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Glen Crawford, MD, Dermatology, Philadelphia, PA, Pennsylvania Hospital

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Dermatology • Philadelphia, PA

Acne & Rosacea, Cosmetic Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery

Chief Medical Officer, Schweiger Dermatology Group

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Summary

  • Dr. Crawford is a recognized leader in dermatology. He serves as the Chief of Dermatology at the Pennsylvania Hospital. He is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, and he is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

    The Pennsylvania Centre for Dermatology at Pennsylvania Hospital was founded by Dr. Crawford with the core values of integrity, service, and excellence.

    Dr. Crawford made the list of the region's TOP DOCTORS, as chosen by his peers and published in Philadelphia Magazine in 2010, 2011, 2012 and . He was recognized in 2013 as one of America's Most Compassionate Doctors. The Compassionate Doctor certification is part of the Patients' Choice recognition program, where patients rate and vote for their favorite doctors. Dr. Crawford was also listed in 2013 Philadelphia Super Doctors. This listing will appear in the Sunday, September 29, 2013 issue of The New York Times Magazine (Philadelphia Distribution).

    He believes in providing compassionate, evidence-based, and scientifically sound medical care to his patients.

    At the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Crawford teaches residents, conducts clinical research, and runs two regionally recognized speciality clinics in contact dermatitis and laser/aesthetic medicine. His principle area of research interest involves the interaction between the skin and environmental allergens.

    Dr. Crawford received his medical degree at New York University School of Medicine. He subsequently completed an internship in General Surgery in Texas while serving as a Captain in the United States Air Force. Dr. Crawford performed his residency training at the University of Pennsylvania, serving his last year as the Chief Resident.

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Dermatology, 2001 - 2004
  • San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
    San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumInternship, Transitional Year, 1996 - 1997
  • New York University School of Medicine
    New York University School of MedicineClass of 1996, MD, Alpha Omega Alpha
  • Wesleyan University
    Wesleyan UniversityB.A., Phi Beta Kappa, 1988 - 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2001 - 2024
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1997 - 2001
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Philadelphia Magazine Castle Connolly, 2010-2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eClinicalWorks EHR, eClinicalWorks LLC, 2012-2013
  • American Contact Dermatitis Society, Alexander A. Fischer Resident Award 2004
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Focal Preauricaular Dermal Dysplasia: Report of Two Cases and a Review of the Literature.  
    Krathen MS, Rosenbach M, Yan A, Crawford GH, Pediatric Dermatology 25(3):344–348, 2008
  • The Syndrome Page: Disorganization Syndrome.  
    Hivnor CM, Yan AC, Aronson A, Crawford GH, Seykora J, Honig PJ, Ming JE, Pediatric Dermatology 24(1):90-92, 2007
  • Managing cutaneous side effects of epidermal growth factor receptor (HER1/EGFR) inhibitors.  
    Dick SE, Crawford GH, Community Oncology 2(6):492-498, 2005
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Curbside Consultation in Pediatric Dermatology, 49 Clinical Questions. 
    Chapter: What are the Types and Appearances of Contact Dermatitis? 
    Crawford GH, Jacob SEEditors: Treat JR.SLACK, Inc., Thorofare, NJ
  • eMedicine Dermatology. 
    Chapter: Botanical Dermatology 
    Mcgovern TW, Crawford GHEditors: James WD, Elston D..eMedicine Corporation, St. Petersburg
  • Advances in Dermatology. 
    Chapter: Newer Skin Signs of Systemic Disease 
    Crawford GH, Kim S, James WDEditors: James WD.Mosby, Inc., Philadelphia, PA

Abstracts/Posters

  • Wax epilation prior to laser hair removal improves treatment outcomes: A pilot study.
    Lehrer MS, Crawford GH, Gelfand JM, Leyden JJ, Vittorio CC, Journal of Investigative Dermatology 119(1):342, 2002
  • Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum-Like Papillary Dermal Elastolysis.
    Rubin AI, Crawford GH, Elenitsas R, The American Society of Dermatopathology annual meeting, Chicago, IL
  • Use of aromatherapy products is associated with increased risk of hand dermatitis in massage therapists.
    Crawford GH, Katz KA, Ellis E, James WD, The American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting, Washington, D.C
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Lectures

  • Contact Stomatis. 
    State of the Art Issues meeting, Hershey, PA
  • Contact Stomatitis and Cheilitis: Update 2006. 
    The American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting, San Francisco, CA
  • Occupational Hand Dermatitis. 
    New Orleans, LA
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Press Mentions

  • Schweiger Dermatology Group Acquires Two Philadelphia-Area Dermatology Practices: Dr. Lynn Klein and Dr. Michael A. Tomeo
    Schweiger Dermatology Group Acquires Two Philadelphia-Area Dermatology Practices: Dr. Lynn Klein and Dr. Michael A. TomeoJanuary 8th, 2019
  • Schweiger Dermatology Group Announces Strategic Partnership with the Pennsylvania Centre for Dermatology in Philadelphia
    Schweiger Dermatology Group Announces Strategic Partnership with the Pennsylvania Centre for Dermatology in PhiladelphiaSeptember 4th, 2018

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

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