Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
Languages
- French
- English
Gender
MaleLocations
- Solon Family Health Center
- 29800 Bainbridge Road, Solon, OH 44139
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- Independence Family Health Center
- 5001 Rockside Road, Independence, OH 44131
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: Akron General Medical Center, 1993
- Residency: Cleveland Clinic, 1984
- Residency: Henry Ford Hospital, 1981
- Internship: Suburban Hospital, 1980
- Internship: Colentina Clinical Hospital, 1975
- Medical Education: University De Medicina Si Farmacie Carol Davila Faculty of Medicine, 1973
Board Certifications
- Sleep Medicine: American Board of Sleep Medicine, 1997
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, 1986
Professional Highlights
- Board-certified in neurology
- Board-certified in sleep medicine
Awards
- Physician of the Year, 2005
- CODMAN Award of AMA for Stroke Health
Professional Memberships
Research & Publications
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
404 ratings, 115 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2026
Dr Craciun is wonderful! I have challenging conditions that affect multiple parts of the body. He is the only doctor I have who understands and comes up with answers. I trust him completely. That is rare for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
Dr. Craciun is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
Dr craciun is awesome and maybe why it takes 6 months to get in to see him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
Dr. Craciun makes every effort to be accessible through MyChart and by making appointments available when I need him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
I highly recommend Dr. Craciun. He takes the time to understand your health issues and thoroughly investigates them to find solutions. He is dedicated to uncovering the root causes of your problems and alleviating the pain and symptoms that accompany them. I trust Dr. Craciun; he is kind and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
I appreciate the care I have been receiving from my Dr for the past ten (10) years,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
I don''t have any negative comments to share. I have a very good Dr and your staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
I have recommended Dr Cracium to others. He''s very thorough! He listens, he''s very knowledgeable, and he''s personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Dr. Craciun was very thorough and explained things well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Dr. Is excellent. He explains everything in a manor that I could understand. I have been a patient of his for many years and he is such a wonderful and caring person. I would give him the highest review.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Dr Craciun is very kind, listens, gives u time to ask questions, doesn''t rush you, truly cares
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Exceptional doctor who listens and truly wants to help.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Dr.Craciun is always a pleasure to see. Very relatable and caring. Great doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Dr Craciun is what all doctors need to be: kind, understanding, knowledgeable, informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
BEST doctor EVER! He listens and explains things clearly. He seems to take interest in what is going on and cares about the patient. I could not ask for a better neurologist and plan to return to him as long as he is practicing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Dr Craciun is exceptional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
I always recommend Dr. Craciun.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
Dr. Craciun and his staff were courteous, efficient, knowledgeable, and did everything to make my appointment a terrific event. What a wonderful doctor Dr. Craciun is!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
Love Dr Craciun
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
Dr. Craciun was very caring, patient and professional and took his time to explain everything to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Dr. Craciun is wonderful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Excellent doctor and staff!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Excellent Dr.!!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2026
Dr. Caravan is great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr Craciun is an extremely good and efficient doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
I have been a patient of Dr. Craciun for decades. I have and will recommend him to others. He's the best!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr Craciun is the best. He is very knowledgeable, kind and well respected. I have seen with my very own eyes how he's help so many of my friends and family get to the bottom of their issues. He is amazing!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Doctor and nurses are very kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr Craciun is phenomenal. He has a great bed side manner, listens well, works with you to meet your needs, advocates for you,helps you negotiate the complex medical system. Highly recommend
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr. Craciun is a very creative writer and of course a Doctor of upmost professionalism. I would recommend him to all people.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr. Craciun takes a very professional but personal interest in my well being!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/31/2025
Dr. Craciun is one of the best Doctors I've known! He Is very kind and caring!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
THE BEST DOCTOR YOU WOULD EVER WANT.....
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
Dr C is an amazing doctor. I would highly recommend him to anyone that needs a neuro doctor. He cares about his patients and really listens to them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
Had a concern about a medication, tried to make a face to face appointment but there wasn't availability. Was able to get a virtual with Dr Craciun to resolve the issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
Dr Craciun has always been understanding and very informative when it comes to my care and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
Obviously I would prefer in person, but the virtual appointment took care of the medication concern I had as for the reason to talk to Dr Craciun.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
Dr Craciun is very caring and attentive. He has helped me achieve much better sleep results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
I would highly recommend Dr Craciun to others. He has got to the bottom of my health problems. He has the best bed side manners, when it comes to listening to your concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
We had a great experience with Dr.Craciun
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
I recommend Dr. Cracian. He's is incredible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
He's a Great Doctor , He take time answering all my questions, He take with you , He take time answering questions about my medicine and Health. He is kind of Doctor that really cares about his patients, He is an excellent doctor .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Love Dr Craciun - I would never switch doctors!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Dr. Cracian is amazing. Always addresses all my problems and takes care of issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Dr.craciun is always there for concerns or questions , and answers always.very respectful of all.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Excellent Dr Craciun
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Dr Craciun has been my neurologist for 25 years, I would not think of going to anyone else.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Only doctor that actually listens to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Dr. Craciun is my absolute favorite Doctor. He is very attentive, has a good sense of humor and is extremely knowledgeable. He has helped me tremendously with my sleep apnea situation and the resulting fatigue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Dr craciun is amazing! Great person and doctor. Cares about you as a human. Always helps me with any situation, they don't make them like him any more.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Dr. Cracium and his staff are the best. The man saved my life and is one of the most inteelegent and kind people I have ever met.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Very wonderful doctor. He spoke to me with understanding and on a very human level. Honestly the only good doctor of any field I've had for a long time and I hold lots of respect for him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr. Craciun is excellent. I have recommended him already to several people.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Dr. Craciun listens and helps
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Dr. Craciun is very courteous and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Appreciated Dr Craciun patience in allowing me to explain my current issues and questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Doctor was a true professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Great experience!! Amazing doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Dr, Craciun is excellent. I have referred him to other patients, and he spends enough time, and you do not feel rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
Dr listened to all problems even if it was not what I originally came in for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Dr. Craciun is the best. Very thorough and explains things in wasy to understand way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr. Craciun is the best doctor of the one's that I have seen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr.Craciun is an outstanding physician. He listens to your concerns and actually cares about the health and well-being of his patients. I have seen Dr.Craciun for quite a few years and will continue to do so.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
I would highly recommend the doctor,staff and ease of the facility.i would also like to mention the greeter at entrance to facility. He was friendly,professional and well informed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
He is an excellent doctor!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Dr Craciun always takes as much time as needed. Very good at explaining all options
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Dr Cracium truly LISTENS. He is a great diagnostician and understands that the body as a whole must be treated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Love Dr Craciun!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Working with Dr Craciun and his team is the BEST experience I have with Cleveland Clinic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Dr Craciun is simply the best! He is why I have continued to get better over time and he is personable, knowledgeable, and such a good all around care provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
One of nicest, most caring and great human beings I've ever had the privilege of calling my doctor. I wish all providers are like Dr. Craciun.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Dr Craciun has been outstanding. He has been my doctor for over 5 years. He is very professional and knowledgeable. I had 2 Seizures in 2019 and have not had a reoccurrence since being treated by Dr Craciun.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
As far as I am concerned, Dr. Craciun walks on water. He continues to provide excellent service. My wife of 55 years will be switching to Dr Craciun to assure that she can get the best medical care available.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Thank you for having Dr Craciun on your staff, for me he has been a Godsend.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Dr Craciun is the most patient understanding and professional Dr I ever had
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr. Caciun is wonderful! Empathetic, kind, and always able to answer my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr Craciun should receive an award for his professionalism, concern, and care, for his patients. Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
Dr Cracian has always been an amazing Dr to my entire family back to my Grandmother. He truly cares for his patients and unlike newer Drs I have met actually listens and helps his patient find the help they need. Also he is one of the most knowledgeable Drs left at the CC and I know I will never find a better Dr if he ever left.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
Dr. Craciun is a very thorough, caring and kind doctor. I feel very fortunate to have been under his care for my neurological medical needs for the past several years!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Dr. Craciun has never disappointed. Always top-notch.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Dr. Craciun always takes whatever time is necessary to speak to me about any concerns or updates for my care. Been seeing him for 23 yrs & have trusted his abilities & insight completely. Highly recommended.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Dr. Craciun is the very best!! Highly recommend him to anyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Dr. Craciun was very respectful and attentive at my appointment. He answered all my questions and also I felt reassured that he listened to my concerns. He explains very thoroughly about Issues I may have. I feel lucky to have him as my neurologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
I recommend him to everyone, he's the best neurologist around.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
I like him very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
DR Craciun is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
I am more than satisfied with Dr. Craciun. He has shown himself extremely knowledgeable about diagnoses, treatments, and medicines. He has also shown himself as very caring about me and my emotions. He ranks as one of the very best doctors I have ever had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
Excellent care from one of the best doctors at Cleveland Clinic; there is no one who truly listens to and hears my concerns and advises accordingly like Dr. Craciun!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
Dr.and staff are excellent and very helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
Dr. Craciun is an excellent Dr. He is a very caring and helps resolve issues that I have. He has been my Dr. For many years and I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a neurologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
The Cleveland Clinic could learn a thing or two from Dr. Craciun and his staff on how to care for people in an authentic and humanistic way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
Doctor is one of the best doctors I have ever had. He is caring. He is brilliant. I don't even have enough adjectives to describe him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
Amazing provider. Always listens to my concerns. Known him for years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
Dr. Craciun epitomizes how a doctor should practice. Very patient and knowledgeable. Will repeat himself if asked. I have always felt he was there for me during our visits. Taking as much time as needed. A rare person & professional doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
Love Dr Craciun and his nurse Kim Smith
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
Best care provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
I rarely can schedule an appointment with less than 7 months notice. That's understandable because Dr. Craciun is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
Dr. Craciun has been my doctor for about 30 years and he is the BEST DOCTOR I have EVER HAD out of All of my MANY MANY doctors PERIOD. THERE'S NO ONE BETTER IN ALL OF CLEVELAND CLINIC!!!! AND PLEASE TELL HIM I SAID SO. HIS PATIENT, MARY GILLESPIE. THANK YOU!!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
Dr Craciun is a kind and very smart doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
Dr Cracium explained and answered every question in terms that I understood. A very patient doctor. THE BEST!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
I have already recommended Dr. Craciun several times.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
Dr. Cracian is an awesome dr. He is wonderful and snswers all my questions anout everything
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
Phenomenal doctor! I wouldn't trade him ever!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Dr Craciun is the best neurologist CCF has!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Although this was an initial visit, so I did not get an assessment of my condition, I did get hope that Dr. Craciun would be able to figure out what was going on, and I hadn't come into the visit with any such expectations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Dr. Cracian is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Dr. Is the best Dr. Anyonecould get. He's very kind and caring. Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Dr. Crecian really cared about my poblem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
All were very attentive and dr. Craciun for attending to my issues promptly. Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
I have already recommend him. He is absolutely wonderful. I can't say enough positive things about him. I appreciate him treating me like a person and not a number. He truly was such a knowledgeable and personal doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
Dr. Craciun office personnel are very professional and yet very concerned
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
Dr Craciun always listened to my questions and concerns and provides easy to understand answers and appropriate treatment. He is so informed about new information and stays up to date on what is nee
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
Thank you to dr. Craciun for my issues and taking care of them
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Dr. Cracian MD was amazing! I almost have to say that he was THE Most comprehensive caring professional that I believe I have ever been seen by. He was the perfect Physician Package. He asked All the right questions and actually wrote them all down. His personality was incredible and I am thrilled that I have this opportunity to share this with the Clinic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Dr. Craciun is a great doctor! He knows me, I'm not just a number. He Listens to my concerns and is always one step ahead on how we move forward.