Accent Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Dr. Mark H. Craig is a native Misssippian. He was born and raised in Natchez, MS and attended the University of Mississippi for his undergraduate degree as well as Medical School. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of MS and his Plastic Surgery Training at the Medical College of GA. More details with respect to his education and professional affiliations and honors can be found below.

Dr. Craig is married with three children. He and his family are very involved in the local community. Dr. Craig has been a volunteer with both the Red Cross and the Boys and Girls Club of North Mississippi. He and his family are members of the First United Methodist Church.

Postgraduate Training:

• Internship - University of Mississippi, General Surgery 1990-1991
• Resident - University of Mississippi, General Surgery, 1991-1994
• Chief Resident - University of Mississippi, General Surgery, 1994-1995
• Fellowship - Medical College of Georgia, Plastic Surgery 1995-1997

Licensure:

• Mississippi, 12830

Board Certification:

• American Board of Surgery, December 11, 1996
• American Board of Plastic Surgery, March 27, 1999

Honors:

• South Eastern Society of Plastic Surgery, Board of Directors, 2006-present
• President North Mississippi Medical Society, 2000
  Executive Committee North Mississippi Medical Society, 1999-2001
• Section Chief Plastic Surgery Division North Mississippi Medical Center, 1999-present
• Director Wound Care Center, North Mississippi Medical Center, 2004-present
• President Medical School Class, 1986-1987
  Balfour Award (Sigma Chi Fraternity Outstanding Graduate), 1986
• United States Secretary of Education International Youth Year Award, 1985
• Omicron Delta Kappa, 1984-1986
• Mortar Board, 1985-1986
• Carrier Scholar (Highest Academic Scholarship awarded University of Mississippi), 1982-1986
• Kiwani's Outstanding Young Man, City of Natchez, 1982
• DAR Good Citizen, State of Mississippi, 1982
• Chairman Elect, Department of Surgery, North MS Medical Center, 2008
• Chief of Plastic Surgery, North MS Medical Center, 2000 to present

Education Background:

• High School: South Natchez - Adams High School, Natchez, Mississippi, 1982, Valedictorian
• College: University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi, BA Physics, 1986, Cum Laude
• Medical School: University of Mississippi, Jackson, Mississippi, 1990

Activities:

• American Medical Association, 1986 - present
• Mississippi State Medical Association, 1993 - present
• North Mississippi Medical Society, 1997-present
• Mississippi Foundation for Medical Care, 1992-present
• House Staff Board of Director, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 1992-1994
• Infection Control Committee, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 1993

Publications:

• Davidson SF, Craig MH, Das SK: Lateral Arm Free Flap For Foot Coverage. Southeastern Society of Plastic Surgery Forum: Volume XVI, September 1993.
• Craig MH, Hauser CJ: Leiomyosarcoma of the Anus. Mississippi Medical Journal: October, 1994.
• Craig MH, Hauser CJ: Post Surgical Gout. American Surgeon: January 1995, 61(1): 56-9
• Talton, DS, Craig, MH, Hauser CJ, Poole GV: Major Gastroenteric Injuries From Blunt Trauma. American Surgeon: February 1995, 61(1): 69-73
• Craig, MH , Talton, DS, , Hauser CJ, Poole GV: Pancreatic Injuries From Blunt Trauma. American Surgeon: February 1995, 61(2): 125-8

Presentations:

• Davidson SF, Craig MH, Das SK: Lateral Arm Free Flap For Foot Coverage.
• Southeastern Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Amelia Island, Georgia, June 1992.
• Davidson SF, Craig MH, Das SK: Lateral Arm Free Flap For Foot Coverage.
• Southern Medical Association, San Antonio, Texas, November 1992.
• Talton, DS, Craig, MH, Hauser CJ, Poole GV: Major Gastroenteric Injuries From Blunt Trauma. Mississippi Chapter, American College of Surgeons, Biloxi, Mississippi, June 1993.
• Davidson SF, Craig MH, Das SK: Lateral Arm Free Flap For Foot Coverage.
• American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, New Orleans, Louisiana, September, 1993
• Craig MH, Hauser CJ: Leiomyosarcoma of the Anus. American College of Surgeons, Mississippi Chapter, Jackson, Mississippi, October 1994.
• Talton, DS, Craig, MH, Hauser CJ, Poole GV: Major Gastroenteric Injuries From Blunt Trauma. Southeastern Surgical Congress, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, February 1994.
• Craig MH, Hauser CJ: Post Surgical Gout. Southeastern Surgical Congress, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, February 1994.
• Craig, MH , Talton, DS, , Hauser CJ, Poole GV: Pancreatic Injuries From Blunt Trauma, Southeastern Surgical Congress, Lake Buena Vista Florida, February 1994.

Awards:

• Davidson SF, Craig MH, Das SK: Lateral Arm Free Flap For Foot Coverage.
• Southeastern Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Amelia Island, Georgia, June 1992, Second Place Resident Papers.

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