George Cravens founded the Center for Neurological Disorders because he saw a need for neurology specialists to be brought together to support primary care physicians.He is a neurosurgeon because he always has been drawn to the challenges associated with trauma care, and because “every second can literally make a difference in life or death.” Cravens was the first physician in the area to use microneurosurgical techniques and the operating microscope during neurosurgical procedures. In fact, he has brought at least five neurosurgery techniques to Tarrant County. “My professional career has been devoted to introducing the most advanced medical procedures to our patients here,” Cravens said. “For example, we were among the first in Tarrant County to use image-guided stereotactic surgery. I have strived to provide a continuum of care through our center.” “Dr. Cravens is always at the cutting edge of innovation as it improves patient care,” said Melissa Moorman, the person who nominated Cravens. “And he is committed to supporting the community through education on how best to deal with life threatening situations as well as how to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle even when one has experienced health challenges.” Cravens has been involved for 10 years with the National Brain Attack symposium, a national educational program intended to shorten the response time for treatment of strokes. Cravens is also a diplomat of the American Board of Neurological Surgery and is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgery, the North American Spine Society, the Southern Neurosurgical Society and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. He is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. He has collaborated with other authors to write several texts and video publications on neurosurgery, and has given presentations on the subject to the Southern Neurosurgical Society. In addition to the lives he saves, Cravens has given the city of Fort Worth a $250,000 statue commemorating the city’s history as Panther City. He is also restoring the Flatiron Building downtown. Cravens and his wife, Tracey, have three daughters and one son.