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Dr. Thomas Craven, MD

Dr. Thomas Craven, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Craven, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Tulsa, OK and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with Oklahoma Surgical Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 50 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (50 reviews)

Practice

2488 E 81st St Ste 290 Tulsa, OK 74137

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Craven is affiliated with Oklahoma Surgical Hospital Tulsa, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Craven specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Craven's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Craven

3.1

50 ratings, 34 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jeri Matza – Feb 12, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Suzen Ihle – Aug 06, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 09, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 03, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dawn – Mar 27, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Glenda Watkins – Feb 28, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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May 24, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kim M – Oct 15, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Oct 07, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Rick Boyd – Apr 22, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
4 people found this helpful
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Apr 29, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Barbara Dunn – Nov 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Terry – Dec 04, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Nov 20, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Karen in Tulsa, OK – Sep 20, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Megan Wright – Jun 28, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 09, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mary Robbins in Bartlesville, OK – Nov 20, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Elaine Brasuell in Tulsa, OK – Nov 14, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sharon Clarkson – Oct 10, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma offers expertise in virtually every orthopedic sub-specialty. Our physicians are renowned for their work in orthopedic surgery, nonsurgical intervention, and rehabilitation while helping to train the next generation of orthopedic professionals.

biography

Dr. Thomas Craven is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in reconstructive surgery of the spine. After earning his medical degree from The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, Dr. Craven...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University At Buffalo - State University Of New York

    Fellowship Hospital, 1995
  • University Kans Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1990
  • University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
  • Bethel College, Newton, Kansas

    Undergraduate School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • Atrial Natriuretic Peptides: The Role of Phenylalanne on Biological Activity, 1988

  • The effects of implant stiffness on the bypassed bone mineral density and facet fusion stiffness of the canine spine, 1994

  • The effect of delayed repair on microvascular patency rates, 1995

  • Mid-Central States Orthopaedic Society, Henry O. Marsh, MD Award, 1993

  • Kansas University Homestaff Day Research Award, 1993

  • A.D.A. Travel Award, 1993

  • Outstanding Resident Teaching Award, 1991

Locations

Practice

Office2488 E 81st St Ste 290 Tulsa, OK 74137
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:00am - 7:00pm
    • Tue: 7:00am - 7:00pm
    • Wed: 7:00am - 7:00pm
    • Thu: 7:00am - 7:00pm
    • Fri: 7:00am - 7:00pm
    • Sat: 8:00am - 12:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Saint Francis Hospital South LLC10501 E 91st St Tulsa, OK 74133
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Oklahoma Surgical Hospital

    2408 E 81st St
    Tulsa, OK 74137
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    85%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    12% higher than the national average

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