I cannot say enough good things about this practice. Let's start with support staff. They are…read morefriendly, helpful, and just all around pleasant. I have left several doctors and dentists, purely because the support staff is so awful. Dr. Brengle's team never make me feel like I'm an imposition or a number. I am treated respectfully and my time is respected.
Dr. Brengle is the best doctor I have ever had. I have migraines and asthma. Many medications to treat one can exacerbate the other. He has worked hard to help me find the correct mix of medications without making me feel like a guinea pig. He has never treated me like a pill seeker or a hypochondriac, which unfortunately is not common when addressing migraines.
Dr. Brengle is not afraid to tackle tough subjects and he does it with grace and tact. During my physical last year, he made the tough choice to address my weight. At the time I was very overweight, with blood pressure issues, and high cholesterol. He discussed what I have tried to lose weight and provided me with information on the most recent studies on weight loss. He didn't give me anything gimmicky or try to sell me supplements. It was basic nutrition 101 - eat less, exercise more. He explained that studies show you lose weight simply by being accountable to someone. I started coming in weekly, then biweekly, then monthly to weigh in and talk about any struggles I was having. It's been almost a year since that appointment. I've gone from a size 18 to a size 8, losing 42 pounds. I've maintained my weight for the last three months, despite the pandemic bringing stress and making it harder to get lots of protein and fresh vegetables at grocery stores. Weight loss doesn't solve all your problems, but it has solve quite a bit of mine. My blood pressure is down, normal BMI, good cholesterol, great blood sugar, all of my stats are in a healthy range. I'm 41 and just put on a skirt from college.
Finally, Dr. Brengle makes himself available 24/7 in many ways. I have had in-person visits, phone call visits, and sent him pictures and messages after hours for rashes, injuries, etc.
It was weird to do the club medicine thing. You pay a flat rate every month, which gives you access to unlimited appointments. For someone who rarely goes to the doctor, this may not be a good fit for you. For someone like me that has health conditions that need frequent monitoring, I've saved a bundle of money. And it is comforting to know that anytime I need a doctor, I know who I will see, that he will be available, and it will not be a hassle.
