I just established Dr. Venghaus as my PCP and would recommend him to anyone and everyone I know! He takes his time to listen and never made me feel rushed. This was probably the most thorough check up I've ever had and it's evident that he genuinely cares about you! I am so happy I listened to my sister (who is also a patient of his) and checked out Thrive. From the ladies at reception, to the nurse/med assistant, to Dr. Venghaus, overall the best experience! If you need a PCP, call soon! I can definitely see his clientale building up quickly. read more

The front of house staff was great. I have a new insurance company nobody has ever heard of so they made sure everything was good go prior to my seeing the doctor. Dr. Venghaus was super kind, articulate and personable. read more

I had a pleasant experience for my annual check up with Dr.Crear. She was very attentive and also had a great bedside manner. Unlike ARC, Thrive staff was friendly, the waiting time was short and making an appointment online was fairly easy. I definitely have found my PCP. read more

I had the pleasure of being treated by Dr. Venghaus today. The entire staff was courteous, friendly and compassionate. It is a new facility, clean and well-maintained. I appreciate that Dr. Venghaus understood my situation, had compassion and since I do not have insurance right now, suggested an affordable prescription plan. Great caring people! Thank you for your professionalism! read more

Looking for a new primary care physician and I think I may have found one. Newly opened practice! The receptionists were very friendly. Dr. Venghaus was friendly and listened to my concerns. He also asked questions and even asked about myself in general. He didn't rush and was in the room for more then 5 minutes. Will definitely refer others to him and will go back read more

I finally found my primary care doctor! I put my time researching doctors in the area, and my first visit certainly lived up to my expectations. Booking the appointment was really easy - the staff was very friendly, they accommodated my preferred time and date right away, and I received email confirmations and reminders. When I arrived, I was seen by the doctor as soon as I finished filling up my paperwork. Dr. Venghaus and his staff were very nice and involved, listened carefully and addressed all concerns. I was ordered lab work, for which I was referred to a location that was just around the corner and I went for right after (only took 15 minutes, no wait there either), and I got an email with an update about it from Dr. V the next work day, at 8am! I also enjoy having access to patient portal where I can view all my results, lab work, book appointments myself (personally, I always prefer that over phone calls) and send messages to the staff. I am very glad I found the doctor I can trust and a clinic with such a great atmosphere, where I can stay on top of all my preventative care and call for help should flu find me. read more

Dr. Gail Crear and the team at Thrive Medical Clinic are wonderful. I have been so impressed. Thoughtful, professional and personable. All good reasons to make Dr. Crear your PCP. read more

My husband and I recently moved to the area and we are both SO happy to have found Dr. Brad Venghaus! From the moment we contacted the office - the staff and Dr Venghaus have been wonderful. VERY professional and informative. Dr. Venghaus takes his time and goes over each concern that you bring. Not only is Dr. Venghaus amazing, but his staff is fabulous as well. I highly recommend that if you are looking for a professional, caring, physician (with the added bonus of a GREAT staff). Donna read more

I recently found Dr.Crear and couldn't be more happier! She's amazing at what she does. I love the new office and the front desk staff. Very friendly and comforting. read more

Dr. Venghaus is awesome! As a registered nurse I know a good doctor when I meet one, and this guy is top notch! He has great communication skills and really made me feel heard! He wasn't rushed at all, and took all the time I needed to explain things to me!! I'm so glad I finally found a great family medicine doctor in Austin!! read more

I cannot recommend Dr. Venghaus more highly. He is the future of medicine. He takes his time, he genuinely cares, he's thorough and thoughtful. But the clinic also treats you with gratitude. Making appointments is easy, you are seen in a timely way and getting in and out is a breeze. For all of you that have yet to find your perfect Doctor, your search can stop here. read more

I liked Dr. V for the first few visits until he decided that he was going to get me to stop taking the anti anxiety medication (that I also use to stop partial seizures) by the new year. He didn't seem to believe that my neurologist recommended I use that medication for the 1-3+ auras/partial seizures I have a week in addition to my constant panic attacks. He even entertained the idea of cutting down my daily epilepsy medication. He also didn't seem to realize that the "auras" I was describing were actually partial seizures (I only recently found this out, myself, if you can believe it). He also listed off all the antidepressants until he got to one that I haven't been on before and prescribed that to me immediately for my anxiety. One time I was having a panic attack during an appointment and he did a verbal test with me as a measurement and, of course, I scored VERY high. The next visit, I wasn't having a panic attack so I scored lower. He attributed this to the antidepressants he prescribed me. But I didn't take those antidepressants because I've been on so many over the years and hate the side effects, plus I wanted an actual psychiatrist to evaluate whether or not I should take them or if there was a better alternative. Not to mention, I haven't been depressed in at least a year (yay!). I get that serious potentially abusable meds shouldn't be prescribed for everything or to everyone, but in my case I need them, and have been on them for 7+ years with good reason. I'll be looking for a new PCP who can refer me to a neurologist (I need to find a new one) and a legit psychiatrist so that actual experts can decide what medications I should be on and/or continue taking. I have never had a PCP who has tried to take me off of all the medications I've been on for years. I was completely blown away when he suggested I take antidepressants and deal with those side effects instead of my usual routine of as needed anti anxiety medication for panic attacks and partial seizures. Dr. Venghaus is without a doubt the worst doctor I've ever been to--and I've been to a lot due to my MANY chronic and seriouissues. Edit: If Dr. V had bothered to ask for me to bring in a bottle of my necessary "controlled substance" to see the dosage and how many I was supposed to have, I absolutely would have. He specifically said he wanted me completely off Xanax by the end of the year and kept lowering my dosage every time I came in. I didn't respond to his calls or make another appointment because I found a doctor that fits my needs much better than Dr. V ever could. Baylor Scott & White has a huge system with all kinds of specialists. They provided me with a wonderful primary care physician (who listened to my concerns, didn't put me on antidepressants in place of Xanax, did bloodwork and found that I was deficient in Vitamin D and was having thyroid issues), a neurologist who sent me to an epileptologist (who realized my epilepsy medication were causing basically all of my serious problems I complained about to Dr. V and switched me to a new one that makes me feel much better), an endocrinologist (Dr. V somehow missed that I have Graves/hyperthyroidism because bloodwork was never ordered), and a great OB/GYN all within their network. I feel like he never took me or my symptoms seriously. Now I'm actually healthy and feeling great! read more

I'm so happy to finally have found a physician who actually cares, listens to me, is extremely knowledgeable and experienced! Dr. Venghaus actually listened to what I had been telling so many other doctors for years about my symptoms-- they couldn't figure it out. He ordered the correct labs and tests. Now I'm finally getting better and getting my life back! It's easy to make an appointment and all of his staff are so welcoming and friendly. Highly recommend! read more

Dr. Venghaus and Thrive Medical are fantastic. Very personal and never felt like I was on a time clock to get on with it. Highly recommend to anyone seeking new physician. read more

Wonderful visit and a short wait! Very friendly staff all around :) I found my new primary doctor!

The office staff were helpful from the moment I called. I was able to get seen right away and within my time constraints. As soon as I got there, I filled out the paperwork and was escorted right back. There was no wait to see the doctor. He was friendly and efficient. He's a new practice and everything was running smoothly. Great experience, and as I told him, I hope I don't see him often, but he's got my business. read more

I am so grateful to have found Thrive Medical Clinic! Dr. Venghaus is a great doctor and a genuinely kind man. His staff was courteous and helpful from start to finish. Dr. Venghaus and Cindy have an amazing personal approach. I felt comfortable and taken care of as though I was part of their family. Dr. Venghaus is also incredibly knowledgeable and was responsive to any questions I had. If you are looking for a primary care physician I highly recommend Dr. Venghaus and Thrive Medical Clinic. Bedside Manner: Amazing! Dr. Venghaus and his staff were wonderful! Knowledge: Dr. Venghaus has an amazing mind. He fielded any questions I had effortlessly. Cost: Very reasonable. Thrive Medical Clinic was able to work with me and my schedule while my insurance was pending so that I wouldn't have to pay out of pocket. Availability: Appointments were easy to make online and with less than a week wait to get in. After Hours Response: Very fast! I received a return call almost immediately from Dr. Venghaus. read more

Excellent! It's great to get medical care where you actually get to see a doctor! And they spend time to listen to your concerns and are very knowledgeable. The whole office is also outstanding. read more

Have never had a better experience with a doctor. Dr Venghaus talked with me as long as I needed to, no rush at all. He explained everything clearly, and collaborated with me to decide on next steps. Found my new primary care!!! read more

I never leave Yelp reviews, but this is such a great office! His staff was really welcoming and patient. Dr. Venghaus really took his time listening to my symptoms and weighing the course of treatment. He was really understanding and actually explained things in a way I could understand. I would highly recommend this clinic! read more

Dr. Venghaus was professional yet friendly. The checkin and wait was less than 5 minutes. He listened to me and offered solutions. The follow up is set up and we will just see how it works out! read more

After searching for a primary care physician for the better part of two years I have finally found someone, and I couldn't be happier with Dr. Venghaus. What I appreciate most about Dr. Venghaus is his kind and professional demeanor, he takes the time to explain the science behind what might be causing your issues and if medicine is required he will explain how that works within your body and how it will aid with your recovery or management with your issue. He cares about my well being and seems more interested in finding solutions for the health issues I am facing instead of trying to assign blame, or write them off as many of the previous doctors I had visited had. The staff that works there is knowledgeable and kind, and the facilities are clean and professional. I have already recommended Dr. Brad Venghaus to my friends and family and thought I might recommend him to the public as well. read more

I have been searching for a good office and doctor since moving to Texas. Immediately walking into the office the environment felt very friendly, clean, and organized. The receptionists were very friendly and smiling. I did not have a long wait and Dr. Venghaus made me feel extremely comfortable and made sure i was educated on anything and everything, and made sure I had no questions before leaving. I will definitely be sticking with this office! read more

I was so impressed with this practice. Wait time was extremely short. The staff and Dr. Venghaus were so kind and considerate. Dr. Venghaus actually listened to my concerns and patiently answered all my questions. He then provided me with a clear plan of action going forward and let me know what my options would be. You can tell that he truly cares about his patients. His bedside manner was wonderful. By the time I left, I felt like a mountain of stress had been lifted from my shoulders. If you're thinking about visiting this practice, don't hesitate. read more

No need to look any further ... Dr. Venghaus is your doctor! From an easy booking to thoughtful staff to Dr. Venghaus' knowledge and patience, I am happy I found him. I really appreciated when he quickly responded to an email on a Friday evening! read more

Moved here from Louisiana and was trying to find a Doctor in the area in my insurance network. Stumbled across Dr. Venghaus and couldn't be more pleased. He was very kind and the staff was very helpful. I was most surprised when he offered a chance to get things off my chest after telling him I had past experiences with anxiety. The visit was short and sweet. Thanks! read more

My first issue was a few months ago when I was told that I did not pay for a visit even though I make it a point to pay before I leave after each in-person visit. After going back and fourth, I got my bank statement pulled up and provided the necessary information to verify that I had paid in order to move forward and avoid further confusion. Prior to that, I had scheduled and attended a follow up appointment. I spoke to my doctor prior to scheduling the telehealth appointment (which ended up only lasting 5 minutes) and the doctor assured me that I would not pay the full price after I expressed that I was concerned with finances due to the pandemic (much appreciated). Shortly after the telehealth appointment, I received an initial bill. When I called in regarding this bill (8/17/20) is when the first outlined issue occurred (when I was told that I had not paid for a prior visit). The bill was not adjusted according to my conversation with the doctor, but they fixed it (8/18/20). I did forget to pay this bill by the due date. That was my bad and an honest mistake. I received a reminder (9/28/20) and dedicated myself to getting the balance taken care of only to find that the bill had magically went up (not due to a late penalty). I called and spoke to Melissa for the first time (10/2/20) and she was very dismissive stating that "doctors don't do discounts" rather than committing to help and speaking with the doctor to confirm said agreement. I even offered to forward the first email to Melissa to show that this had to be a system error and she refused. I later received an apologetic phone call from Melissa where she stated that she had spoken with the doctor who confirmed the agreement...I went ahead and paid the adjusted balance while on the phone with her and moved forward. I scheduled another in-person visit (11/4/20) and everything went smoothly on 11/5/20 until...of course...billing. My visit was centered on an immunization form that I needed for school. I brought an old shot record for the doctor to reference in order to fill the form. At checkout, I wanted clarification on my bill (I have a high deductible so I knew it was going to be expensive, but I wanted to understand how my visit was a level 4 visit and no one could tell me) after a while of getting the runaround from Melissa (again), she instructed the receptionist to go ahead a bill me $72.68 for my brief visit...I paid this balance before leaving as always only to receive an email today telling me that I still had an outstanding balance. I spoke with Melissa, who again, was very dismissive and told me that they went back in and adjusted my balance in the system to $0 since I had already paid for the visit. Melissa failed to send me the confirmation email that I requested. I felt that a confirmation email was necessary so that it could be referenced if the past repeated itself. I would not recommend this place to anyone. I am sure that my review will get a condescending response on behalf of the practice...take a look at how they've responded to other negative feedback...very defensive and eager to have the last word rather than trying to make the situation right which sheds light on the lack of professionalism and concern that these people have. I'm a very patient and understanding person, but I don't understand why Thrive is so unorganized. I would like the email that I requested so, I will be calling on Monday morning or possibly driving all the way up there - will definitely update this review with further details regarding Monday's interaction and I will not be returning to Thrive since I have to baby sit when it comes to billing. I wouldn't wish this experience on my worst enemy. Do yourself a solid and STAY AWAY! Cheers! read more

Dr. Venghaus is wonderful! He took his time to talk with me and is a good listener. He gave me a few options, told me the benefits and side effects, gave his recommendation, and asked how I felt about the options. I never felt rushed. He seemed genuinely interested in finding the best option for me. read more