Renn Crichlow, MD | Indianapolis, IN | Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. Renn Crichlow is an orthopedic surgeon with 27 years of experience treating patients with bone, joint, and muscle conditions. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, and completed his orthopedic surgery residency through the Harvard Combined Orthopaedics Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Crichlow also completed general surgery training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and pursued fellowship training at the Shock Trauma Center. He holds board certification in orthopedic surgery from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and speaks English.

Dr. Crichlow practices at OrthoIndy Hospital and sees patients at locations throughout Indianapolis, Indiana. His expertise includes treating joint pain and helping patients manage conditions that affect their mobility and strength. He focuses on therapeutic approaches such as physical rehabilitation and targeted exercise programs to help patients recover from injuries and improve …their function. Patients rate Dr. Crichlow 4.8 out of 5 stars for his care.

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accepting new patients
4.8

26 Ratings
27 years of experience
speaks English
Shock Trauma Center
8 written reviews
1 specialty
15 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Renn Crichlow's Ratings and Reviews

4.8

26 Ratings with 8 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 8 Minutes

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Provided follow-up after the visit: (11) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
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Dr Renn Crichlow saved my shattered left patella (kneecap) because of multiple multiple health conditions, I didn’t bounce back as quickly as others might have, but I believe Dr Crichlow did an EXCELLENT JOB! That was in 2015! Fast forward to 2021 and he had to repair a complicated set of fractures to my right proximal humerus(upper arm) I had to have a significant amount of donor bone added as well as plates and screws to make my arm stable again. I would be scared to trust anyone else. I still have a long way to go in this process with physical therapy, but I am so thankful for this doctor!!!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 22nd, 2021

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I just love Dr. Crichlow and his team and can't thank them enough !! I have had both hips replaced with no problems afterwards. After not being able to walk for a year, (due to lack of insurance), I now feel like my life is worth living !! Thank you again, I appreciate you all very much !!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

December 8th, 2020

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I couldn't ask to be in better hands then this man's right here. Very concerned and gets right too the point of things. Serious but also tries to smile and laugh to make you more calm about your surgery. All around awesome person and he deserves a medal.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 13th, 2019

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Dr Crichlow exceeded our expectations ...surgery went perfectly... before during and after care was excellent... and he is a wonderful man!

November 20th, 2017

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Dr. Crichlow repaired my shoulder and humerus after a pretty bad fall, fracturing it in at least 10 places. I had 16 screws, a plate and cadaver bone put in. I had to have a follow-up surgery due to my bone (as he put it) "healing too well", where they went in and scraped the calcification off the screws, replaced all the screws with shorter ones and ruptured my bursa sack (for more mobility). Dr. Crichlow is awesome, very caring and truly makes one feel like he cares. I highly recommend him!

September 20th, 2016

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Great man and wonderful doctor that saved my life.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 19th, 2014

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I met Dr. Crichlow under emergency circumstances. I fell during a ski accident and fractured my leg in 5 different places requiring placement of an external fixator and a follow-up surgery where I had 8 screws, 2 plates, and cadaver bone placed in my leg. Dr. Crichlow did what needed to be done quickly and efficiently while keeping my friends and family as well as myself updated on my progress and his plan for my recovery. I would highly recommend Dr. Crichlow to someone looking for an orthopedic surgeon, especially one who specializes in trauma.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 30th, 2012

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My leg was destroyed from a motorcycle accident. Dr. Crichlow did an amazing job trying to put everything back together. Thanks Doc!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 11th, 2009

Orthopedic Doctor: Renn Crichlow, MD

8450 Northwest BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46278

Tel: (317) 802-2000

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Orthopedic Doctor: Renn Crichlow, MD

8402 Harcourt Rd Ste 125Indianapolis, IN 46260

Tel: (317) 802-2000

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sat8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sun8:00 am - 5:00 pm


Renn Crichlow, MD	Dr. Zachary M. NaPier, MD	Sean Calloway, MD	Ryan Jaggers, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.8 (26 Ratings)	5 (63 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.8 (8 Ratings)
27 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English		Speaks English	Speaks English
Indianapolis , IN	Carmel , IN	Mooresville , IN	Carmel , IN
Med School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts	Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences	Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine	Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine
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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

Orthopedic Surgery

Arthroscopy
Bone Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Herniated Disc
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip Surgery
Joint Pain/Swelling
Joint Replacement
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Surgery
Laminectomy
Osteoarthritis
Scoliosis
Sports Medicine
Surgery

Renn Crichlow holds an expired medical license in the state of Indiana. They are board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Indiana that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Shock Trauma Center.

Residency

Completed their residency at Harvard Combined Orthopaedics Program, Mass Gen Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, General Surgery, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Harvard Medical School.

Medical School

Graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts in 1999.

NPI Number

Renn Crichlow's NPI number is 1013968288.

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