About
Dr. Craig McGoran brings a rigorous academic foundation to his family medicine practice in Renton, Washington. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Stanford University in 1992. He then went on to the University of Washington Medical School, graduating with his Doctorate of Medicine in 1996 with honors. He completed both his internship and residency in Family Medicine at the Swedish Family Medicine Residency Program in Seattle.
Dr. McGoran holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and maintains membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians. He serves as a Clinical Instructor through the University of Washington-Valley Medical Center partnership, a role he has held since 1999. He also served as Chief of the Department of Family Medicine from 2006 to 2017. Seattle Metropolitan and Seattle Magazine recognized him as a Top Doc each year from 2014 to 2017, and he earned membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He speaks both English and French. His community involvement includes medical mission trips to Tijuana, Mexico, Ecuador, and Zambia. Dr. McGoran focuses on chronic disease management, including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Stanford University, B.S. Biological Sciences 1992
Medical School
University of Washington Medical School, Doctorate of Medicine 1996, Graduated with Honors
Residency
Family Medicine, Swedish Family Medicine Residency Program, Seattle, WA 1997-1999
Additional Training
Internship: Swedish Family Medicine Residency Program, Seattle, WA 1996-1997
Certifications
Languages
English, French
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. McGoran right for?
Dr. McGoran suits adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship with direct physician access. Patients managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from his focused disease management approach. He works well with patients who value same- or next-day appointments and after-hours availability. Those who travel frequently also benefit from his travel medical assistance and specialist referral network.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. McGoran focuses on family medicine with particular attention to chronic disease management. He regularly treats patients managing type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. His MDVIP Wellness Program also emphasizes early detection through comprehensive screenings and preventive planning.
Yes, Dr. McGoran holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Washington Medical School in 1996, graduating with honors, and completed his residency at the Swedish Family Medicine Residency Program in Seattle.
Dr. McGoran studied biological sciences at Stanford University before attending the University of Washington Medical School, where he graduated with honors in 1996. He then completed his internship and residency in family medicine at the Swedish Family Medicine Residency Program in Seattle, Washington.
Yes, Dr. McGoran serves as a Clinical Instructor through the University of Washington-Valley Medical Center, a position he has held since 1999. He also served as Chief of the Department of Family Medicine from 2006 to 2017.
Seattle Metropolitan and Seattle Magazine named Dr. McGoran a Top Doc each year from 2014 to 2017. He also holds membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, a distinction earned during medical school for academic excellence.
Yes, Dr. McGoran speaks both English and French, which can be helpful for patients who are more comfortable communicating in French.
Yes. When you visit the office, you see Dr. McGoran directly. He does not hand off patient visits to a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
Yes. Dr. McGoran is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. This direct access is one of the core benefits of his MDVIP practice model.
Dr. McGoran has participated in medical mission trips to Tijuana, Mexico, Ecuador, and Zambia, bringing primary care services to underserved communities internationally.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026