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Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS

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Specializes in: Vascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine (1989)
Professional interests include: venous disease, partial splenectomy, muscle biopsy, and more.
19250 Southwest 65th Avenue Suite 235
Tualatin, OR 97062

Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS is a vascular surgeon in Tualatin, OR specializing in vascular surgery, thoracic surgery, general surgery, colon & rectal surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS is affiliated with Providence, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, The Oregon Clinic, Providence Portland Medical Center, Legacy Health, Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center and Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center.

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Office Locations

Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center

19250 Southwest 65th Avenue Suite 235
Tualatin, OR 97062
(503) 692-5650
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Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

  • Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
  • Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
  • Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

  • Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
  • Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
  • Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Pancreatectomy (Pancreas Removal)

Pancreatectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the pancreas to treat pancreatitis, tumors, or cancer. The pancreas is located behind the stomach and near the small intestine and spleen. There are three sections of the pancreas:

  • The head, which is the portion closest to the intestines
  • The body, which is the middle portion of the pancreas
  • The tail, which is the portion nearest the spleen

Pancreas removal procedures differ based on how much of the pancreas and surrounding organs are removed. There are three types of pancreatectomy:

  • Distal pancreatectomy removes the tail and body of the pancreas. This procedure treats tumors confined to these areas.
  • Pancreaticoduodenectomy, or the Whipple procedure, removes the pancreas, duodenum, bile duct, and, sometimes, part of the stomach. The Whipple procedure is used for pancreatic tumors that have not spread past the head of the pancreas and for other conditions affecting the pancreas, duodenum, and bile duct.
  • Total pancreatectomy removes the whole pancreas along with the duodenum, gallbladder, parts of the stomach and bile duct, surrounding lymph nodes, and, potentially, the spleen. Rarely performed, total pancreatectomy treats conditions that involve the entire pancreas, such as tumors found in multiple sites on the pancreas, or for rare tumors such as intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN).

Pancreatectomy can be done by open or minimally invasive surgery. During a laparoscopic pancreatectomy, the surgeon will use tiny incisions to insert a thin tube with a camera, or laparoscope, into the abdomen. Open surgery, or a laparotomy, is performed through a larger incision on the abdomen. If additional organs are removed, some procedures may require that the small intestine be reconnected to the stomach.

The hospital for pancreatectomy stay may be between 1-3 weeks. Generally, laparoscopic surgeries require shorter recovery periods. Whether patients undergo an open or laparoscopic procedure is determined by factors such as their condition and the extent of their procedure. For example, open surgery tends to be more common for distal pancreatectomies. If patients have difficulty eating, they may require a nasogastric tube, inserted through the nose, to carry food to their stomachs. A catheter can be inserted into the bladder if patients have trouble urinating. Full recovery may take about two months.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Oregon.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 111

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 162

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 65
Female 69
Age
From 65 to 74 53
From 75 to 84 43
85 and over 18
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 28
Dementia 0
Cancer 28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 144

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 60
Female 64
Age
From 65 to 74 64
From 75 to 84 26
85 and over 17
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 29
Dementia 10
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 137

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 142
Female 148
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 262
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 104
From 75 to 84 92
85 and over 46
Less than 65 48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 26
Dementia 9
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 95

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 63
Female 57
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 107
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 52
From 75 to 84 31
85 and over 19
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 31
Dementia 13
Cancer 26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Tualatin, OR during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 113
hospital care 17
inpatient care 17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 66
Female 62
Age
From 65 to 74 51
From 75 to 84 44
85 and over 14
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 30
Dementia 16
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Tualatin, OR during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 87
hospital care 15
inpatient care 15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 57
Female 53
Age
From 65 to 74 50
From 75 to 84 35
85 and over 12
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 25
Dementia 16
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Tualatin, OR during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 114
hospital care 36
inpatient care 36

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 73
Female 66
Age
From 65 to 74 51
From 75 to 84 52
85 and over 16
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 33
Dementia 10
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Tualatin, OR during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 108
hospital care 67
inpatient care 67

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 60
Female 60
Age
From 65 to 74 47
From 75 to 84 41
85 and over 21
Less than 65 11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 29
Dementia 15
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Tualatin, OR during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 98
hospital care 20
inpatient care 20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 69
Female 62
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 115
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 64
From 75 to 84 40
85 and over 12
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 33
Dementia 0
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Tualatin, OR during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 106
hospital care 63
inpatient care 63

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 72
Female 68
Age
From 65 to 74 59
From 75 to 84 49
85 and over 21
Less than 65 11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 26
Dementia 8
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Tualatin, OR were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit 115
hospital care 36
inpatient care 36

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 66
Female 64
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 44
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 41
85 and over 17
Less than 65 17
65 to 74 54

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 3
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 26
Atrial Fibrillation 15
Dementia 8
Cancer 18

Education & Training

Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine in 1989. He completed residency at Virginia Mason Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) and has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine (1989)

Residency: Virginia Mason Medical Center (1994)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery)

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
The Oregon Clinic
Providence Portland Medical Center
Legacy Health
Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Choice Health, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE For Life, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA Open Access Plus, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Blue California, CHAMPVA, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Providence, Regence, US Family Health Plan, Medicare AB, Aetna PROV Employee POS, Moda Connexus Network, Age Right Marquis Advantage and Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS accepts the following insurance providers:

First Choice Health
TRICARE Prime
TRICARE For Life
CIGNA PPO
CIGNA Open Access Plus
Medicare Advantage
United Healthcare
TRICARE
Medicaid
Blue California
CHAMPVA
United Healthcare PPO
United Healthcare POS
Providence
Regence
US Family Health Plan
Medicare AB
Aetna PROV Employee POS
Moda Connexus Network
Age Right Marquis Advantage
Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James Patrick Craven, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $3,417 Da Vinci Surgical System
$3,417
Novadaq Technologies Inc. $2,344 DERMACELL
$2,344
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC $260 Ortho-Knees
$260
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. $150 GORE ENFORM Preperitoneal Biomaterial
$150
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. $139 HawkOne
$139
Other $448 AirSeal
$125 		CellerateRx
$125 		VersaWrap
$81 		Advanced Wound care
$27 		TISSEEL
$26 		Other
$64
Types of Payments
Education $3,260
Food and Beverage $1,951
Travel and Lodging $1,547

Biography

Dr. James Craven practices general surgery, vascular surgery, and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He offers interpreting services for his patients. Clinical interests for Dr. Craven include cancer surgery, laparoscopic gastrostomy, and fine needle aspiration (FNA). Dr. Craven is affiliated with Providence Portland Medical Center, Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, and The Oregon Clinic. He attended medical school at Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Craven completed a residency program at Virginia Mason Medical Center. He can take several insurance carriers, including Regence, Blue California, and United Healthcare POS. His distinctions include: Portland Monthly Magazine and "Top Doctors,".

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