Appointments:
970-774-6187
Haxtun Health Clinic
125 S. Colorado Ave.
Haxtun, CO 80731
(Monday-Friday, every other 2 weeks)
Craig McCarty, MD, PhD
PRIMARY CARE, DOCTOR OF MEDICINE, DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY, & CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
Certifications and Licensures:
Board Certified, American Board of Family Medicine
Board Certified, American Board of Addiction Medicine
Suboxone Certified Provider for Addiction Medicine
Professional Memberships:
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
Colorado Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP)
Education:
Family Medicine Residency – Rapid City Regional Hospital, Rapid City, SD
Doctor of Medicine (MD) – Saint George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Quantitative Ecology – Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Master of Science (MS), Wildlife Biology – Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mathematics and Molecular Biology – University of Colorado Boulder
Language Proficiencies:
English
Meet Craig McCarty, MD, PhD
Dr. Craig McCarty is a board-certified family physician and serves as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Haxtun Health. With decades of experience caring for rural and underserved populations throughout Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota, he is dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care for patients of all ages.
A Colorado native raised in a rural community, Dr. McCarty understands the unique healthcare needs of agricultural families and small-town residents. He is pleased to return to Haxtun Health, where he combines direct patient care with leadership focused on strengthening healthcare services for the region.
Education & Training
Dr. McCarty completed his Family Medicine Residency at Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota, a program with a strong emphasis on rural healthcare.
He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Saint George’s University School of Medicine and holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Quantitative Ecology and a Master of Science in Wildlife Biology from Colorado State University. He also earned bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics and Molecular Biology from the University of Colorado Boulder.
Board Certifications
- American Board of Family Medicine
- Board Certified in Addiction Medicine
Family Medicine Services
Dr. McCarty provides comprehensive healthcare for patients throughout every stage of life, including:
- Preventive and wellness care
- Chronic disease management
- Acute illness and injury care
- Men’s health
- Women’s health
- Senior care
- Addiction medicine and substance use treatment
- Rural health and community medicine
Leadership as Chief Medical Officer
As Chief Medical Officer of Haxtun Health, Dr. McCarty serves as a physician leader dedicated to maintaining high-quality patient care throughout the organization. He works closely with medical staff, nursing teams, and hospital leadership to support patient safety, clinical excellence, provider development, and the continued growth of healthcare services available to the communities Haxtun Health serves.
His leadership experience includes serving as a Trauma Director, EMS Medical Supervisor, educator for future healthcare professionals, and advocate for expanding access to rural healthcare.
Commitment to Rural Healthcare
Throughout his career, Dr. McCarty has focused on improving healthcare access in rural communities. He has served as a clinical preceptor for medical, physician assistant, and nurse practitioner students and remains passionate about mentoring the next generation of healthcare providers.
His work has consistently centered on ensuring that patients in smaller communities can receive high-quality healthcare close to home.
Life Outside of Medicine
When he is not caring for patients, Dr. McCarty enjoys camping, fishing, hunting, agriculture, metalworking, mechanics, computers, botany, reading, and education. His appreciation for rural life and the outdoors reflects the values that have guided both his personal and professional journey.
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