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John Crawford, MD, Child Neurology, Orange, CA

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Child Neurology Orange, CA

Director of Child Neurology Children's Hospital Orange County and University of California Irvine

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  • Office

    1201 W La Veta Ave
    Orange, CA 92868
    Phone+1 714-997-3000

Summary

  • New gift broadens reach of Rady's genetics institute

    A new $10 million gift to support neuro-oncology research at Rady Children's Hospital San Diego focuses on opening more avenues of treatment for kids like 3-yea

    Neurology

    The Division of Neurology cares for infants, children and teens with conditions of the nervous system. The nervous system includes the brain, spinal cord and ne

    Neuro-Oncology Program

    Rady Children's Neuro-Oncology Program is the only program in the San Diego region providing comprehensive care to children and young adults with brain and spin

Education & Training

  • Children's National Hospital/George Washington University
    Children's National Hospital/George Washington UniversityFellowship, Child Neurology, 2003 - 2006
  • University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
    University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Residency, Pediatrics, 2001 - 2003
  • University of Massachusetts Medical School
    University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolClass of 2001
  • University of Massachusetts Amherst
    University of Massachusetts AmherstM.S., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 1994 - 1997
  • University of Massachusetts Amherst
    University of Massachusetts AmherstB.S., Biochemistry, 1992 - 1994
  • Temple University
    Temple UniversityNo Degree, Biochemistry, 1989 - 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2009 - 2027
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2015 - 2017
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2004 - 2010
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2006 - 2010
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Neurology-Special Qualification in Child
  • United Counsel for Neurologic SubspecialtiesNeuroOncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Physician of Excellence Award Rady Children's Hospital, 2020
  • Academy of Clinician Scholars University of California San Diego, 2019
  • Top Doctor Child Neurology San Diego Magazine, 2015-2016, 2018-2019
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Phase II Trial of Erlotinib during and after Radiotherapy in Children with Newly Diagnosed High-Grade Gliomas  
    Qaddoumi I, Kocak M, Atmaram SP, Armstrong GT, Wetmore C, Crawford JR, Lin T, Boyett JM, Kun LE, Boop FA, Merchant TE, Ellison DW, Gajjar A, Broniscer A, Front Oncol, 4/1/2014
  • A Rare Case of a Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma in a Neonate Diagnosed by Magnetic Resonance Imaging  
    Gabel B, Yoon J, Levy ML, Crawford JR, BMJ Case Rep, 1/21/2014
  • The Role of Continuous EEG in Childhood Encephalitis  
    Jeffrey J Gold, John R Crawford, Carol Glaser, Heather Sheriff, Sonya Wang and Mark Nespeca, Ped Neurol, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Seizure Recurrence after Resolution of Presumed Childhood Encephalitis
    Rismanchi N, Gold JJ, Sattar S, Glaser C, Mower A, Crawford J, Nespeca MN, and Wang SG, 43rd Annual Child Neurology Society Meeting, Columbus OH, 10/1/2014
  • Survival Factors in Children Diagnosed with Central Nervous System Brain Tumors in California between 1988 and 2009
    Flores K, Crawford JR, Piccioni D, Lemus D, Lindsay S, Kesari S, Society for NeuroOncology, San Francisco CA, 11/23/2013
  • Bilateral Internuclear Ophthalmoplegia associated with Pediatric High Grade Glioma Progression: A Case Series and Review of the Literature
    Rismanchi N, Crawford JR, 42nd Annual Child Neurology Society Meeting, Austin TX, 10/31/2013
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Lectures

  • Posterior Fossa Mutism Syndrome, Auditory Sensory Neuropathy and Otoprotective Agents 
    American Academy of Audiology, San Diego CA - 10/10/2014
  • Childhood Brain Tumors 
    San Diego CA - 6/10/2014
  • Childhood Brain Tumors, Hits, Misses and Homeruns 
    San Diego CA - 5/9/2014
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Press Mentions

  • How Parents and Caregivers Can Evaluate the Research on MERT and Other Potential Treatments
    How Parents and Caregivers Can Evaluate the Research on MERT and Other Potential TreatmentsSeptember 5th, 2024
  • CHOC Announces New Medical Director Neurosciences Institute
    CHOC Announces New Medical Director Neurosciences InstituteJanuary 4th, 2023
  • IN the Spotlight. New Division Chief Neurology
    IN the Spotlight. New Division Chief NeurologyJanuary 4th, 2023
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