Atanase Craciun, MD
Additional Locations
Sleep Disorders Center
Solon Family Health Center
29800 Bainbridge Road
Solon, OH 44139
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.636.5860
- Fax:
- 216.986.4995
Treatment & Services
- Electromyography
- General Neurology
- Polysomnogram
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Alzheimer's and Dementia
- Circadian Rhythm Disorders
- Dementia
- Headaches
- Narcolepsy
- Neuropathy
- Parkinson's Disease
- Seizures
- Sleep Apnea
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
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View All PlansEducation & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2006
Education & Fellowships
Medical School - Akron General Medical Center
Sleep Medicine
Akron,
OH USA
1993
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Cardiovascular Disease
Cleveland,
OH USA
1984
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Neurology
Cleveland,
OH USA
1983
Residency - Henry Ford Hospital
Neurology
Detroit,
MI USA
1981
Internship - Suburban Hospital
Rotating
Bethesda,
MD USA
1980
Medical School - University De Medicina Si Farmacie Carol Davila Faculty of Medicine
Bucharest,
1973
Professional Highlights
- Board-certified in neurology
- Board-certified in sleep medicine
Certifications
- Neurology
Specialty Interests
Director of Stroke Center, Marymount Hospital
Awards & Honors
- Physician of the Year, 2005
- CODMAN Award of AMA for Stroke Health
Memberships
- AMA
- American Academy of Neurology
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- Fellow of Stroke Council of American Heart Association
Research & Publications
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403 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Listens | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Knows Medical History | 4.8 | |
| Time Spent with Patient | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
67 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Mar 7, 2019
Dr Craciun was absolutely wonderful. He took his time with me and explained things in a way I would understand. You should have more doctors like him.
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2019
I really like my doctor he is very thorough he makes all my appointments and make sure my insurance covers everything you cannot ask for better so I give him 820 if I could
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2019
I have recommended Dr. Craciun to several people. He is my favorite doctor!
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2019
Dr. Cracian is a very thorough and considerate person and of course knowledgeable
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2019
After seeing Dr Craciun I would not go to another in his field. I think he is the best and great bedside manner.
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2019
My Dr. has always been respectful and showed me his concern for my well being. Dr.has always answered my questions and has never made me feel rushed,had time to listen to me and answered my concerns without making me feel like I was wasting his time like I had been made to feel with a previous Dr.
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2019
I have nothing negative to say about my Dr. or his staff..
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2019
The world needs more doctors like Dr. Craciun! I have never left his office with questions, worries or concerns. He listens and is always willing to try anything I feel will help my situation. He truly, truly cares about his patients and I am extremely thankful for him. He has given me a new outlook on a happy, pain free life! I recommend him all the time!
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2019
I was very happy with Dr Craciun. He was very kind and made me feel like he was really concerned about how frustrated I've become with my illnesses I have been dealing with. I didn't feel like like I was just a number with all these issues and he made me feel he's going to get to the bottom of my illnesses. The staff he has is very polite and helpful, they explained things to me so I can understand and they are patient.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2019
Best Doctor very thorough
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2019
I have been seeing Dr Craciun for over 20 years he is by far the best doctor I've ever had he is very considerate very compassionate and the very best at what he does I can never thank him enough for all that he's done for My family and I.
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2019
I felt very special. *Dr. Craciun himself came to the waiting area to get me. I was very impressed with that and I love his bedside manner. He is very brilliant and he covered everything.
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2019
I felt very at ease and was very comfortable with *Dr. Craciun and everyone I met. They were wonderful. It wasn't like a first time visit. It seemed like I knew them for years.
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2019
Dr Crucian was excellent...listened to me, asked pertinent questions incl family history. I liked him quite a bit
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2019
Dr Craucian is a wonderful physician who truly cares about his patients. He is always very prompt to answer me on the portal! Kim his assistant is the best ! Always has a smile no matter how bad the day is .
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2019
Dr. Craciun is amazing. He has been able to help me figure out what is happening when others couldn't.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2019
Dr.Craciun is a wonderful caring,understanding Doctor.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2019
Visiting Dr Craciun is always a great experience. I love him and his staff! Willing to wait for openings...he books out far, but that's because everyone loves him
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2019
Dr Craciun is a very good physician. He listens and requests tests as he feels are needed.
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2018
ive seen dr craciun for many years and he is so knowledgeable and explains everything very clearly.
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2018
Always have had an excellent experience with this physician, staff, and office in general.
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2018
He is very compassionate, very throughl , very good physician. Answered all my questions and helping me through my situation. He's great!
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2018
Always excellent professional care! Always listens to me and my concerns and follows up on them. Best doctor ever!
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2018
Dr. Craciun is AWESOME!!!
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2018
Highly recommend Dr. Craciun for his knowledge and thoroughness He explained several things to me that I had never been informed of about my disease
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2018
Best Dr I ever saw at the clinic in 20 years! Dr Craciun is very respectful and great at explaining all that he is doing or recommending!
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2018
I have been seeing Dr. Craciun for over 20 years. He is THE BEST! He is the reason I am going to a Cleveland Clinic facility, I followed him here!
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2018
Dr. Craciun is the best neurologist I have ever seen! I feel confident that he will be able to help me with my medical issues. He is very knowledgeable and has insight that no other physician has had.
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2018
dr craciun is a great doctor! I would wait as long as necessary to see him!
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2018
answering of phone and wait time is awful! someone needs to address this! just getting connected to doctor office is 20 min wait time. unhappy about that
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2018
Dr Craciun allows me to help in my treatment options.
Reviewed on Sep 11, 2018
Dr. Craciun is great at answering his e-mail when I have questions or issues! He is such a caring and great doctor!
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2018
dr Craciun is the best physician I've ever seen. he is caring thorough and answers my questions on any medical issue whether or not neurological (or refers me to somebody who can). he sees patients in solon and independence. solon is much closer but independence staff is much better. I drive the extra miles because the support system there is so much better. my primary are doc left the clinic. it took me years to find him. the docs who have been strongly recommended by my family and friends aren't taking new patients. this is an issue for me and I have enough health issues where my primary care doc needs to be one who I feel I have opportunity to develop same type of relationship. not happy about this. Craciun is trying to help me.
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2018
He is a very busy Dr. so I can never get appointment as soon as I would want. I am just grateful he has continued to practice medicine.
Reviewed on Aug 14, 2018
Dr. Craciun is a great Doctor to me. He cares and takes the time to ask questions in case I have forgotten something.
Reviewed on Aug 14, 2018
I have always had a good experience here at this office with Dr. Craciun's team
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2018
This was my first visit with Dr. Cruciun and I found him to be very thorough and informative about my condition. He was knowledgeable about my symptoms and suggested some options for me to try.
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2018
Dr. Craciun included me in decision making re: my health, medications.
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2018
Dr Craciun is a great doctor who listens to you and explains everything in detail, in a way you can understand.
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2018
Dr. C. is always very helpful and concerened about my other health issues. He gives me info. that I don't get anywhere else.
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2018
My waiting time to get in to see the doctor was 30 minutes past my appt. time. Then while in the exam room, I waited again for an add'l 40 minutes, and I was in discomfort due to my severe peripheral neuropathy. No one came in to tell me what the delay was due to.
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2018
Dr. Craciun is a wonderful, professional, caring doctor, and he is always so friendly and caring about my health problem.
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2018
Appointments with this provider are booked far in advance.
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2018
Dr. Craciun was very caring and I never felt rushed. He did a good job of explaining things.
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2018
very nice Dr. acted like he truly cared
Reviewed on Jul 3, 2018
Dr. Craciun is the only doctor I've seen all this time that's taken a serious look into my medical problems. I am very grateful to him. He's found things that no any other doctor cared to look at.
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2018
Dr Craciun is extremely busy and getting a follow-up for my sleep study was not as quickly scheduled was either of us had wanted.
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2018
Kim, Dr. Craciun's assistant is excellent and a pleasure to work with.
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2018
I am very pleased with my sleep apnea Dr. he is very knowledgeable in his trade & has a great doctor patient relationship. I would not swap him for anyone else
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2018
As usual when I see this Dr I had a very good visit. He explains things in an easy to understand way. He has a great Dr patient manner.
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2018
Dr. Craciun is an amazing doctor, he listens, I believe he cares, he doesn't rush you, he explains what is going on, he is incredibly smart. I have recommended him to friends and family.
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2018
The doctor is wonderful but it's very hard to get an appointment.
Reviewed on Jun 13, 2018
Dr Craciun makes sure I know I am a vital part of the decision regarding my treatment
Reviewed on May 31, 2018
Doctor and his staff were very kind and caring.
Reviewed on May 21, 2018
Difficult to make all judgement because this was the first time I saw this Dr.
Reviewed on May 16, 2018
a wonderful doctor and compassionate staff
Reviewed on May 4, 2018
both my wife and myself see Dr.Cracium we both feel that he is a caring individual and we enjoy our time with him
Reviewed on May 3, 2018
Dr. Craciun is an outstanding neurologist. He is the only doctor who has helped with my pain. I know he cares about me.
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2018
Dr. Craciun always explains what is going on with my health. He makes sure I understand what is going on, and asks if it is ok with me.
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2018
Kim Smith is an awesome MA. She makes me feel comfortable. Listens to my questions and concerns. Explains what the doctor wants done. Always look forward to seeing her and Dr. Craciun.
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2018
nursing staff in Dr. Craciun's office is great as is Dr Craciun. He is kind and caring and a great listener.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2018
Dr. Craciun is a wonderful physician. He has gone above and beyond to try and help me with my medical condition.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2018
Dr. Craciun is awesome and I think that is why it is so hard to get an appointment with him.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2018
I waited in an exam room by myself for over 40 minutes. The doctor finally came in and talked to me for 5 minutes and that was it. I was pretty upset. Nothing important was addressed at all.
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2018
Dr. Craciun is courteous and kind. He always includes me in decision making about my headaches and knows my history.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2018
Dr. Craciun is most knowledgeable and has "infinite" patience. He is most kind and has a genuine concern for his patients. He is perhaps the smartest person that I know, besides my husband. I am honored to be in the care of Dr. Craciun. Please treat him with the utmost respect. I do!
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2018
Dr. Craciun is very professional and an extremely well learned man! In addition, he is a very caring, kind and comforting physician when the need arises. He never rushes through our appointments and always makes sure we understand each other. Dr. Craciun is not a ten but a twenty!!!