Dr. Wingrove is an exceptional neurologist and absolutely worth the investment in your health! She's incredibly professional, compassionate, and takes the time to truly listen, never rushing appointments and always explaining things in a clear, thoughtful way. I came to her after a car accident and a disappointing experience with another neurologist who dismissed my symptoms as anxiety and refused to order imaging. Dr. Wingrove did thorough in-office testing, saw red flags for spinal cord damage, and ordered the imaging that confirmed severe compression in my cervical spine. Her care quite literally changed the course of my health. I needed surgery, and without her, the condition would have gone undiagnosed and worsened. She's also responsive via the patient portal and open-minded to different treatment options. I'm beyond grateful to have found her and can't recommend her enough if you're dealing with neurological issues. read more

I have talked before about what a wonderful headache specialist and advocate Dr. Wingrove is. I also want to talk about the equally amazing nurse practitioner Mariah Denny. She is so easy to talk with, so knowledgeable and has given me so many insights on things where I saw patterns but was having trouble connecting the whys behind the patterns. I just had a telehealth visit with her today, and I feel so much lighter after talking with her. She also is so easy to message through their online portal. Thank you both for your wonderful care! read more

Dr. Wingrove is kind, extremely attentive, and asks brilliant questions that demonstrate excellent critical thinking skills. She has asked me questions that I have never been asked by any doctors regarding my current and previous neurological symptoms. I also love that she comes across as a very open-minded physician... I have found this to be the mark of true geniuses...sometimes I think we have to be willing to suspend disbelief a bit and not always assume that everything is like Occam's razor. Given her Mayo background, I am sure she has come across many challenging cases, and I believe this has helped to inform her opinions and courses of action. I really appreciate how she has responded to my perplexing case thus far -- we have been looking for the most glaring, obvious things first and trying to be as conservative as possible, while also not disregarding /dismissing serious symptoms. I am lucky to be her patient. Her staff is absolutely stellar, too -- very warm, accommodating, and really on the ball! A+! read more

Dr. Wingrove listens! She takes the time to get to know her patients and their medical history. She thinks outside the box at the whole picture abd discusses options many other doctors don't bother to mention. I highly recommend her for anyone who has known neurological issues or anyone who suspects they may have. read more

Dr Wingrove has been my Neurologist for 3 years. Initially she was recommended to me from a trusted friend when I began to have some odd neurological symptoms. She does not take insurance so I was hesitant. I did a lot of research on doctors and did decide to give her a try. Neurology is complex and my condition is complex. Most doctors including specialists give you about 15 minutes or less of their time, make quick decisions on testing and recommendations forcing your symptoms into a box. They have you return regularly for quick visits, more tests, and your questions are never fully answered. Dr Wingrove spent nearly an hour and a half of direct time with me at my first visit gathering a thorough history and exam. She listened intently and took impeccable notes. She wanted to hear my experience. It would have taken a dozen appointments with other specialists going the traditional route to get the information that Dr Wingrove gathers in a single appointment. Follow up appointments are 45 minutes of direct time with her. Trust me that time is important. From experience I wholeheartedly believe that my testing and care was exponentially sped up by choosing her to be my doctor. Which is extremely important when we are talking about your brain. This isn't a bone to mend..... While she herself does not take insurance she does work with your insurance for all testing and treaments. She is incredibly compassionate, considerate of my time and finances, fiercly intelligent, and truly cares for you as an individual. I have never once felt like just a chart or that I have to remind her of my case. She always remembers my details. She is one of a kind, don't let the insurance aspect lead you somewhere else. She is worth it and your health is worth it. read more

I first met Dr. Wingrove about 8 months ago after seeing several dentists, orthodontists, an ENT, pain center, and another neurologist about a very complex and severe case of orofacial pain that had literally turned my life upside down. What can I say. She's such a wonderful and caring doctor. She spent well more than the allotted time with me on the first visit and really dug deep to try to get to the bottom of an issue nobody else had been able to solve. Though my problem ultimately ended up being mostly non-neurological, there was a neurological element, and Dr. Wingrove's contribution to my treatment has been essential to my recovery. Over the following months, she helped me build a platform from which to fight and finally start winning the battle I was waging. I am not 100% cured yet, but I am well on my way now. I can tell you, as someone who spent over $16k on healthcare in 2022 between more doctors and specialists than I can remember, Dr. Wingrove stands out as one of my heroes. Can't recommend her enough. Her schedule is busy, but she is more than worth the wait. The other neurologist I saw in Austin doesn't even come close when compared to the level of care and expertise I found in Dr. Iris Wingrove. read more

Dr. Wingrove spends the time needed to get to know the issue and has been extremely helpful to me in getting my migraine issue in check. I have gone to other neurologists and they have not been nearly as helpful and as up to date on recent methods to address migraines. In addition, she helped guide me to a sustained solution that is a mix of traditional medication and natural approach that I think is a lot better for my body. Highly recommend! read more

Dr. Wingrove is brilliant, and is a breath of fresh air! I have seen Dr. Wingrove 3 times. I have seen many doctors in my life, and I have never had such a positive experience so quickly with ANY doctor. Her approach to health and wellness is exactly what I have been searching for, as she seems to look at the whole picture. Rather than honing in one's symptoms or diagnosis' that pertain only to her specialty, she is able to look at the body as a "whole". She is extremely thorough, and is an excellent listener. On my first appointment she listened to me for over two hours while I explained to her my life long health history. I instantly felt comfortable around her; she was very quick to validate my feelings, and acknowledged my experience of an acute decline in health over the last year. She listened to everything and then asked methodical questions related to the story that I gave her- as to leave no box unchecked! I was very impressed, grateful, and relieved to FINALLY see a doctor that seems to care! Her practice is super intimate, and I am amazed to meet a doctor that does not cram their schedule with multiple patients in 15 minute increments. She is SO kind, and is never condescending. She doesn't seem to have any egotistical tendencies that most doctors, especially ones with her level of expertise and training, seem to have. She has given me hope in a really difficult time in my life- and for that, I am forever grateful for her! Also- as as side note- her medical assistant, Sarah, is AWESOME!! She responds to any correspondence at lightning speed. I have never had a doctor's office respond SO quickly so consistently to all forms of communication- email, via phone, text message (their office offers texting messaging as an option for people who prefer text), or calling in a prescription- she is totally on top of her game! Sarah has been very kind to me, and seems to go the extra mile to make sure that Dr. Wingrove's patients are taken care of. Again, I have yet to see an office that is so clean, and a staff that is so organized and efficient. They are a great team, and their office is definitely a well oiled machine- I really cannot say enough good things about their practice! read more

Doc Wingrove is patient with questions and incredibly helpful. Unusual in today's healthcare environment. Her staff is always so upbeat and friendly. Their willingness to help is unparalleled! Invest in yourself. Book an appointment with her today! read more

Dr. Iris Wingrove is a phenomenal neurologist. She's been my doctor for years at both Optimize Neurology and her former practice. She is clearly brilliant, well-educated, and she spent her neurology residency at the Mayo Clinic. She's so good, in fact, that my other doctors defer to her on medical questions or decisions. Other medical experts see that Dr. Wingrove is phenomenal, too. She is the go-to doctor. From a patient's point of view, one of the things that makes Dr. Wingrove so special is she really listens to her patients. She takes time to understand what is going on, tries to figure out a solution, and ensures that the patient is comfortable with the plan before moving forward. A great thing about her practice, it is structured so that each patient has more consultation time with Dr. Wingrove than at most medical practices. She has always allotted time for my many questions and never made me feel badly about asking them. Her commitment to her patients is clear. She is there to help patients - she has a real passion for medicine, she's up-to-date on current medical innovations, her kindness, no pun intention, is infectious. Neurological issues, like other health issues, are complex and frustrating so having a doctor who the patient can trust is key. She doesn't just tell me what to do, she asks me what I'd like to do and has real conversations about the pros and cons of options. In fact, she encourages the patient to be very involved in their care. Dr. Wingrove ensures that her patients are partners in their care. I'm very glad to have found her. read more

Dr. Wingrove is the best doctor or neurologist I have ever seen for migraines. I highly recommended her to ANY person struggling with migraines. She takes incredible amounts of time to listen to you and respond to every concern. Also, she has a MUCH deeper understanding of migraines than *any* other doctor I've talked to on the issue (which numbered six before Dr. Wingrove over the course of eight years). This includes keeping up with the latest in treatment protocols, which for me, has been life-changing. She doesn't tell you to take supplements just because, but backs up all her requests with testing. Her out-of-network costs are worth every cent to me just by virtue of the clarify of advice and quality of treatment. THANK YOU!! read more

Dr. Wingrove is our family's neurologist and is absolutely brilliant! Her educational training was broad and she continues to excel in the most up to date neurology discoveries. She is extremely caring, kind and takes the time to listen to you and incorporates your desires into her medical approach. Your entire medical history is important to her. She will play a key role as part of your medical team! She is always looking at the big picture! She has been able to resolve a number of medical issues for our family members when no one else has. We highly recommend Dr Wingrove and our entire family thinks she is the absolute best neurologist! Kaylyn works in her office and you will find her extremely helpful in making your appointment and appreciate her big smile when you arrive at Dr. Wingrove's office! read more

I've been with Dr. Wingrove for years. She's a smart, caring, invested doctor you just don't let go once you find. I followed her to her new practice and I absolutely love it! Her practice has convenient options for people with busy schedules, the staff is professional, and intake process is simple. The time spent during your visit with her is golden. She listens attentively, asks questions that helps give her a good overall picture of not just the core issue but things that may be contributing to/triggering those issues, and she offers lot of options when it comes to treatment. Dr. Wingrove is a rare gem in the medical community, in my opinion. She truly cares about helping you improve your quality of life. I would follow her practice anywhere because she's just that fantastic. I've seen her, my sister has seen her, and I haven't hesitated to recommend her to other family/friends. I wish there were more doctors like her. read more

Dr Wingrove has a great rating on yelp which I find a bit puzzling. First of all I spent $450 on my first visit. I have suffered for migraines for over 20 years so yes I was willing to pay anything to have someone help me. Yes, she spent the first approximately 2 hours talking to me about my migraines. That was good. Then did blood work. Also, good. But then it took forever to get the results. She thought I was coming back in to review the blood work which why would I spend another $250 to go over that. She did not call me she sent in thru the patient portal. So she basically did not explain the result but then told me to order $250 worth of supplementals! I could go on but the bottom line is I did not get any help with my migraines. I feel if you spend that kind of money you should have more access to the doctor. But that is not what happens here. Communication was not good when I would call and leave a message it would sometimes take days to get an answer. I wanted a neurologist that was going to really work with me and advocate for me. This did not happen and was very disappointing. I am now seeing Dr. Werchan who took a great deal of time also talking to me. Was so patient!! He gave me some nose sprays to try and he wants to try botox on me so he is putting that thru for insurance. He has set up some PT for my neck to see if that helps. Gave me a book to read about posture and its effect on the neck and headache. Wants me to see an acupuncturist which he recommended to me. But most of all he gave me confidence that we will together find something to help me. All of this for a $25 co-pay!!! I would highly think twice about seeing her. Again to spend that kind of money and then not have much access to her after her initial visit. The told me they are not a concierge service?? In other words you don't have access to the doctor as you need. For that amount of money they should be. read more

Dr. Wingrove is outstanding in every way! She is an exceptional physician - brilliant, patient, kind, caring, compassionate, supportive and gives all the time necessary time to her patients. I have never been to a better doctor! EVER! I am 57 years old, with peripheral neuropathy and some other complex issues, and Dr. Wingrove is helping me get to the bottom of the problem. Before I leave my appointments, I have a "Plan A, B and C" that she has outlined, always giving me options - which always gives me encouragement. She communicates with her patients by her secure portal, and is very accessible and clear with her messages. Dr. Wingrove's office is modern, beautiful, spacious, and is a very happy place! It is a treat to go in for an appointment because all the staff is so courteous and accommodating. I highly recommend Dr. Wingrove at Optimize Neurology. If you are ever in need of neurologist, for "whatever the cause may be", without a doubt, contact Dr. Iris Wingrove!!! read more

Dr. Wingrove is not only brilliant but an incredible diagnostician. She is kind and compassionate and when you walk in her office you have her full attention. She listens to you. I was a total mess with unrelenting pain in arms and legs and she ordered the necessary tests to not only diagnose but eliminate as well. When it was necessary she referred me to the surgeon. I would entrust the care of my entire family to her. She doesn't stop until she has answers. Thank you, Dr. Wingrove! read more

I started having migraines about eight years ago, and had seen a few neuros in Dallas and NYC that I was never wowed by. Dr. Wingrove spends real time listening to your history and needs, provides quality care and communicative intelligence to help you find the right balance of treatments, ensures you understand what is happening before acting on anything, and she is not ever going to just rush you out the door with cookie-cutter diagnoses or treatments -- like most of today's doctors, even the most "talented" ones. She is trained at the Mayo Clinic and has many more accreditations and education and she is always learning about new treatments for her patients. Her quality of care is stellar, her communication is top-notch, and her ability to work with a patient's specific needs to customize a solution is unrivaled. Even thought she doesn't accept insurance, her office can provide detailed billing for you to pass through to your insurance for reimbursement. Dr. Wingrove's quality of care is rare and gold standard, and I recommend her often to anyone with neurological care needs. read more

Dr. Wingrove was great, patiently helping us with treatment for my husband's Parkinson's disease. Because we were paying her directly, outside of insurance/Medicare, she was able to spend the time we needed to address complex medical issues. She also persuaded the insurance company to cover his prescription drug at the approved drug rate, saving us over $100 per month. The savings we achieved by consulting her more than made up for the cost of her consultation. It is reassuring to know that she will be readily available and accessible if we have any issues in the future. read more

Dr. Iris Wingrove has literally changed my life. I am a chronic migraine/headache patient (25-28 headache days per month) and my life was controlled by my headaches on a very regular basis. I had been treated by several chiropractors, neurologists, physical therapists, bio-identical hormone therapists and the list goes on. Some told me it was because of my cervical spines curvature, hormones, genetics or just the way I am wired. I could NOT accept that the way I was set to live my life was in a state of misery. Anyone who has had a migraine, let alone 20+ per month, understands how miserable that is and it is no way to live. I have used Aimovig for 4 months and switched over to a different/comparable injection for insurance purposes and I have decreased my headaches to maybe 5-7 headache days per month. I'll say it again - Dr. Iris Wingrove has changed my life in so many positive ways and I couldn't be more thankful! Thank you so much for all that you do! read more

Doctor Iris Wingrove saved my life. I would never use that phrase lightly. I am alive today because of Dr. Wingrove and nobody else. If you're considering her as your Neurologist, read no further and make the appointment. Dr. Wingrove is beyond professional, kind, straightforward, and like no other Doctor I have ever encountered. If you want to know my story, know that I would not be here today if it wasn't for Dr. Wingrove and her incredible staff. The Bell's palsy I had went misdiagnosed for almost three weeks. It was only Dr. Wingrove that suspected a much darker, underlying cause: Lyme disease. My symptoms were getting worse (blurred vision, vertigo, hearing loss, intense facial pain) and my Primary Care Physician didn't think anything of it. Dr. Wingrove immediately put me on an oral antibiotic after our initial visit, but it was too late. The infection had spread to my brain and was leading to spinal meningitis. By the time the test results came back my world was spinning out of control. I was rushed to Seaton Hospital's ER on a Thursday afternoon and given a spinal tap. I should mention that during this time, Dr. Wingrove was giving a lecture at Rice University and coordinating efforts with her staff to have me admitted. Around 8:00pm she was at the airport in Houston, and also on the phone with my ER Physician... Have you ever met a Doctor that is in constant contact with you, another Doctor and her staff all on a Thursday evening--let alone from an airport? After being wrongfully discharged from the ER, did that Doctor contact another Hospital's ER Director, on your behalf, to have you rightfully admitted there instead? If you haven't had an experience like this, you deserve somebody that transcends the traditional responsibilities of a Doctor. Dr. Wingrove is nothing short of a Godsend. In the upcoming months I will need facial nerve restorative surgery at the MAYO clinic. Dr. Wingrove has already spoken to the clinic, created a chart number at the clinic, faxed over her records, and started the referral process. She even found me a new Primary Care Physician to see for the referral, and setup the appointment for next week (Note: The PCP nurse called to say that he is booked until January 2017; however, since it's Dr. Wingrove's request, he will see me as early as next week)... Incredible. Hardly believable, I've never felt like I was in better hands than with Dr. Wingrove. read more

If I could give Dr Iris Wingrove 10 stars I would! She is by far the best Neurologist I've been to in my life. I have been struggling with Chronic Migraines since I was 9 years old...I am now 27. She listens and doesn't try to push things on you that you aren't comfortable with. The best thing about her is the fact that she genuinely cares about her patients! She wants what is best for her patients; Dr Wingrove and her assistant Karen will go out of their way to make sure you feel like you've been taken care of before you even leave the office. She has done everything in her power and knowledge to help me with this life long issue, and does not give up until she has tried everything possible! She's the only Doctor that I know really cares....just by her tone and how she talks to you! Absolutely the best Neurologist/team (Karen) in the entire Austin and surrounding areas! Don't waste your time anywhere else if you are seeking a Neurologist... Call Optimize Neurology and make an appointment ASAP to get your life back on the right track!!! Thanks Dr. Wingrove/Karen you two changed my life for the better! :) read more