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Thomas Krainz

Thomas Krainz, OD

Optometry

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. Independence Family Health Center
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  2. i Building - Cole Eye Institute
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Education & Board Certifications

Education

  • Residency: Cleveland Veterans Administration Hospital, 2023
  • Graduate School: The Ohio State University College of Optometry, 2022
  • Undergraduate: Walsh University, 2018

Research & Publications

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As of 2026-03-30, Dr. Krainz has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

306 ratings, 32 reviews

The 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.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/6/2026

    Extremely happy with the care, Dr. Kranz and his staff provided.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/6/2026

    Dr. Krainz has an excellent bedside manner, very knowledgeable, and always proactive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/6/2026

    Staff was excellent, gave me thorough medical assessment and prepared me for doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/6/2026

    Dr Krainz''s staff are always pleasant, knowledgeable, and helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/23/2026

    The doctor and his team was wonderful taking care of me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/23/2026

    The doctor was so very thorough. My daughter was with me. She has a doctorate in Chemistry with a focus on neuroscience. She has a work history with Alcon and Johnson and Johnson. She was very impressed with Dr Krainz.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    Dr Krainz was very professional and put me at ease during the exam

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    The NP was great and easy to work with during the various test. DR was great and worked extra time to make sure everything was covered during the appointment. Best eye doctor I have ever had.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    Exceptional care, professionalism and personal attention by Dr. Krainz; THIS is how medicine should always be. So grateful!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Really like this doctor. Very knowledgeable and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    This physician was great throughout the exam! He was quick yet thorough with great communication skills. He explained any issues, answered all questions, and provided everything we needed. He Is an awesome physician!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    I've had this procedure 8 times unfortunately In the last 30 years. Dr. Thomas Krainz was by Far my best Eye Doctor. He was lnformative, Assuring, and the Most Gentle. A solid Professional. I would highly recommend him to another seeking his Care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Dr took his time, answered my questions and concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    I was always apprehensive about going to a eye doctor but this experience has changed my mind. Dr. Krainz was very professional and pleasant, knowledgeable and explained everything so thoroughly. Eye exam went well and I was very impressed with my visit.Thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Dr Krainz explained everything thoroughly, and answered all of my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    First visit with Dr Krainz and was so impressed by how well he listened and the time he spent to resolve my concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Dr was very informative

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Dr. Krainz was very courteous, helpful, pleasant, and patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    I love my eye doctor he listens to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Dr Krainz - great guy top notch care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Dr Krainz is an EXCELLENT doctor!!! Knowledgeable, compassionate and very attentive to his patients!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    I definitely felt like the doctor was competent as well as providing compassionate care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Dr. Krainz was fantastic and listened to my concerns. He was very thorough and precise. Thank you!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Dr was very thorough and provided good explanations

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Dr. Krainz has a great bedside manner. I highly recommend Dr Krainz as he always supplies excellent Medical and Patient, Care and Support

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    I recommended the Dr to my husband

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Love Dr Turner. She is very attentive and is always willing to answer all your questions and takes all the time you need to make sure you understand and are cared for.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    Dr. Kraintz was wonderful - kind, attentive, informative. I found the PA or NP who first saw me to be borderline rude, brusque, somewhat critical and not particularly compassionate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    Dr Krainz is an outstanding optometrist. He listens, is efficient, confident, and sees me as more than 2 eyeballs. I feel very fortunate to have him as my optometrist.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    The doctor gave me an answer to a condition I've been dealing with and no one else had diagnosed. Very pleased

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    Excellent Doctor so caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    Doctor was good was very thorough with me