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Office
2349 Hot Oak Ridge Street
Las Vegas, NV 89134Phone+1 714-612-2937
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 currently serves as Visiting Clinical Faculty at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. His clinical research interest focuses 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 has authored numerous articles covering dialysis catheters, implantation techniques, and resolution of dialysis access complications. Currently, Dr. Crabtree is the Chairperson for PD University for Surgeons in North America, part of a global education effort sponsored by the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis. He is a consultant for ISPD-sponsored surgeon education programs in Europe.
Dr. Crabtree retired in January 2023 and resides in Las Vegas, Nevada
Education & Training
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1975 - 1980
- University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College of MedicineClass of 1975
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 1990 - 2023
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 174 citationsCreating and Maintaining Optimal Peritoneal Dialysis Access in the Adult Patient: 2019 Update.John H. Crabtree, Badri Man Shrestha, Kai-Ming Chow, Ana Elizabeth Figueiredo, Johan V. Povlsen
Peritoneal Dialysis International. 2019-09-01 - Building Our Future to Provide the Most Optimal Peritoneal Access Through Surgeon Training Programs and Medical Device DevelopmentJohn H. Crabtree
Peritoneal Dialysis International. 2018-05-01 - 3 citationsPeritoneal Dialysis Access and Start Practices that Affect Dialysate Leak and Technique Failure: Acts of Commission and Omission.John H. Crabtree, Raoul J. Burchette
Peritoneal Dialysis International. 2017-07-01
Professional Memberships
- International Society for Peritoneal DialysisMember
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