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

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Patient Satisfaction Reviews

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Overall		Star Ratings 4.9 out of 5
Explains	4.9
Listens	4
Courtesy, Respect & Concern	4.9
Time Spent with Patient	4.7
Patient Rating of Doctor	5

12 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2022

Dr. Kraynak is a phenomenal physician! He takes such good of his patients , my son is very comfortable with him and is glad to have such an excellent doctor!

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2022

Dr Kraynak is amazing as always. He was very helpful and took his time to provide education to my daughter so she could be more compliant with her inhaler.

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2022

My daughter LOVES him! The only Dr she has no problems going to see

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2022

Dr Kraynack always takes him time with us. He wants to know everything that has been going on so he can make the appropriate care suggestions and medication changes. He answers absolutely every question we have in a thorough manner. So thankful he was in call when we first met him. He and his nurses are so good about answering questions over the phone and through MyChart in a timely manner.

Reviewed on May 9, 2022

*Dr. N. Kraynack is a great physician. He is a great listener and remembers everything about my child. He is always so helpful.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2022

Dr. Kraynack is always amazing with his care

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2022

*Dr. Kraynack was outstanding! He truly took the time to listen to our concern (mine & my son's). He explained his thoughts on the diagnosis very thoroughly and made us feel comfortable with a plan going forward. He was great with my son!

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2022

Dr. Kraynack is always very compassionate and shows the utmost care and concern with Isla's pulmonary symptoms. If doctors could be cloned Dr. Kraynack would definitely be one to replicate!

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2021

DrKraynack has always been there for my child and myself. He is down to earth, caring, compassionate, and so knowledgeable in cystic fibrosis. We are so thankful for Dr.Kraynak!

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2021

Dr. Kraynack was an excellent doctor who listened, asked questions, and seemed to care about my daughter's problem. I only wish I had found this doctor sooner.

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2021

Dr. Kraynack is a very compassionate, excellent doctor that always looks out for the needs of his patients. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2021

*Dr. Kraynack does a great job listening and understanding the needs of my child.

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