Dr. Lawrence Crystal, D.P.M. has been practicing podiatric medicine in Aroostook County since 1980. His current practice consists of clinics at the Aroostook Medical Center (TAMC), Cary Medical Center, and various Federally Qualified Health Centers in Aroostook, Washington and Penobscot Counties. He joined East Grand Health Center in 2007.

He is on the active medical staff at TAMC and was Chief of Staff from 2005-2007. Dr. Crystal is board certified in podiatric medicine by the American Board of Primary Podiatric Medicine and board certified in quality assurance by the American Board of Quality Review and Utilization Physicians. Currently, he is serving as Chair of the Performance Improvement Council at TAMC. He is also certified in medical coding by the American Health Information Management Association and is currently completing a degree in Health Information Management. In addition to his practice and hospital responsibilities, Dr. Crystal completed the Hanley Leadership Development program in 2009. The Hanley Center for Health Leadership is devoted to improving the health of Maine residents by developing collaborations throughout Maine. He has lectured on the topic of quality and organizational culture for improving healthcare to various organizations in Maine and for the Indian Health Service.