Nathan Kraynack, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.445.2200
- Desk:
- 216.445.2200
- Fax:
- 216.442.5185
Additional Locations
Center for Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine
Twinsburg Family Health & Surgery Center
8701 Darrow Road
Twinsburg, OH 44087
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.445.2200
- Desk:
- 216.445.2200
- Fax:
- 216.442.5185
Center for Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine
Stow-Falls Express & Outpatient Care
857 Graham Road
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.445.2200
- Desk:
- 216.445.2200
- Fax:
- 216.442.5185
Treatment & Services
- Bronchoscopy
- Center for Pediatric Pulmonology
- Diagnosing Asthma
- Exhaled Breath Analysis
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Spirometry
- Treating Asthma with Bronchodilators
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Acute Sinusitis
- Aerodigestive Tract Disorders
- Asthma
- Asthma Causes and Triggers
- Breathing Complaints
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiolitis Obliterans
- Bronchitis
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cough
- Croup
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Dyspnea
- Exercise-Induced Asthma
- Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
- Lung Disorders
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Pediatric Airway Disorders
- Pediatric Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Pediatric Allergic Rhinitis
- Pediatric Allergies
- Pediatric Asthma
- Pediatric Asthma, Occupational
- Pediatric Bronchiolitis
- Pediatric Croup
- Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis (PAP)
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Insufficiency
- Radiation Fibrosis - Lung
- Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Illness
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
- Respiratory Viruses
- Rheumatoid Lung Disease
- Sinusitis - Chronic
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
- Vocal Cord Dysfunction
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View All PlansAbout Nathan Kraynack, MD
Nathan C. Kraynack, M.D. was appointed to Cleveland Clinic Children’s in 2013 to the Pediatric Institute and Center for Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine. He is the Director of the Cleveland Clinic's accredited Cystic Fibrosis Center and the Director of the Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Program at Cleveland Clinic Children's.
He has been board-certified in pediatrics and pediatric pulmonary medicine. He cares for children and young adults with all forms of pediatric lung conditions such as asthma, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, chronic lung disease of prematurity, chronic respiratory failure, and those children requiring technological assistance to breathe effectively. In particular, he has a keen interest in children with Cystic Fibrosis, other forms of bronchiectasis, end stage lung disease, and children and young adults with pulmonary disease as a complication of bone barrow and stem cell transplant.
Serving as the head of a large accredited Cystic Fibrosis Center for almost ten years, he has a wealth of experience in caring for these patients with their complex medical needs. He and his team realized that inconsistent care for this condition across Cystic Fibrosis Care Center was prevalent and may be contributing to variable outcomes1. Heading a multidisciplinary team of caregivers, his team developed standardized protocols for cystic fibrosis care that had not previously been used and were associated with dramatic improvement in patient outcomes at their center. These protocols have since been adopted at other care centers nationally and internationally on at least three continents. His passion for standardized care has extended to nutritional protocols for patients with cystic fibrosis, non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, inpatient management for patients with cystic fibrosis, asthma, and those patients with chronic respiratory failure and lung transplantation.
Dr. Kraynack has been named one of the Best Doctors in America since 2009. He has been a principal investigator of translational research trials and a number of multicenter clinical trials for patients with Cystic Fibrosis. As an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and Case Western University and the Northeast Ohio Medical University (Rootstown, OH), he is active in medical education of medical students and pediatric resident physicians.
An invited lecturer at national and international medical meetings, Dr. Kraynack is a recognized expert in the field of Cystic Fibrosis and the implementation of Quality Improvement programs to improve patient outcomes.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2013
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Rainbow, Babies & Children University Hospitals
Pediatric Pulmonology
Cleveland,
OH USA
2003
Residency - Rainbow, Babies & Children University Hospitals
Pediatrics
Cleveland,
OH USA
2000
Medical Education - Georgetown University School of Medicine
Washington,
DC USA
1997
Undergraduate - University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia,
PA USA
1993
Certifications
- Pediatrics - Pediatric Pulmonology
Research & Publications
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49 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.
| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 5 | |
| Listens | 4.5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Time Spent with Patient | 4.7 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
13 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Aug 9, 2023
Dr. Kraynack is consistently thorough at explaining everything and preparing us. He is always open to answering questions and explaining everything. He makes my daughter feel comfortable going to the doctor. He is so knowledgeable about his specialty and keeping up with pertaining current issues to help us prepare. So thankful he was the doctor that was on call during our hospital visit.
Reviewed on May 19, 2023
We love dr. K!
Reviewed on May 8, 2023
I would definitely recommend Dr. Kraynack to anyone. He's thorough with his care, and most importantly, truly cares about his patients.
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2023
Dr Kraynack was great about getting on my child's level, talking directly to her and including her in our discussion. He explained things very well.
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2023
Very impressed with the time dr took and the way he treated and spoke to the child at her level taking her seriously. Excellent doctor. Very impressed
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2023
Absolutely loved the doctor!
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2023
Dr Kraynack is wonderful. He is a wealth of knowledge and an asset to CCF.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2023
When working with Dr. Kraynak he ensures to take time and discuss what is going on with my son. And explain anything that I might have questions about. He is also willing to listen to my opinion and refer to other specialties that we think are appropriate. I highly appreciate that he takes my opinion/observations of my sons condition in high regard. It makes me feel heard and that not only Dr. Kraynak but Cleveland clinic Itself is generally working with me to help my son's condition.
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2022
*Dr. Kraynack is amazing. My daughter felt very comfortable in... he explained thing well. _____ took the time to answer all of our questions.
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2022
Amazing dr. great experience.
Reviewed on Sep 21, 2022
We love Dr Kraynack. He is so patient and kind and listens to our concerns.
Reviewed on Sep 21, 2022
Dr Kraynack always takes his time with a thorough exam and answering all my questions.
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2022
My child has been a patient of Dr Kraynack for years and I have to say he is one of the most caring providers for his peds patients. He is attentive, caring and offers wonderful care to my child. I wouldn't think of taking her to anyone else for her pulmonary care. Thank you Dr. Kraynack for being a wonderful part of the Cleveland Clinic Staff.