Dr. Richard CraneMD

Dr. Crane specializes in a broad range of internal medicine conditions. These include hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, COPD, depression, heart failure, arthritis, osteoporosis, coronary artery disease, thyroid disease, and atrial fibrillation. He also coordinates care for cancer patients and treats acute conditions such as infections and orthopedic injuries.

Yes. Dr. Crane attained board certification in Internal Medicine in 1997. He continues to participate in the American Board of Internal Medicine's Maintenance of Certification Program to stay current with clinical standards.

Dr. Crane attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine for his medical degree. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. During his final residency year, he received the Auget Lauriendo Award, given to the program's top resident.

Yes. Dr. Crane holds full admitting privileges at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center. He visits and provides daily care to his hospitalized patients there personally.

Yes. Dr. Crane makes house calls for homebound patients. He also visits local nursing homes and assisted living facilities on a regular basis.

Dr. Crane has lived and worked in Brunswick County since 2000. He joined Atlantic Internal Medicine that year with the goal of bringing high-quality primary care to an underserved community. Over more than two decades, he has helped recruit physicians and strengthen local healthcare services.

Dr. Crane has served on the hospital Medical Executive Committee for sixteen years. His roles have included Chief of Staff, Chief of Medicine, Vice Chief of Staff, and Past Chief of Staff. He has also served on the Patient and Medical Services Committee and the Credentials Committee.

Yes. Dr. Crane supervises referrals and coordinates specialty care for all his patients. As an independent physician with no corporate affiliations, he selects specialists based solely on patient need. His long history in Brunswick County gives him broad knowledge of local specialists and regional referral centers.

Dr. Crane's guiding principle is to put the patient first. He takes time to listen, evaluate, diagnose, and treat each person thoroughly. He focuses on wellness, preventive care, and managing chronic illness. His goal is to coordinate care across the full healthcare spectrum, from primary visits to hospital stays to specialist follow-up.