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Dr. Joseph Crawford, MD

Dr. Joseph Crawford, MD

Urology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Crawford, MD is a urologist in Vero Beach, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Crawford has extensive experience in Urinary Conditions and Urinary Calculi & Removal. He graduated from University of Maryland at Baltimore in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and Sebastian River Medical Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 40 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (40 reviews)

Practice

1986 35th Ave Vero Beach, FL 32960
Telehealth available

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Dr. Crawford's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Crawford

2.8
40 ratings, 15 with a written review
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The husband was recovering from prostate cancer. After moving to Florida from NY, Dr. Crawford treated my husband for PSA checks. At first, he liked the doctor. The problem started when my husband was having urination problems. After 3 visits they kept saying it was an infection even though the urine test came back negative. After a week on the antibiotics and no relief, we went back and the doctor avoided him. He met with a nurse practitioner who said his urinary problem was due to the soap he was using. After no relief, we went to the emergency room where it showed a bladder outlet obstruction. After that, the doctor did a scope and performed a procedure to clear up the stricture and obstruction. The office staff were unprofessional and would not take my call. I had to turn off caller ID for them to pick up the phone. The office manager called me to discuss a question I had about a bill and did not tell me the doctor was on speakerphone. Bad office staff and money grubby!!
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
1 other person found this helpful
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Patient – Jul 31, 2024
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Great Surgeon - but....
The husband was recovering from prostate cancer. After moving to Florida from NY, Dr. Crawford treated my husband for PSA checks. At first, he liked the doctor. The problem started when my husband was having urination problems. After 3 visits they kept saying it was an infection even though the urine test came back negative. After a week on the antibiotics and no relief, we went back and the doctor avoided him. He met with a nurse practitioner who said his urinary problem was due to the soap he was using. After no relief, we went to the emergency room where it showed a bladder outlet obstruction. After that, the doctor did a scope and performed a procedure to clear up the stricture and obstruction. The office staff were unprofessional and would not take my call. I had to turn off caller ID for them to pick up the phone. The office manager called me to discuss a question I had about a bill and did not tell me the doctor was on speakerphone. Bad office staff and money grubby!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Jul 31, 2024
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Extremely professional and knowledgeable. Saved my life.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Stanley Goswick – Mar 16, 2024
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Best doctor in town
Dr. Crawford is very thorough and has his patients best interest in his treatment of them. I feel very confident my husband is in the best hands with Dr. Crawford.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 16, 2024
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Excellent surgeon, experienced, great urologist, he operated on me and did a great job ! Highly recommended.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 18, 2023
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Was my doctor for a long time , very good surgeon, but money grubber doing unnecessary procedures like covid testing without giving results. After he showed me a picture of him with a dead mountain lion lying on his lap killed with bow and arrow------- adios!!!! I'll have nothing to do with a person who kills defenseless animals to hang on their walls
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Aug 01, 2022
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Worst attention & staff ever. Waited 3 months for an appointment with the Doctor for he was in a safari in Africa, finally I get an appointment. I get there and to my surprise I am seen by a Nurse Practitioner.. the good Doctor was nowhere to be seen. No choice but to see the NP. Gave me pills which I have stopped taking after a week, for I find it interferes with my High Blood Pressure pill. Had a PSA test done there. Today been a whole weeks and call inquiring the results, told I have to wait another week for my results.. TWO weeks wait. Then Nurse Lupe calls me to tell me the good Doctor doesn't like for his patients to question his practice of being seen by other of his staff, question the fact that his lab only does results once a week, and warns me she is going to accuse me with the good Doctor & recommend to not come to his practice anymore. Really scared by the whole lot at Dr Crawford's. Thought I was in a Holloween movie. Worst practice ever. Avoid these losers. !!!!!
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 others found this helpful
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Francisco X Gaya – Nov 10, 2021
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THE BEST! I have been as patient for over 15 years (having had several previous urologists), and there are none better! He gives it to you straight. If you approach healthcare as personal responsibility, involvement and a team effort this is the place for you. Thorough answers, VERY knowledgeable, experienced and caring! If you are looking for someone to hold your hand, tell you what you want to hear, and promise you that he can (and you can count on him to perform) miracles, then you might look for a Dr that will tell you what you want to hear, rather than the limits of current medical realities and treatments.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Clark – Dec 29, 2020
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Terribly managed. No follow up. Lack of any personal interest. However, very good at billing at you. If you care about your health, go elsewhere.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
4 others found this helpful
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Dec 15, 2020
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He and his staff are the best! Wonderful, successful visits. Thank you so much Dr Crawford.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Michael Nowers – Mar 31, 2020
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I've been with Dr. Crawford on & off for nearly five years. He is one of the kindest Doctors I have had to deal with. Does not leave, until every question is answered. He is very patient, and understanding.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Maryann in Vero Beach, FL – Nov 14, 2018
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Mr. Crawford is ok. but Lisa his account manager is very unprofessional. My husband in 2017 had a urine problem and had a surgery with Dr. Crawford. The insurance he had paid for everything. My husband changed his insurance and gave them the new card. He was NEVER told that Dr Crawford doesnt accept the new insurance. After more than a year we started receiving bills for all the time he kept going there!!!! Now she says. "we can facilitated for you to pay"There's much more to say.no space.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
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Sebastian, FL – Oct 25, 2018
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vero office girls very cold , unfriendly, uncaring... do not help or call you back... dr joe is ok..but i will not go back ever again as long as he has the same office help
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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john in VERO BEACH – Feb 23, 2018
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Excellent Doctor, always explains procedures, answers all questions and is cheerful and polite. I would highly recommend this doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Brenda James in Vero Beach, FL – Sep 27, 2016
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Office wait times 45 - 60 minutes. Time spent with patient less than ten minutes. Had surgery with extensive (over eight weeks) recovery time. This was due to his approach to the procedure with no pre-op explantion. Recovery was an ordeal but no concern or remediation offered.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
15 others found this helpful
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Not Satisfied in Vero Beach – Mar 10, 2016
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Dr. Joseph Crawford, MD is a urologist in Vero Beach, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Crawford has extensive experience in Urinary Conditions and Urinary Calculi & Removal. He graduated from University of Maryland...read more
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  • University Of Maryland At Baltimore

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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Practice

Advanced Urology Associates of Florida PL.1986 35th Ave Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Office7945 Bay St Ste 4 Sebastian, FL 32958
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Office7945 83rd Ave Ste 4 Sebastian, FL 32958
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