Gretchen Crook, M.D.
Clinic Pain Physician, Capitol Pain Institute

Dr. Gretchen Crook is a Board-Certified Family Physician with 23 years of experience in primary care practice within a multi-specialty group in Austin, Texas. With a commitment to comprehensive and patient-centered care, Dr. Crook brings a wealth of knowledge to the Capitol Pain Institute team. As a Clinic Physician serving North and South Austin, she collaborates closely with interventional pain management specialists to develop personalized treatment plans that address both the physical and emotional aspects of chronic pain.
Dr. Crook completed her Residency in Family Medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, where she also earned her Doctor of Medicine degree. She holds a B.A. in Mathematics from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Prior to joining Capitol Pain Institute, she practiced at Austin Regional Clinic (ARC), focusing on outpatient, after-hours, and urgent care services.
Alongside her clinical work, Dr. Crook has devoted the past nine years to clinical research. Since 2024, she has served as Medical Director for ARC Clinical Research and has been a Principal Investigator since 2019. Her research has included Phase 2 and 3 studies on vaccines, medications, and medical devices across various fields, including cardiology, endocrinology, infectious disease, and primary care.
Publications & Recognition
- FDA Inspection, Covid Vaccination Clinical Trial, zero findings for Principal Investigator and site, ARC Clinical Research, March 2022
- Top Ten Enrollment Site for Adolescents in Pfizer-BioNTech Covid Vaccination Trial, Principal Investigator, ARC Clinical Research, 2022
- Top 100 Doctors, Austin Monthly Magazine, 2014
Personal
Specialties
Treatments
Working closely with our interventional pain physicians, Dr. Crook diagnoses chronic pain conditions and develops personalized treatment plans that may include advanced procedures, physical therapy, behavioral health counseling, and medication.
Conditions
Dr. Crook specializes in diagnosing a wide range of chronic pain conditions, offering comprehensive evaluations to identify the root cause of your discomfort.