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John Craddock Jr. MD, FACS

Dr. Craddock is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at The University of Texas at Houston Medical School. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons as well as the American Board of Otolaryngology. He served as President of the Houston Society of Otolaryngology and is a member of the Texas Medical Association, the Denton Cooley Cardiovascular Surgical Society, and the Harris County Medical Society. He has privileges at The Methodist Hospital, Methodist West Houston Hospital, Texas Children’s Hospital, and Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus.

Specialties:

General ENT, Allergy, Sinus & Sleep

Languages:

English & Spanish

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I have been a patient of Dr Craddock for years.

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He is always personal and attentive. He quickly diagnosed my symptoms and prescribes what is needed. That's why he is my preferred ENT doctor.


Ear

The ears help us hear the sounds around us, as well as maintain our balance when we stand and walk. When pieces of the ear are infected or begin not to work properly, your hearing and balance can be impacted.

  • Hearing Loss
  • Ear Infections
  • Dizziness

Audiology

Audiology is the branch of medicine that deals with hearing. Our specialized audiologists help to determine the source of your hearing loss and work with you to utilize the available options that can help improve it.

  • Hearing Loss

Allergy

Allergies are the immune system’s abnormal response to a foreign substance around you. These are items that don’t cause a reaction in all patients, but your immune system has found them to be harmful and reacted. Allergies can include environmental allergens such as dust and pollen, as well as food or medications.

  • Environmental Allergy
  • Immune Deficiency
  • Asthma Management
  • Hives and Eczema

Sinus

Your sinuses are hollow cavities that help found around the noses and eyes. Their walls are lined with mucus that helps filter and humidify our air. If this mucus does not drain properly, the sinuses can become blocked. This leads to problems such as sinus infections or other conditions.

  • Deviated Nasal Septum
  • Congestion (Nasal Blockage)
  • Nasal Drainage
  • Sinus Infections
  • Loss of Sense of Taste and Smell

Sleep

Sleep is an essential part of preparing yourself for the day ahead. We’ve all experienced the difficulties that a lousy night of sleep can cause. For those with sleep disorders, achieving a good night of sleep can be even more challenging and even require medical intervention to be achieved.

  • Snoring
  • Sleep Apnea

Head & Neck

The head and neck are hosts to different types of glands that help us maintain our health. Much like other areas of the body, the head and neck and the glands within can experience infection, swelling, and cancer. This can affect the overall balance of our health and the systems that maintain it.

  • Thyroid Masses
  • Neck Masses
  • Salivary Glands Masses
  • Enlarged Lymph Nodes
  • Abnormal Parathyroid Glands
  • Chronic Tonsils and Adenoid Infections

Voice & Swallowing

Our voices can help us connect and communicate with the world around us. While speaking can seem easily achieved, it is really the work of several muscles and organs working together to achieve sound. If one of these muscles is strained or infected, the voice or swallowing can be impacted.

  • Vocal Cord Tumors
  • Acid Reflux
  • Hoarseness
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Vocal Cord Nodules and Polyps

Ear

The ears help us hear the sounds around us, as well as maintain our balance when we stand and walk. When pieces of the ear are infected or begin not to work properly, your hearing and balance can be impacted.

  • Balance Testing
  • Ear Hygiene and Wax Removal
  • Ear Tubes
  • Repair of Eardrum Perforation
  • Surgical Treatment of Chronic Ear Infections

Audiology

Audiology is the branch of medicine that deals with hearing. Our specialized audiologists help to determine the source of your hearing loss and work with you to utilize the available options that can help improve it.

  • Surgery to Repair Hearing
  • Hearing Aids Dispensing
  • Hearing Aids Programming and Maintenance
  • Hearing Testing
  • Cochlear Implants

Allergy

Allergies are the immune system’s abnormal response to a foreign substance around you. These are items that don’t cause a reaction in all patients, but your immune system has found them to be harmful and reacted. Allergies can include environmental allergens such as dust and pollen, as well as food or medications.

  • Allergy Drops
  • Allergy Shots
  • Allergy Testing
  • Biologic Testing
  • Food Allergy Testing
  • Drug Allergy Testing
  • Asthma Management

Sinus

Your sinuses are hollow cavities that help found around the noses and eyes. Their walls are lined with mucus that helps filter and humidify our air. If this mucus does not drain properly, the sinuses can become blocked. This leads to problems such as sinus infections or other conditions.

  • Balloon Sinuplasty
  • Surgery for Nasal Polyps and Chronic Sinusitis
  • Septoplasty Deviated Septum Surgery
  • Nasal Turbinate Reduction
  • In-Office CT Imaging

Sleep

Sleep is an essential part of preparing yourself for the day ahead. We’ve all experienced the difficulties that a lousy night of sleep can cause. For those with sleep disorders, achieving a good night of sleep can be even more challenging and even require medical intervention to be achieved.

  • Evaluation of Sleep Apnea and Snoring
  • Airlift Procedure for Sleep Apnea
  • Prescribe and Monitor CPAP
  • Sleep Apnea Testing
  • Inspire Procedure
  • Sleep Apnea Surgery

Head & Neck

The head and neck are hosts to different types of glands that help us maintain our health. Much like other areas of the body, the head and neck and the glands within can experience infection, swelling, and cancer. This can affect the overall balance of our health and the systems that maintain it.

  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Parathyroid Surgery
  • Endoscopic Inspection of the Throat and Voice Box
  • Salivary Gland Surgery
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Adenoidectomy
  • Head and Neck Cancer evaluation and Surgery

Voice & Swallowing

Our voices can help us connect and communicate with the world around us. While speaking can seem easily achieved, it is really the work of several muscles and organs working together to achieve sound. If one of these muscles is strained or infected, the voice or swallowing can be impacted.

  • Vocal Cord and Voice Examination
  • Swallowing Therapy
  • Speech Therapy
  • Acid Reflux Testing

Ear

  • Balance Testing
  • Ear Hygiene and Wax Removal
  • Ear Tubes
  • Repair of Eardrum Perforation
  • Surgical Treatment of Chronic Ear Infections
  • Hearing Testing
  • Hearing Aids Dispensing
  • Hearing Aids Programming & Maintenance

Allergy

  • Allergy Shots
  • Allergy Drops
  • Biologic Therapy
  • Food Allergy Testing
  • Allergy Testing

Sinus

  • Surgery for Nasal Polyps and Chronic Sinusitis
  • Septoplasty Deviated Septum Surgery
  • Nasal Turbinate Reduction
  • In-Office CT Imaging
  • Nasal Fractures
  • Balloon Sinuplasty

Sleep

  • Prescribe and Monitor CPAP
  • Sleep Apnea Testing
  • Sleep Apnea Surgery
  • Prescribe and monitor CPAP
  • Evaluation of Snoring and Sleep Apnea

Head and Neck

  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Head and Neck Cancer Evaluation & Surgery
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Adenoidectomy
  • Endoscopic Inspection of the Throat and Voice Box (Flexible laryngoscopy)

Voice and Swallowing

  • Swallowing Therapy
  • Speech Therapy
  • Acid Reflux Testing
  • Vocal Cord and Voice Examination
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Provider Biography

John W. Craddock, Jr., MD, FACS, earned his BA with Honors at the University of Texas at Austin, where he was recognized as the Outstanding Student in the College of Humanities, the Cactus Yearbook Outstanding Student, and a finalist for the Dad’s Association Outstanding Student Award. He completed his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, where he attained the Dean’s list with honors. He served his surgical internship followed by residency training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and affiliated hospitals, including head and neck surgery training at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. His clinical interests include sinus disorders/sinus surgery and the management of snoring and sleep apnea.

Dr. Craddock is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at The University of Texas at Houston Medical School. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons as well as the American Board of Otolaryngology. He served as President of the Houston Society of Otolaryngology, and is a member of the Texas Medical Association, the Denton Cooley Cardiovascular Surgical Society, and the Harris County Medical Society. He has privileges at The Methodist Hospital, Methodist West Houston Hospital, Texas Children’s Hospital and Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus.

Prior to entering medicine Dr. Craddock served as Legislative Aide to U.S. Senator John Tower and worked in public finance investment banking with Underwood, Neuhaus & Co., Inc. He also served as Executive Director of the North Houston Association.  Dr. Craddock began practicing with Rosewood ENT in 2000 and joined Texas Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists in 2017.

Dr. Craddock sees patients at Memorial Villages.

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Education

John W. Craddock, Jr., MD, FACS, earned his BA with Honors at the University of Texas at Austin. He completed his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, where he attained the Dean’s list with honors. He served his surgical internship followed by residency training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and affiliated hospitals.

Doctor of Medicine

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Bachelor of Science

  • The University of Texas at Austin

Awards and Honors

  • Fellow, American College of Surgeons
  • Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
  • Fellow, American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
  • Fellow, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
  • Former President, Houston Society of Otolaryngology
  • Former Chairman, Houston Botanic Garden

Professional Memberships

  • Denton Cooley Cardiovascular Surgical Society
  • Harris County Medical Society
  • Texas Medical Association
  • AAOA Public Affairs Committee

“I try to relate and affirm my patients at each encounter by listening to them, empathizing with them, and explaining what I understand about their complaint. Then I offer a treatment strategy the patient can understand and feel good about.”

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