Paul Keinarth, MD

Dr. Keinarth was my Mother’s doctor. She was unable to keep food down and contacted his office. The office ran lab test after lab test to determine what was wrong all the while my Mother was going day after day without eating When my Aunt called to raise concerns with the nursing staff she was told in a snarky tone, «if you’re so worried about her, why don’t you take her to the hospital?» During those weeks my Mother fainted. (We later learned from the hospital that the enzymes in her body indicated she’d had a heart attack.) After a few weeks, my Mother called me and said she was too weak to contact Dr. Keinarth’s office to get her latest lab results to determine why she couldn’t hold food down; she was starving and weak. When I called they told me the results would be ready in a few more days. I told them that no, we wouldn’t wait, she was going to a hospital. On the first day at the hospital they determined she had a blocked artery and for the first time in weeks she was able to keep food down. She told me about this on her second day at the hospital — and how happy she was to eat and then she died while we were mid conversation. People who haven’t eaten in weeks are not in a «let’s wait and run more tests» situation. My Mother put her trust in him because he was her doctor and trusted that when he said they’d run more tests, they’d eventually get results that would lead her to being able to keep food down. My Mother’s trust was misplaced, we intervened too late, and because of both of these she died of a massive heart attack while I was talking to her. I blame myself and this office. I would never recommend anyone see him. I will give him credit that after she passed away, he reached out to my aunt to speak to her about what had happened, and my aunt declined. I’m sure he’s a fine doctor and a lovely person, and that this was an exceptionally bad case, but I personally would not recommend him.

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Keinarth’s for years and have seen him for all kinds of things. I like that they can do bloodwork in-​house, but don’t like that they don’t have an x-​ray machine. Dr. Keinarth is a great listener and is very patient and caring. I like him and his PA’s are great, but the biggest standout is the nurse who answers the nurse line, Deborah. She took great care of me on several occasions that I will never forget. I would definitely recommend Dr. Keinarth.

There is a reason for Dr. Keinarth’s becoming the best doc in Austin. He is very detailed oriented, very knowledgeable and a very patient listener with a resolution to every issues. I am seeing him for about 3 years and extremely happy with healthcare. I end-​up going to see him at least about 4 – 6 times each year. All of his staff are very nice too. I am really amazed to see them open so early 7am!!! I always received a great service from «Family Health Center». I also find their Patient Portal very helpful which gives me easy access to very valuable information like: Visit Summary, Medications etc.

I’ve been going to Dr Keinarth for many years. Sometimes he’s interested & helpful & there were periods when he wasn’t paying much attention. He changes & I can’t tell how good he is not having the medical knowledge to evaluate that. People rate a doctor on how nice he is or whether he makes them feel good. He’s often not available when you’re sick & I have to see the P.A. for about the same price. I’m not head over heels but I’ve been to other doctor offices & this is pretty good comparatively.
I have since left Dr Keinarth & am glad I took charge. My current doctor is, Gary Werntz, and I have written a review of him at Red River Family Practice.

Let me break it down:
Not to get too descriptive, but I’ve been to this office five times in the past year. TYPICALLY, the visit is fine. HOWEVER, there is definitely room for improvement.
First of all, I’ve seen Dr. Keinarth once — when I established him as my PCP. My husband has been going to this office (I think he saw Dr. Margolin as a kid) for years, so I trusted his opinion. Dr. Keinarth is very patient, easygoing, and helpful. I liked him very much. Since then, however, any time I need to see a doc for an appointment, he’s not available, and I end up seeing a PA. That’s not too bad, either, since the PAs are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and that’s what counts. At the same time, though, I feel kind of like I’m not important and I have no idea what he’s doing if he’s not available for appointments.
The lab work here is also very good — although, I can never get the lab results through their website or specified 1 – 800 number, even though I have the right information. They always have to call me, and I inevitably miss their calls (I work in a basement with no cell phone reception), so we play phone tag until there’s finally a window where we’re both available.
But the front desk staff… There are a few members who are great and friendly, but the few who aren’t trained well or can’t multitask really do put a damper on things.

I think Dr Keinarth is amazing! Friendly, and someone who listens, Dr Keinarth is the kind of doctor you’ve always wanted.

dr. paul keinarth is an amazing doctor, who was referred to me by dr. noble doss. he is thorough and very respectful of your health needs. the nurses are friendly and kind, which makes a huge difference in trips to the doctor’s office! they also do bloodwork in-​house — a huge plus and less stressful than third-​party clinics.