John H. Crabtree MD

Summary

• Dr. Crabtree is a general surgeon. He completed his medical training and residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Campus in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Crabtree served as Visiting Clinical Faculty at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. His clinical research interest focused on issues related to peritoneal dialysis access. He pioneered modifications and enhancements to the laparoscopic placement of peritoneal dialysis catheters resulting in greatly improved catheter outcomes for peritoneal dialysis patients. Dr. Crabtree authored numerous articles covering dialysis catheters, implantation techniques, and resolution of dialysis access complications. Dr. Crabtree organized and chaired PD University for Surgeons in North America, part of a global education effort sponsored by the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis. He organized and served as consultant for ISPD-sponsored surgeon education programs in Europe.
  Dr. Crabtree retired in January 2023 and resides in Las Vegas, Nevada