Russell Krienke

Russell B. Krienke, MD Pronunciation Guide

Family Medicine
4.9of 5 | (483) | View Reviews
About our provider ratings

ARC South 1st Ages seen: 0 - 99 Joined ARC: 1981

About Russell B. Krienke, MD

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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?"

4.9out of 5
  • October 17, 2025

    I appreciated Dr Krienke’s thoroughness in covering any concerns I had about my current health concerns with specific actions planned to address those actions.

  • October 16, 2025

    Always very helpful doctor and his nurse .. been with this doctor maybe 20 years ..excellent doctor.. happy with ARC…

  • October 16, 2025

    Dr Krienke is always professional and have a friendly attitude. Thank you Dr Krienke and staff.

  • October 14, 2025

    Dr. Krienki and his nurse are always great. They answered all my questions. And took care of my problem. Thankyou

  • October 13, 2025

    Great visit and discussion with Dr about hospital discharge f/u.

  • October 10, 2025

    As I’ve come to expect, a good experience