

Rheumatology
Leslie Crofford, MD
Nashville, TN
Leslie Crofford, MD is a board-certified rheumatologist with nearly four decades of clinical experience specializing in autoimmune diseases, including ankylosing spondylitis and rheumatoid arthritis. She completed her medical degree at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and advanced training at Barnes Hospital and the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, with additional board certification in Internal Medicine. Dr. Crofford practices in Nashville, Tennessee, where she is
40+
Years in Practice
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2002-2026 (25 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Clinical Rheumatology
Conditions & Treatments
Rheumatoid ArthritisSclerodermaFibromyalgiaInflammatory MyopathiesLupus
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Roane Medical Center
- Corewell Health East (Beaumont – Royal Oak)
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Cumberland Medical Center
Experience
40+ years in practice