Michael H. Crawford

MD

Cardiologist
Believer that exercise is best done outside on a bicycle

Dr. Michael Crawford specializes in treating coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease and heart failure as well as congenital heart disease in adults and heart disease in athletes.

Crawford earned a medical degree at the University of California, San Francisco. He trained in internal medicine at UCSF Medical Center and Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, followed by cardiology training at the University of California, San Diego, where he joined the faculty. He was co-director of cardiology at the University of Texas in San Antonio and chief of cardiology at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Before returning to UCSF, Crawford was a consultant and vice chair of cardiology at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz. Crawford has served as chair of the Council on Clinical Cardiology of the American Heart Association and as a board member of the American College of Cardiology. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the Association of University Cardiologists and Western Association of Physicians.

  • Education

    UCSF, MD, 1969

  • Residencies

    UCSF Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1971

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1972

  • Fellowships

    UC San Diego Hospital, Cardiology, 1974

  • Board Certifications

    Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

    Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Professor

I enjoy being challenged by patients with diagnostic or treatment dilemmas.

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    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    116 Ratings
    About our process
    Aug 12, 2023
    Appreciative of his expertise demeanor and his willingness to let me be part of treatment discussions and decisions
    Jun 29, 2023
    I have great faith and trust in Dr. Crawford.
    Mar 23, 2023
    Just have huge respect and trust in Dr. Crawford. A commodity I often do not see in the medical profession these days.
    Mar 11, 2023
    Dr. Crawford was excellent in every regard.
    Feb 24, 2023
    Great respect and appreciation for Dr. Crawford.
    Feb 05, 2023
    I believe Dr Crawford to be top notch in his field.
    Dec 10, 2022
    Dr. Crawford's medical experience and confident relaxed manner with me as a patient is very reassuring. I consider myself fortunate to have him as my cardiologist.
    Nov 20, 2022
    I find Dr. Crawford to be an excellent physician in all ways.
    Oct 04, 2022
    Awesome!
    Sep 25, 2022
    Dr. Crawford was very though and complete in reviewing and explaining each issue. He listening to my questions and concerns. I left the meeting feeling like I understood the Issues and was comfortable with the resolutions.
    Aug 28, 2022
    Best Doctor I have.
    Jul 14, 2022
    Dr. Crawford was totally engaged during my visit; explained my condition very thoroughly; and answered all me questions to my complete satisfaction. I was very pleased.
    Mar 05, 2022
    I am anxious about irregular heart beats and had worn a heart monitor the previous weeks. The doctor said it reflected several burst of fast heart rate but they didnt last long so not to worry. But I do worry as I dont know when it might happen again.
    Mar 03, 2022
    This was a thorough and informative visit. Very pleased.
    Feb 10, 2022
    I saw the provider for an uncomfortable reason and the care provided by him went above and beyond my expectations of compassionate care. He listened expressed sympathies for my situation and allowed me participation in making medical decisions.
    Nov 20, 2021
    Dr. Crawford is the best - I have been seeing him for 17 years and now both my parents see him. I trust him with my life and the complex care that I require.
    Oct 21, 2021
    Michael Crawford is the consummate health care professional.

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