Very personable front office staff -- reception, scheduling & billing -- underscored excellent medical services delivered by Dr. Meynig and the entire team. Professional counseling prior to surgery helped ease the recovery process. read more

I was referred to Dr Meynig from my General Practitioner for Hernia treatment. Dr Meynig was friendly and did an excellent job checking the areas in question and explaining my options in regards to surgery and the differences in procedures. I opted for the laparoscopic surgery option and scheduled the surgery. While doing this, the staff noticed I had not met my deductible for the current year and were able to move my surgery up so it would be 100% covered instead of taking a hit early in the year. On the day of surgery Dr Meynig and the staff did an excellent job of making me feel comfortable and explaining all the steps and procedures. During the surgery he found an abnormality and was able to remove it safely and complete the hernia repair. They also did an excellent job of keeping my girlfriend updated during the procedure. I would highly recommend Dr Meynig. read more

My experience with Dr. Meynig was nothing short of excellent. I saw him over a period of time due to a long standing illness which needed to be managed surgically and medically. He really took his time to listen to me, and gave me all of the information that I needed to make an informed decision on the best route to take to manage my illness. Surgically, he has a ton of experience, stays current with treatment interventions, and practices evidence-based medicine. I had to call him more than once after hours and on weekends. Dr. Meynig was always available to answer questions, and even see me if this was warranted. He always took me seriously, and never treated any of my questions or concerns as unimportant. I never sensed that he was rushed. Overall, he is a well rounded doctor, and an excellent surgeon. Dr. Meynig's office was clean, and staff was super friendly and helpful. His medical assistant, Annabelle, was extremely efficient and easy to contact. She would get pre-authorization for all of my procedures, and would make appointments for me, for the special procedures, if needed. Not that anyone wants to see a surgeon, but if you need one I would highly recommend Dr. Meynig. I was lucky that he was on call the night I needed emergency surgery. read more

Dr. Meynig's expertise , patience, beside manner, surgical knowledge and experience is outstanding. I am positive that I received the best surgery and post-surgical care on the planet. I knew what to expect and was fully briefed on all aspects of the procedure and the expected outcome. My recovery was smooth and rapid. Going forward, I (and my family and friends) will always use Dr. Meynig if possible. I send him my respect and sincere gratitude. Scott Turman, Austin, TX-July 2020 read more

Dr Meynig was recommended by my primary care physician as a top notch surgeon to repair an inguinal hernia. The entire experience went as smoothly as I could have ever hoped for: 1- all my office visits went on time. 2- Dr Meynig is an excellent communicator, and made every effort to answer all my questions and concerns. He also provided excellent post surgery guidance. 3- The entire staff at the surgery center were caring, professional, and communicated well. 4- In my particular case it was necessary to do a moderate sized incision and I was worried about post operative pain - all for naught. It was virtually pain free. After a couple of days I was sore when I moved a lot. After a couple of weeks even the soreness went away. 5- After a month the scar is barely noticeable. As a patient, I can only assume that the results indicate the quality of the doctor. Based on a result that could not have been better, I would have to say Dr Meynig is an excellent surgeon, and doctor. read more

Dr. Meynig was my surgeon yesterday and I am extremely pleased! He is an excellent doctor! He really did me a favor by pushing back his vacation a day to take care of my procedure ( thanks to his wife as well for being ok with this!). He knew how important is was to me to be able to have time to get back into the gym before my wedding - so I really thank him for putting my procedure at the top of his list. Dr. Meynig was attentive to all my concerns and took care of all my questions. He did his best to make sure my scar would be small and he put me at ease for the whole situation. I would reccommend Dr. Meynig to anyone who is looking for a friendly, kind, and understanding doctor! Plus, he really knows his stuff! Thanks doc! read more

Another personal/professional recommendation from me, a primary care doctor. I have referred many, many patients to Dr. Meynig through the years and have never had anything but a good experience. He is at the top of the list for surgeons in Austin for my patients, me, and my family. read more

I read some online reviews of this doctor that said he was great, so I made an appointment. Office staff was efficient enough and nice enough at first (I called ten minutes before my appointment to tell them I was running five minutes late, but that I had downloaded the patient history forms already and filled them out so I would be ready when I got there ~ they only heard "I'm running a few minutes late, but..." and said "That's fine!" and hung up.), and facility was clean enough (despite the only bathroom being on the second floor, so had to make an elevator ride down to use it). But while waiting in the waiting room I could clearly hear the office staff talking to patients on the phone as well as each other about said patients. I heard more than one name of a patient and what was wrong with them. Isn't there a law against that? Something called HIPPA? Despite feeling a little uneasy that maybe one day MY info would be broadcast to whoever was in the waiting room, I stayed. And stayed and stayed and stayed. My appointment was for ten ~ I waited over an hour. I asked twice what was the holdup, thinking maybe an emergency had come in or something which would make the lateness completely understandable. Nothing. Staff had no idea why Dr. Meynig was running late or when he'd be in to see me. They didn't even offer a little nicety like "I'm sorry he's running late." or "Would you like something to drink?" or ... hell, I don't know ... ANY kind of acknowledgement that maybe this was a tad exasperating for me. During my second inquiry, we heard a door opening and the doc coming out and they said, "Well, there he is now." I looked around to see the doc and his other patients coming out, made eye contact with the doc and he said a cursory "Hi", then proceeded to walk past me to the staff, look at some papers, and say, "Do you want me to talk to her now?" Who? ME? The patient who's been waiting for an hour? No "I'm sorry I'm running late." or even "I'll be right with you." Feeling invisible doesn't inspire much confidence, so I told them all that I'd make another appointment with another doctor and walked out. When I called back to ask them to shred my paperwork, still no apology, explanation, small attempt to make me feel better and acknowledge what had just happened. At this point, even an insincere apology would have been welcomed. I understand some doctors spend extra time with their patients, asking questions, being thorough. I like that. Shows they care. I'd gotten the idea from reading online that he was that way. Great! But schedule appropriately. Don't cram so many appointments in the day that they're an hour late by TEN IN THE MORNING. (Do people with four o'clock appointments have to wait 'til 7pm?) And when you are running an hour late, at least offer some kind of small acknowledgement of it for crying out loud. I hope the reason for all this is that Dr. Meynig does spend extra time with is patients. We need more doctors like that. We DON'T need more doctors who think their time is so much more important than ours. Waiting fifteen minutes to see a doctor? Sure! Twenty or thirty? Okay. Forty five minutes, especially when I was a few minutes late myself ~ probably. But over an hour? With no explanation, apology, comment, nothing? When a person's sick, they need confidence and trust in their doctor. They need to feel like they matter, like it matters to the doctor if they get well, like the doctor at least cares enough to give his best. I felt like I was just another cash cow to make some money from. Last time it took me a few hours on the internet, researching, to find a doctor (add that to the wasted morning last Monday ~ thanks for wasting an entire day of mine, Dr. Meynig.). I'm off to spend a few more hours finding another. I hope this time it's worth it. read more

I was diagnosed with melanoma by my dermatologist who referred me to Dr. Meynig. First, I had an initial visit to discuss the situation and what would be done. He did an excellent job explaining the procedure to me and what I could expect. Second, I had the surgery as an outpatient at a local hospital. Before the procedure he stopped by my room to double check everything with me. He asked me to once again point out where the melanoma was as I had had other moles removed a week after my initial visit. I pointed it out to him and said I was 99% sure that was the one. He seemed surprised and gave me a little lecture about how he relies on patients to know what's going on. I was all stressed out due to having an IV started and radioactive dye injected into the site of the melanoma. So I wasn't in the mood for a lecture. Even my spouse who was in the room commented on it afterwards. I later checked with a couple of my friends who are physicians. Both of them told me that under no circumstances was I responsible for knowing where he was going to excise a 2 cm margin around the melanoma. The procedure was done and everything turned out great. I had no pain and the wound is healing nicely. Lastly, I had a follow-up visit which entailed him asking me how everything was going as well as the removal of my stitches. Overall I really liked Dr. Meynig and think he is an excellent surgeon. I would not hesitate to return to him. read more

Being new to Austin, moving here from Florida I was very fortunate to find an excellent PCP, having brand-new insurance and trying to get settled in....and then Finding out I was going to need surgery... My PCP recommended Dr. Meynig with Austin Surgeons ... I called for an appointment and I was given an appointment the following day... The office was very easy to find they have their own private parking area, very clean.. very nice building.... I had downloaded my forms and brought them with me to my appointment ... after a very short wait I was called into the examining room...Dr Meynig enter and introduced himself .... I felt very confident as soon as he started speaking to me about the surgery that I was going to need ... (Very knowledgeable and easy to talk too) ... I set up the surgery date for the following week ... I could just stop with this review now but this is the great part ... The next day I was called by the office informing me that there was an issue with my insurance... After speaking with the insurance company I was advised to go to a website and pick another surgeon and have my PCP refer me to them... Once again I was brand-new to Austin, and felt very uncomfortable just picking a random person off of a list .... I followed up with Dr. Meynig's staff and ask them if I could bring the list over and see if Dr. Meynig would help me choose a surgeon that he worked with or would recommend ... They dais of course ! I went to the office and Dr Meynig personally picked a few surgeons for me ... BUT as soon I got home ... Dr Meynig Office called and said, that Dr Meynig ask his insurance Department to call my carrier and see if they could help me ...AND they did!!!!! The office worked it out with my Insurance carrier (after hour on the phone with them) and the surgery date didn't change !!! Dr. Meynig even switched hospitals for me so it would be ( in-network) and covered on my insurance plan... ....That to me is more than 5 star service! Dr. Meynig and his staff were incredible!!!! I had my final follow-up appointment yesterday ... Everything was a success and I feel great!!! I'm so grateful to Dr Meynig and his incredible staff .... Thank-you!!! read more

Dr. Meynig exceeded my expectations for compassionate care. He listened to all of my concerns with great attention - no matter how minor - and made himself available to me to resolve any issues that arose. He made me feel very comfortable and at ease. His respectful, patient nature makes him an A+ physician. Thank you, Dr. Meynig! read more

Great Doctor.. very pleasant bed-side manner, exceptional surgical care and follow up... folks, my wife's dad was a surgeon, so I've met quite a few... some good some not so good. Dr Meynig is professional, friendly, and caring... a rare combination to me. Can't say enough good things about him and the folks who assisted at 3901 Medical Parkway. I strongly recommend Dr. Meynig for your general surgical care. read more

Dr. Meynig took care of me during my emergency surgery. He absolutely saved my life. I can't say enough about what an amazing person and surgeon he is. Dr. Meynig was always so kind, caring, and compassionate. read more

OUTSTANDING! I was in Austin Tx when I became sick. My plan was to go back to Maryland for Surgery, where I reside fulltime. However, after meeting Dr. Meynig there was no doubt he was the surgeon for me. It was the best decision I made! Dr. Meynig is OUTSTANDING and I would fly anywhere to see him. He didn't treat me like I was every other patient. He treated my case as an individual case. Something I had complained about for years, he figured out and while complex, he was able to determine. He takes nothing lightly, yet also rushes into nothing quickly. He tries everything non surgical first. How refreshing for a surgeon to do!!! I ususually see reviews that say "there are no words". I typically am one to not write reviews. I have to say, I contemplated starting my review saying, "There are So Many Words, lol". Dr. Meynig is truly a special man with whom God gifted him with a talent for surgery and a good moral compass. My recovery was the easiest I've ever experienced. He's not only the BEST SURGEON I've had, but he makes you feel like you have a friend by your side from start to finish! Go see Dr. Meynig, you deserve it!! I tell everyone I know to see Dr. Meynig, and I am telling all who reads this, go see him! Cheri PS, His staff is amazing as well!!!! His medical assistant was also a sweetheart and helped so much!!! Everyone is second to none. :) read more

Arriving in the ER by ambulance is a scary experience. Finding out you're going to need emergency surgery is even scarier. I am so thankful Dr. Meynig was the surgeon on call when I arrived. He explained everything in very clear detail. He didn't talk down to me but if I had a question, he explained it in more layman's terms. Dr. Meynig literally saved my life that day. Over the course of 9 months of treatment, he was always kind, considerate, and funny. Even my home health care nurses commented on what a personable doctor he is. But kindness, consideration, and humor don't save lives. Deftness with a scalpel does. Fortunately, Dr. Meynig has all those qualities. Yes, sometimes he was running late but surgeons have emergencies (like mine) and they also have lives. It was never terribly late. I always brought something to read, just in case. Thank goodness for Dr. Meynig and the staff at Seton Northwest. I will always be grateful and I"ll try not to interrupt the Super Bowl ever again :) read more

Dr. Meynig is absolutely outstanding, extremely understanding and very patient. He is what ever Doctor should be, a professional caregiver who cares for you as a person and goes above and beyond normal care. My husband and I are most grateful to have found him. And he also has a most excellent staff! We highly recommend him. read more

Dr. Meynig is an excellent surgeon. He explained the procedure very thoroughly and was very patient with my wife and I. I would highly recommend! read more

Dr. Meynig's receptionist was so rude, unprofessional, and unhelpful that I left in tears before I ever got a chance to see the doctor. I will never go back. I have never been treated with such condescension and such an unhelpful attitude. There was a problem with a form that my doctors office tried to send Dr. Meynig's office. The receptionist kept cutting me off while I was trying to explain to her the steps myself and my doctor's office had taken to try to resolve the problem. She called my doctor's office and spoke with them while I was filling out pages of medical history. When I returned to the window with the paperwork, she curtly told me she didn't get the paperwork she needed and said, "You should call them," as if I had done nothing to this point in time. I had made 7 phone calls back and forth between dr. offices to make sure the needed paperwork went through. Please note that I left two messages earlier in the week asking Dr. Meynig's office to call me back and let me know they had received the needed form. I never received a return phone call. They could have at least called me back to say that my insurance would not cover the appointment. It would have saved me the trouble of an hour drive, my husband taking time off work to watch my two year old, and $21 in parking because the parking at this office is atrocious. I have heard good things about Dr. Meynig but I want to be treated with respect and kindness by all of his staff. If I can't get past the waiting room without being treated poorly, I will not feel reassured enough to have surgery with this physician. read more