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Dr. William Crenshaw, MD

Dr. William Crenshaw, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. William Crenshaw, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Alexandria, LA. Dr. Crenshaw has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery, Hand & Wrist Surgery, and Hip & Pelvic Surgery. He is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Locations

Mid State Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center

Mid State Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center3444 Masonic Dr Alexandria, LA 71301
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HP Long Clinic

HP Long Clinic213 Hospital Blvd Pineville, LA 71360
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Mid State Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center - Natchitoches

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Mid State Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center - Pineville

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Mid State Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center- Jena

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Crenshaw is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center Alexandria, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Crenshaw specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Quiet HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals

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Dr. Crenshaw's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Crenshaw

3.6
34 ratings, 23 with a written review
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2 star
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He stood entire few minutes he was in the room looking at papers. I’m having trouble with my knee. He never even looked at it. He twisted my leg twice. I can’t do MRIs and I completely understand this test would show what if anything is wrong. He wanted to give a steroid shot, which I refused since I nor he knows what is wrong. He didn’t listen to me, nor even ask questions about the pain. I will not go back to him. I had been to him previously and he did nothing for an ankle that radiologist said was fractured. Nothing! It still gives me trouble. I would not have seen him but he was the only ortho available quickly and I needed to see someone. In summary, he was curt, short, not helpful and very condescending. Have already made appointment with another doctor.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 27, 2024
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You all took x-rays of my hip, what was the result
It was very professional and everyone was so nice. My problem was I was there for one thing and was treated for another. Explain please. My right ankle have bone spores according to the xray report from Trinity Medical Ctr. And after bring the xray to Mid state, I was xrayed again for the hip, I received the report on the ankle so what about the report from the gip since you all xrayed it.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Rhonda Paul – Jan 24, 2024
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Great visit. Dr. Crenshaw and his staff is knowledgeable, professional, and kind. All my questions were answered in a way I could understand. I would recommend Dr. Crenshaw to anybody
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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Benjamin Cabrera – Jan 20, 2024
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He has done serval surgeries on me and I have no complaints excellent Dr in my opinion..
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Kent Clark – Jan 15, 2024
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Hip help
He is always a kind and gentle doctor. Very knowledgeable on all my pain issues.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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C Allen – Jan 13, 2024
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Plain & Simple THE BEST !
Dr .Crenshaw came in the evening of my accident in the ER ,Explained what was broken/crushed , He Explained what he needed to do . (Surgery asap) .The Next morning surgery we go. From that day forward he won my vote .kind ,patient and very professional. Keep up the good work
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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Esteban Delgadillo – Jan 06, 2024
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Knee replacement
Had complete knee replacement excellent care prior and post surgery .the staff at mid state very professional Dr Crenshaw very caring and knowledgeable would definitely use again and recommend
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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Bill – Dec 23, 2023
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Great doctor
Dr Crenshaw always takes his time to find out what's going on and devises a plan to go from there.
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Dec 22, 2023
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Very satisfied with customer service and overall product. Surgery and recovery went very well.
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Dec 14, 2023
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Nice and Helpful
Explains the procedure and the reasons why they’re going the direction they chose to go.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 01, 2023
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Scott Poole
Dr Crenshaw took my case (broken toe) when my regular doctor was out of town. He was gracious enough to work me into his busy schedule and even pinned my fracture on his normal day off from surgery. Dr Crenshaw is competent, personable and attentive to his patients. We are fortunate to have him practicing in our community. BTW, my fracture healed perfectly and timely as predicted by Dr Crenshaw.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Scott Poole – Nov 30, 2023
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delayed and didn't bother to see my wife with bilateral femur fractures - occurred on Weds - finally a compassionate Orthopedic surgeon took my wife to OR on Saturday - "he is too busy with his scheduled cases" Jan 26, 2017 Rapides Regional Medical Center
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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upset husband – Nov 15, 2021
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Dr Crenshaw repaired a Badly Torn Rotator Cuff in my right shoulder and Did an EXCELLENT JOB. I had gotten to the point of having to use my left arm to raise my right arm above the Shoulder level. His Technique was amazing and I've Had NO PROBLEM with my right shoulder Since the surgery 2 years ago.I am a Emergency Room Physician myself and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dr Crenshaw !
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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Joe Tarpley, MD – Jul 06, 2020
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Dr. Crenshaw performed knee replacement on both my legs, the first knee 10 yrs. ago. He did an excellent job. Absolutely no pain today....only problems come with my aging body. Yes, he is very good. I hope he is around to help me in the future. I am recommending him to a friend today!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Vicki Parrish – May 19, 2020
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I’ve been seeing mid state Orthopaedic for a year now. Crenshaw is my doctor yet I’ve only seen him 3 times, Joan his PA is always the person I seen even though I asked for him. I recently had surgery, you would think with your follow up I’ll see him since he has done my surgery, nope Joan was in the room even though I asked for him. Seen me all of 5 minutes, checked my hand cause I had carpal tunnel surgery, never looked at my elbowed, cause I cubital tunnel surgery as well. I can’t even tell you how my surgery was, cause she never gave a report, whether everything was good or bad. Horrible care there I kept getting denied by workers comp, cause no therapy was involved, even though I insisted we should do some kind of therapy to show workers comp we trying something, but nope he just wanted to jump straight into surgery, but finally after many denials they try some sort of therapy then I became approved.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Nicole – Oct 26, 2019
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I hear Dr. Crenshaw is good with knee surgery. I don’t know about that, but I definitely suggest to not let him touch a shoulder. He caused more damage than good when he did surgery on mine.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Alexandria, LA – Aug 28, 2019
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I am happy with results and healing time
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Doris ross in Alexandria, LA – Jul 10, 2019
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I broke my ankle at 2am on 12/25/18 ! Called 911 and was at RAPIDES REGIONAL Hospital within 25 minutes. Woke next day with ton of External Hardware. Dr.Crenshaw was most informative as to my issue. I've seen him quite a lot and my ankle is doing well. It's been almost 4 months and I still have a ways to go. Thanks a lot Dr.Crenshaw
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 15, 2019
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I have been trying to get n to c him for over 3 weeks staff continues to say he isn’t n today , or the nurse isn’t n today , the X-rays have been sitting on his desk , we called twice a week to try to confirm an appointment 3 weeks later still don’t have one . Not sure if he’s aware of this so I’m doing this rating so he will be aware . I needed surgery and with Aetna insurance so his loss and Hardtner loss I have found another doctor that took me the same day . I will make admin aware.
What went well
  • Office environment
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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 25, 2018
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He does not seem to complete important tasks such as completing necessary paper work for xrays, referrals, etc. His office staff does not return phone calls in a timely manner and Angie told my mother(she is the patient) that a referral had been sent for her. After a month of waiting my mother drove to MidState requesting the referral in person so she could personally deliver it and was told Dr. Crenshaw had not dictated nor signed that referral. Poor customer service, poor communication .
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 07, 2018
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biography

Dr. William Crenshaw, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Alexandria, LA. Dr. Crenshaw has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery, Hand & Wrist Surgery, and Hip & Pelvic Surgery. He is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Campbell Clinic/ut Orthopaedic Residency Program

    Residency Hospital, 2009
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Rapides Regional Medical Center

    211 4th St
    Alexandria, LA 71301
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

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