Craig A. Murray, MD, FACS
Dr. Craig Murray is a board certified general surgeon specializing in general, hernia, and advanced minimally invasive surgery, including robotic-assisted procedures. With nearly 16 years of surgical practice, he joined University Surgical Associates in 2018.
Dr. Murray specializes in:
- General Surgery
- Advanced minimally invasive surgery
- Robotic hernia repair
- Gallbladder disease
- Anti-reflux procedure
- Colon resection
- Appendicitis
- Abdominal wall defect
- Breast surgery
Dr. Murray performs surgery at Parkridge main campus (downtown Chattanooga), Parkridge East, Erlanger East and Memorial Hospital.
He sees patients at the following locations:
- USA North Georgia: Wednesdays from 9:00 am – 11:20 am and Thursdays from 1:00 – 4:20 pm.
- USA Gunbarrel: Wednesdays from 1:00 – 4:20 pm
Nurse: Wendy Featherston, RN, BSN
Contact: (423) 892-4337
USA Hernia Center
Dr. Murray offers hernia surgery through the USA Hernia Center. At our hernia center, we offer a collaborative approach to improve the quality of care for hernia patients.
Education
Undergraduate (1986-1993)
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, Oklahoma
BS Physics
Medical School (1993-1997)
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Residency
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
General Surgery Resident 1997-2002
Chief Resident July 1, 2002 – June 3, 2003
Certifications
American Board of Surgery 2005
Recertification December 20, 2016
Professional Organizations
American College of Surgeons, Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society
Academic Appointments
Clinical Associate Professor
Medical College of Georgia
2006-2018
Honors & Awards
2009 Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Socirty, Volunteer Faculty Teaching Award
2003 Teaching Award – Golden Apple, MUSC, Charleston, South Carolina
Golden Apple Nominee, 2000, 2001
Recipient, Excellence in Medical Education Award 2000
Presbyterian-Harris Research Scholarship, Summer 1994
1994 AMA – MSS, Education Chairman
University of Central Oklahoma, Bahadein Jassemnejad, PHD., Department of Physics
1992 Presidents Pre-Med Club
Presidents Honor Roll (2), Dean’s Honor Roll (5)
1987 Freshman Achievement Scholarship
1986-1987 Physics Department Scholarship
Craig A. Murray,
MD, FACS
Dr. Craig Murray is a board certified general surgeon specializing in general and advanced minimally invasive surgery, including robotic-assisted procedures. With nearly 16 years of surgical practice, he joined University Surgical Associates in 2018.
Dr. Murray specializes in:
- General surgery
- Advanced minimally invasive surgery
- Robotic hernia repair
- Gallbladder disease
- Anti-reflux procedure
- Colon resection
- Appendicitis
- Abdominal wall defect
- Breast surgery
Dr. Murray performs surgery at Parkridge main campus (downtown Chattanooga), Parkridge East, Erlanger East and Memorial Hospital.
He sees patients at:
- USA North Georgia: Wednesdays from 9:00 am – 11:20 am and Thursdays from 1:00 – 4:20 pm.
- USA Gunbarrel: Wednesdays from 1:00 – 4:20 pm
Nurse: Wendy Featherston, RN, BSN
Contact: (423) 892-4337
USA Hernia Center
Dr. Murray offers hernia surgery through the USA Hernia Center. At our hernia center, we offer a collaborative approach to improve the quality of care for hernia patients.
Education
Undergraduate (1986-1993)
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, Oklahoma
BS Physics
Medical School (1993-1997)
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Residency
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
General Surgery Resident 1997-2002
Chief Resident July 1, 2002 – June 3, 2003
Certifications
American Board of Surgery 2005
Recertification December 20, 2016
Academic Appointments
Clinical Associate Professor
Medical College of Georgia
2006-2018
Honors & Awards
2009 Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Socirty, Volunteer Faculty Teaching Award
2003 Teaching Award – Golden Apple, MUSC, Charleston, South Carolina
Golden Apple Nominee, 2000, 2001
Recipient, Excellence in Medical Education Award 2000
Presbyterian-Harris Research Scholarship, Summer 1994
1994 AMA – MSS, Education Chairman
University of Central Oklahoma, Bahadein Jassemnejad, PHD., Department of Physics
1992 Presidents Pre-Med Club
Presidents Honor Roll (2), Dean’s Honor Roll (5)
1987 Freshman Achievement Scholarship
1986-1987 Physics Department Scholarship
Professional Organizations
American College of Surgeons, Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society
