What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
4.54
Bedside manner
4.92
“Dr. Craig and his office are accommodating. His office has been very good with handling my paper work. Dr. Craig has helped me through the most devastating health problems that fell upon me.”
TAMore than 1 year ago
About Dr. Nicholas P. Craig
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Dr. Nicholas Craig is the newest member of our surgical team, however, Dr. Craig is no stranger to this community. He has been in private practice and a member of the staff of both John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, where he served as President of the medical staff, and St. Charles Hospital and Rehabilitation Center for over 30 years. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a general surgeon specializing in advanced minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures and the care of breast diseases. He cares for both adult and pediatric populations.
Dr. Craig is a native Long Islander who grew up in Levittown and went on to attend Fordham University. He earned his medical degree from the University of Rome, Italy. Upon completing his residency, internship a Fellowship in General Surgery at the Hospital of St. Raphael in conjunction with Yale University School of Medicine, he returned to Long Island and established his private practice.
Dr. Craig combines his dedication to medicine with his passion for adventure. He was a High-Altitude Physician/Researcher for the 1999 Everest Extreme Expedition. He provided medical care to the villagers of the Himalayas on trek to Mt. Everest’s Base Camp. In 2006, Dr. Craig served as Medical Director for “Team Zamora”, compromised of 27 Mather Hospital staff members and sponsored by Healing for Children, Northeast. They provided medical care to the people of Zamora, Ecuador while instructing local surgeons in laparoscopic procedures. From this mission, the organization Blanca’s House was conceived and as of today it has completed over 40 missions to Latin America providing Medical and Surgical Healthcare to impoverished communities throughout the region.
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Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Surgery
Education and training
- Medical School - Università degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza' Facoltà di Farmacia e Medicina
- Yale University, St. Raphael, Residency in General Surgery
- Yale University, St. Raphael, Fellowship in General Surgery
- Yale University, St. Raphael, Internship in General Surgery
Professional memberships
- American College of Surgeons
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1962445320
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.54
Bedside manner
4.92
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14 reviews
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100% positive Experiences
From Start to Finish
Very pleasant & Caring
March 15, 2026Jay N.Verified patient
Dr. Craig takes an interest in the scope of medical needs not just the surgery he conducts.
More than 1 year agoVB
Very good- Wonderful staff very caring doctor
Less than 3 months agoNR
So far, so good
More than 1 year agoMP
GREAT DOCTOR WOULD HIGHLY RECOMEND.
More than 1 year agoAP
Super
More than 1 year agoAR
Dr. Craig and his office are accommodating. His office has been very good with handling my paper work. Dr. Craig has helped me through the most devastating health problems that fell upon me.
More than 1 year agoTA
Very helpfull.
More than 1 year agoWM
Excellent! Kind/ knowledgeable.
More than 1 year agoJR
Very good, Visit w/ Dr Craig Went over everything
More than 1 year agoJL
ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO SEE DR CRAIG.
More than 1 year agoTL
February 25, 2026Linda M.Verified patient
More than 1 year agoJS
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Where is Dr. Nicholas P. Craig's office located?
Dr. Nicholas P. Craig's office is located at 4 Technology Dr, East Setauket, NY 11733.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nicholas P. Craig have?
Dr. Nicholas P. Craig is certified by American Board of Surgery.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Nicholas P. Craig?
Dr. Nicholas P. Craig frequently sees patients for Abdominal Pain, Acid Reflux / Heartburn, Breast Surgery, Removal of Cyst, and Surgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Nicholas P. Craig on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Nicholas P. Craig speak?
Dr. Nicholas P. Craig speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Nicholas P. Craig in reviews?
14 patients have reviewed Dr. Nicholas P. Craig. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 4.92/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.54/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.