Biography
Dr. James Crawford is a retired U.S. Army Colonel and board-certified otologist and neurotologist. He returned home to Boise, Idaho, in 2018 after 24 years of service, where he established the Idaho Ear Clinic. A graduate of Boise’s Capital High School, he completed his undergraduate degree at Brigham Young University, earned his Doctor of Medicine from the Uniformed Services University, and later trained in Otolaryngology at Madigan Army Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in Otology/Neurotology at the House Ear Clinic in Los Angeles.
With over two decades of experience in military and civilian medicine, Dr. Crawford is widely recognized for his clinical, surgical, and research expertise in cochlear implants, hearing conservation, chronic ear disease, superior semicircular canal dehiscence, and mild TBI. He previously served as the Otolaryngology Residency Program Director at Madigan Army Medical Center and established its pediatric and adult cochlear implant program. He continues to contribute academically as an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University, serves on editorial boards for multiple medical journals, and has lectured both nationally and internationally.
Earlier in his life, he served a mission in Manchester, England, for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After returning to BYU, he met and married his wife, Marisa. Together they have four married children—three daughters and one son—and one grandchild. In his personal time, Dr. Crawford enjoys outdoor activities with his family, including mountain biking, water skiing, tennis, pickleball, and backpacking. He and his family are also dedicated BYU Cougars fans and hold football season tickets.
Membership Information
Member since: 10/01/2024
Current Role: Member
Spouse
Marisa Crawford
Contact Information
LinkedIn Profile:
Expertise
- Neurotology
- ENT
Education
- BS - BYU
- MD - Uniformed Services University
Employment
Job Title: Surgeon
Company: Idaho Ear Clinic
Location: Idaho