Russell Krienke

Russell B. Krienke, MD Pronunciation Guide

Family Medicine
4.8of 5 | (480) | View Reviews
About our provider ratings

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. Please see below for physician and advanced practice clinician (APC) he recommends to new patients wanting to transfer or establish care at ARC.

    If Dr. Krienke is your primary care physician, please book your appointment via your ARC MyChart account or call 512-ARC-INFO (512-272-4636).


    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

Medicare Wellness

A Medicare Wellness visit a benefit provided to patients with a Medicare insurance plan. It is conducted by a dedicated Medicare Wellness physician or advanced practice clinician (APC) at ARC, where you can expect a review of your health that includes vaccinations, cancer screenings, and more.

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Telemedicine Visits

Telemedicine Visits

ARC offers telemedicine visits for primary and specialty care. ARC doctors and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) can quickly evaluate you for a new health issue or follow up with you via a phone call or video visit from the comfort of your home.

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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
  • July 1, 2025

    Dr Krienke was great as always

  • June 27, 2025

    I love Dr Krienke, I've known him for more than 40 years. I also love his LVN, Diana! She's wonderful and very helpful!!

  • June 26, 2025

    Dr. Krienke has been treating me for 44 years! His care has consistently been excellent! My wife and I are so thankful to be in his care. All very good today!!!

  • June 26, 2025

    On time, professional diagnosed the symptoms that I told him about and now I?m on the medication and feel better.

  • June 26, 2025

    Doctor Krienke has been my Doctor over 30 years no one better , thank yall for your services !!!!

  • June 25, 2025

    Organized, on time, nurse and Dr. Krienke were great addressed my concerns