Dr. Keith Crenshaw

DPM

2nd Opinion Arthroscopy Bunion Surgery Charcot Reconstruction Clubfoot Diabetic Foot Care Foot/Ankle Revision Surgery Lapiplasty/Level Minimally Invasive Surgery Ossio Provider Pediatric Podiatry Plantar Plate Repair Foot Surgery Rearfoot Reconstruction Regenerative Treatments Scarfplasty Shockwave Therapy Sports Medicine Total Ankle Replacement Acute Pain and Injuries Wound Care & Limb Preservation

Dr. Keith Crenshaw is a podiatric physician with SoCal Foot Care providing comprehensive medical and surgical care for foot and ankle conditions.

Languages Spoken: English

  • DPM, New York College of Podiatric Medicine
  • Phoenix Foot and Ankle Institute Fellowship
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Reconstructive foot and ankle expertise

Dr. Keith Crenshaw is a podiatric physician with SoCal Foot Care.

He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Arizona State University in 2015 before completing a Master of Science in Biology at Arizona State University in 2016. He received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 2022. Dr. Crenshaw completed his Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency with Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery (PMSR/RRA) at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, Massachusetts, while also training with Tufts Medical Center and Elliot Hospital. He also completed the prestigious Phoenix Foot and Ankle Institute Fellowship, where he received advanced training in complex reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. During his residency, he also served as a Clinical Fellow of Surgery at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Crenshaw provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for the full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions. His clinical interests include total ankle replacement, minimally invasive surgery, bunion correction, Charcot reconstruction, deformity correction, pediatric foot and ankle care, sports medicine, trauma, regenerative treatments, limb preservation, and complex revision surgery. He has developed particular expertise in reconstructive foot and ankle procedures through advanced fellowship training and remains actively involved in clinical research, peer-reviewed publications, and surgical education. Dr. Crenshaw is committed to combining the latest evidence-based techniques with individualized treatment plans to help patients relieve pain, restore mobility, and return to the activities they enjoy.

Outside of work, Dr. Crenshaw enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, mountain biking, and playing soccer.

Awards & Publications

Education

  • Arizona State University, B.S. Biology, 2015.
  • Arizona State University, M.S. Biology, 2016.
  • New York College of Podiatric Medicine, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, 2022.
  • Mount Auburn Hospital, Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency with Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery (PMSR/RRA), 2025.
  • Phoenix Foot and Ankle Institute, Clinical and Surgical Fellowship, 2025 to 2026.
  • Clinical Fellow of Surgery at Harvard Medical School (during residency).

Hospital & Surgical Centers

  • Mount Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  • Tufts Medical Center.
  • Elliot Hospital.
  • Phoenix Foot and Ankle Institute.
  • Harvard Medical School.

Publications

  • Crenshaw K, McAlister J. Controlling Edema in Total Ankle Arthroplasty. Podiatry Today. April 2026.
  • McAlister J, Crenshaw K. From Chronic Ankle Instability to Total Ankle Arthroplasty. Podiatry Today. January 2026.
  • Sganga M, Crenshaw K. The 50% Rule Technique for Guidewire Placement in Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery. Foot & Ankle Surg: Tech, Reports & Cases. Submitted July 2025.
  • Cook J, Cook E, Crenshaw K, Accetta J. Outcome Study of Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Fusion for Hammertoe Deformity Correction using a PEEK 2-Component Implant. JAPMA. May 2024.
  • Crenshaw K, Manning E, McKenna B, Millonig K, Cook J, Cook E. Meta-Analysis of Surgical Site Infections in Elective Foot and Ankle Surgery. JAPMA. Vol. 115, Issue 5.
  • Miner S, Basile P, Rodriguez M, Bowers I, Crenshaw K. Short-Term Results of a Hybrid Total Ankle Arthroplasty Combining a Stemmed Intramedullary Tibial Component With Chamfer-Cut Talar Dome. Foot & Ankle Surg: Tech, Reports & Cases. 3(3)100280.
  • Crenshaw K, Adegboyega S. Interfragmentary Screw with Dorsal Locking Diamond Plate (IS-DLDP): A Novel Use of a Midtarsal Construct for First Metatarsal Phalangeal Joint Arthrodesis. Foot & Ankle Surg: Tech, Reports & Cases. 2022 Sept 2(3)100216.
  • Franco Melendez K, Crenshaw K, et al. Role of RpoS in Regulating Stationary Phase Salmonella Typhimurium Pathogenesis-Related Stress Responses. mSphere. 2022 Aug.
  • Infortuna C, Silvestro S, Crenshaw K, et al. Affective Temperament Traits and Age-Predicted Recreational Cannabis Use in Medical Students. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020.
  • Hendrich D, Nguyen S, Crenshaw K, Duane D. Tourette Syndrome: Childhood Predictors of Adult Outcomes. Neurology Journal. 2018.

Research & Presentations

  • Currey S, Franco T, Weng D, Crenshaw K, et al. Coronal Plane Tibiotalar Incongruency Corrected with Single Stage Novel Hybrid Total Ankle Replacement. ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference. February 2026. Manuscript Presentation. (3rd Place).
  • Crenshaw K, Radcliffe M, Sakkab Ramez, McAlister J. Bipolar Total Ankle Allograft Reconstruction in End-Stage Rheumatoid Arthritis. ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference. February 2026. Poster Presentation.
  • Crenshaw K, Radcliffe M, McAlister J. Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis for Management of Minimally Invasive Bunion Nonunion. ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference. February 2026. Poster Presentation.
  • Crenshaw K, et al. Incorporation of a Podiatric Surgical Call Service to the Emergency Department of Ankle Fracture Management. Mount Auburn Hospital Scholarly Day. May 2025. (1st Place).
  • Crenshaw K, et al. Comparison of Immediate Weight-bearing Lapidus Arthrodesis With and Without Intraoperative Fluoroscopy. Mount Auburn Hospital Scholarly Day. May 2025. (1st Honorable Mention).
  • Currey S, Crenshaw K, et al. Single Staged Percutaneous Fixation of Open Trimalleolar Fragility Fracture Utilizing Ilizarov External Fixator. Mount Auburn Hospital Scholarly Day. May 2025.
  • Welsh R, Currey S, Wolverton S, Crenshaw K, Basile P. Limb Salvage After Failed Beaming of Midfoot Charcot Deformity Utilizing Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis. ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference. March 2025. Poster Presentation.
  • Miner S, Basile P, Crenshaw K. Learning Curve of a Hybrid Total Ankle Arthroplasty. ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference. Feb. 2024. Poster Presentation. (2nd Place).
  • Crenshaw K, Manning E, McKenna B, Millonig K, Cook J, Cook E. Meta-Analysis of Surgical Site Infections in Elective Foot and Ankle Surgery. Mount Auburn Hospital Scholarly Day. May 2023. (1st Place).
  • Crenshaw K, Raimondi C, Cuomo J, Erfanian-Taheri J, Rose G. Retrospective Evaluation of Podiatric Elective Surgery Outcomes in a COVID-19-Free Healthcare Setting. ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference. 2021.
  • Crenshaw K, Daneshvar Y, El Akri A, McNeil J, Sheikh R. Low-Level Laser Therapy As A Modality In Management of Plantar Fasciitis. NYCPM. 2021. (2nd Place).

Awards & Honors

  • First Place, Quality Improvement Poster Award, Mount Auburn Hospital Scholarly Day (2025).
  • First Honorable Mention, Oral Presentation Award, Mount Auburn Hospital Scholarly Day (2025).
  • Northeast Region ACFAS Manuscript Award (2025).
  • Second Place, Clinical Research Poster Award, Mount Auburn Hospital Scholarly Day (2024).
  • Second Place, Scientific Poster Award, ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference (2024).
  • First Place, Infectious Disease Lecture Award, Mount Auburn Hospital Scholarly Day (2023).
  • First Place, Clinical Research Poster Award, Mount Auburn Hospital Scholarly Day (2023).
  • Third Place, Scientific Poster Award, ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference (2023).
  • Second Place, Poster Award, NYCPM Poster Competition (2022).
  • Michael L. Stone Outstanding Professional Conduct Award.
  • PI Delta National Podiatric Honor Society Gamma Chapter Award.
  • General William Ward Scholarship.
  • Dr. Abraham and Franchi Lavi Surgery Scholarship Award.
  • NYSPMA/Foundation for Podiatric Medicine Scholarship Award.
  • Board of Trustees' Award for Excellence in Leadership.
  • JT Tai Scholars Award.
  • APMA Educational Foundation Award.
  • Distinguished Scholar Award (PICA).
  • Steven Seifer Memorial Award for Academic Achievement.
  • Dean's List (2018 to 2022).

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