Zachary T. Crawford
1150 Hammond Dr, Ste 520, 
Atlanta, GA 

Overview

Zachary Crawford, M.D. provides orthopedic spine care to patients in our Brookhaven and Sandy Springs locations. He is a board eligible orthopedic spine surgeon and specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery techniques that allow for less post operative pain and faster recovery times. He performs all spinal surgeries including anterior and posterior cervical decompressions and fusions, cervical disc replacements, cervical laminoplasties, lumbar microdiscectomies and laminectomies, and thoracic and lumbar anterior, lateral and posterior fusions, all through minimally invasive approaches. In addition to spinal conditions, Dr. Crawford treats patients with work injuries, arthritis and degenerative conditions and fractures.Dr. Crawford attended medical school and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Cincinnati. He then went on to complete an orthopedic spine surgery fellowship at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Crawford has been published in multiple publications and journals and has also presented at orthopedic and spine meetings across the country including AAOS and NASS.Dr. Crawford's philosophy of care is rooted in compassion, honesty, and shared decision-making. He believes in doing the right surgery for the right patient at the right time, which often means starting with conservative, non-surgical options. His mission is to ensure every patient feels heard, cared for, and confident as we work together to restore their quality of life.

His clinical expertise encompasses Diskitis, Spondylolisthesis, Scaphoid Non-Union, and Bone Graft.

Dr. Crawford is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Crawford is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Ohio Northern University, 2014

Residency

University Hospital/University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 2024

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in GA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowships

Case Western Reserve University/ University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Spine Surgery, 2025

Hospital Affiliations

Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Piedmont Hospital, Inc
Piedmont Fayette Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medical Mutual
  • HMO
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
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  • 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

Piedmont Ortho Atlanta Sandy Springs
1150 Hammond Dr, Ste 520, Atlanta, GA 30328

Clinical Research

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While Dr. Zachary T. Crawford is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Diskitis, Spondylolisthesis, and Scaphoid Non-Union. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

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Yes. Dr. Zachary T. Crawford has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Diskitis. You can view a list of Dr. Zachary T. Crawford's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Zachary T. Crawford accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 404-301-8270 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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