Summary

Dr. Claude Craighead has practiced vascular surgery and surgery for 47 years and is affiliated with Hood Memorial Hospital. He treats 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), chronic cough, and cough, and performs emergency care and therapeutic hypothermia. He sees patients in Franklin and Lafayette, Louisiana.

Dr. Craighead earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed his residency at LSU Health Sciences.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 2.7
  • 47 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • Lsu Health Sciences
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Claude C Craighead has 4 locations

Bayou Bend Health System

1097 Northwest BlvdFranklin, LA 70538

Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital

1101 Kaliste Saloom RdLafayette, LA 70508

Our Lady Of Lourdes Heart Hospital

1105 Kaliste Saloom RdLafayette, LA 70508

Dr. Claude C Craighead

200 Corporate BlvdLafayette, LA 70508

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Vascular SurgeryThoracic SurgeryVascular SurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients
2.7 
4.4 
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47 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Franklin , LALafayette , LALafayette , LANew Iberia , LA
Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine Med School: West Virginia University School Of Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Claude C Craighead

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Peoples Health
  • Peoples Health - Medicare
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Claude C Craighead has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Claude C Craighead has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Surgery
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

Dr. Claude C Craighead holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Lsu Health Sciences.

Medical School

Graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1979.

NPI Number

Dr. Craighead's NPI number is 1689634453.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Claude Craighead's office located?
Dr. Claude Craighead's office is located at 1097 Northwest Blvd, Franklin, LA, 70538.
Is Dr. Claude Craighead accepting new patients?
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