Blane Crandall, MD, LLC
Dr. Crandall was born in Buffalo, New York. He moved to Florida as a child and attended Eau Gallie High School in Melbourne FL. He graduated early and went on to Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. There he completed his Pre-Med requirements in 3 years and entered Emory University School of Medicine. He received his degree, Doctor of Medicine, in 1974.
Dr. Crandall joined the U.S. Army and completed his Family Practice Residency at Silas B. Hays Army Hospital at Ft. Ord in California. He became board certified in 1977, practiced medicine there for 2 years, then moved back to Melbourne to practice medicine with his father until 1984.
In 1984 Dr. Crandall made the decision to do a second Residency Program in Obstetrics & Gynecology, at Madigan Army Medical Center in Ft. Lewis, Washington. He completed his program there and has been Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology since 1989.
After serving his country for 10 years, he left the Army, and started his current practice in Naples, FL in 1989. He is on staff and active at both Naples Community and North Collier Hospitals. He has held the titles of Dept. Chairman & Vice-Chairman, Dept of OB/Gyn at Naples Community Hospital.
He is regarded as an innovator in the area having pioneered laparoscopic surgery in Collier County. He has been involved in many Clinical Research Studies and has authored articles on these studies. He continues to stay on the cutting edge of his medical specialty.
He is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, and a member of the American Medical Association, the FL Medical Association and the Collier County Medical Society among others.
Most notably he was recognized as one of the BEST DOCTORS IN AMERICA, and was presented the prestigious “2003 Physician of the Year” award by the U.S. Senate.
Dr. Crandall has been married to Doshie (our office administrator) since 1968, they have 4 children and 6 grandchildren. In his free time Dr. Crandall enjoys family activities, travel, and working out.
Education
Eau Gallie High School
Melbourne, FL 1964-67
Oxford College of Emory University
1967-69 , Oxford, Georgia
Emory University
1969-70 Accepted to Medical School after Junior year
Emory University School of Medicine
1970-74, Atlanta, Georgia