Russell Krienke

Russell B. Krienke, MD Pronunciation Guide

Family Medicine
4.8of 5 | (479) | View Reviews
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ARC South 1st Ages seen: 0 - 99 Joined ARC: 1981

About Russell B. Krienke, MD

  • Dr. Krienke currently has long wait times for new patients. 

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    Dr. Krienke enjoys fishing, hunting, and golfing and has more time for his hobbies now that his four children have left home. He attends Hyde Park Baptist Church and serves as a volunteer physician for Camp Ozark every Summer. One interesting note to share about Dr. Krienke is that he has always been interested in different cultures of the world, even studying Swahili, one of the main languages of East Africa, while attending The University Of Texas at Austin.

     

I treat patients the way that I would like to be treated. I would like to provide comprehensive care as much as possible. I like to recommend the most reasonable care to my patients.

Services

Medicare Wellness

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Telemedicine Visits

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Locations & Hours

Credentials

  • Board Certifications
    Board Certified in Family Practice
  • Residency
    Central Texas Medical Foundation Austin, Texas, 1981
  • Medical School
    Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 1978
  • Professional Positions
    • Board Member, Hyde Park Baptist School
    • Chief Medical Officer, Austin Regional Clinic, 1992-2017

Patient Reviews

OVERALL PROVIDER RATING

Rating based on "Did the healthcare provider or doctor provide the care you expected?"

4.8out of 5
  • September 11, 2025

    Thanks for everyone’s hard work at ARC to keep me and the community healthy :)

  • September 11, 2025

    Dr. Russell Krienke has always been very helpful to me every time I have had difficult medical problems needing to be resolved.He is also willing to explain technical procedures when needed. Its good to have someone explain medical terminology. Thanks for the help Dr Kreinke.

  • September 11, 2025

    Dr. Krienke is the best I have seen him for 45 years . Don’t retire

  • September 10, 2025

    Dr. Krienke has been working with me for weeks now to find the right medication and his patience and tireless efforts have been wonderful. He's a great doctor. His nurse is is the best too. MyChart has been so helpful to keep me in touch.

  • September 10, 2025

    Dr Krienke’s thoroughness, as always.

  • September 9, 2025

    Always great to talk to Dr Krienke. He answered all my concerns and changed one med to a lower dose.