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Dr. William Crotwell, MD

Dr. William Crotwell, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. William Crotwell, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Mobile, AL and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 1973. He is affiliated with Springhill Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 159 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (159 reviews)

Practice

3610 Springhill Memorial Dr N Mobile, AL 36608
Telehealth available

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Dr. Crotwell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Crotwell

4.6
159 ratings, 121 with a written review
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Myself and my husband are both patients, been seeing him since 1999 , He takes very good care of us and would recommend him to anyone.
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 12, 2025
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He was down to earth and very professional. I received injections in shoulder and knee.
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 07, 2025
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Excellent Care been with Dr.Crotwell since 2017 !
Explains everything very well, answers all my questions, and I’m very grateful he’s my doctor!
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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Susan B. – Feb 28, 2025
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Dr Crotwell is the best!
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
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 13, 2025
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Great Doctor
Dr. Crotwell treats me for shoulder and knee problems. He’s an excellent doctor. He takes time and explains things , in a way that I can understand. He will definitely do all he can to help you.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Tasha – Sep 28, 2024
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Wonderful dictor
I have been seeing him for over 30 years. I have RA and fall a lot causing a lot of joint problems. I’m not a candidate for surgery he does dura injections in my knees it’s helped so much.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Pearlie – Sep 01, 2024
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The Best Ever
Poor Dr. Crotwell, I am so clumsy he has to see me quite often. Shoulder, knee, shoulder again, rear hip. Or was it the other way? Boy, am I glad he puts up with me. He shows me my scans and explains what it is and what caused it. If I give him that confused look, he says ' let me put it in simpler terms.' If I am worried, it's like he knows it, and says something to make me laugh. On my good days, it's payback time. He never knows what's gonna come out this mouth!! His nurse is amazing as well. Go Brooke! I'm so glad to be able to say, ' Oh, you should see my Orthopedic, Dr. Crotwell, He is amazing!
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
4 others found this helpful
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Sandra Bissonnette – Jul 28, 2024
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Highly recommended best Al round doctor in his pro
Only doctor I have seen since 2003 took very good care of me
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
2 others found this helpful
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John Courtney – Apr 13, 2024
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recurrent patient
went to see Dr. Crotwell concerning shoulder pain..he is a good & caring dr as well as his nurses staffs
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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Mar 21, 2024
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Dr. Crotwell is an excellent, knowledgeable doctor
Dr. Crotwell has my best interest at heart. He has always known what treatment was best for my situation and always addressed my concerns. He is an excellent doctor who puts his patients first.
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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Awesome physician
Very attentive..listen to your concerns..address each one. Put you at ease..very professional and friendly. Will request him again and highly recommend him to others
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
2 others found this helpful
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Highly recommend – Feb 08, 2024
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He knows Arthritis!
To all my arthritic friends, Dr.Crotwell understands arthritis… I have a difficult to diagnose case of arthritis. I was scared he would not be able to do anything for me…Dr.Crotwell is very knowledgeable, listened, and explained. He treated me very well. He was very thorough and even made me laugh at some point. He is a person that has earned my trust through his actions. He has a awesome office too. My nurse, she was kind and knowledgeable too! I left the appointment happy with my doctor, happy with every interaction i had at his office. Im ecstatic to have him as my doctor.
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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Deborah – Jan 31, 2024
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Genuine, caring, doctor..
Dr Crotwell briefs himself on your case before he ever walks into the examination room. Because of this practice, Dr Crotwell is able to spend time with you explaining exactly what is going on. He listens to you, he values your input. He is quick to suggest and offer alternative forms of treatment even if that means referring you out to a different doctor. Dr Crotwell is the reason I chose AOC
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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Jan 21, 2024
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Greeting with a smile, very knowledgeable ask ques
Getting the answer to my problem solved and the correct information i needed to fill better .
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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Dec 16, 2023
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Best dr listen to you and helps with your health problems
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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Dec 15, 2023
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Excellent Doctor
Doctor Crotwell is very knowledgeable and understanding. He always takes his time and listens to me. Best doctor at AOC
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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Ensminger – Dec 09, 2023
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The best orthopedic doctor in Mobile Alabama.grea!
I would recommend him to anyone. He takes his time with his patients and explains things where anyone can understand. He is truly the best. He has helped me in many ways.
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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Jolene Schmitt – Nov 20, 2023
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Very personable, friendly, good sense of humor
Professional and very thorough, especially on first visit. Unfortunately on some subsequent visits they were running very behind and I felt rushed. He usually spends significant time reviewing your tests and explaining them to you and showing you X-rays and MRIs etc. Very good at explaining things in understandable terms. A sweetheart of a guy. I would definitely recommend him.
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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CM Pete Whitmer – Oct 20, 2023
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Dr Crotwell was very friendly and thorough. Very knowledgeable. Will continue to use. I like his attitude.
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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M Johnson – Jun 18, 2023
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Think Twice before using AOC
Please think twice before using AOC. Recent experience very unprofessional and lacking in pain relief and call back. My Dr. Crotwell is not interested in your pain or finding a correct diagnosis, in my personal experience. Any laymen knows a basic x ray will not expose a rotator cuff injury or tear. The longer you fail to correctly dismiss this diagnosis with a needed MRI, the longer and more damaging the injury becomes. Amazing he and staff seem to ignore more requests for horrible pain. Just my personal opinion and personal observation.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Michael James – Jul 22, 2022
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William Crotwell, III, MD is a board-certified, fellowship trained Orthopaedic surgeon subspecializing in the Hand.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Southern Baptist Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1977
  • University S Al Mc

    Internship Hospital, 1974
  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham Heersink School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1973
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Practice

Horizon Research Group Inc3610 Springhill Memorial Dr N Mobile, AL 36608
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:45am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 7:45am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 7:45am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 7:45am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 7:45am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Springhill Medical Center

    3719 Dauphin St
    Mobile, AL 36608

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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