Overview
Dr. Craig completed his fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Harvard Medical School, training at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital. Previously he completed a fellowship in vascular and endovascular surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis where he also completed his general surgery residency and received his medical degree. He completed his undergraduate education at Southern Adventist University in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Craig previously served as the surgical director of cardiac transplantation and mechanical circulatory support at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis. He is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery and vascular surgery.
Dr. Craig is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
Dr. Craig is board certified in American Board Of Surgery: General Surgery, American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, American Board Of Surgery: Vascular Surgery, American Board Of Vascular Medicine, and Registered Physician In Vascular Interpretation. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Craig is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2525 De Sales Ave, Suite 1009, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John M. Craig
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John M. Craig?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John M. Craig by calling their office at 423-624-5200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John M. Craig a top-rated expert for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John M. Craig is classified as an Distinguished expert for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. John M. Craig specialize in?
While Dr. John M. Craig is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Arterial Embolism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. John M. Craig participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John M. Craig has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. You can view a list of Dr. John M. Craig's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John M. Craig accept my insurance?
Dr. John M. Craig accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 423-624-5200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Craig isDistinguished. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Advanced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Craig isAdvanced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Craig isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Craig isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Craig isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Craig isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Craig isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Craig isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Craig isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Coronary Artery FistulaDr. Craig isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Artery Fistula.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Craig isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart TransplantDr. Craig isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Heart TumorDr. Craig isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Craig isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Craig isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Craig isAdvanced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Craig isAdvanced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Craig isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Craig isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic DissectionDr. Craig isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Craig isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Craig isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Craig isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation
- Constrictive PericarditisDr. Craig isExperienced. Learn about Constrictive Pericarditis.
- Coronary Artery AneurysmDr. Craig isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Aneurysm.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Craig isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Degos DiseaseDr. Craig isExperienced. Learn about Degos Disease.
- EmphysemaDr. Craig isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EndocarditisDr. Craig isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- EndoscopyDr. Craig isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrostomyDr. Craig isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Craig isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Craig isExperienced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
- Mitral StenosisDr. Craig isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Craig isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Craig isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Craig isExperienced. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.