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Dr. Craig Messick, MD

Dr. Craig Messick, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Craig Messick, MD is a colorectal surgeon in Houston, TX and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities UT Health North Campus Tyler and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (16 reviews)

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1515 Holcombe Blvd Houston, TX 77030

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4.8
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Dr Craig Messick is very thorough, and has excellent bedside manners. He saved my life two years ago when I was diagnosed with colon cancer, and I wasn’t given good news. I’ll be forever grateful for the treatment he provided. God bless Dr. Messick
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Fred – Aug 23, 2021
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I took my 83 year old mother to see Dr. Messick in August 2019 as she had recently been diagnosed with colon cancer. He told my mother that he would not operate on her due to her age. He claimed that most of the people over 75 that he operated on developed dementia due to the anesthesia. He told her he gets to decide who he operates on and he will not operate on her. Dr.Messick explained that she was going to die from colon cancer, but she lived a great life and she should enjoy the rest of her life. Three months later, my mother had surgery at Methodist Hospital. She did NOT develop dementia and she is cancer free one year following surgery. He should not accept patients over the age of 75 if he plans on giving them a death sentence rather than operating. My mother’s cancer was stage 3 and she would have suffered horribly and had a shorter life if she had listened to Dr. Messick. I find it interesting that she is unable to leave a comment on the MD Anderson site.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Michelle Heinz – Nov 15, 2020
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Dr Messick is professional, thorough, listens, explains and answers questions. He has a sense of humor too!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Wendy – Nov 14, 2020
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He explained everything and was not quick to recommend surgery
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No results
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No results
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Lori King – Nov 14, 2019
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care philosophy

It is important to me and my team to approach patient care so that we always treat the patient first, not just their disease.  When patients come with a diagnosis of cancer, they are vulnerable and need as much information as possible and...read more

  • Colorectal Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • The Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    Fellowship Hospital, 2013

  • University Hospitals Of Cleveland, Case Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2012

  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At Houston Mcgovern Medical School

    Medical School, 2005

  • Texas Christian University

    Undergraduate School, 1999
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MD Anderson Cancer Center1515 Holcombe Blvd Houston, TX 77030
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    • Mon: closed
    • Tue: closed
    • Wed: 7:00am - 4:00pm
    • Thu: closed
    • Fri: 7:00am - 1:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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(713) 792-6161

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Office1400 Pressler St Houston, TX 77030
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(713) 792-6940
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