Dr. Randall O. Craft is a double board-certified and Harvard-trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He is the founder of CraftMD.

Cosmetic procedures are the primary focus of Dr. Craft, who is also an expert in reconstructive surgeries and gender confirmation surgery. With dozens of publications, over a decade of clinical practice, and an additional decade of surgical training, Dr. Craft has the skills and experience to provide incredible outcomes for his patients. His extensive training, combined with a sense of artistry, enables him to offer patient-centric, compassionate care—always with an emphasis on safety.

Dr. Craft's commitment to excellence in facial aesthetic surgery has earned him an invitation to speak at the prestigious NYC Facelift & Rhinoplasty Master Course 2025, where he will share his expertise on advanced facelift techniques with a select group of top surgeons. This prestigious honor reflects his leadership in the field and his dedication to staying at the forefront of the latest innovations in cosmetic surgery.

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Dr. Craft’s Approach

Dr. Craft’s background shaped the surgeon that he would eventually become. His first job in high school was as a cake decorator: his first experience with using his artistic ability to realize someone’s goals. From there he went on to become the first person in his family to attend college, learning the lesson of taking nothing for granted. Dr. Craft subsequently completed nine years of surgical training at the Mayo Clinic and Harvard University, cementing his approach of combining distinctive training with a natural aesthetic to achieve optimal outcomes for his patients.

Dr. Craft’s motto? Simply, “Take yourself forward.”

Certification

ASPS Member - ASPS (American Society for Plastic Surgeons) members operate only in accredited medical facilities, adhere to a strict code of ethics, and fulfill continuing medical education requirements in plastic surgery, including training in patient safety techniques.
Double board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and The American Board of Surgery

Awards and Honors

Dr. Craft’s excellence has been recognized through numerous awards, honors, and scholarships:

MBA with High Distinction (University of Michigan Ross School of Business): Graduated in the top tier of his class (2019), achieving Beta Gamma Sigma and Phi Kappa Phi honors (ROC CV 2025.docx) (ROC CV 2025.docx). (Beta Gamma Sigma is an international business honor society, membership conferred to the top ~10% of graduates (ROC CV 2025.docx).)
Beta Gamma Sigma & Phi Kappa Phi Honor Societies (2019): Inducted into these prestigious societies for academic merit during his MBA program (ROC CV 2025.docx) (ROC CV 2025.docx).
Regan Fellow, Operation Smile (2011): Selected as an Operation Smile Regan Fellow during plastic surgery residency (ROC CV 2025.docx). This fellowship sponsored Dr. Craft to provide cleft lip/palate surgeries in underserved regions, reflecting both surgical skill and humanitarian service.
Mayo Brothers Distinguished Fellowship Award (2008): A top honor given to an outstanding resident at Mayo Clinic (ROC CV 2025.docx). Dr. Craft received this in recognition of his performance during general surgery training – a testament from one of the country’s leading medical centers.
Inlow Research Prize – Mayo Clinic (2007): First Place in Mayo Clinic’s research competition for surgical residents (ROC CV 2025.docx), for his innovative research (related to microsurgery). He also won 2nd Place in a related research award that year (ROC CV 2025.docx) – demonstrating consistent research excellence.
Arizona Medical Education Consortium Research Awards: Won Resident Research Award (1st Place) in 2008 and 2nd Place in 2007 (ROC CV 2025.docx) for statewide surgical research presentations, during his residency in Arizona.
Alpha Omega Alpha (ΑΩA) Honor Medical Society (2003): Inducted into AΩA upon graduating medical school – an honor reserved for the top medical graduates (ROC CV 2025.docx). This signifies his academic excellence at Ohio State College of Medicine.
Other Academic Honors: Graduated summa cum laude (First Honors) in his undergraduate program at Georgetown University (ROC CV 2025.docx) and was Valedictorian of his high school (ROC CV 2025.docx). While early in his career, these honors contribute to a long track record of achievement.

Professional Society Memberships

Dr. Craft is an active member of multiple professional societies, which both validates his credentials and provides authoritative backlinks potential:

American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS): Active Member (2015–present) (ROC CV 2025.docx). ASPS membership requires board certification and is a hallmark of a qualified plastic surgeon. (He appears in the ASPS “Find a Surgeon” directory as a board-certified plastic surgeon in Phoenix (Find a Science Building Plastic Surgeon Near Me | American Society of Plastic Surgeons).)
American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM): Member (since 2014) (ROC CV 2025.docx), reflecting his subspecialty expertise in microsurgery.
Mayo Clinic Alumni Association: Member (since 2009) (ROC CV 2025.docx), indicating he remains engaged with the Mayo Clinic professional network – an implicit marker of ongoing education and credibility.
Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA): Lifetime member of the national medical honor society (inducted 2003) (ROC CV 2025.docx).
Beta Gamma Sigma & Phi Kappa Phi: Lifetime member of these academic honor societies (inducted 2019) as noted above, underscoring his multidisciplinary excellence.
Other Engagements: During training, Dr. Craft also held leadership roles in the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Resident Division (e.g., Vice-Chair of Education Committee) (ROC CV 2025.docx) and was on committees of ASPS (Patient Safety) (ROC CV 2025.docx). While these are not memberships per se, they demonstrate trust placed in him by professional peers.

Media Mentions & Professional Profiles

Dr. Craft’s expertise has been featured in media and authoritative doctor listings:

Castle Connolly “Top Doctor”: Dr. Craft is listed as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor in Plastic Surgery (2024) (Dr. Randall O. Craft - Plastic Surgery - Phoenix, AZ). This recognition (based on peer nomination and review) underscores his reputability. The Castle Connolly profile confirms his board certifications, hospital privileges, and highlights his credentials (Dr. Randall O. Craft - Plastic Surgery - Phoenix, AZ) (Dr. Randall O. Craft - Plastic Surgery - Phoenix, AZ). Being a “Top Doctor” in this respected listing is an external validation of trust.
U.S. News & World Report: Dr. Craft appears in U.S. News’s doctor finder as a notable plastic surgeon in Phoenix (affiliated with City of Hope Phoenix and others) (Dr. Randall O. Craft, MD | Phoenix, AZ | Plastic Surgeon). Such profiles often list his education (Ohio State MD, etc.) and awards, providing an independent summary of his qualifications.
WeSPARK / CTCA Blog Feature: Dr. Craft authored a piece on body image after breast cancer in a CTCA-affiliated blog (Addressing Body Image Issues After Breast Cancer Treatment – WeSPARK). In the article, he is quoted providing expert advice to survivors, and his “About the Author” bio reinforces his roles at CTCA and Banner MD Anderson, as well as his Harvard and Mayo training (Addressing Body Image Issues After Breast Cancer Treatment – WeSPARK). This is a form of thought leadership content on a cancer support website, enhancing his authority and visibility to patients.
Healthgrades, WebMD, Doximity Profiles: Dr. Craft maintains profiles on healthcare directories (e.g., Doximity listing hospital affiliations (Dr. Randall Craft, MD – Phoenix, AZ | Plastic Surgery - Doximity)). While user-generated, these sites rank highly in search results and corroborate his credentials (board certifications, years of experience, hospital staff memberships). Ensuring consistency of information across these profiles (and linking to or from them) can improve trust signals.
Local Media and Publications: He has been featured in local lifestyle magazines (for instance, a 2023 Stroll Biltmore magazine interview) and appears in patient testimonial videos on YouTube. While not academic, these human-interest pieces show his engagement and positive reputation in the community. Such content can be summarized or linked in a “In the Media” section on the site for additional social proof.

Dr. Randall Craft