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2120 Northgate Park Lane
Suite 102
Chattanooga, TN 37415

Phone:(423) 702-2020
Fax: (423) 702-2021

Meet Michele R. Haranin, OD

Dr. Haranin is joining Friedrich Eye Associates September 24, 2018!

Michelle R. Haranin, OD,OD

Michele R. Haranin, OD graduated with honors from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1989. She practiced optometry in Delaware for 27 years. While there, she was President of the state Optometry Association and president of the Board of Optometry. Nationally, she was on the American Optometric Association's State Government Relations Committee and chaired the Federal Government Relations Committee. Her lobbying efforts varied from scope expansion, inclusion in state and federal insurances, allowing optometrists to make social security determinations, encouraging the FDA to crack down on online contact lens seller and inclusion of vision care in the ACA, among other issues. She was alumnus of the year at Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2009.

Dr. Haranin loves to travel, cook, and ride with her husband on their motorcycle. She is a fitness and outdoor activity enthusiast. Her love of hiking, kayaking, and biking brought her here to us in the Chattanooga, TN valley, where she and her husband can enjoy all that the area offers, and she can continue to serve those around her.