Eileen Aidan Crawford, MD
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Dr. Crawford is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty in Sports Medicine. She completed her fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery at the University of Michigan and, after practicing in Delaware, returned to Michigan Medicine as faculty in 2017. She developed a niche in pediatric sports medicine within the division of sports medicine.
Dr. Crawford is a graduate of Princeton University, where she was a national champion in Women’s Lightweight Rowing. This experience allows her to understand the goals of the competitive athlete in recovering from injury. She understands that patients have varying needs during this recovery process, so she believes that one of her most important tasks is to listen to her patients’ concerns and develop a strategy that works well for each individual. She is a team physician for the University of Michigan athletic teams, and she has volunteered as a team medical provider for the US Rowing Team.
In addition to patient care, Dr. Crawford serves as residency program director, a role in which she helps lead the education and training of future orthopaedic surgeons.
Dr. Crawford currently lives with her family, including her three young daughters, in her husband’s hometown of Chelsea. She cares for patients at Mott Children’s Hospital, Medsport Domino’s Farms, and Brighton Center for Specialty Care.
Areas of Practice
Expertise
- Anti-Gravity Training & Rehabilitation
- Athletic Trainers Outreach Program
- Biomechanical Bike Fitting
- Golf Fitness Program
- Hockey Rehabilitation Program
- MedSport
- Performance Throwing Program
- Performing Arts Injury Rehabilitation Program
- Return to Sport Evaluation
- Runners Clinic
- Tactical Conditioning
- Women’s Health Program
Locations
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Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic | Brighton Center for Specialty Care 7500 Challis Rd
Entrance 1, Level 1
Brighton, MI 48116-9416Get Directions -
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Program | Domino's Farms 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Ste 1000
Lobby A
Ann Arbor, MI 48105-9484Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
Education & Training
Medical School or Training
Residency
Fellowships
Board Certifications
Research Overview
Patellar instability, osteochondritis dissecans, pediatric athletic injuries involving the shoulder and knee, Healthcare disparities in Orthopaedic Surgery, diversity and gender-related issues in Orthopaedic Surgery training
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Patient Comments
October 3, 2025 - "Dr Crawford is top notch! She is knowledgeable, has good beside manners. I would highly recommend her to anyone."
October 3, 2025 - "Very impressed with Dr. Crawford [...]"
September 23, 2025 - "My daughter received fantastic care from Dr. Crawford from the first appointment until the last one. My daughter felt comfortable going into surgery due to Dr. Crawford's calm, quiet, compassionate nature."
May 30, 2025 - "I really appreciate Dr Crawford's talent and expertise. Her surgery has improved the quality of my life and I'm enjoying the activities I used to with little or no pain. I am grateful. Her patient approach is quite good as well. Overall an excellent experience."
May 2, 2025 - "Dr. Crawford is an amazing Doctor. I would recommend her every time. I appreciate her more than she knows."
April 30, 2025 - "Dr. Crawford is caring, knowledgeable, and attentive. She provides easy-to-understand and evidence-based advice."
April 11, 2025 - "[...] and Dr Crawford were caring and knowledgeable. I felt like we are in good hands with them."
March 14, 2025 - "Dr Crawford is excellent, we would use her again and recommend her to anyone from where we live!"
March 14, 2025 - "Dr. Crawford is always so prepared, knowledgeable, and receptive to my concerns."
March 7, 2025 - "I have great respect and admiration for Dr. Crawford. I have seen her three times for two different body parts, and although she has not been able to help me, this has not, in any way, changed how I feel about her. She is composed, deeply respectful, thorough, compassionate [...] Dr. Crawford has always been caught up enough with my recent history [...] to have a detailed understanding of how the latest drama is affecting me. I find this to be a huge make or break point for me. You HAVE to know what is going on to fully understand your patient!"
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