Craig Gilcrease, MPAS, APA-C, is a certified physician assistant in general surgery. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Paramedicine degree along with his Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant studies from the University of New Mexico. Craig earned his Master of Physician Assistant Studies with special emphasis in surgery from the University of Nebraska. He completed his U.S. Army Primary Flight Surgeon Course at Ft. Rucker, Alabama and continues to serve in the New Mexico Army National Guard with over 34 years of military  experience. Craig is certified in National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Advanced Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine, US Army Flight Surgeon, and DaVinci Robotic Surgical First Assist. He is a member of the Society of U.S. Army Flight Surgeons, Society of U.S. Army Physician Assistants, Fellow in the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Craig is fluent in English & Spanish. Craig enjoys spending the majority of his free time with family and friends, participating in various outdoor activities throughout New Mexico.