Christina Gratkowski, OD

Christina Gratkowski, OD is a full-scope optometrist in Virginia Beach, VA at Clarkson Eyecare in Hilltop West Shopping Center. Dr. Gratkowski was born in Philadelphia, PA. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Ursinus College with a degree in Neuroscience and a minor in Biology. Before Dr. Gratkowski received her Doctorate degree in Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University, she worked as an optician and optometric technician in a private optometry practice in order to gain more experience in the field.

During optometry school, Dr. Gratkowski received clinical honors for her primary care, contact lens, and pediatric rotations. She also completed additional coursework through the Advanced Studies Program in Binocular Vision and Vision Therapy. Dr. Gratkowski has a passion for contact lenses, Dry Eye management, glaucoma management, and Myopia Control. She is a member of the Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society and the American Optometric Association.

When she is not caring for patients at the office, you can find Dr. Gratkowski at the CrossFit gym. Besides training herself, she enjoys coaching others to help promote long-term health and fitness. She truly believes that eye health and overall body health stem from a good diet and staying active.