Craig M. Greven, MD, Ophthalmology

Doctor Rating

4.8 out of 5

Craig M. Greven, M.D.

Chair, Ophthalmology (Eye Center)
Professor, Ophthalmology (Eye Center)

Clinical Interests

Diabetic Eye Disease, Diseases and Surgery of the Retina and Vitreous, Intraocular Tumors and Inflammation, Laser Surgery, Vitreous Surgery, Vitreoretinal Trauma, Intraocular Foreign Bodies, Retinal Detachment

Contact Information

Returning Patient Appointments: 336-716-4091
Department: 336-716-4091

Email: cgreven@wakehealth.edu

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Education & Training

A.B., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 1979
M.D., WFU School of Medicine, 1983
Internship, Internal Medicine, NC Baptist Hospital, 1984
Residency, Ophthalmology, NC Baptist Hospital, 1987
Fellowship, Wills Eye Hosp, 1989

Board Certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Memberships

Am Academy Of Ophthalmology
Am Coll Of Surgeons
Am Medical Assn
Am Soc of Clinical Oncology
Am Soc Of Neurological I.
Assoc For Study Of Animal Beha
Forsyth-Davie-Stokes Medical S
Int'l Bronchsophagological Soc

NPI Number

1154304863

Doctor Rating

4.8 out of 5

462 Ratings
41 Comments

Craig M. Greven, M.D.

Chair, Ophthalmology (Eye Center)
Professor, Ophthalmology (Eye Center)

Research Interests

Diabetic Retinopathy; Visual Acuity; Lens Subluxation; Vitreous Body; Eye Injuries
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Contact Information

Academic: 336-716-2732 | Department: 336-716-4091

Email: cgreven@wakehealth.edu

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Recent Publications

Lack of longitudinal association between thiazolidinediones and incidence and progression of diabetic eye disease: the ACCORD Eye Study. Gower EW, Lovato JF, Ambrosius WT, Chew EY, Danis RP, Davis MD, Goff DC Jr, Greven CM.. Am J Ophthalmol. 2018;187():138-147.

Choroidal melanoma mimicker: a case of metastatic clear-cell renal cell carcinoma. Komanski CB, Rubino SM, Meyer JC, Greven CM.. Ocul Oncol Pathol. 2017;3(4):279-282.

Persistent effects of intensive glycemic control on retinopathy in type 2 diabetes in the Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes (ACCORD) Follow-On Study. Chew EY, Lovato JF, Davis MD, Gerstein HC, Danis RP, Ismail-Beigi F, Genuth S, Greven CM, Perdue LH, Cushman WC, Elam MB, Bigger JT, Ginsberg HN, Goff DC, Ambrosius WT.. Diabetes Care. 2016;39(7):1089-1100.

Chymase/Angiotensin I axis: a pathway for Angiotensin II generation in diabetic human vitreous [abstract]. Rubino SM, Nae AM, John V, Ahmad S, Ola MS, Ferrario CM, Greven C.. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2016;57(12):5431.

Systolic blood pressure control among individuals with type 2 diabetes: a comparative effectiveness analysis of three interventions. Espeland MA, Probstfield J, Hire D, Redmon JB, Evans GW, Coday M, Lewis CE, Johnson KC, Wilmoth S, Bahnson J, Dulin MF, Green JB, Knowler WC, Kitabchi A, Murillo AL, Osei K, Rehman SU, Cushman WC, Ambrosius WT, Greven CM, Lovato JF, Perdue LH, et al.. Am J Hypertens. 2015;28(8):995-1009.

Application of random forests methods to diabetic retinopathy classification analyses. Casanova R, Saldana S, Chew EY, Danis RP, Greven CM, Ambrosius WT.. PLoS One. 2014;9(6):e98587.

The effects of medical management on the progression of diabetic retinopathy in persons with type 2 diabetes: the Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes (ACCORD) Eye Study. Chew EY, Davis MD, Danis RP, Lovato JF, Perdue LH, Greven C, Genuth S, Goff DC, Leiter LA, Ismail-Beigi F, Ambrosius WT.. Ophthalmology. 2014;121(12):2443-2451.

The degree of retinopathy is equally predictive for renal and macrovascular outcomes in the ACCORD trial. Mottl AK, Pajewski N, Fonseca V, Ismail-Beigi F, Chew E, Ambrosius WT, Greven C, Schubart U, Buse J.. J Diabetes Complications. 2014;28(6):874-879.

Bilateral Candida endophthalmitis in a premature infant. Manning RA, Carlson JN, Hein EW, Weaver RG Jr, Greven CM.. J AAPOS. 2013;17(2):206-207.

Comparison of standardized clinical classification with fundus photograph grading for the assessment of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema severity. Gangaputra S, Lovato JF, Hubbard L, Davis MD, Esser BA, Ambrosius WT, Chew EY, Greven C, Perdue LH, Wong WT, Condren A, Wilkinson CP, Agron E, Adler S, Danis RP.. Retina. 2013;33(7):1393-1399.

Green or yellow laser treatment for diabetic macular edema: exploratory assessment within the Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network. Bressler SB, Almukhtar T, Aiello LP, Bressler NM, Ferris FL III, Glassman AR, Greven CM.. Retina. 2013;33(10):2080-2088.

Retinopathy in relation to cerebral ischemic lesion and cognitive decline in older patients with type 2 diabetes [abstract]. Ding J, Lovato J, Hugenschmidt CE, Ambrosius W, Horowitz K, Bryan RN, Greven C, Gerstein HC, Lazer R, Murray A, Thomas A, Launer L, Williamson J.. Diabetes. 2012;61(Suppl 1A):LB2.

Intraocular erosion and intrusion of an arruga encircling suture. Greven CM, Kurup SK, Jacklin HN.. Retina. 2011;31(7):1437-1438.

Unilateral solitary choroidal granuloma as presenting sign of secondary syphilis. van der Vaart R, Greven C, Manning R, Haines N, Kurup SK.. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2011;249(10):1575-1577.

Lack of association between thiazolidinediones and macular edema in type 2 diabetes: the ACCORD eye substudy. Ambrosius WT, Danis RP, Goff DC Jr, Greven CM, Gerstein HC, Cohen RM, Riddle MC, Miller ME, Buse JB, Perdue LH, et al.. Arch Ophthalmol. 2010;128(3):312-318.

Intravitreal methotrexate in therapeutically resistant exudative age-related macular degeneration [letter]. Kurup SK, Gee C, Greven CM.. Acta Ophthalmol. 2010;88(4):e145-e146.

Effects of medical therapies on retinopathy progression in type 2 diabetes. Chew EY, Ambrosius WT, Davis MD, Danis RP, Gangaputra S, Greven CM, Hubbard L, Lovato JF, Perdue LH, Goff DC Jr, et al.. N Engl J Med. 2010;363(3):233-244.

Alternative dose for choroidal melanoma treated with an iodine-125 radioactive plaque: a single-institution retrospective study. Saconn PA, Gee CJ, Greven CM, McCoy TP, Ekstrand KE, Greven KM.. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2010;78(3):844-848.

Macular edema and thiazolidinediones [reply to letter]. Ambrosius WT, Danis RP, Riddle MC, Goff DC Jr, Gerstein HC, Greven CM, Chew EY.. Arch Ophthalmol. 2010;128(12):1631-1632.

Alternative dose for choroidal melanoma treated with an iodine 125 radioactive plaque: a single institution retrospective study [abstract]. Saconn PA, Greven K, Gee C, Greven C, McCoy T, Ekstrand K.. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2008;72(1 Suppl):S415-S416.

Orbital, ocular, and optic nerve tumors. Greven KM, Greven CM. In: Gunderson LL, Tepper JE, eds. Clinical radiation oncology. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone;2007: 613-628.

AMD and VEGF: where do we go from here? Clinicians need to understand the trial results and the science to make informed treatment choices [newsletter article]. Greven CM, Wells JA III, Stewart WC.. Rev Ophthalmol. 2007;14(2):ID 13187.

Rationale, design, and methods of the Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes Eye Study (ACCORD-EYE). Chew EY, Ambrosius WT, Howard LT, Greven CM, Johnson S, Danis RP, Davis MD, Genuth S, Domanski M.. Am J Cardiol. 2007;99(12A Suppl):103i-111i.

A phase II randomized clinical trial of intravitreal bevacizumab for diabetic macular edema. Scott IU, Edwards AR, Beck RW, Bressler NM, Chan CK, Elman MJ, Friedman SM, Greven CM, Maturi RK, Pieramici DJ, et al.. Ophthalmology. 2007;114(10):1860-1867.

Avoiding and managing the dislocated crystalline lens. Dickinson PJ, Greven CM.. Compr Ophthalmol Update. 2006;7(3):113-127.

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Professor, Ophthalmology (Eye Center)

Clinical Interests

Diabetic Eye Disease, Diseases and Surgery of the Retina and Vitreous, Intraocular Tumors and Inflammation, Laser Surgery, Vitreous Surgery, Vitreoretinal Trauma, Intraocular Foreign Bodies, Retinal Detachment

Craig M. Greven, M.D.

Chair, Ophthalmology (Eye Center)
Professor, Ophthalmology (Eye Center)

Doctor Rating

4.8 out of 5

462 Ratings
41 Comments

Doctor Ratings

The overall Patient Rating score is the average of responses to the nine questions listed below. The questions are from the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Responses are measured on a 1 to 5 scale, where 1 represents "very poor" and 5 represents "very good."

CP concern for questions/worries

4.9

CP efforts to include in decisions

4.9

CP explanations of prob/condition

4.9

CP spoke using clear language

4.9

Friendliness/courtesy of CP

4.9

Likelihood of recommending CP

4.9

Patients' confidence in CP

4.9

Time CP spent with patient

4.8

Wait time at clinic

4.0

Patient Comments

Comments are taken from the Care Provider section of the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Comments are posted exactly as they are written. Comments are added weekly. To protect patient privacy and confidentiality, patient names are not included.

WFBH Patient 2/17/2018

good experience

WFBH Patient 2/14/2018

Very pleased with the care given.

WFBH Patient 2/13/2018

Dr. Graven is the best!

WFBH Patient 2/11/2018

Dr. Grevin is the best, ever!

WFBH Patient 2/10/2018

both professional and compassionate as he outlined options

WFBH Patient 2/2/2018

When I told Dr. Greven that I wasn't sure when I might be available for my next appointment in 10 weeks because of the birth of a grandson in Seattle, he was very understanding. He said to go ahead and schedule the appointment for 10 weeks, and if I found out that I would be out of town then, to call and reschedule or email him. He also made note of this in my records which I thought was very considerate.

WFBH Patient 1/11/2018

Dr. Craig Greven is one of the best doctors that I have ever had. The other doctor which had treated my eyes at your institution was Dr. Murphy Madison Slusher. He and Dr. Greven are the best doctors that a patient whih a retinal eye problem could ask for.

WFBH Patient 1/3/2018

Very pleased with provider.

WFBH Patient 1/2/2018

Dr. Craig Greven is the best...

WFBH Patient 1/1/2018

Dr. Craig Graven is an excellent doctor. He has been taking care of a rare genetic retina disorder I have had for 8 years. He has always shown the utmost concern and care for me during this illness. I highly recommend him to anyone with eye issues.

WFBH Patient 12/26/2017

this doctor is the best!

WFBH Patient 12/20/2017

complete satisfaction

WFBH Patient 11/14/2017

Dr. Greven is a great care provider

WFBH Patient 10/31/2017

I trust this doctor completely and would definitely recommend him to anyone who wanted my opinion.

WFBH Patient 10/31/2017

Dr. Graven is the best!

WFBH Patient 10/28/2017

This provider continues to be very important to my health.

WFBH Patient 10/21/2017

I tell anyone with retinal issues to see Dr. Greven first. I am so grateful that I serendipitously fell into his capable hands. He helped restore my sight!

WFBH Patient 10/14/2017

Dr Greven is a wonderful physician - in both his expert, professional care and his caring attitude.

WFBH Patient 10/4/2017

I could not ask for a better skilled or more attentive doctor. His colleagues who examined my eye all agreed that his surgical work produced beautiful results. That said quite a lot to me.

WFBH Patient 9/25/2017

Dr. Greven always takes the time to make sure I understand my condition and its prognosis.

WFBH Patient 9/23/2017

I have recommeded Dr. Greven to many people. He is a life savor.

WFBH Patient 9/7/2017

Very pleased with the care that I received from Dr. Greven. Confident that he is an excellent retina specialist. I feel blessed that I could get in to see him.

WFBH Patient 9/7/2017

Dr Greven exhibited great skill and compassion

WFBH Patient 9/6/2017

Quite a bit of time was spent with the resident doctor, but Dr. Greven probably spent sufficient time with me, as the resident doctor had compiled all the background info I had given him, plus he did an exam himself. Therefore, Dr. Greven had most of the info he needed before he talked with me.

WFBH Patient 8/30/2017

Best doctor ever; I have recommended to others.

WFBH Patient 8/30/2017

I have total confidence in Dr Greven, his staff and associates. In fact, between Dr Michelle Patel, Dr Shree Karup (no longer on staff) and Dr Greven I feel my condition has stopped deteriorating, has stabilized and improved due to treatment performed by this group of professionals. I feel my sight would have deteriorated to a great degree without their intervention and sincere care. I would, and do, recommend Dr Greven and his staff at every opportunity.

WFBH Patient 8/22/2017

Dr. Craig Grevn is an outstanding ophthalmologist, specializing in retina issues. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing medial attention in this important area of expertise.

WFBH Patient 7/22/2017

Dr. Greven is one of the BEST!!

WFBH Patient 7/11/2017

Very good.

WFBH Patient 6/29/2017

Dr. Greven is the best.

WFBH Patient 6/29/2017

Dr. Greven is a gifted doctor who has always provided me with the best of care. It is a pleasure to see him and be treated by him. I have the utmost confidence in him. In short, he is the best!

WFBH Patient 6/26/2017

I have had no problem with my care provider.

WFBH Patient 6/20/2017

*Dr. Greven is the most caring doctor I have ever had. I trust him and his professional opinion completely.

WFBH Patient 6/8/2017

I regard *Dr. Greven highly - - - Professional and knowledgeable -

WFBH Patient 5/30/2017

We are SO fortunate to have Dr. Grevin as our provider. TOP NOTCH!!! We trust him completely!!!

WFBH Patient 5/22/2017

Total confidence in *Dr. C. Greven.

WFBH Patient 5/16/2017

Dr Greven is a remarkable Doctor. I can't say enough good things about his knowledge, his expertise and his compassion. I have lost one of my eyes going to a different practice and heard about Dr Greven and he saved my other day. As far as I am concerned his is the best of the best and I am forever grateful for this Angel.

WFBH Patient 5/8/2017

I have been a patient of the Eye Clinic at Wake Forest Baptist since 1999, visiting 1-2 times a year. This is the first visit I've ever had in which I felt my attention from the doctor and the visit with him was rushed and I did not receive the kind of care that I associate with the clinic. I had come with a specific problem for which I was seeking answers, even if at a later time, and as I said, the experience just seemed overly rushed. If this had been my first experience there, I would not be back. I do know that the clinic had many patients waiting to be seen and the staff and Dr. Grevenfelt some urgency to have them seen as soon as possible.

WFBH Patient 5/3/2017

dr Greven is probrably the best health provider I have ever had he lets you know what he is going to do what to expect. he shows that he is concern and listens to you

WFBH Patient 4/23/2017

I have extreme confidence in Dr Greven, appreciate his thoroughness and the manner in which he addresses me as patient - as a person - very direct and very caring.

WFBH Patient 4/17/2017

I have complete confidence in Dr. Greven.