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Caroline M. Craven
( out of 65 reviews )

Caroline M. Craven, MD

Languages spoken: American Sign Language, English

Clinical Locations

John A. Moran Eye Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2352
  • Board Certification

    American Board of Ophthalmology

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 65 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety.
    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    June 13, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    She was informed about my condition and prepared with options for treatment. I appreciated how she included me in the decision making and accommodated my request for a hybrid treatment.

    June 10, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Knowledgeable, Professional, Personable, Patient

    June 09, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Very courteous, competent, knowledgeable, and professional

    May 31, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Explains plan for treatment in detail. Much appreciated.

    May 21, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr. Craven was easy to understand and good to explain her diagnosis.

    May 18, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    This was my first visit with Dr. Craven, and she presents as very knowledgeable and professional. Her chair side manner is very pleasant, and she answered all of my questions completely. I look forward to working with we in the future.

    April 30, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Was very personable and efficient.

    April 27, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr, Craven is extremely knowledgeable and articulate. She was able to explain my condition and what to expect in the future. She took her time and welcomed questions. It was a great experience and I have already referred family and friends to her practice.

    April 03, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr. Craven takes the time needed to explain what is going on. She is very thorough. On top of that, she is polite and friendly, and I appreciate that a ton!

  • Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Ophthalmology

    Education history

    Fellowship Medical Retina and Uveitis - Emory Eye Center Fellow
    Ocular Oncology and Pathology - Emory Eye Center Fellow
    Residency Ophthalmology - Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Resident
    OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital Transitional Internship
    Fellowship Ocular Oncology and Pathology - Emory Eye Center Fellow
    Medicine - University of Cincinnati College of Medicine M.D.
    Other Training Deaf Studies and American Sign Language - Columbus State Community College Certificate
    Major: Biology with Specialization in Microbiology; Minor: Disability Studies - Ohio State University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Azarcon CP, Qiu RLJ, Sobol EK, Hubbard GB 3rd, Craven CM, Bergstrom CS, Wells JR (2022). Iodine-125 plaque brachytherapy for diffuse choroidal hemangioma. Retin Cases Brief Rep. (Read full article)
    2. Blyden K, Levine DA, Craven C, Hubbard GB (2022). A Novel Approach to Subretinal Fluid Drainage in Coats'-Related Exudative Retinal Detachment. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina, 53(7), 407-409. (Read full article)
    3. Shabto JM, Price KW, Allen JC, Craven C, Jones JK, Wells J (2022). Spontaneous rupture of secondary iris inclusion cyst causing acute glaucoma and other ocular sequelae. Digit J Ophthalmol, 28(6), 26-30. (Read full article)
    4. Edwards W, Craven C, Turner JR, Grossniklaus H, Wells J (2022). Isolated hemangiopericytoma of the conjunctiva. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep, 25, 101308. (Read full article)
    5. Azarcon CP, Craven CM, Wells JR (2021). Reactive Retinal Pigment Epithelium Hyperplasia in Presumed Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome. Ophthalmol Retina, 6(1), 36. (Read full article)
    6. Rali A, Xu LT, Craven C, Cohen JB, Yeh S, Grossniklaus HE, OKeefe GD (2021). Diagnostic retinal biopsy in the management of secondary non-CNS vitreoretinal lymphoma masquerading as viral retinitis: a case report. Int J Retina Vitreous, 7(1), 58. (Read full article)
    7. Schoenfield L, Janse S, Kline D, Aronow ME, Singh AD, Craven C, Abdel-Rahman M, Cebulla CM (2021). Estrogen Receptor Is Expressed in Uveal Melanoma: A Potential Target for Therapy. Ocul Oncol Pathol, 7(4), 303-310. (Read full article)
    8. Mendoza PR, Craven CM, Ip MH, Wilson MW, Coroneo MT, Grossniklaus HE (2018). Conjunctival Squamous Cell Carcinoma with Corneal Stromal Invasion in Presumed Pterygia: A Case Series. Ocul Oncol Pathol, 4(4), 240-249. (Read full article)
    9. Danish H, Ferris MJ, Balagamwala E, Switchenko JM, Patel KR, Choudhary M, Craven C, Mendoza P, Suh J, Bergstrom C, Grossniklaus HE, M Aaberg T Sr, Singh A, Crocker IR, Khan MK (2018). Comparative outcomes and toxicities for ruthenium-106 versus palladium-103 in the treatment of choroidal melanoma. Melanoma Res, 28(2), 120-125. (Read full article)
    10. Rosenbaum JT, Choi D, Harrington CA, Wilson DJ, Grossniklaus HE, Sibley CH, Salek SS, Ng JD, Dailey RA, Steele EA, Hayek B, Craven CM, Edward DP, Maktabi AMY, Al Hussain H, White VA, Dolman PJ, Czyz CN, Foster JA, Harris GJ, Bee YS, Tse DT, Alabiad CR, Dubovy SR, Kazim M, Selva D, Yeatts RP, Korn BS, Kikkawa DO, Silkiss RZ, Sivak-Callcott JA, Stauffer P, Planck SR (2017). Gene Expression Profiling and Heterogeneity of Nonspecific Orbital Inflammation Affecting the Lacrimal Gland. JAMA Ophthalmol, 135(11), 1156-1162. (Read full article)
    11. Tran J, Craven C, Wabner K, Schmit J, Matter B, Kompella U, Grossniklaus HE, Olsen TW (2017). A Pharmacodynamic Analysis of Choroidal Neovascularization in a Porcine Model Using Three Targeted Drugs. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 58(9), 3732-3740. (Read full article)
    12. Patel KR, Prabhu RS, Switchenko JM, Chowdhary M, Craven C, Mendoza P, Danish H, Grossniklaus HE, Aaberg TM Sr, Aaberg T Jr, Reddy S, Butker E, Bergstrom C, Crocker IR (2017). Visual acuity, oncologic, and toxicity outcomes with (103)Pd vs. (125)I plaque treatment for choroidal melanoma. Brachytherapy, 16(3), 646-653. (Read full article)
    13. Hudson LE, Craven CM, Wojno TH, Grossniklaus HE (2016). Giant Chondroid Syringoma of the Lower Eyelid. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 33(2), e43-e44. (Read full article)
    14. Naguib MM, Craven C, Kozarsky A, Grossniklaus HE (2016). Neurothekeoma of the Cornea. Ocul Oncol Pathol, 2(4), 212-217. (Read full article)