Contact & Appointment Information
- Fertility Treatment Center (FTC)
- 2155 E Conference Dr #115, Tempe, AZ 85284
- Phone: (480) 831-2445
- Email: jbabcock@ftcivf.com
Department: Fertility / Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
About H. Randall Craig, M.D.
In fertility care, fresh ideas, kindness, and skill hold great value. Dr. Randall Craig brings all three. Named among America’s Top 50 Doctors, he has spent decades aiding couples in building families. As a fertility expert, hormone specialist, teacher, and inventor, he stands out as one of Arizona’s leading doctors in this field.
A Lifetime of Curiosity and Scientific Passion
Dr. Craig’s love for science and nature started young. As a kid, he questioned everything around him. In fifth grade, he aced college-level tests. Shows like Mr. Wizard sparked his interest. He turned a room in his family’s apartment into a home lab. He ran fun, sometimes messy, tests there. This hinted at his path as a leader in fertility work.
One key test saw him build a freezer for bugs meant for “space trips.” He shot them off in a homemade rocket that hit 30 G-forces. Back on earth, he watched them thaw. Some bugs lived; others died. This showed him the fine line between tests and life’s limits. A fire from liquid oxygen ended that lab. Yet his drive stayed strong. It shaped his whole career.
A Unique Educational Journey
Top tech schools like MIT, Pomona, and Georgia Tech wanted him. Dr. Randall Craig picked Grinnell College in Iowa instead. It’s a liberal arts spot. He wanted science plus wide learning. He got a physics degree there, with extras in anthropology and math. He finished in three years on a full scholarship. He studied philosophy, books, money matters, history, and Western ways too. Later, he called it a “classic education trap.”
Dr. Randall Craig kept going into science. Next, he earned a biomedical engineering certificate from Washington University in St. Louis. He worked short as a cold-physics expert. But medicine pulled him more. No pre-med background? No problem. He skipped college bio, scored top on the MCAT, and joined Washington University med school. They picked just 120 from 9,000 applicants.
From Obstetrics & Gynecology to Fertility Medicine
After OB-GYN training, Dr. Randall Craig eyed hormone and infertility work. This field hit its best time then. The first IVF babies had just arrived. New tools like laser surgery opened doors. Dr. Craig jumped in early.
His path felt personal, too. He and his wife struggled to have kids. They tried IVF. It brought twin girls. Nine years later, frozen embryos gave triplet boys. This taught him the real pain patients feel. It guides his care to this day.
Founding the Fertility Treatment Center (FTC)
Post-fellowship, Dr. Randall Craig went to Phoenix. He led the IVF team at AFI. He built sharp skills and high success rates. Many patients became parents thanks to him.
In 1990, he started the Fertility Treatment Center in Tempe, Arizona. Not just a regular office. FTC mixed top care with research and teaching. By 2005, it had grown into a full research hub. This put Dr. Craig’s group ahead in fertility advances.
FTC leads Arizona today as the top full-service, certified fertility practice. It offers strong treatments based on years of hands-on work and studies.
Clinical Innovations and Research Contributions
Dr. Randall Craig does more than treat patients. With embryologist Dr. Jun Tao, he created the compact morula transfer. It boosts chances with frozen embryos.
He holds patents too, on:
- Freezing methods for medicine
- Tiny fluid systems
- Surgery tools
These show his blend of exact science and real help for patients. It’s his style in fertility care.
Academic Leadership and Mentorship
Dr. Randall Craig teaches as an associate professor at the University of Arizona med school. That’s in OB-GYN. He guest-teaches and guides physician assistants at Northern Arizona University and A.T. Still University.
He trains new hormone doctors in fresh methods. Plus, he stresses kind, patient-first care like at FTC.
Professional Associations and Leadership
Dr. Randall Craig shapes the field through groups like:
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
- Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART)
- Arizona REI Association
- Pacific Coast Reproductive Society
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
- Society of Reproductive Endocrinologists
- Society for Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
- Accreditation Council for Gynecologic Endoscopy
- American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
- The Endocrine Society
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- Arizona Medical Association (ArMA)
Dr. Randall Craig once led the Phoenix OB-GYN Society. This proves his push for the field here and beyond.
A Personal Stake in Fertility
Dr. Randall Craig stands out from his own IVF story. He knows the ups and downs. This lets him connect with patients. It pushes him to tweak methods, add new care, and offer full support on the path to kids.
He says, “As a dad to five IVF kids, I get wanting your own family. I aim to help you get there.”
Patient-Centered Philosophy
Dr. Randall Craig puts patients first. Every person or couple should get a shot at family. He mixes:
- Top skills
- Test-proven steps
- Custom care and emotional help
At FTC, patients get full support. From tests to transfers, talks, and check-ins afterward.
Advanced Fertility Care at FTC
FTC delivers many modern fertility options, such as:
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
- Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET)
- Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)
- Ovulation Induction and Monitoring
- Advanced Fertility Surgeries
- Male and Female Fertility Checks
Dr. Craig’s skills and fresh methods pair with these options. Patients gain top results from the best care.
Awards and Honors
Dr. Craig’s strong work wins praise:
- Phoenix Magazine “Top Doc” – each year since 1995 (24 years straight)
- All-Time Top Fertility Specialist – Phoenix Magazine
- One of America’s Top 50 Doctors
- Early breakthroughs in IVF and embryo transfer
Science, Fresh Ideas, and Real Care
Dr. Randall Craig mixes sharp science, new tools, and true patient focus. His strong schooling, engineering know-how, and bold drive bring clear analysis and smart fixes to fertility care.
At the core, he stays set on growing families. For patients, fertility marks a key life goal, far beyond health needs.
FAQs
Q1. What is Dr. Craig’s specialty?
Dr. Randall Craig focuses on Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI). He aids patients who face fertility issues. He helps them reach pregnancy with medical care and surgery options.
Q2. Where does Dr. Randall Craig practice?
Dr. Randall Craig founded the Fertility Treatment Center (FTC) in Tempe, Arizona. It stands as the state’s oldest full-service reproductive clinic.
Q3. What is Dr. Craig’s approach to fertility care?
Dr. Randall Craig blends precise science with custom plans and kind support. Patients come first in his work. He applies new tools and his fresh ideas for top results.
Q4. What are Dr. Craig’s personal experiences with IVF?
Dr. Randall Craig and his wife battled fertility problems. They turned to IVF. It brought twin girls first. Frozen embryos later gave them triplet boys. This shapes his patient care.
Q5. What research contributions has Dr. Craig made?
Dr. Craig has written papers on key reproductive research. His work covers IVF methods, embryo freezing, and new tools in the field.
Q6. How long has Dr. Craig been practicing in Arizona?
Dr. Craig started the Fertility Treatment Center in 1990. He has offered strong fertility care in Arizona for over 30 years.
Q7. What makes FTC different from other fertility clinics?
FTC acts as a full teaching and research hub. It mixes patient treatment with fresh studies and new care plans. Patients get the best fertility choices.
Q8. What are the key achievements of Dr. Craig?
Phoenix Magazine Top Doc for 24 years in a row All-Time Specialty Leader in fertility Creator of new IVF methods Owner of several medical patents Author of many papers in leading journals
Q9. Does Dr. Craig teach or mentor medical students?
Yes. He serves as Associate Clinical Professor. He guides students, residents, and fellows in reproductive medicine at the University of Arizona and beyond.
Q10. Does Dr. Craig hold patents or contribute to medical devices?
Yes. His patents cover freezing processes, microfluidic systems, and surgery tools. They improve fertility results.
Q11. What is Dr. Craig’s philosophy regarding family building?
Dr. Craig holds that every person or couple deserves a shot at family life. He delivers smart, caring fertility help without stop.
Q12. Why is Dr. Craig recognized as a top fertility doctor in the U.S.?
Years of top clinical work set him apart. His research, own IVF story, and focus on patients make him a leader. He joins America’s Top 50 Doctors.