4410 East Riverside Dr #150, Austin, TX 78741
Dr. Luis T. Craig
Oral Surgeon
" I chose the field due to its vast array of solutions in reconstruction and facial cosmetics. The ability to change one’s appearance from intra-oral to extra-oral is amazing and life changing. I choose this area of expertise with the intention to join the military and provide a service both abroad and at home. I enjoy interacting with patients and addressing their concerns. Seeing their outward personality changes is gratifying for me, and life-changing for them."
“My patient interactions include honesty and empathy. I believe in fully discussing each patient’s concerns and expectations, their procedure and outcomes, and answering their questions before any surgery. I hope to give my patients the benefits of my years of experience in reconstruction and facial cosmetics with a personal caring touch.”
Dr. Craig distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious service as Chief of Oral Surgery at the Craig Joint Theater Hospital (CJTH) in Bagram, Afghanistan while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. As a surgical leader at CJTH, he performed complex head and neck surgeries to stabilize and repair service men and women who suffered facial injuries and gunshot wounds. He received a Bronze Star Medal recommendation and a Meritorious Service Medal in 2014.
Humanitarian service is one of Dr. Craig ’s core values. His commitment to service includes dental mission trips to San Pedro Sula, Honduras and Punto Fijo, Venezuela. In addition, during his deployment, he voluntarily performed life-transforming cleft lip and palate surgeries for Afghan children.