I am not sure if it is a staffing shortage or if staff keeps leaving because of the doctor, but…read moreforget getting records sent to a PCP, I have been trying for months. The appt itself was good, Dr. Chada appeared to take me seriously, excellent bedside-manner. She ran a slew of tests which was great, the not-so-great part is it took about an hour for her office to send the orders for the draws. I had to go back over twice to see what the issues were, no one ever could say. Two tests came back with massive warnings on them and then I was blown off entirely and told that the tests did not mean anything. The comments on the tests were not sophisticated in nature and only appeared after a month when I said "WTF is up". Almost seemed more like office staff trying to cover up missing calling me. I was highly annoyed with the assumption of diabetes and high cholesterol, BTW all came back with flying colors (check Quest). I am overweight because I hurt literally from head-to-toe and I am under an insane amount of stress, not because I sit around and eat bon-bons all day, but thanks for perpetuating the myth. My main issue is that at the appt in August, DR. Chada diagnosed fibromyalgia and said she would send the diagnosis and recommended prescriptions to PCP, that was in August, it is now December and I have made multiple requests and guess what my PCP still does not have? Rheumatologists are in high demand because there are not many of them, my guess is if she diagnosis you with a rheumatological issue she is likely excellent, if it is too iffy (ie low results on tests) then she is not going to have time for you. I am giving her the benefit of the doubt on a comment she made in respect to "not a great gene pool to start from"; I have said the same myself, but it still did not sit well the way it was said, almost felt more like a comment on the fact that I appear entirely of European descent. I have been called a "ghost" in the past (look it up, it is derogatory) and the tone and posture came a bit too close to past incidents for my comfort. She would have gotten a great review, but the inability to get the records to my PCP dictates a bad score, just maybe this review will result in those results going over.

Don't bother trying to schedule, she's entirely to busy to see new patients.read more

Overall .... Bad!! Very disorganized and chaotic. Went to Dr. Pegram & labs, then handed off to…read morehis PA after no diagnostic conclusion. He's too busy filming TV commercials instead of taking care of his patients. STAY AWAY.

So Advanced Pain Care also houses Advanced Rheumatology Care. I find it necessary to leave this…read morereview here because I almost canceled my appointment for the rheumatology side because of what I read on the Pain Care page. I have been in remission from psoriatic arthritis for about 3 1/2 years. After a battle with the flu and bronchitis my immune system was shot. I ended up having a flare up in my knee; swelling, stiffness, and loss of mobility. I could only walk with the assistance of a cane or crutches. My husband and I have lived in Austin for 1 1/2 years and (because I had been in remission for quite a while) I never found a Rheumatologist here. I was in a panic when every single rheumatology office in Austin was booked through spring. Advanced Care was the last call on my list and I was thrilled that they could see me right away. Yes, it's a pain clinic and there's an eclectic crowd of patients, but I cannot say enough about how great the rheumatologist, Dr. Ahmed, was!!! He took a different approach to addressing my flare up than my rheumatologist back home and at first I was skeptical. However, I was 22 when I was diagnosed and am only 28 now; I only ever had one rheumatologist and never thought to question him because of the hospital he works for. After lots of research I realized that Dr. Ahmed's approach was really the safer one. Dr. Ahmed prescribed steroids and was hesitant to perform a joint aspiration right away. I've learned that the aspiration is seen as invasive treatment and can jeopardize the joint. Yes I was in pain and uncomfortable (Dr. Ahmed would have prescribed whatever to address that, I'm just pretty oppositional to painkillers) but in the end I am happier about Dr. Ahmed's approach. I'm so pleased with him as a doctor that I would leave 5 stars. The only reason why I didn't was the wait time on my follow up appointment (for 9:40AM and didn't get into a room until 10:30) My husband and I are leaving Austin, otherwise I would have very likely continued seeing Dr. Ahmed for my arthritis. I just want anyone looking for a rheumatologist to know that you can get great care here. Don't be dissuaded by the reviews geared toward the pain management side!

My father has been a patient of Dr. Osgood for 15 years. We have followed him from ADC north and…read moreStiener Ranch locations to his new practice in Westlake. My father has several doctors, and Dr. Osgood has been one of the best we've visited. In the early years, he would often escort us from the waiting room, as his techs were busy with other tasks. He would "check us in" and was always professional. He is willing to listen and takes the time to care for his patients. He never appears to be in a hurry to get you out of his office. He also runs on time, which is unheard of in many doctors' offices. We are usually in and out in under an hour. I greatly appreciate his bedside manner and professionalism. His new location is right down the street from where we live. He appears to share the practice with several other doctors. The front desk staff is hit or miss at this location, and the turnover seems high. His current tech in 2025 is so lovely and sweet. He has been there for at least two years. If you need a Rheumatologist, I highly recommend Dr. Kevin Osgood.

I am probably the most difficult patient Dr. Osgood has ever had. Still, he treats me with such…read morerespect. I have a very difficult of arthritis and I am highly sensitive to medication. He never gives up on me. He is always searching for a solution, even when there doesn't seem to be one. I am very grateful that I found him. He's been my doctor for six years, I've had many, but he is the best!

Waited 5 months for appointment even though referred from anorhee specialist. Very unhelpful front…read moreoffice. Money grubbing, all about this doctor getting rich... I didnt appreciate 6 appr remindees including one on a Sunday morning.I. Rhen when you try to call them no answer, a recording goes in circles and voice mailbox full

Dr alissa was wonderful, caring , listened. Did all the tests. The doctor who has taken over the…read moreclinic is rude , cold and doesn't care for her patients well being.

It looks like part of my original review was removed. I said what a s**t head. Hopefully since…read moreYelp prides themselves on authenticity, my review will remain unchanged.

Dr. Koval is one of the most uncaring doctors I've ever seen. First, he tried to pawn me off on his…read morePA. Then when he actually looked at my case he blew me off because it was complicated. I was so upset by his callousness and disregard I left his office in tears. Unless you have a very straightforward issue I would avoid him completely.

A doctor with all the answers he is a rheumatoid Doc and with the aches and pains that could or…read morewould he do for me other than sit me down not prescribe anything and tell me like it is " I am not going to get better ,due to my illnesses ,I will be getting worse" Wow I left crying and relieved at the same time although he did order all test that indicated maybe a stroke ,I was with great relief to have him call me back the next day only to assure me all those test were fine no stroke and just my illness was making me feel bad ,Carpal Tunnel can hurt like I had never imagine all the way up to my biceps , the office was clean, his nurse was prompt and the lab person was perfect she did not draw me in a butterfly like the last time and felt the weird feeling of a needle just taking all the blood it needed, any who I highly recommend him as he is a no bull crap and will tell you like it is.

I give my highest recommendation to Dr. Monty Tew (and I am not one who gives recommendations…read morelightly). Dr. Tew is a spot on diagnostician, spends time discussing my concerns and has always treated me with professionalism, respect and compassion. Dr. Tew is indeed a rare find and I feel fortunate to be his patient. And, his nurse, Brandy, has always been welcoming to my questions and concerns. She is a competent and thoughtful professional. Thank you, Dr. Michelle Sanders

I'm new to Austin so it can be challenging to find a provider you feel comfortable with, especially…read moreif it is going to involve surgery. I moved here from CA and I knew plenty of Orthopedic surgeons and had considered even flying back out there. But a good friend highly recommended Dr. John Paul Rodriguez so I decided to give it a try. I had never had a knee problem but after my first visit, and imaging, it was determined I had a meniscal tear. The pain was pretty bad but I was able to walk with some assistance. When I met with Dr. Rodriguez again, he gave me a choice of surgery or waiting it out. Initially, wanting this to go away sooner, I opted for surgery. But as we were getting into scheduling the surgery, I had decided to wait it out and see if it would get better. After a full year, my knee pain had significantly improved, but I could still feel what I could only guess was the tear. It was worse with certain activities and it was starting to limit what I normally was able to do. So, after a year of conservative treatment, I decided to revisit Dr. Rodriguez. Something I really appreciated is they didn't make me start all over from square one. We essentially picked up where I had left things. I felt I did as much as I could to give the knee a chance to heal if it was going to but realized this was basically as good as it was going to get non-surgically. Dr. Rodriguez really listened to me and ultimately we agreed to go ahead with the surgery. A special thanks goes out to Madison Gaul, Dr. Rodriguez's surgery scheduler. She was exceptionally helpful in getting me scheduled on a date and time that worked for me. She was very clear about everything I needed in order to get clearance for the surgery and very accommodating with the scheduling. The day of the surgery could not have been more uneventful. I had surgery at their surgery center and everyone involved was very nice and did everything they could to make sure I was comfortable. I blinked my eyes and the next thing I knew I was in recovery. They had already called the person who was going to give me a ride and as soon as I was a bit more alert, I was able to leave. Post-operatively I really didn't know what to expect with respect to pain. I will call it "Tylenol" or "Ibuprofen" pain because that was all I needed that first night. My leg was wrapped in a compression dressing that I needed to leave on for 10 days until my next visit. And during the ten days, I was able to bear weight and didn't even need the crutches I had and never needed anything stronger than ibuprofen. At my first post-op appointment, all was well. They removed the sutures and addressed all of my questions which were primarily about when I could resume bike riding. It has been just a little over six months and I cannot say enough good things about this practice and Dr. Rodriguez. My knee feels so great, I often forget I had surgery this year. I don't regret taking the year to see if it would get better, but I am so happy I had the surgery. I am back to riding my bike 10 - 20 miles a day and have even done some long 30 mile rides. I have not needed to even take an ibuprofen in more than four months and my knee feels as great as the uninjured knee.

The staff is Friendly and efficient. This is my first visit and I recommend them . Awesome Staff…read moreand Doctors are Awesome. Very through and they explain what is going to happen.

I have been go to Dr. Alissa for years. Him and his team have always been wonderful! They listen…read moreand understand when I have questions or concerns about my health and have always been supportive and helpful. While there are offices closer to me, Dr. Alissa's office is 100% worth the drive and I recommend his office for anyone needing a rheumatologist!

I've been seeing Dr. Alissa for 13 years now. At first I didn't care for his bedside manner, but…read moreeventually adapted to it. About 6 years ago, I had a painful hip injury (I have Psoriatic RA). While I had received several steroid injections for previous injuries from him, this injury was bad. When I called his office, I requested an appointment ASAP for an injection. That same day, Dr Alissa called me personally, to schedule an after-hours injection. I was shocked that a doctor had personally called me and that he went out of his away to accommodate me. After his practice grew, he began to use P.A.'s, which I didn't mind as I found them very helpful. If I am having an issues, Dr. Alissa will talk to me. One of the PA's actually recommended a change in my medication that was very helpful. They are always very thorough and listen well. Occasionally, Dr Alisa will pop in just to say hello and to see that I have what need. Nurse Deborah is a doll and very personable. While the office staff is not the friendliest, they do their jobs well. Once, years ago, the staff had overlooked me as I sat in the waiting room. When I finally asked if I had been overlooked, they apologized profusely, especially Nurse Deborah. I appreciated the fact that they were accountable for their mistake and I feel that mistakes happen occassionally. However, they treated me royally for the rest of the year! Also, if you run out of medication absentmindedly, you should call the doctor's office and they will work with you to get your prescription filled. The staff denies filling the prescription from your pharmacy, if you have not been for your regular check-up. My pharmacy usually calls the office for a refill, but I usually follow up with the office to address the hold up.

I have a lot of knee pain due to injuries from my years playing football. I wanted to find an…read morealternative to joint replacement and Arthritis Relief Centers was recommended as a possible solution. I met with the staff here on a consultation and decided to go forward with the series of gel injections for my left and right knees. The staff here is very caring and it is a convenient location to get to for appointments. They also worked with my insurance. Time will tell if these are successful but so far so good. Recommended.

I live on the same street as Thrive and was thrilled to see a clinic built in very close proximity…read more I've seen 4 providers here but have had the best experiences with the following: Dr. Brad Venghaus- I believe he's the founder of this clinic. He's extremely kind, patient, and overall an excellent doctor. I enjoy having him as my PCP. I just wish I didn't have to schedule so far out for an appointment. It's a blessing and a curse, because he's so popular! Mariana Racovita- I recently had an acute visit with Mariana and she was wonderful. Kind, courteous and more importantly thorough. I'd love to continue seeing her as well. The other staff (medical assistants and front desk) have been good for the most part. I've had some off experiences but are willing to look past due to the overall quality care received from Thrive. Shout out to the lab techs though, because they are always wonderful! Thank you!

It's short and sweet but I had to get a new PCP moving to Austin. After being discharged from St…read moreDavids, I knew followup would be something I had to prepare for. I was pleasently surprised - it almost made me want to get sick every day! (well you know what I mean *laughing*) From the moment I walked in and confused myself checking in on a tablet (I am a global engineer for super computing - my microwave still blinks 12:00 - go figure) to the gentleman doing my vitals, to Makayla who is smiling and good fun to talk about my admittedly beaten body I call home. I clearly made the right choice with Makayla and the Staff of Thrive in N Austin, and recommend them highly. Thanks Guys! NORTH AUSTIN- THRIVE MEDICAL CLINIC 2217 Park Bend Drive Suite 210