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Melissa R. Craft, PA

Accepting New Patients

(Melissa Craft, PA-C)

(35 Ratings)

Specializes in: Surgery

Professional interests include: obesity, weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery)

3931 Louisiana Avenue S
Saint Louis Park, MN 55426

(952) 993-3123

Melissa R. Craft, PA is in Saint Louis Park, MN specializing in surgery. Melissa R. Craft, PA is affiliated with Park Nicollet Clinic.

Office Locations

3931 Louisiana Avenue S
Saint Louis Park, MN 55426

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3931 Louisiana Avenue S
Saint Louis Park, MN 55426

(952) 993-3123

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Some issues Melissa R. Craft, PA can help you with:

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Melissa R. Craft, PA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa R. Craft, PA in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Melissa R. Craft, PA treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Melissa R. Craft, PA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	24

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Melissa R. Craft, PA.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa R. Craft, PA in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Melissa R. Craft, PA treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	61
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	57
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Melissa R. Craft, PA treated as in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2019 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Melissa R. Craft, PA for Medicare patients.

blood draw	13
doctor visit	32

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Melissa R. Craft, PA.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	28

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa R. Craft, PA in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Melissa R. Craft, PA treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Melissa R. Craft, PA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Melissa R. Craft, PA.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	26

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa R. Craft, PA in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Melissa R. Craft, PA treated during 2020 were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Melissa R. Craft, PA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Melissa R. Craft, PA.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa R. Craft, PA in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Melissa R. Craft, PA treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Melissa R. Craft, PA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	33

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Melissa R. Craft, PA.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa R. Craft, PA in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Melissa R. Craft, PA treated during 2022 were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and asthma.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	65
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Melissa R. Craft, PA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	17

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Melissa R. Craft, PA.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	19

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	17
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	11
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa R. Craft, PA in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Melissa R. Craft, PA treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	57
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Melissa R. Craft, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Melissa R. Craft, PA treated as in Saint Louis Park, MN were blood draw.

blood draw	13
doctor visit	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Melissa R. Craft, PA.

**Gender**
Female	10
Male	6

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	2
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	7

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa R. Craft, PA From 2017 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Melissa R. Craft, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	3
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

She is certified by the NCCPA-Ntl Comm on Cert of Physician Assistants.

Board Certification: NCCPA-Ntl Comm on Cert of Physician Assistants

Affiliations & Hospitals

Melissa R. Craft, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Park Nicollet Clinic

Ratings & Reviews

Melissa R. Craft, PA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.57 out of 5 stars based on 35 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Melissa R. Craft, PA from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Louis Park, MN.

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Biography

Ms. Melissa Craft's specialty is surgery. Patients gave her an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Areas of particular interest for Ms. Craft include obesity, general surgery, and weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery). Ms. Craft is affiliated with Park Nicollet Clinic. According to HealthPartners, new patients are welcome to contact Ms. Craft's office in Saint Louis Park, MN.