Dr. Crawford has been system COO and an associate professor at MUSC Health since 2020. He served as the system’s interim COO and an assistant professor beginning in 2019. He has been with the system since 2015, beginning as an administrator with the system. Previously, he spent three years as president and CEO at Springfield (Vt.) Hospital and six years as COO at the University of Florida Prostate Disease Center. He has experience developing systemwide strategic initiatives that contributed to enhanced market positioning, consistent bottom-line profitability and growth, advancing clinical and financial performance by driving operational efficiencies, enhancing the quality and safety of care delivered, and improving clinician and employee morale contemporaneously.
Becker's Recognition
Thomas Crawford, PhDhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2024 Winner

Executives
Academic Medical Center COOs to Know
Academic medical centers are a crucial part of the healthcare delivery system. AMC COOs are committed to streamlining operations to offer excellent patient care using research and innovation.
The COOs heading academic medical centers and health systems across the nation are tasked with leading operations, expanding service lines, allocating resources and more.
2025 Winner

Executives
Academic Medical Center COOs to Know
Academic medical centers are a crucial part of the healthcare delivery system. AMC COOs are committed to streamlining operations to offer excellent patient care using research and innovation.
The COOs heading academic medical centers and health systems across the nation are tasked with leading operations, expanding service lines, allocating resources and more.
