Theodore William Crofford, MD
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
Theodore William Crofford, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
Joint Replacement
Ste 300
Fort Worth, TX 76132-4266
About Me
Specialties
Orthopaedic Surgery
Joint Replacement
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Southwest
Gender
M
Languages
Spanish
English
Education
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - Fellowship - 1992
John Peter Smith Hospital Program - Residency - 1991
John Peter Smith Hospital-Transitional Program - Internship - 1987
St Paul Training Programs - Closed (AMA Profile can verify) - Internship - 1986
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston - Medical Education - 1985
Bio
Board-Certified Orthopedic SurgeonFellowship-Trained in Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction SurgerySpecialties: Arthritis and other Hip and Knee Conditions, Total Hip and Knee Replacement, Direct Anterior Hip Arthroplasty, Hip Arthroscopy
Theodore Crofford, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon fellowship-trained in adult reconstructive surgery of the hip and knee. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Ind. He received his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston before completing his internship and orthopedic residency training at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth.
Dr. Crofford went on to complete his fellowship training at the University of Pittsburg Medical Center in Pennsylvania in adult reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Crofford manages most problems of the hip and knee in adults. He particularly has extensive experience in hip arthroscopy and the direct anterior approach to hip replacement. He has been one of the early participants in the new technology of the robotic assisted hip and knee replacement. He is also an advocate of the quad sparing and “gap” balancing method of knee arthroplasty.
He has been a practicing orthopedic surgeon in North Texas since 1992 and joined Texas Hip and Knee Center in 2001.
Dr. Crofford is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons and Texas Orthopedic Association.
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4.8 out of 5 (101 Ratings, 32 Comments)
Dec 2025Nurses and technicians were very professional and friendly.Dec 2025All parts of this department have been very friendly and helpful!Dec 2025Staff was friendly. My appointment was on time. Explained everything that would happen.Dec 2025I like Dr. Crofford. [...]Dec 2025Dr Crofford is an excellent surgeon and has lovely bedside manners to go with!Dec 2025Dr Crofford is great. Simple enough.Dec 2025Everything was so goodDec 2025It was very good experience.Dec 2025Both I as a patient and my wife (a nurse) were VERY impressed with Dr Crofford and his staff. The facility is clean and welcoming, the staff are courteous and answer all questions. Dr Crofford is fantastic. My friends, family and PT staff were all amazed at my progress - I cannot recommend Dr Crofford and his staff highly enough.Dec 2025The 2 radiologist I saw were quick, efficient, and polite. No wasted time.Dec 2025[…] was extremely informative and sincere. Dr Crofford listened and gave me details I needed to make an informed decision regarding my situation. I know I've come to the right place.Dec 2025None!! Service is always goodNov 2025On a scale from one to ten, the all get a elevenNov 2025Always have a wonderful experience, the staff at the front desk, and all the staff behind the doors, are extremely friendly and helpfulNov 2025Very nice staffNov 2025Good surgery- great team work- good nursesNov 2025The doctor and staff are friendly and and therefore allows communicating with them to be comfortable.Nov 2025Dr. Crofford is an awesome Physician.Oct 2025Very good in explaining my condition and optionsOct 2025Very professional and helpfulOct 2025Dr. Crofford was very professional, and took the time to address all of my questions.Oct 2025Dr Crofford is an excellent doctor, very professional and personable. I would definitely refer a friend or family member to him. Everyone there is super friendly and I never had a long wait. Everyone worked very well together.Oct 2025Very punctual and knowledgeableOct 2025I conveyed a lack of communication from a previous specialist and I feel PA, [...], and Dr. Crofford communicated clearly and effectively. Much appreciated!Oct 2025Was a very good experienceOct 2025It was very goodOct 2025I would recommend Dr. Crofford to my friends.Oct 2025My overall experience from beginning to end has been awesome! Nobody wants to have a hip replacement but Dr Crofford and everyone working for him made the process not only smooth but showed care, concern and compassion over everything I was going through. Everyone was available to talk and take time to answer questions. I don't think this experience could have gone better and it was because of the people who I was involved with. The culture within the practice is very different than most. Exceptional people, exceptional care, and Dr Crofford is an awesome surgeon! I will be recommending Texas Knee and Hip to everyone I meet who needs knee and/or hip replacement surgery.Sep 2025Well run practice with a smooth and comfortable process that feels very human.Sep 2025Doctor Crofford and his staff have been very personable and engaged in my entire journey with them. I've been pleasantly surprised at their level of professionalism as well as being involved on a human level, unlike other experiences elsewhere where you feel like a number or ignorant throughout the process. I've been thoroughly impressed and would absolutely refer others with confidence that they would be put at ease and taken care of equally as well as I have been. I have much gratitude for Doctor Crofford and his team. Keep up the great work!Sep 2025I have had great response back to normal activity.Sep 2025Very satisfying visit. Dr. Crofford did a great job with my surgery