Dennis Crandall MD

Dennis Crandall, M.D., is an orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in orthopaedic surgery of the spine. He serves as Medical Director at Sonoran Spine and is Chairman of the Sonoran Spine Research and Education Foundation, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing spine care through clinical leadership and education. Dr. Crandall is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He holds an academic appointment as Clinical Professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and serves as Head of Spine Education for the Mayo Clinic Arizona Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program. In addition, he supports athletic performance and safety as a spine surgeon for the Arizona State University Department of Athletics. His training includes medical school at Saint Louis University, followed by a general surgery internship and orthopedic surgery residency at Saint Louis University, and a spine surgery fellowship at the University of Maryland. Dr. Crandall is active in national professional organizations, including the Scoliosis Research Society, where he has held committee leadership roles, as well as the North American Spine Society and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.