Thomas Claringbold, D.O.

Ophthalmology

602 Beech Street, Suite 3200

Clare, MI 48617 Directions

(989) 802-8811

4.9 out of 5

615 verified ratings

2 Locations


MidMichigan Health Park - Houghton Lake

9249 W. Lake City Road

Houghton Lake, MI 48629

(989) 422-5122 Directions


MyMichigan Ophthalmology & Optometry: Clare

602 Beech Street, Suite 3200

Clare, MI 48617

(989) 802-8811 Directions

615 Ratings, 407 Comments


The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
Dec 24, 2025
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Dr. Claringbold has been taking care of my eyes for more than 20 years. He knows my history and helps me reach my eye health goals.

Dec 23, 2025
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He is a great doctor

Dec 20, 2025
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Highest quality

Dec 16, 2025
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Very professional

Dec 15, 2025
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Staff is amazing, friendly, and knowledgeable, especially Denise. Both doctors are great

Dec 15, 2025
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Great

Dec 15, 2025
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Dr. Claringbold is very knowledgeable and friendly and explains everything throughly

Dec 15, 2025
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Very good

Dec 15, 2025
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Great service!

Dec 15, 2025
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Dr. Claringbold and his team are professional and also personalble. They get an A++ Don't retire Dr. Claringbold because your shoes will be hard to fill.

Dec 15, 2025
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Great 👍

Dec 14, 2025
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Its all good

Dec 13, 2025
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Highly recommended doctor and staff for eye care.

Dec 13, 2025
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I was given excellent care.

Dec 13, 2025
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Dr Clarinbold is the Best! He is so nice and asks if I have any questions, explains everything and is very caring as well as all the staff.

Dec 13, 2025
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I feel so confident in the care I get in doctor Claringbold's office. He really cares about his patients.

Dec 12, 2025
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Very nice Dr

Dec 10, 2025
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Very respectful and knowledgeable about my personal care.

Dec 10, 2025
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Very good doctor!!

Dec 10, 2025
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Very nice

Dec 10, 2025
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How is the best service thank you

Dec 10, 2025
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Absolutely incredible! Caring, kind, polite and professional! Highly recommend!

Dec 2, 2025
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Since I volunteer in Clare and live near full time, I get asked a lot who I would recommend for doctors, dentists, etc. I have recommended Dr C more than once.

Nov 28, 2025
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I love it that when you see the Dr he is always smiling, The girls in his office are the best for the way they talk and care for you, So polite and professional

Nov 27, 2025
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i highly recommend dr.clarinbold and his staff

Nov 26, 2025
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First time went well

Nov 26, 2025
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Great people and place

Nov 26, 2025
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That the doctor is very good. The only real negative item is that sometimes you have to wait for him.

Nov 25, 2025
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He’s the best!

Nov 25, 2025
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It was a very excellent experience. I would strongly recommend Dr. Claringbold!

Nov 24, 2025
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Very good service and very helpful at providing the service you need.

Nov 21, 2025
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The staff and Dr Claringbold was very courteous and professional.

Nov 19, 2025
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If you have eye problems, this is where you need to go.

Nov 19, 2025
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Been my doctor for bunch of years . Great Doctor

Nov 17, 2025
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Everyone was friendly, helpful, empathetic and professional. Great experience!

Nov 14, 2025
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He’s good

Nov 14, 2025
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Dr Claringbold is an excellent ophthalmologist.

Nov 14, 2025
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Very good bedside manner, about the best I have experienced in recent memory.

Nov 10, 2025
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Great doctor and great staff.

Nov 8, 2025
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Very good and easy to talk to

Nov 6, 2025
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Great

Nov 6, 2025
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Highly recommend

Nov 6, 2025
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First visit. Felt Dr did a good job and was impressed that he is following up with a Retnal Dr I’m seeing to better understand my history and needs

Nov 5, 2025
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Doctor is great eye technician not so much

Nov 4, 2025
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Very satisfied

Nov 3, 2025
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Would highly recommend.

Nov 2, 2025
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This was my first visit and I was very pleased with the fact that they saw me on time, very friendly staff and was most impressed with the Dr.!

Nov 1, 2025
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Great people in the office. Dr was wonderful

Nov 1, 2025
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All good

Oct 31, 2025
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Highly recommended