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Craig Meaders, DMSc, PA-C

Craig Meaders

Asante employed provider

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Craig Meaders, DMSc, PA-C

Patient Rating
4.95 / 5 (Based on 187 reviews) Read Patient Experiences

Orthopedic Surgery

Services offered

Orthopedic Surgery

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Locations

Asante Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Care – Ashland
269 Maple St.
Ashland, Oregon 97520
Driving Directions
Main: (541) 201-4700

About this provider

Prior to Asante, Craig worked as an instructor of trauma medicine at the Navy Trauma Training Center at USC/LAC Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Services

  • Performs highly skilled orthopedic and sports medicine evaluations.
  • Works closely with orthopedic surgeons to coordinate surgical care and recovery.
  • Assists patients before, during and after surgeries.

Personal

Craig was born in Southern Oregon and is a U.S. Navy combat veteran with more than 21 years of active duty. He enjoys time with his family, dogs and friends, and has numerous hobbies including martial arts, alpine and mountain sports, leatherwork and metalworking.

Education and training

Education

Oregon Health Science University, Physician Assistant
University of Phoenix, MS Healthcare Administration
Pacific University, Doctor of Medical Science

Certifications

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Patient experiences

November 26, 2025
Dr Meaders is such a great doctor. I don’t think I’ve ever had anyone pay so much attention to me as a patient, Explaining everything about my injury, And the reason why he was following the healing protocol that he his. In referring me to a physical therapist, he also became very involved to explain any issues that might come up with your physical therapist and how to resolve them. He’s great!
November 26, 2025
Corinna was very helpful at the Ashland orthopedics office
November 20, 2025
A-1 to all at this office.
November 19, 2025
Craig Meaders
November 19, 2025
I value every person in Asante Orthopedics. Respect, knowledge and upbeat in their care. I never feel rushed to get out.
November 12, 2025
I have been very impressed with all of the staff I have interacted with.
November 08, 2025
Craig Meaders was very knowledgeable and thorough explaining about my situation. He is kind and has an excellent bedside manner.
November 05, 2025
Everyone there is kind, respectful and responsive. Craig Meaders is excellent.
October 31, 2025
I absolutely love this office.And doctor meaders was great, and very personable, I would go back to him
October 23, 2025
I think the doctor was one of the most kind and understanding doctors that I’ve had in a long time or if ever. He took a lot of time to talk to me about the injury, and about my options and to verify that I agreed with what we had decided as far as the treatment. He went through the care for myself for the next month and then the possible additional care that I might need. He is trying to get it taken care of without [ ], which I appreciate. I felt like he was listening
October 22, 2025
Friendly, caring, thorough
October 18, 2025
Craig and Amanda were very supportive in my journey to [ ] to help with th.
October 16, 2025
Craig Meaders, Amanda, assistant. Receptionist.
October 15, 2025
I have consulted with several medical professionals in the last year. Craig Meaders is always professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. I leave my appointments feeling he has answered all my questions and that he makes good recommendations for solving my problems
October 15, 2025
Dr Meaders was excellent and I would highly recommend him.
October 14, 2025
Craig Meaders ann Amanda and all the office staff were great! I and mr spouse felt really respected and cared for. Great folks!
October 11, 2025
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October 08, 2025
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October 01, 2025
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September 28, 2025
Craig Meaders was very informative and seemed to know about the questions I was asking.
September 19, 2025
Craig Meaders is a tremendous asset for Asante. He’s knowledgeable, personable, straightforward, and takes the time to answer questions, address alternatives and help guide toward the best solution.
September 17, 2025
Great PA/corpsman with an amazing amount of knowledge in [ ]. Nice to see Asante hiring vets. Keep up the good work.
September 11, 2025
Everyone was very sweet and they took the time to listen to my pain and concerns. The medical assistant and Dr Meaders went above and beyond my expectations.
September 10, 2025
I was treated with great respect and I did care about the interest in my physical being by the provider. He is most excellent and kind and seem to know his business recommended me to someone that could help me even more and I do appreciate that.
September 10, 2025
very good doctor.
September 08, 2025
Always helpful
September 04, 2025
Felt in good hands throughout.
September 03, 2025
Craig Meaders is one of the BEST doctors I have ever worked with. He made sure I understood everything he was looking for in regards to my [ ] and explained everything in way that I understood. I left feeling informed and confident that I was receiving the best care possible. I hope I never have to see him again but if I ever need to see an orthopedic surgeon again it better be Craig.
September 03, 2025
Graig
September 03, 2025
Craig Meaders was always very detailed in his explanation of the [ ] and the progress of [ ]. He took time to answer my questions. It is an excellent experience.
August 27, 2025
Craig is the best
August 24, 2025
Craig meaders was well informative and very easy to understand explain things in a way that I understood he did an outstanding job.
August 23, 2025
Yes, everyone
August 20, 2025
Was very Happy with my Visit.
August 20, 2025
I'm [ ] and by this time I've had a lot of doctors. I would say in the whole fleet of them Craig Meaders Stands out as the most able and willing to discuss things with me about what he was doing and what was going on in my body and what I could talk with my [ ] about Following up on. He is good and kind and personable but most outstanding of all he really does share information. In Latin the word Doctor means teacher and Craig Meaders Truly is one!
August 20, 2025
Craig Meaders always listens to me, explains the situation at hand very well. Asks for my input and is always upbeat about my health and the issue that has brought me there. Craig is knowledgeable, competent, caring, and always concerned about my health and understanding about my body and health. He has a sweet sense of humor and instills trust and respect.
August 14, 2025
Craig gave me clear guidance regarding what activities and motions I could do with [ ] and when. He was very clear and helpful in guiding me towards quick recovery and [ ].
August 10, 2025
Craig MEADERS was extremely professional & efficient. He explained in layman terms the [ ]. I think he chose the best way to proceed.
August 08, 2025
Dr Meaders
August 07, 2025
I think Dr Meaders does an outstanding job. He provides information that is relevant to my care in ways that are easy for me to understand.
August 06, 2025
Craig Meaders Is an outstanding practitioner and the manner in which he provides care is exceptional.
August 06, 2025
Craig went out of his way to make sure that I understood what was happening and what I needed to do to get better .
August 02, 2025
Craig Meaders is an outstanding PA in [ ]. The staff there , especially the CMA Susan is outstanding as well. He’s knowledgeable, thorough, and listens to me. Susan takes care of everything that could be involved in making a timely appointment. I had some [ ] months back. She worked with me on getting it resolved and got me in for an appointment.
August 02, 2025
I appreciate the car that Craig, Susan, Alex and Corinna have given me. They have all gone out of their way to help me with my care and it is truly appreciated.
July 30, 2025
Craig and Chris are always very helpful. Craig---thanks for the [ ]. My knees feel better already!
July 30, 2025
Craig saw me for a [ ]. His visit was through. He educated me in what happened including showing me the [ ]. I also was advised as to the physical therapists available.
July 30, 2025
Craig
July 23, 2025
This office provides excellent care. I have complete trust in Craig.Meaders
July 20, 2025
Craig and Susan are awesome.
July 19, 2025
He is very personanle.
July 10, 2025
Mr Meaders was outstanding! Knowledgeable. He listened. He examined. He explained things that happened and things that are to be expected during the healing process. He made me feel at ease and confident that I could contact him or the office for any questions or concerns.
July 09, 2025
Everyone was comfortable to talk to
July 05, 2025
The provider was very helpful to me in understanding the source of my problem.
July 05, 2025
Just an excellent staff in every aspect. Wonderful senses of humor.
July 02, 2025
very helpful
July 02, 2025
I've always been treated very well at Asante orth. I give them the highest rating in all respects , I think they're great .
June 30, 2025
The caring and sharing of information by Craig Meaders
June 29, 2025
Craig Meaders and His Assistants Always Gave me Respect and Listened to me thoroughly.
June 29, 2025
All with whom I interacted were excellent, as were the facilities.
June 29, 2025
I thought my provider Craig Meaders was great! Much more conscientious and attentive than most. He was interested in trying to determine the cause of the problem. He worked with me on an intervention to help the problem so when I went on vacation the next day I would be able to enjoy myself. Also I appreciated the helpfulness of people I spoke to on the phone to get and appointment and to reschedule it when the provider got [ ].
June 27, 2025
Craig Meaders’ assistant/nurse was very helpful. I can’t recall her name.
June 27, 2025
Dr Meaders is great
June 27, 2025
Craig Meaders was amazing. He is a PA and can’t do [ ] but he gave me a referral and a [ ], which has helped. I was very impressed when he told me that if I got stuck and felt like I wasn’t getting the help that I needed to please come back and see him and he would help me figure out what to do. He is very kind and compassionate and knowledgeable.
June 27, 2025
Everyone in the office treated me great!!!
June 27, 2025
I am very fortunate and blessed to have a great team of Doctors that address my health and concerns. All of them are Physicians or PA’s at Asante Three Rivers; including Grants Pass, Medford & Ashland. If they relocate, I follow. I am so grateful!
June 27, 2025
Craig is outstanding. He always gives me my advice honestly and openly. He is the most gentle doctor and he cares.
June 27, 2025
All personels
June 25, 2025
Craig Meaders was personable, professional, thorough and knowledgeable. Excellent experience. Very exceptional provider.
June 25, 2025
Craig was thoughtful and careful in asking before touching me if that was okay. I appreciated being asked and his explanation about what he was looking at, concerned about
April 02, 2025
Craig Meaders
March 28, 2025
Dr. Meaders was vey helpful, reassuring and helpful. I was very glad I saw him.
March 27, 2025
I really appreciate Susan‘s Timelyresponse(s)to my [ ] and/ormy [ ]. Craig Meadows is delightful and funny: Before giving me [ ], he always makes sure I am relaxed [ ] and nicely [ ] before Inserting the [ ] in my [ ].
March 26, 2025
Craig meaders was great and positive about p/t maybe helping me thru this [ ], his referral to p/ t has been great
March 26, 2025
Susan in Craig Meaders office. Mary in Dr. [ ] office
March 26, 2025
Ashland Hospital Craig Meaders
March 17, 2025
I was really impressed with the time Dr. Meaders took with me and the care he gave me. One of the more pleasant office experiences I have had!
March 12, 2025
Craig really listens.
March 12, 2025
I am so impressed with the time Dr. Meaders spent with me as well as with the caring and respect with which he treated me. I feel incredibly lucky to have found him and to be in his care. My level of anxiety and the extent of my sleeplessness has definitely diminished.
March 11, 2025
Brian Meaders was fantastic !
March 08, 2025
These questions are regarding the last 6 months I've only had one visit there so I can't answer for the last 6 months my visit there was excellent I have no bad thing to say about the doctor the office help the nurse nothing. Everything was good.
March 05, 2025
The background of the provider was outstanding.
February 27, 2025
Craig Meaders , Always Listens to You and My Concerns. He Give Good Suggestions do Does Excellent for Me to Get Relief.
February 26, 2025
Craig Meaders
February 22, 2025
The tech who got us in was an amazing advocate.her name was Susan. Also Craig was amazing
February 21, 2025
Dr. Meaders has helped me improve function in my [ ] by [ ]. He also provides very clear explanations about what he is thinking and why he believes his recommended [ ] will be helpful. Dr Meaders is very easy to work with.
February 19, 2025
My visits with Craig Meaders have been very positive. His cheerful attitude and willingness to share his knowledge of specific health problems make him easy to talk with and also helpful with suggesting further care options.
February 12, 2025
This was the first time using this facility and I was very pleased with my appointment. I was able to get an appt. quickly, and Craig Meaders was wonderful. He didn't rush through my appt. and he explained things in a way that was easy to undetstand. He was professional, knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Very pleased.
February 06, 2025
Craig Meaders
February 05, 2025
The provider was outstanding
February 05, 2025
Craig Meaders is great, being a nurse, I really feel he explains things to me and talks through each task. Makes me feel comfortable with the care
February 05, 2025
Craig Meadows
January 30, 2025
This doc Craig Meaders. (Spelling) I can't remember a Doctor ever explaining a procedure so clearly and helpfully as he did. That in and of itself was [ ]. Also I don't think I've ever had the [ ] given that caused such a [ ]…
January 22, 2025
Everyone!!
January 22, 2025
Craig meaders and his nurse Suaan
January 15, 2025
Doctor and assistant
January 13, 2025
Craig Meaders is very communicative. I have seen him three times. At each appointment he has clearly explained the situation, recommended treatment and provided clear patient instructions. I have never felt rushed. his overall demeanor is upbeat and reassuring.
January 12, 2025
Craig was attentive, took interest in what was important to me and clearly articulated the treatment plan & next steps.
January 08, 2025
Dr. Craig Meaders He took time to explain the exrays and my options.
January 03, 2025
Craig and Susan are great!
January 02, 2025
Excellent care was given. Very thorough explanation was great. Not rushed. Thank you so much
January 02, 2025
Just Craig and his staff are always very helpful to me
January 02, 2025
Asante Orthopedics gets very high marks from me, especially DR. Meaders. I've been to alot of Drs. this past year and Dr Meaders is the only one that I honestly look forward to seeing . I feel lucky to have him as my Dr. Everyone who works at Asante Orthopedics are great .
December 23, 2024
Yes, Dr. Craig Meaders seems to be very well informed regarding how the [ ] I had done on my [ ]. He was able to explain to me how they work in very clear terms. I've had these [ ] for many years and I learned much during this office visit. Dr Meaders is also very skilled at doing the injection.
December 21, 2024
Yes Craig is an amazingly compassionate person. He genuinely cares for your needs and about YOU PERSONALLY.
December 18, 2024
This was my first visit for the current problem. I had been there off and on through the past 35 years. I notice that the physical appearance has not changed at all. I think that they should bring in a decorator.
December 18, 2024
Craig is very thorough and excellent at explaining your specific [ ] and what you need to do to achieve your best outcome.
December 16, 2024
Dr. explained exactly what he was doing and going to do before starting the [ ].
December 14, 2024
Craig Meaders is great
December 11, 2024
Doctors and nurses
November 22, 2024
Craig
November 20, 2024
Craig is knowledgable, personable, and respectful. I appreciate his care.
November 16, 2024
Craig
November 13, 2024
Craig was very good at explaining each step of the [ ] I was receiving
November 13, 2024
Craig Meadow, Excellent interaction and very knowledgeable.
November 13, 2024
Everything was great with Asante. Providence however is another story.
November 10, 2024
These people are great.
November 09, 2024
My entire visit was wonderful
November 06, 2024
Craig Meaders was professional, efficient, caring
November 06, 2024
All person’s from this office that I had contact with was caring and efficient.
November 03, 2024
The demeanor of the receptionist(s) always accommodating to me when coming in. Recently when I came in in between days of my scheduled appointment to see Craig Meaters with a [ ] for wanting to be excused from having to attend, I explained what needed to be done and it was completed within 5 minutes. This is great.
November 02, 2024
I believe Craig Meaders was outstanding
October 27, 2024
Dr. Craig Meaders is Excellent for me and Always Listens to me and Gives me a Excellent Explanation that I need to Hear and Understand. He shows Concerne to Getting me the Medical Attention that I am Needing.
October 23, 2024
Craig, the PA
October 23, 2024
This facility gave me the [ ] I had hoped to get. My experience with them has been excellent.
October 19, 2024
Overall an informative visit.
October 16, 2024
Brandon and Tracy @ Dr [ ] office Always help and answer my questions. They have always gone above and beyond the normal care levels. I wish to please recognize them both for helping me to receive the highest quality care possible.
October 16, 2024
Dr Meadors
October 16, 2024
All staff were pleasant and welcoming
October 14, 2024
Craig spent time and explained what he wanted us to do and if we were not satisfied with his suggestion, we could call for another appointment.
October 05, 2024
Craig Meaders and his assistants were excellent in how they communicated and attended to my needs.
October 03, 2024
The entire staff at this location were outstanding and everyone made sure I was taken care of. Please recognize them all!
October 02, 2024
Meaders
September 24, 2024
Craig was great. I trust his opinion and would call him for guidance.
September 11, 2024
Craig is a highly professional and sincere medical professional
September 11, 2024
Craig Meaders is excellent. Very caring, listens to me and explains everything.
September 05, 2024
Chris Meaders comes across as very accessible and caring. He is knowledgeable about shoulders and helpful offering treatment options
September 04, 2024
This provider was the best provider a person could ask for. He listened to all I had to say, considered all my health issues and explained things and coordinated things more than anyone. He treats with compassion and empathy. I consider myself very fortunate to have Craig Meaders as part of my medical team.
August 29, 2024
Mr. Meaders provided a reasonable conservative approach. When that was minimally effective he advanced to a more invasive one. I felt that was a correct response to my problem.
August 29, 2024
It has been a long time, sadly, since I have had a provider who was everything that he ought to be—but Craig was all that I could ask for. He was caring, thorough, patient, respectful, friendly, and I never felt rushed. On top of all that, he was an excellent educator, a skill almost extinct in today’s healthcare. And at the end of the visit, he asked me if I had any other concerns or questions, and I really believe he meant it. Outstanding provider, I will recommend him to others.
August 25, 2024
I thought both Craig and the nurse were outstanding
August 24, 2024
Craig Meaders and Asante Orthopedics gave me good advice, recommendations and care for my problem.
August 24, 2024
The Nurses and Doctors are Easy to Talk to and They Pay Close Attention to Your Questions and Are Easy to Understand.
August 23, 2024
All of the staff are remarkable. I’ve never been so happy to see a doctor. Craig is a great ,friendly,knowledgeable, kind person that talks to me in a way I understand. Thank you for him & your staff.
August 22, 2024
Dr Craig Meaders
August 09, 2024
appreciate the interest and care provided
August 07, 2024
Both Mr. Meaders and his assistant Chris, were very helpful. Mr. Meaders explained everything carefully without condescending. He also listened very carefully, which I appreciated because it seems to be a rare thing anymore, especially when you are an older female. I expect to return to this office in the future. I trust Mr. Meaders and his judgment about my care. I also look forward to seeing Chris again, as he is just a lovely person. All in all, a very nice visit to this office.
August 07, 2024
Craig was patient and listened to my concerns, I was worried and he didn't rush through the appointment. He took the time to make sure he heard all my fears about my situation and answered everything thoroughly in a kind and respectful manner so that I felt heard and could relax. I was grateful not to be rushed in and out when I was so apprehensive about my condition. I highly recommend Craig.
August 07, 2024
this was my first visit and I liked the attention that I was given.
July 31, 2024
PA Meaders is an excellent provider
July 31, 2024
This was my first visit with Craig Meaders, and I found him to be EXCELLENT! Extremely compassionate and caring.
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