hospital
5 E 98th St, 4th Fl, New York, NY 10029
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Education and background

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Education and training

  • Medical School - Wayne State University School of Medicine - The Horizons Project, Doctor of Medicine
  • Harvard Medical School, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Rothman Orthopaedics, Fellowship in Spine Surgery
  • Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Master's in Public Health

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1922596808

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Dr. Alexander Crawford's office is located at 5 E 98th St, New York, NY 10029.

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Dr. Alexander Crawford frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Foot Consultation, Orthopedic Consultation, Sports Injury, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Alexander Crawford on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Alexander Crawford speak?

Dr. Alexander Crawford speaks English.

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