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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, 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

Education

Fellowship
University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center

Medical School
University of Texas

Residency
Yale University

Professional Organizations

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Member
  • American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Member
  • American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, Member

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

I have already recommended Dr.Craig to my friends.

5 out of 5 stars

I would highly recommend to friends & family. Great overall experience.

5 out of 5 stars

The practice included mental health as well as physical which was greatly needed!

5 out of 5 stars

*Dr. Craig & *Lauren are both so kind, great bedside manner, informative & patient w/my concerns & questions.

Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

Always a fabulous experience with Dr. Craig. She and Laura have always been patient, thorough, and took the time to answer lots of questions along the way. Highly recommend!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Craig and her team are the best I’ve had so far. I’ve been through 3 Plastic surgeons prior to her and the experience I’ve had with her and her staff has been nothing short of excellent. Thank you Dr. Craig and staff for making my experience as best as possible.

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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