Physician and Educator |
Dr. Crawford is commited to medical education and dedicates countless hours to the instruction and supervision of dermatology residents (the country’s future dermatologists). The dermatology residents at the University of Pennsylvania are among the very best in the country.
By the time a dermatology resident is permitted to rotate in our office, the following training has already taken place: four years of college, four years of medical school, one year of internship, and at least one year of dermatology residency at the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Crawford is immensely proud of his role as a teacher. Residents do participate in the care of patients in our practice. Dr. Crawford believes that this only increases the quality of care delivered at the Pennsylvania Centre for Dermatology. |
Family Matters |
Outside of work, Dr. Crawford spends as much time as possible with his wife Karin, his daughters Emma, Elisabeth, and Alexandra, and their dog Hugger.
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Glen H. Crawford, M.D.
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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.
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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.
Despite his polished academic credentials, Dr. Crawford believes that education is not represented by diplomas that hang on a wall. Rather, education is a life-long commitment to learning. You’ll find a plaque prominently displayed in his office that reads, ‘Ancaro Imparo’ (’I am still learning’).
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 After completing his internship training, performance and good fortune directed Captain Crawford to the duties of Flight Surgeon for a Special Operations unit in the Republic of Korea. He flew throughout the Pacific theatre on helicopter search and rescue, MEDEVAC, and contingency missions along with Special Operations teams from the Navy, Army, and Air Force.
He provided medical care to troops and to civilians on humanitarian missions in such places as Thailand, the Phillipines, Guam, and even the Gobi Desert and high steppes of Mongolia. For these efforts, the Air Force rewarded Captain Crawford with a unique medical and cultural education in addition to naming him the Air Force Special Operations Flight Surgeon of the year for 1999.
While serving in Germany, Captain Crawford participated in missions throughout Europe and Africa, including serving as a public health official during Operation Shining Hope in Kosovo. He received the Meritorious Service Medal before his honorable discharge in 2001.
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As the director of the J.E. Wood Dermatology Clinic at Pennsylvania Hospital, Dr. Crawford organizes an all-volunteer service for indigent and underserved patients with skin disease. The clinic is held twice weekly and prides itself on caring for all patients regardless of their socio-economic or insurance status.
Dr. Crawford also coordinates the Joan Karnell Cancer Center Skin Screening held annually at Pennsylvania Hospital.
Dr. Crawford is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology Leadership Circle for Volunteerism at the Bronze Level, which requires more than 100 hours of dermatology-related community service.
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