Natalie K. Craik, MD

Natalie Craik, MD, is a cardiac critical care physician at Phoenix Children's. She provides evidence-based care with a strong emphasis on clinical excellence and patient safety.

Dr. Craik earned her undergraduate degree summa cum laude at the University of Texas at Austin and her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. She completed her pediatric residency at Phoenix Children's, where she served as chief resident. She went on to complete a fellowship in pediatric cardiology at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, serving as chief fellow and cardiac critical care instructor.

Dr. Craik is a member of the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society (PCICS) and the American Academy of Pediatrics. She has been an invited speaker at the PCICS Annual Meeting, PCICS World Congress and other national and regional conferences.

Furthering the field of cardiac critical care through research is an important focus for Dr. Craik. She remains actively engaged in education, curriculum development and quality improvement initiatives.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Craik enjoys spending time with family and pursues hobbies including hiking, running, archery and gardening.