Craig Bottke, MD

Primary Specialties: Hand Surgery (Board Certified), Orthopedic Surgery (Board Certified), Orthopedics (Board Certified)

About Dr. Bottke

Certifications

Orthopedic Surgery American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Procedures Performed

Carpal Tunnel Release
Trigger Finger Release
Wrist/Hand Fractures
Arthritis

Education

Medical School
University of Iowa

Residency
University of Michigan

Fellowship
South Florida University

Patient Submitted Review

May-2025

He was very understandable and he was honest and caring about me. And he gave me the opportunity to choose what I wanted done.

Patient Submitted Review

May-2025

Very good service. No problems. Very professional and efficient. Really appreciate the great service.

Patient Submitted Review

Mar-2025

He was very professional very easy to talk to you to the point I'm looking forward to having my surgery done by Mr bottke

Patient Submitted Review

Feb-2025

All of the staff from the front office ladies to the nurses and the Dr himself very polite and compassionate.

Patient Submitted Review

Feb-2025

Dr. Botke was very knowledgeable and reassuring with his answers for my concerns. This was in spite of the severity of my issues. Thankfully, he did not pull any punches, which you need in order to make intelligent decisions. I am grateful for his patience, as my excitement for some measure of help translated into a lot of nonstop talking and questioning on my part. My greatest concern for my visit with him was whether or not I was annoying to him. He certainly did not show it. He gave me all the time I needed to figure out what our next step should be. Rare qualities.

Patient Submitted Review

Feb-2025

Great service provided by Dr. Bottke. We appreciate the time and efforts he spent with us diagnosing the issue! Highly recommend him!

Patient Submitted Review

Jan-2025

Highly recommended and has very nicely lived up to my expectations. I would refer people to see him for their care. He is personable and forward in a medical way, much needed in my case as he will break medical down for me to understand. We have discussions not med related and i appreciate his interest in doing so.

Patient Submitted Review

Jan-2025

Dr. Bottke takes the time to answer any questions you have. He discussed pros and cons to the procedures available for treatment of my hand. Actually cares for his patients. Appointments were on time. I highly recommend him.

Patient Submitted Review

Jan-2025

I arrived for my appointment approximately 15 minutes early. Because I had pre-registered, I was immediately directed to the waiting room. I was called back with less than a 5-minute wait. From the time nursing staff completed my intake to when Dr. Bottke came in the room was less than 5 minutes. He was very friendly and professional. He answered all questions after doing a thorough evaluation. He clearly laid out all options available for me. He gave me a referral for a neurological exam which went through immediately with my appointment scheduled in less than 24 hours. I was very happy with all aspects of my appointment and would readily recommend Dr. Bottke for anyone with any hand or wrist concerns.

Patient Submitted Review

Dec-2024

The Dr was very kind and dealing with my anxiety over the injection. It was done quickly and efficiently.

Patient Submitted Review

Dec-2024

Dr. Bottke was very thorough with explaining my medical issues and showed great concern for my condition. Very kind and considerate. Highly recommended!

Patient Submitted Review

Sep-2024

Dr. Bottke is an Incredible Dr. he has done several intense surgeries on me and the outcome was absolutely AMAZING !! I wouldnt nor could I ask for any better of a surgeon than Mr. Craig Bottke. His bedside manner is very professional yet comfortable and very informative of what he is doing , he definately is n this profession for us not his paycheck or awards. Which is fantastic. Keep up the Great job Dr. Bottke !!!!

Patient Submitted Review

Aug-2024

I was very pleased with the service of Dr Bottke and his assistant. Very professional and personable.

Patient Submitted Review

Jul-2024

Dr. Bottke was very professional yet kind and considerate. He answered all of my questions and offered more information. He was thorough and offered all my options. I highly recommend him!

Patient Submitted Review

Jul-2024

Dr. Bottke is absolutely phenomenal. Hands down, pun intended, wouldn’t want myself or my family member to see anyone else.

Patient Submitted Review

Jun-2024

Was a great appointment. Just went in for injection in hand. Explained everything that was done. Took his time and made me feel at ease. Thank you!

Patient Submitted Review

Apr-2024

He's extremely knowledgeable and very easy to work with. I highly recommend his services. Thank you Dr Bottke!

Patient Submitted Review

Feb-2024

Excellent surgeon, very skilled. Great bedside manner very thorough. He performed a left arm ulnar nerve transposition and a left thumb denervation during the same surgery. Very happy with the outcome. He is definitely their standout surgeon. Highly recommend DR. Bottke. Thanks for the use of my fingers and had back!!!!!

Patient Submitted Review

Apr-2021

I think Dr Bottke is an amazing surgeon, and very caring. Without him I might have only minimal use of my right wrist, hand, and fingers.

Patient Submitted Review

Jan-2019

Excellent surgeon! I had hand/wrist surgery a few years back and I couldn’t be happier. Such a great dr., I’m just sad he’s no longer in my area. He really knows his stuff and I highly recommend him!

Patient Submitted Review

Oct-2018

Dr. Bottke came in for my emergency arm/wrist surgery on a Saturday. I appreciated his straightforward honesty about the severity of my break, the amount of surgery and plates, pins, etc that would be needed to repair everything, and what my future may hold (full use of my wrist, possible arthritis, etc.) Following the 4 hour surgery, the follow up care was amazing. You have to look hard to find the scars from my surgery! He is not chatty, but he is thorough and straightforward. He is a gift!!!!

Patient Submitted Review

Feb-2018

He listens well and has good patient rapport-but direct and to the point. I had Carpel Tunnel surgery and the benefits from it was immediate.

Patient Submitted Review

Jan-2018

Dr. Bottke came into our lives after an accident where my 16 year old grandson nearly amputated his finger. He saved the finger and returned my grandson to his life. GRMC is lucky to have such a brilliant surgeon on staff. Thank you Dr. Bottke!

Patient Submitted Review

Apr-2011

Dr. Bottke is the most wonderful well read Doctor I have ever had the pleasure to trust operating on me. He is a fine knowledgable Surgeon and no one should hesitate seeing him before any 'Best Doctor" in lodi stockton area first. Go to Dr. Bottke. I am no day at the beach and he treated me fantastic and he helped my problem. Dr. Bottke rates over and above the so called 'best Hand Surgeon in California' I can say without reservation, Dr. Bottke is the BEST SURGEON IN CALIFORNIA and his staff are top of the line also.