Dr. William S. Craig IV specializes in the comprehensive evaluation and treatment of spine, musculoskeletal, and peripheral nerve disorders. He values patient education, and his primary goals include decreasing pain, increasing functioning, and assisting patients’ return to an active and healthy lifestyle.
Dr. William S. Craig IV specializes in the comprehensive evaluation and treatment of spine, musculoskeletal, and peripheral nerve disorders. He values patient education, and his primary goals include decreasing pain, increasing functioning, and assisting patients’ return to an active and healthy lifestyle.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Southlake Orthopaedics through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Dr Craig was friendly, professional and on time!
Jul-2024
A very concerned Doctor.
Jul-2024
Dr. Craig is one of the most knowledgeable, caring doctors I’ve ever known. He has been a true Godsend to me and truly changed my life. Thank you Dr. Craig for always taking such great care of me and my family.
Jul-2024
Dr Craig always spends time with you and listens to me. Very helpful and knowledgeable.
Jul-2024
Dr Craig’s openness/willingness to discuss my problem and the possible courses of treatment was so refreshing.I left feeling more confident of a positive outcome.
Jun-2024
Kind, attentive, detailed.
Jun-2024
takes the time to explain the situation and plan of action.
Jun-2024
Excellent doctor, kind, answers your questions. Cares for his patient. I have full confidence that Dr. Craig will take care of me.
May-2024
Fantastic. Very down to earth and relatable. Best experience I’ve had with a doctor in a long time.
May-2024
He showed me my MRI and explained the diagnosis possibilities and options. Then he shared his recommendations with me.
May-2024
Great. Took care of me and very helpful
May-2024
He explains things well and tries to determine the cause. My only concern is you don’t see him for follow/up.
May-2024
Good to talk with
May-2024
very nice and easy to talk to.
Apr-2024
Caring, took time, knowledge, listened, helped me! A great doctor!!
Apr-2024
Dr. Craig has always helped me with my health issues. A very kind man.
Apr-2024
Dr Craig is awesome. Truly cares about your condition and wants to help you get relief from pain.
Apr-2024
Dr Craig takes his time to ask questions, explain procedures, and listen to your concerns.
Apr-2024
Best of the best!
Apr-2024
Friendly, shows concern.
Apr-2024
Excellent bed side manners
Mar-2024
Great doctor! Takes time to listen to all your questions. Never gives the feeling of being too busy for you. A1 guy!
Mar-2024
I chose Dr. Craig to be my spine specialist because my grandmother was so pleased with his bedside manner and results from two spinal blocks. To date, Dr. Craig has administered two spinal blocks for me. However, this week he spoke with me about my latest diagnosis: cervical stenosis. I appreciate that Dr. Craig keeps expectations for spinal blocks realistic and prepares the patient for possible surgical options much later down the road.
Also, Dr. Craig chooses to give his patients quality care. Therefore, I am never surprised when I may not be seen at the exact time of my appointment. Yet I also do not feel that the delay is so long that it is considered rude to me as the patient. A doctor who checks every box is one that a patient should be willing to wait for, because when they get back to a room to see Dr. Craig, it will only be all about them when it is their turn. Thanks, Dr. Craig, for your time and specific plan just for me!
Mar-2024
Dr. Craig is the first doctor that has been able to effectively diagnose my mother’s pain. That is after 5 years of visiting doctors everywhere. He is excellent.
Mar-2024
He provided me with a very detail summary of my condition with several options to address the symptoms.
Mar-2024
Very thorough and I left feeling so glad I had made the visit and look forward to getting relief from back pain!
Mar-2024
Dr.Craig is knowledgeable. He took time to explain diagnosis to me. He is thorough, asked questions and listened to me.
Feb-2024
Excellent doctor. Explained everything about cause of my back pain. What we can do to solve the problem as best as we can with so much arthritis.
Feb-2024
He was kind and patient. Answered all my questions and put me at ease
Feb-2024
Excellent as always. My kind of Doctor.
Feb-2024
I have hip, knee and lower back problems. Dr. Craig has given me a plan to aggressively ease my pain so I can keep working. He is professional, friendly and I wouldn't use anyone else.
Feb-2024
As always very helpful . Explains different alternatives and describes which is best for my situation. Dr. Craig is always polite and helpful. Thanks again.
Jan-2024
Prompt, courteous and explained everything to me without being in a rush.
Jan-2024
Great appointment he was very knowledgeable and great at explaining what needed to be done in my situation. Great bedside manner.
Jan-2024
Dr. Craig has taken care of me for several years. He is very informative and gives options for the type of care is needed.
Jan-2024
He is so attentive to your needs, talks to you like you’re the most important person
Just an all around great doctor
You should make an appointment if you need an orthopedic doctor !!
The Best!!!
Jan-2024
Short interaction, just got dye in my shoulder, nice guy
Jan-2024
He’s brilliant but also caring and compassionate! Great communication skills. He’s the best!
Jan-2024
Exceptional
Jan-2024
I love Dr. Craig!!!
Dec-2023
He listens to me and evaluates the next step. Today I feel he took a step in relieving my pain.
Dec-2023
Friendly. Reassuring, patient with the patient
Dec-2023
William Craig is an extremely competent, caring and compassionate physician who does everything he can to help improve your quality of life
Dec-2023
I've always loved him. He's direct & explains everything very well.
Dec-2023
Wonderful Doctor very caring.
Dec-2023
Very helpful & wants to help me with the problem I have.
Nov-2023
He's tops! Very knowledgeable, very good manner, attuned to needs of patient, explains various options, applies treatments skillfully..
Nov-2023
Explained the procedure in a way that I could understand. I never felt any pain during the last procedure and his techniques are awesome.
Nov-2023
Great doctor
Nov-2023
Very good. Procedure helped so very much. Thanks
Nov-2023
Real nice guy. Showed me mri and came up game plan with a brace. We'll see how it goes
Oct-2023
Great people skills. Made me feel confident can fix my problems.
Oct-2023
Dr Craig is amazing! He listens to his patients and comes up with a plan to relieve my pain and figure out a long term solution.
Oct-2023
When it comes to pain,Dr. Craig helped me with knee pain and now with my shoulders. He’s the man to see.
Sep-2023
Awesome! The best Ever!!!
Sep-2023
Dr. Craig has helped me with my back and hip pain for several years.
Sep-2023
listened about I needed and agreed on a course of action
Sep-2023
Dr. Craig was very nice and so was his staff
Sep-2023
Good patient concern.
Sep-2023
Dr. Craig cares about his patients. He is been honest with every part of my treatment, telling me, we will try it but it might not work because not everyone’s body responds the same. He was understanding with my fear of pain meds and what i needed. i have recommended him to family and friends and will continue to in the future.
Sep-2023
Dr. Craig is always attentive and explains what the treatment options are as well as discussing what might be needed if the issue is not resolved with the current prescribed treatment. A great Doctor who has kept me moving pain free for over ten years.
Sep-2023
I have the highest confidence in this Doctor .
I drive from Tuscaloosa to receive his care , as do several of my friend's .
One of whom is an Orthopedic Surgeon .
Sep-2023
He is so personable which is hard to find in a doctor.
Aug-2023
Listens, explains issues, good guy all around.
Aug-2023
Kind and concerned
Aug-2023
Dr Craig is always at the th op of his game! He comes in not only with a big smile but information got you pertaining to your case. I get up early and drive from Tuscaloosa because I trust Dr Craig!
Aug-2023
Skilled doctor but bedside manner is lacking. Doesn’t even look you in the eye. He opens the door and says come look at your film.
Hardly a greeting
Aug-2023
Wonderful bedside manner and he took the time to explain everything.
Aug-2023
Great physician
Jul-2023
Very satisfied with the staff, Iam well pleased with my visit everyone was very helpful to the fullest .
Jul-2023
Very, very nice!! Answers questions that you can understand. Treats you right then, if it is possible during an office visit!
Jul-2023
Very professional and explained everything to me.
Jul-2023
Dr Craig is so knowledgeable, very patient, explains everything. I’m so thankful he is able to help me.
Jul-2023
Great Doctor, very kind
Jul-2023
One of the most competent Drs at Southlake and in Birmingham. I have been seeing him for several years and remain steadfast with my confidence in him as putting his patient’s interests as the main priority in health care.
Jul-2023
Very understanding and knowledgeable. Understands the work situations and causes of pain.
Jul-2023
Dr. Craig is always so nice and answers all your questions.
Jul-2023
Dr. Craig is one of the nicest Dr. that we have ever used We are blessed to have him take care of us We are in our eighties so it is a blessing to have him as our Dr. He makes everything easier for us Thank you all for being so kind to two elderly people God bless you
Jul-2023
Great doctor and communicater.
Jul-2023
Answered my questions. Told me what I need to do to hopefully stop this from happening again. Did not rush through the appointment.
Jul-2023
Dr. Craig is very thorough and gets the job done!
Jul-2023
Dr. Craig was very patient and explained everything so that I felt comfortable with his pal for me.
Jun-2023
Awesome physician! Very concerned for the best interest of the patient. Takes time to explain his diagnosis
Jun-2023
Very nice doctor. He explains things thoroughly and has an excellent bedside manner.
Jun-2023
Like that he took time explaining my problem and what he was going to do to treat it. Listened to me.
Jun-2023
Excellent experience!
Jun-2023
Great personality and bedside manner. Lets make participate in my treatment plan.
Jun-2023
He is straight forward and honest. Explains things in simple terms.
May-2023
Could have forewarned me before injecting my ankle.
May-2023
Straight forward kinda guy, very nice, staff is absolutely awesome!
May-2023
He took the time to answer all of my questions.
May-2023
Love Dr Craig
May-2023
Find problem and treats
Apr-2023
Dr. Craig and his staff are very efficient.
Apr-2023
Love this office. Also appointments on Saturday are awesome.
Apr-2023
Great listener! Attentive to issues I was experiencing!
Apr-2023
Dr Craig is so exceptional! Highly competent, compassionate and explains everything.
Mar-2023
So thankful for a doctor that is very thorough and trustworthy.
Mar-2023
Very professional
Mar-2023
Dr. Craig and his staff are amazing. So friendly and knowledgeable. They make you feel better when you just talk to them. They have my complete confidence!
Mar-2023
Dr Craig is always exceptionally friendly and considerate. I am very pleased with his care.
Mar-2023
The consummate professional.
Feb-2023
Caring, patient and makes you feel well cared for
Feb-2023
Dr Craig was direct and explained everything in a way that I could understand. He was thorough and thoughtful
Feb-2023
easy to talk with
thorough
listened to me
told me what to expect
come see him when I needed an injection
keep on going to PT
Feb-2023
Very professional and thorough
Jan-2023
Excellent doctor, very professional and courteous and friendly and helpful. Thoroughly enjoy Dr Craig and his professional service.
Jan-2023
Love Dr Craig. He has helped me do much and is very understanding
Dec-2022
Absolutely love him and his staff!!!!
Dec-2022
Patient, spent time with me and explained the options.
Dec-2022
Love Dr Craig!! He’s very thorough!! And I love his personality!! He listens and genuinely cares!!
Dec-2022
Dr. Craig is THE BEST!!! I am pain free!
Dec-2022
Dr. Craig provides excellent medical help and service along with a very understanding and caring personality. Very grateful for him!
Dec-2022
Appreciate the knowledge. Thank you.
Nov-2022
First visit but impressed!
Nov-2022
He is a kind, caring doctor. Attentive to your needs.
Nov-2022
Right now I am not sure if Dr. Can provide the relief
Nov-2022
Excellent care from this guy. He will “Peel the onion” until he finds the source of the pain. I won’t let anyone else touch my back again.
Nov-2022
I had to wait an hour past my appointment time before I saw the doctor
Nov-2022
He listens! I have dealing with an issue for years and he is the first to really hear me out and search for the root cause without jumping to traditional conclusions. Thank you!
Nov-2022
Treated very well and professionally
Nov-2022
I really like and trust this doctor.
Nov-2022
Had great results from the injections he did.
Nov-2022
Dr. Craig is very thorough and answered my questions in a very thoughtful way.
Oct-2022
Very through ,polite and concerned
Sep-2022
Dr. Craig is awesome. He is very personable and listens to what you have to say. He is very skilled in doing procedures and I have had great outcomes.
Sep-2022
Dr. Craig has been wonderful in dealing with my back pain. His helped has improved the quality of my life.
Sep-2022
Awesome! I have been dealing with an issue for 5 or 6 years and Dr Craig and his staff are the first to truly take the time to understand my issues. They were kind, compassionate and provided me with hope that we will find a resolution
Sep-2022
Best pain doctor so have ever consulted.
Treats patients like they are the only one. Truly knows his stuff !
Sep-2022
My wait was a little long, wasn’t called back until 30 minutes after my scheduled time.
Sep-2022
Excellent doctor who cares about his patients
Sep-2022
He talks so you can understand. Really Luke him.
Sep-2022
The consultations have been helpful but the epidurals(2) provided very little relief.
Sep-2022
Love him. I know he is going to help me.God bless him.Always.
Aug-2022
Very thorough on his explanation.
Aug-2022
He is a kind person and very professional. He explains everything and gives you great comfort that he has the best plan for healing.
Aug-2022
Dr Craig is the very best doctor I have ever been to !! He’s very caring & understanding!
Aug-2022
Easy to talk to and getting me to understand possible diagnoses and treatments.
Aug-2022
Very professional & knowledgeable.
Aug-2022
He was thorough and explained issue so that I could understand.
Aug-2022
Dr Craig is quick to decide the next option to treat my present problems. Then does an exam of the area. Gets a date to schedule the necessary treatment and asks for any questions.
Jul-2022
100% satisfied with my appointment. Dr. Craig is THE best. He is both kind and knowledgeable.
Jul-2022
Detailed explanation of problem and how to fix it! Really good manner.
Jul-2022
Dr. Craig is right on your problem and takes care of you, period!
Jun-2022
Knowledgeable and caring
Jun-2022
Exceptional service
Jun-2022
Very informative
May-2022
Always Excellent!!
Wouldn't go to anyone but Dr.Craig
May-2022
Dr. Craig is professional, kind, and caring. He answered all the questions I had.
May-2022
Always the best. Feel like I am in good hands.
Apr-2022
Met all expectations.
Apr-2022
Very caring and very professional
Apr-2022
He listens and helps
Mar-2022
Dr Craig and staff are great. They are very knowledgeable in what ever procedure that u are there for. They are very caring
Mar-2022
Due to weather, I arrived early and was out of the office by my appointment time. Dr. Craig is the absolute best. I trust him with my life. He is the only one who would help me and find out what was causing all my back pain. Thank you Dr. Craig
Mar-2022
I highly recommend Dr. Craig. He has helped with alleviating my back pain for long periods of time.
Mar-2022
Always pleased with his care.
Mar-2022
Very personable and inquired several times of pain level during procedure
Mar-2022
I like the way he is handling my situation so far. I am hoping the procedure he is going to do will help
Mar-2022
I was taken back to a room shortly after I arrived but waited 35 minutes before I saw the doctor.
Mar-2022
I have only been a patient of his for a short time but I am very impressed with his knowledge and demeanor!
Dr. Craig grew up in Gallatin, Tennessee. He attended Quillen College of Medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. One of Tennessee’s state medical schools, Quillen is known for its strong emphasis on physician-patient communication, a value Dr. Craig maintains in his practice today. He completed an internship in Internal Medicine at the Medical College of Virginia, and his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, in 2008.
He and his wife, Martha Anne, a native of Birmingham, decided to make Birmingham their home in July 2008 when he joined the team at Southlake Orthopaedics.
Dr. Craig specializes in the comprehensive evaluation and treatment of spine, musculoskeletal, and peripheral nerve disorders. He values patient education, and his primary goals include decreasing pain, increasing functioning, and assisting patients’ return to an active and healthy lifestyle.
Dr Craig was friendly, professional and on time!
A very concerned Doctor.
Dr. Craig is one of the most knowledgeable, caring doctors I’ve ever known. He has been a true Godsend to me and truly changed my life. Thank you Dr. Craig for always taking such great care of me and my family.
Dr Craig always spends time with you and listens to me. Very helpful and knowledgeable.
Dr Craig’s openness/willingness to discuss my problem and the possible courses of treatment was so refreshing.I left feeling more confident of a positive outcome.
Kind, attentive, detailed.
takes the time to explain the situation and plan of action.
Excellent doctor, kind, answers your questions. Cares for his patient. I have full confidence that Dr. Craig will take care of me.
Fantastic. Very down to earth and relatable. Best experience I’ve had with a doctor in a long time.
He showed me my MRI and explained the diagnosis possibilities and options. Then he shared his recommendations with me.