background
background
Dr. Daniel Cronk Jr, MD

Dr. Daniel Cronk Jr, MD

Obesity Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Daniel Cronk Jr, MD is an obesity medicine internist in Chattanooga, TN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY in 2001. He is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Erlanger Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery

979 E 3rd St Ste C620 Chattanooga, TN 37403
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Cronk Jr specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
ADVERTISEMENT
healthgrades-rx

Save money with free prescription discounts

Optum Perks and Healthgrades are subsidiaries of RVO Health.

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

Dr. Cronk Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cronk Jr

3.7
17 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 star
65%
65%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
6%
6%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
29%
29%

Your trust is our top concern.

We strive to keep reviews honest, trustworthy, and fair.

Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.

We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.

Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.

All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.

Compassionate and caring provider
Since my first visit to Dr. Cronk I have felt like an important and valuable patient. He gave me all the information that I needed to make the best decision decisions for my healthcare. It has definitely changed my life to have my procedure done by him. Even on the follow up visit, he was very patient and answered any questions that I had addressing all of my concerns thoroughly. I highly recommend seeing him if you have any kind of metabolic or bariatric needs.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Apr 17, 2025
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Cronk Jr?
Dr Cronk, MD is wonderful! Best doctor ever!
Dr Cronk is so understanding and informative. He never rush’s out and spends all the time with you that is needed. He spent several hours in surgery cleaning out scar tissue that other surgeons refused to do. He told me he would help me and he went above and beyond and did help me.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Apr 09, 2025
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Cronk Jr?
Excellent. Kind, helpful, explained procedure well.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Tina – Jul 19, 2024
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Cronk Jr?
Go anywhere but here
was first assigned one surgery consultant which did her job and extremely helpful. Then I got a different one who did as little as possible. Complained to office manager bc I had a friend going through the same thing and she knew a ton more information than I had received. Nothing was done that I’m aware of either complaint I made. Their YouTube video Its said that the bariatric floor had only bariatric trained nurses. was there 3 days shy of a month, due to multiple complications, never met a single nurse that worked the bariatric floor. They were all pulled from other floors in the hospital according to the nurses that cared for me. Very understaffed, very little compassion. Had complications 3 months later, I lived an hour away and bc of the chronic diarrhea I was having a hard time making it that distance. All I was ever offered was to come in & he’d be glad to see me. Diarrhea around the clock 15x + a day,an hour drive is not possible. Don’t regret surgery just the people.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
May 19, 2022
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Cronk Jr?
Dr. Cronk did my RNY Gastric Bypass and I have been nothing short of amazed. He had wonderful bedside manner and answered all my questions (I had a LOT). He has been wonderful thru all of my post op appointments as well! Would highly recommend!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Dec 14, 2021
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Cronk Jr?
Dr Cronk is the best! He has the best bed side manner, easy to understand on how things can effect your body. He really cares for his patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mar 11, 2021
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Cronk Jr?
Dr.Cronk completed my Gastric Bypass in September 2018. I have lost over one hundred pound as of July 2019. Dr. Cronk has been very helpful throughout the process of weight loss surgery. I have never had any issues getting in contact with Dr.Cronk or his staff. His staff have very knowledgeable and friendly towards me along with my family.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Ziggy – Jul 17, 2019
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Cronk Jr?
Dr. Cronk has been a wonderful doctor. His follow up has been great. He listens and takes the time needed. I had complications and he went above and beyond what was needed to take care of me. I would recommend him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 21, 2019
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Cronk Jr?
He was great caring and did a great job
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Omaha, NE – Aug 26, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Cronk Jr?
Wouldn't recommend to anyone. Did my wife's stomach surgery and now she's having another surgy to corret his mess up. Heres another doctors bill.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Omaha, NE – Mar 16, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Cronk Jr?
Dr. Conk made a bad decision for discharging my brother from the hospital without doing a thorough checkup. And he died of unknown cause the next morning at my house.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Omaha, NE – Mar 15, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Cronk Jr?
I believe Dr Cronk is a good surgeon, however, his follow up is a bit lacking. He is very attentive and easy to consult with but doesn't go that extra mile in answering questions or offering solutions. He is down to earth and easy to consult with, but if you want (or need) that extra attention, he is not the surgeon for you.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Kathy D in Kearney, NE – Jul 03, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Cronk Jr?
Poor decision making with critical medical issues. Poor surgical technique. Doesn't do well under pressure.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
s in Charlottesville, VA – May 20, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Cronk Jr?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Cronk Jr?

About Me

care philosophy

Dr Daniel Robert Cronk, Jr., received his medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. After completing his general surgery internship and residency at the Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, he served as a...read more

biography

Dr. Daniel Robert Cronk, Jr., received his medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. After completing his general surgery internship and residency at the Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, he served as...read more
  • Obesity Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Nebraska At Kearney

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Erlanger Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery

Erlanger Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery979 E 3rd St Ste C620 Chattanooga, TN 37403
1

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

    975 E 3rd St
    Chattanooga, TN 37403
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality