Expertise in
10
conditions

Dr. Leslie J. Crofford

Rheumatology
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 20300, 
Nashville, TN 
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Expertise in
10
conditions
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 20300, 
Nashville, TN 

Overview

Leslie Crofford is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee.

Dr. Crofford is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Myositis, Scleroderma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 162 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Crofford is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Rheumatology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in KY

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Alliant Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Vanderbilt Lung Institute
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 20300, Nashville, TN 37204

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

3 Clinical Trials

A Randomized, Open-Label, Phase II Multicenter Study of High-Dose Immunosuppressive Therapy Using Total Body Irradiation, Cyclophosphamide, ATGAM, and Autologous Transplantation With Auto-CD34+HPC Versus Intravenous Pulse Cyclophosphamide for the Treatment of Severe Systemic Sclerosis (SCSSc-01)
A Randomized, Open-Label, Phase II Multicenter Study of High-Dose Immunosuppressive Therapy Using Total Body Irradiation, Cyclophosphamide, ATGAM, and Autologous Transplantation With Auto-CD34+HPC Versus Intravenous Pulse Cyclophosphamide for the Treatment of Severe Systemic Sclerosis (SCSSc-01)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 12, 2023
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
Tocilizumab in the Treatment of Refractory Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis
Tocilizumab in the Treatment of Refractory Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 30, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
Fibromyalgia Activity Study With Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
Fibromyalgia Activity Study With Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 31, 2019
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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162 Total Publications

Sociodemographic Factors, but Not Rurality, Explain Limited Variance in Fibromyalgia Severity: A Secondary Analysis of Two Randomized Clinical Trials.
Sociodemographic Factors, but Not Rurality, Explain Limited Variance in Fibromyalgia Severity: A Secondary Analysis of Two Randomized Clinical Trials.
Journal: Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.)
Published: April 10, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Leslie J. Crofford

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Leslie J. Crofford?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Leslie J. Crofford by calling their office at 615-322-2386. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Leslie J. Crofford a top-rated expert for Fibromyalgia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Leslie J. Crofford is classified as an Elite expert for Fibromyalgia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Leslie J. Crofford specialize in?

While Dr. Leslie J. Crofford is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Fibromyalgia, Myositis, and Scleroderma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.

Does Dr. Leslie J. Crofford participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Leslie J. Crofford has published 162 articles and abstracts on conditions like Fibromyalgia. You can view a list of Dr. Leslie J. Crofford's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Leslie J. Crofford accept my insurance?

Dr. Leslie J. Crofford accepts most major insurance plans, including Alliant Health and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-322-2386 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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