Dr. Craven grew up in the Austin area and attended the University of Texas at Austin. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology in only 3 years and received the College of Natural Sciences Distinguished Graduate Award. He was also inducted into the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa honor society while at UT. Dr. Craven went on to complete his medical training at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, one of the oldest medical schools in the country, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He finished in the top 4 of his class and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society.

Dr. Craven has received numerous awards and honors for academic achievement and has given presentations at local and national meetings regarding his research projects and scientific publications. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Travis County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association and the Michael E. DeBakey International Surgical Society.

Dr. Craven serves as an investigator for the Mentor Post-Approval Study for Silicone Gel Breast Implants. Dr. Craven specializes in the full spectrum of cosmetic surgery including breast augmentation, liposuction and body contouring, facial rejuvenation, laser surgery, eyelid surgery, and rhinoplasty, as well as reconstructive surgery for skin cancers.