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Craig, Elizabeth Stirling, MD

Title
Director, Micro Vascular Reconstruction & Plastic Surgery
Gender

Female

Language

English, Spanish

Providing the best care to our patients and their companions requires communicating in a way everyone understands. Interpreter services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. All spoken languages are available, as well as American Sign Language (AS/L).

Specialties
Accepting New Patients
  • Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Areas of Expertise
Breast Augmentation, Breast Cancer, Breast Implant Exchange, Breast Reconstruction, Cosmetic Surgery, DIEP Flap Reconstruction, Implant Reconstruction, Liposuction, Mastopexy/Breast Lift, Microsurgery, Microvascular Breast Reconstruction, Oncoplastic Lift Reconstruction, Oncoplastic Reduction, Prophylactic Mastectomy Reconstruction, SGAP Flap Reconstruction, Tummy Tuck

Hospitals and Organizations

  • St Vincents Medical Center
  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • Integrated Care Partners

Education

Medical School
University of Texas

Residency
Yale University ‐ Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Integrated Plastic Surgery

Fellowship
University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center ‐ Reconstructive Microsurgery

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Craig did an excellent job explaining the answers to my questions. She was very patient and understanding

5 out of 5 stars

I would highly recommend Dr. Craig!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Craig is the best. I have referred so many people to her and I feel blessed to have her as my doc!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Craig was very straightforward. Dr Craig had a vast knowledge of the challenges at hand. Dr. Craig is a very good communicator. In addition, Dr Craig, is kind, caring and, thoughtful. Dr. Craig, listens to all my concerns and, addressed them appropriately.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Craig clearly outlined options and answered any questions I had.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Craig has been wonderful and I am very pleased with surgery results and care.

5 out of 5 stars

She is the best surgeon plastic.

5 out of 5 stars

Hartford HealthCare made the right decision when they hired Dr. Craig. She is compassionate and has excellent bedside manners. She listens to her patients fears and concerns.

5 out of 5 stars

Very professional and kind doctor who listens to patient's concerns and addresses them.

Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Craig is an amazing physician; she is not only best in class technically but an empathetic listener and caring provider. Look no further, she's the one you're looking for.

5 out of 5 stars

Very good, Dr. crag was very helpful with my questions, staff very professional, I recommend Dr. Crag and staff ⚕️

5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased with Dr. Craig care. She is very personable, diligent and caring with her patients.

5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased with Dr. Craig care. She is very personable, diligent and caring with her patients.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Craig and I discussed my options. She addressed my concerns and we came to a mutual decision.

5 out of 5 stars

This entire office is excellent!! Dr. Craig and every office I visited is kind, efficient and courteous. Dr.Craig is by far the most compassionate, understanding surgeon I have dealt with. She fully explains the procedure and the team tries their best to accommodate appointment and surgery dates. ❤️

5 out of 5 stars

I can not recommend this entire office and incredible surgeon enough. I truly felt heard, was provided options, and was for the first time in nearly a year in the drivers seat of my care since my breast cancer diagnosis. We drove literally across the state to meet with Dr. Craig and 110% it was worth it. Thank you for being beside me every step of this journey together. Caring, compassionate, just truly some of the best people to have in your corner!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Craig has been a blessing for me. She is very compassionate.She listens,explains and discusses any concerns. Dr Craig is a wonderful surgeon and person.

5 out of 5 stars

I like it and is was wonderful

5 out of 5 stars

I cannot express my gratitude enough to Dr.Craig and her entire team !!! Super happy with my tummy tuck / breast lift results. My results are exactly what i asked for NATURAL !! The staff was professional, listened to all my questions and concerns the entire process & held my hand every step of the way!! Never did i think i'd feel confident after having kids, yet here i am proudly showing my new bod !

5 out of 5 stars

Once again Dr. Craig and the entire team did not disappoint. Exceptional patient care, understanding and commitment to their patients and as always great results.

5 out of 5 stars

Once again Dr. Craig and the entire team did not disappoint. Exceptional patient care, understanding and commitment to their patients and as always great results.

Bio

Dr. E. Stirling Craig is Director of micro-surgical breast reconstruction– which employs special techniques to transfer tissue from one part of the body to another - at St. Vincent’s Medical Center.

She is a breast cancer and breast reconstruction expert who has extensive experience with such advanced techniques as microsurgery, deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) and superior gluteal artery perforator (SGAP) flap reconstruction, and oncoplastic lift reconstruction and reduction after lumpectomy.

Having completed a fellowship in reconstructive microsurgery at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Texas, Dr. Craig is one of the few plastic surgeons in the country who specialize in the micro-surgical procedures required for free flap reconstruction for breast cancer and lymphedema patients.

Dr. Craig earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia, and her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Prior to her fellowship, she completed a six-year plastic surgery residency at Yale School of Medicine where she learned various aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.

She is board-certified in plastic surgery, and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery.

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    Insurance

    Aetna, Anthem, Cigna Healthcare, Colonial Cooperative Care, Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc., Connecticare, First Health Group Corp., Health New England, Multiplan, Northeast Health Direct, Oxford Health Plans, United Healthcare, BCBS Medicare, Connecticare Commercial, Connecticare Medicare, Corvel, Coventry, Essence Healthcare, Evercare, Focus, Health Connecticut, Health Direct, Healthy Connecticut, Prime Health Services, Private Health Care Systems, Inc., Senior Whole Health, WellCare of Connecticut, Inc., One Health Plan/ Great-West Healthcare, CarePartners of Connecticut, HMC/ Northeast Healthcare, Medspan Commercial, Medspan Medicare

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