Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with Over 30 Years of Experience
Dr. Ian Crabb is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with more than three decades of clinical and IME experience. He provides clear, evidence-based opinions in workers’ compensation and personal injury cases, drawing from extensive practice in general orthopedics, upper and lower extremity injuries, and spine-related conditions.
Comprehensive Orthopedic Expertise
With more than two decades performing IMEs through Merit Medical Evaluations, Dr. Crabb brings an exceptional understanding of orthopedic injuries and occupational mechanisms.
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IME Expertise
With more than two decades performing IMEs through Merit Medical Evaluations, Dr. Crabb brings an exceptional understanding of orthopedic injuries and occupational mechanisms. His evaluations encompass:
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Spine
- Upper Extremities
- Lower Extremities
- Post-Surgical Evaluation
- Causation Determinations
- Injury Mechanisms
- Musculoskeletal injuries
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Professional Background
Dr. Crabb earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed his orthopedic residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, maintaining active certification through 2025.
His 30-plus years of clinical experience include orthopedic practice, surgical leadership, and service as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy, where he directed orthopedic and knee surgery services. This foundation ensures an informed, objective perspective in every evaluation.
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Professional Recognition & Service
Dr. Crabb has served in national and state leadership roles advancing orthopedic standards and workers’ compensation medicine, including:
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- Board of Councilors, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- AAOS Occupational Health and Workers’ Compensation Committee
- AAOS Health Care Systems Committee
- Nebraska Medical Association Workers’ Compensation Committee
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With more than two decades performing IMEs through Merit Medical Evaluations, Dr. Crabb brings an exceptional understanding of orthopedic injuries and occupational mechanisms. His evaluations encompass:
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Spine
- Upper Extremities
- Lower Extremities
- Post-Surgical Evaluation
- Causation Determinations
- Injury Mechanisms
Dr. Crabb earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed his orthopedic residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, maintaining active certification through 2025.
His 30-plus years of clinical experience include orthopedic practice, surgical leadership, and service as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy, where he directed orthopedic and knee surgery services. This foundation ensures an informed, objective perspective in every evaluation.
Dr. Crabb has served in national and state leadership roles advancing orthopedic standards and workers’ compensation medicine, including:
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- Board of Councilors, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- AAOS Occupational Health and Workers’ Compensation Committee
- AAOS Health Care Systems Committee
- Nebraska Medical Association Workers’ Compensation Committee
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