Summary

Dr. Claude Craighead is a vascular surgeon with expertise in both vascular surgery and general surgery. He earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed his residency at LSU Health Sciences. With 47 years of experience in surgical practice, Dr. Craighead brings extensive knowledge to his patient care.

Dr. Craighead is affiliated with Hood Memorial Hospital and practices at multiple locations throughout Louisiana, including Franklin and Lafayette. He provides care for conditions such as back pain during pregnancy and flank pain. His practice includes emergency care services and diagnostic procedures like electrocardiograms. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.7 on Vitals.

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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

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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Dr. Claude C Craighead, MDDr. Kurt B Obrien, MDDr. Carl Taylor Stirling, MDDr. Robert Scott York, MD
Vascular SurgerySurgerySurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
2.7 
4.4 
47 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 63 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
Franklin , LANew Iberia , LAFranklin , LAMarksville , LA
Med School: Tulane 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 Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
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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

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lsu Health Sciences

Medical School

Tulane University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1979

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Claude Craighead accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Claude Craighead accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Claude Craighead's office located?
Dr. Claude Craighead's office is located at 1097 Northwest Blvd, Franklin, LA, 70538.
Does Dr. Claude Craighead accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Claude Craighead has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Dr. Claude Craighead accepting new patients?
Dr. Claude Craighead has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Claude Craighead affiliated with?
Dr. Claude Craighead is affiliated with Hood Memorial Hospital.

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