Jefferson City — Medical Group (JCMG) is proud to announce that Dr. Jonathan Craighead has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Leading Doctors 2025 in the category of Knee Surgery. This prestigious recognition highlights the exceptional caliber of physicians selected for the award, which spans multiple specialties including cardiothoracic surgery, cataract surgery, spine surgery, sports medicine, and more.
Developed in partnership with global data research firm Statista, the America’s Leading Doctors ranking identifies the most respected and accomplished physicians across the United States. The selection process is based on the following criteria:
- Peer recommendations from thousands of medical professionals across 20 states
- Quality of care assessments by fellow physicians
- Board certifications from recognized American medical and surgical boards
- Doctor performance data from Medicare Fee-for-Service claims and commercial sources via Arcadia
Dr. Craighead is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with JCMG Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. His practice includes general orthopaedics, joint replacement surgery, sports medicine, and orthopaedic trauma care. He performs a wide range of fracture surgeries and has a particular interest in outpatient joint replacement procedures. Dr. Craighead also pioneered the outpatient joint replacement program at the JCMG Surgery Center, helping patients recover more comfortably and efficiently.
Dr. Craighead is currently accepting new patients! For more information about Dr. Craighead and the services he provides, please visit www.jcmg.org/providers/jonathan-craighead/ or call JCMG Orthopaedics at (573) 635-8000.