Thomas Claringbold, D.O.

Ophthalmology

602 Beech Street, Suite 3200

Clare, MI 48617 Directions

(989) 802-8811

4.9 out of 5

613 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

613 Ratings, 400 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 2, 2025
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
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 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

Oct 30, 2025
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This is the best eye dr you could see.

Oct 30, 2025
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Very good.

Oct 29, 2025
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I would suggest they use him.

Oct 29, 2025
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He is a very caring doctor and always shows concern and listens to any problems or questions I have.

Oct 27, 2025
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We were completely pleased with his services and his staff

Oct 27, 2025
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Be sure to let them know if you have a problem. Or other wise they might schedule you out a year

Oct 25, 2025
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I was having difficulties after surgery with another doctor. I was afraid that I was going blind and really wanted a second opinion. Dr. Claringbold's office got me in very quickly, despite the busy schedule they had . That really impressed me. Plus, they were so nice. Everyone there is patient oriented. I really took to the doctor and am having surgery with him next month. His knowledge and his respect for me was outstanding .You can take a trip around the world with his office decor. Very cool.

Oct 24, 2025
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Excellent experience

Oct 24, 2025
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Great staff and caring Doctor. Always pleasant.

Oct 24, 2025
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Would recommend them to anyone

Oct 24, 2025
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He's a doctor who seems to really care about you and listens to what you have to say.

Oct 20, 2025
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Very happy with doctor

Oct 18, 2025
This Dr and the staff are one of the best. Painless eye surgery. Wow! I could not ask for more.

Oct 18, 2025
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Wow! One of the best Dr's I have ever seen. The staff was and is awesome. Easy to place my full trust in these people. The surgery went perfectly on my end. Can't ask for more.

Oct 17, 2025
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He was good and listens to me, staff was very good and helpful,I would tell my friends and family to see him,

Oct 17, 2025
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The best

Oct 17, 2025
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Love the Dr and assistants, check in/out staff not very personable

Oct 16, 2025
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Dr and staff are excellent.

Oct 16, 2025
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That the Doc. And staff are very polite and friendly 😊

Oct 16, 2025
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Very pleasant Dr

Oct 15, 2025
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He is a very conscious physician.

Oct 15, 2025
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I would recommend him.

Oct 15, 2025
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Very good Dr. And staff

Oct 14, 2025
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Awesome Opthalmologist. Tell people I'm happy to drive 30+ miles to get eye care from him....