Randall CRAFT
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.
As a double board-certified, Harvard-trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Craft is extremely renowned in the industry as an expert in his field. Dr. Craft combines distinctive training with a natural aesthetic to achieve optimal results for his patients. Using his artistic ability to realize the goals of his patients, Dr. Craft provides truly extraordinary plastic surgery in Phoenix. With CraftMD, he is doing something very special—helping individuals transform into their true selves.
Training
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Board Certifications & Affiliations
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Dr. Craft is board-certified in plastic surgery, reflecting his advanced training, surgical expertise, and commitment to patient safety and achieving natural-looking results.
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
As a member of ASPS, Dr. Craft upholds the highest standards in aesthetics, staying current with the latest innovations in plastic surgery.
The American Board of Surgery
Dr. Craft is also certified in general surgery, underscoring his extensive surgical expertise and profound understanding of anatomy and surgical technique.
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.”
Los Angeles, CA: University of Michigan – Ross School of Business (2017-2019) | MBA with High Distinction
Linkou, Taiwan: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (March 2013) | Visiting Scholar in Microsurgery
Boston, MA: Harvard Plastic Surgery (2009-2012) | Plastic Surgery Residency
Scottsdale, AZ: Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education (2003-2009) | General Surgery Residency
Melbourne, Australia: Bernard O’Brien Institute of Microsurgery (2005-2006) | Fellow in Microsurgery and Laboratory Research; Director: Professor Wayne A. Morrison
Columbus, OH: The Ohio State University College of Medicine (1998-2003) | M.D.
Washington, D.C. Georgetown University (1994–1996; 1997-1998) | BS, Biological Sciences
Oxford, U.K.: Oxford University (1996-1997) | Medical Physiology
Phoenix, AZ: Arizona Center for Advanced Reconstruction and Aesthetics / CraftMD
FounderPhoenix, AZ: Cancer Treatment Centers of America
(Apr 15-Dec 19)
Enterprise Vice Chair of Surgery
Chief of SurgeryPhoenix, AZ: Banner Health
(Jul 12-Mar 15)
Reconstructive Microsurgery of Breast / Head and Neck
Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) – Served as Chief of Surgery at CTCA Phoenix (now part of City of Hope) (Addressing Body Image Issues After Breast Cancer Treatment – WeSPARK) and was Enterprise Vice Chair of Surgery for CTCA’s national network (Addressing Body Image Issues After Breast Cancer Treatment – WeSPARK). CTCA’s official blog identifies Dr. Craft as the Chief of Surgery in Phoenix and notes his prior role at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center (Addressing Body Image Issues After Breast Cancer Treatment – WeSPARK).
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center – Prior to CTCA, Dr. Craft was a reconstructive plastic surgeon at Banner MD Anderson in Arizona (2012–2015). His affiliation is evidenced in research publications from that period (e.g., Acta Biomaterialia listing his Banner MD Anderson position) (The adipogenic potential of various extracellular matrices under the influence of an angiogenic growth factor combination in a mouse tissue engineering chamber – PubMed).
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix – Appointed Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery (2015–present) as noted in his CV (ROC CV 2025.pdf). (This role aligns with his involvement in academic surgery in Arizona.)
Harvard Medical School – Completed his plastic surgery residency in the Harvard Plastic Surgery program (2009–2012). During this time he was a Clinical Fellow at Harvard/Massachusetts General Hospital (ROC CV 2025.pdf). His Harvard affiliation is highlighted in biographies (e.g., CTCA blog: “completed a second residency in Plastic Surgery at Harvard Plastic Surgery, part of Harvard Medical School” (Addressing Body Image Issues After Breast Cancer Treatment – WeSPARK)).a
Mayo Clinic – Completed a full General Surgery residency at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education in Arizona (2003–2009) (ROC CV 2025.pdf). He later served as a Clinical Instructor of Surgery at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (ROC CV 2025.pdf). Mayo Clinic records and alumni networks note his training and even list publications co-authored during his Mayo tenure (Preliminary soft-tissue distraction versus checkrein ligament release after fasciectomy in the treatment of dupuytren proximal interphalangeal joint contractures – PubMed) (The cephalic and external jugular veins: important alternative recipient vessels in left-sided microvascular breast reconstruction – PubMed).
University of Michigan (Ross School of Business) – Earned an MBA with High Distinction (2019). This academic achievement (top of his class) is documented by his membership in honor societies (Beta Gamma Sigma, see below) (ROC CV 2025.pdf).
Additional affiliations: Dr. Craft also held research fellow positions internationally, such as at the Bernard O’Brien Institute of Microsurgery in Melbourne, Australia (2005–2006) where he conducted groundbreaking adipose tissue research (Effect of local, long-term delivery of platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) on injected fat graft survival in severe combined immunodeficient (SCID) mice – PubMed). He was an Oxford University visiting student in medical physiology (1996–97), and earned his MD from The Ohio State University College of Medicine (ROC CV 2025.pdf).
Each of these affiliations is recognized in the medical community, contributing to Dr. Craft’s professional authority. For instance, his dual board certification (American Board of Surgery and American Board of Plastic Surgery) is verified by Castle Connolly and indicates rigorous training at these institutions (Dr. Randall O. Craft – Plastic Surgery – Phoenix, AZ).
Plastic Surgery: American Board of Plastic Surgery
Surgery: American Board of Surgery
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.
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.
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) – Annual Meeting 2008 (Chicago): Poster presenter for research on AlloDerm usage in reconstructive surgery (ROC CV 2025.pdf). (ASPS is the premier plastic surgery organization, and presenting here indicates recognition by peers.)
The Obesity Society – Scientific Meeting 2008 (Phoenix): Delivered an oral presentation on the effect of adenovirus-36 in adipose tissue engineering (neoadipogenesis) (ROC CV 2025.pdf), reflecting interdisciplinary expertise in surgery and research.
16th International Congress of the European Assoc. for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) 2008 (Stockholm): Presented a poster on the safety of laparoscopic ventral hernia repair in octogenarians (ROC CV 2025.pdf) – showcasing Dr. Craft’s contributions to minimally invasive surgery.
Bernard O’Brien Institute of Microsurgery (Melbourne) – Invited Lecture 2007: Invited speaker on “Research and the Reconstructive Surgeon,” sharing insights at a world-renowned microsurgery institute (ROC CV 2025.pdf).
Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) Annual Cancer Symposium 2007 (Washington, D.C.): Poster presentation on improving mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction techniques (sentinel lymph node biopsy research) (ROC CV 2025.pdf).
International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand (IFSSH) Congress 2007 (Sydney): Co-author of a presentation on a versatile flap for hand reconstruction (ROC CV 2025.pdf).
American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM) Meeting 2006: Participated in presentations on breast reconstruction flap venous outflow alternatives (ROC CV 2025.pdf).
(Additional presentations: Dr. Craft has numerous other abstracts and talks from 2004 onward, per his CV (ROC CV 2025.pdf) (ROC CV 2025.pdf). These include regional surgical conferences and specialty meetings, reflecting a consistent engagement with academic discourse.)
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.
Effect of local, long-term delivery of platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) on injected fat-graft survival in SCID mice. J. Plast. Reconstr. Aesthet. Surg. (2009) – Pioneering fat grafting research (Effect of local, long-term delivery of platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) on injected fat graft survival in severe combined immunodeficient (SCID) mice – PubMed). (Authors: Craft RO et al.)
Management of recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome with microneurolysis and the hypothenar fat pad flap. Hand (NY) (2007) – Innovative technique for recurrent carpal tunnel repair (Management of recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome with microneurolysis and the hypothenar fat pad flap – PubMed). (Authors: Craft RO et al.)
The cephalic and external jugular veins: important alternative recipient vessels in left-sided microvascular breast reconstruction. Microsurgery (2007) – Microvascular breast reconstruction study (Dr. Craft as co-author) (The cephalic and external jugular veins: important alternative recipient vessels in left-sided microvascular breast reconstruction – PubMed).
Intra-arterial tissue plasminogen activator: an effective adjunct following microsurgical venous thrombosis. Ann. Plast. Surg. (2007) – Research on salvaging compromised free flaps (Intra-arterial tissue plasminogen activator: an effective adjunct following microsurgical venous thrombosis – PubMed).
Laparoscopic parastomal hernia repair. Hernia (2008) – Contribution to minimally invasive surgery literature (co-authored by Dr. Craft) (Repair of Parastomal Hernias with Biologic Grafts: A Systematic Review – PMC).
The adipogenic potential of various extracellular matrices under the influence of an angiogenic growth factor combination in a mouse tissue-engineering chamber. Acta Biomaterialia (2014) – Advanced tissue engineering research (Dr. Craft as co-investigator) (The adipogenic potential of various extracellular matrices under the influence of an angiogenic growth factor combination in a mouse tissue engineering chamber – PubMed) (The adipogenic potential of various extracellular matrices under the influence of an angiogenic growth factor combination in a mouse tissue engineering chamber – PubMed).
Evidence-based protocol for infection control in immediate implant-based breast reconstruction. Ann. Plast. Surg. (2012) – Guidelines for surgical infection prevention (co-authored by Dr. Craft) (Publications – Anthony A. Smith, M.D. – Mayo Clinic).
(Additional publications: Dr. Craft’s work also appears in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Journal of Hand Surgery, Surgical Clinics of North America, Eplasty, JSLS, Radiology Case Reports, etc., underscoring the breadth of his research contributions (Preliminary soft-tissue distraction versus checkrein ligament release after fasciectomy in the treatment of dupuytren proximal interphalangeal joint contractures – PubMed) (Postoperative Seroma Deep to Mesh after Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair: Computed Tomography Appearance and Implications for Treatment – PubMed).)*
Author profiles: Dr. Craft’s scholarly output is indexed on platforms like ResearchGate (42 research works with over 1,000 citations) (Randall O Craft’s research works | University of Texas MD Anderson …). His publications and citations can also be found via Google Scholar and PubMed queries, reflecting a strong academic impact.
Research Grants: As Principal Investigator, Dr. Craft led a funded study at St. Vincent’s Institute (Melbourne) examining the “Effect of human Adenovirus-36 in a localized in vivo model of neoadipogenesis” (ROC CV 2025.pdf). This grant-supported research explored how a human virus strain might stimulate new fat tissue formation – a novel idea in regenerative medicine at the time. (Mentorship for this project was through the O’Brien Institute, highlighting international collaboration.)
Patents / Intellectual Property: Dr. Craft developed a technique for “local, long-term delivery of PDGF on injected fat-graft survival,” which was patented/provisionally patented during his fellowship in Australia (ROC CV 2025.pdf). This invention aimed to improve fat graft viability using growth factor-releasing microspheres, and the positive results were published in JPRAS (Effect of local, long-term delivery of platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) on injected fat graft survival in severe combined immunodeficient (SCID) mice – PubMed). (While the full patent details may not be publicly listed in USPTO, its concept and efficacy are documented in literature.)
Clinical Innovation: In addition to formal patents, Dr. Craft has been involved in clinical technique innovations (e.g., a novel method for securing ventriculoperitoneal shunt tubing laparoscopically (ROC CV 2025.pdf), and improvements in flap surgery as noted in publications). These advancements exemplify his hands-on contributions to surgical technology and techniques.
Getting to know Dr. Craft
