Michael Karing, MD
Internal Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Resources HEB
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MDVIP Annual Membership Fee
MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.
Quarterly
$550.00*
Semi-Annual
$1,100.00*
Annual
$2,200.00*
About Michael Karing, MD
Webster defines wellness as the quality or state of being in good health, especially as an actively sought goal. My goal, as your physician, is to help you define and achieve that level of health that you are actively seeking. We work as a team to this end; each team member committed and determined. The MDVIP model is a third team member to help us achieve success.
Residency
The University of Texas Health Science Center Department of Internal Medicine
San Antonio, TX
Internal Medicine 1990-1992
San Antonio, TX
Internal Medicine 1990-1992
Internship
The University of Arkansas for Medical Science Department of Internal Medicine
Little Rock, AR
1989-1990
Little Rock, AR
1989-1990
Medical School
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX
Doctorate of Medicine 1989
Galveston, TX
Doctorate of Medicine 1989
Undergraduate
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy 1984
Valedictorian, Graduated with Honors
Austin, TX
Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy 1984
Valedictorian, Graduated with Honors
Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine
American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine
Texas Health Resources HEB
Harris Methodist HEB
- Active Staff 1993-present
- Member, Medical Board 1998-2003
- Chairman 2001-2003
- Vice Chairman 1998-2000
- Active Staff 1993-present
- Member, Medical Board 1998-2003
- Chairman 2001-2003
- Vice Chairman 1998-2000
The University of Texas at Austin
- Ely Lilly Award, Highest Average in Pharmacy
- Basic Science Outstanding Student Award in Pharmacy
- Nominated for University of Texas at Austin Presidential Scholarship 1983
- Ely Lilly Award, Highest Average in Pharmacy
- Basic Science Outstanding Student Award in Pharmacy
- Nominated for University of Texas at Austin Presidential Scholarship 1983
Member, Association of American Physicians & Surgeons
Member, Texas Medical Association
Member, Tarrant County Medical Association
Member, Texas Medical Association
Member, Tarrant County Medical Association
Texas
Benefits of joining Dr. Karing's practice with MDVIP
MDVIP Wellness Program
Expect comprehensive screenings and tests and a custom wellness plan designed for you.
Better Doctor-Patient Relationship
97% of MDVIP members are satisfied with their relationship (vs 58% in traditional PCP).
Same/Next-Day Appointments
See Dr. Karing quickly and take your time during each appointment.
Reachable 24/7
Reach Dr. Karing by phone after-hours and on weekends.
Smaller Practice Size
MDVIP practices are smaller than most primary care practices, which means your doctor has more time to help you.
Your Dedicated Doctor
See Dr. Karing when you go to the office — not someone else like a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
Travel Benefits
If you need urgent care while traveling, your physician can help arrange your care with a local hospital, pharmacy or doctor.
Medical Centers of Excellence
For patients who need care beyond what is available locally, MDVIP can connect your doctor with specialists at some of the country’s leading medical institutions
Better Health Outcomes
Members have better control of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension.
The office of Michael Karing, MD
Hours
| Mon | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
What our members are saying
Ive been seeing dr karing since before he was a MDVIP dr. Lets see it was probably in the … Lets just say years He is the most devoted, professional , caring doctor i have ever been been associated w and i am 67 years old also A retired pharmacist so that says alot right there. We has gotten me thru numerous crisis’s familial and medical and mental. I truiy dont know how id be today…
Patricia
December 13, 2023
My 28-years-long doctor that I loved and trusted was retiring, so I knew I had to find a replacement. Taking into account that I was beginning to have minor memory issues, and knowing that Alzheimer's runs in my family, the search was on. My husband and I had already been studying a great deal about how nutrition and supplements can affect the brain. We also learned about Dr. Dale…
Barbara
March 14, 2020
Have been going to Dr. Karing long before he joined MDVIP. He has always showed a complete professional attitude and will listen to what you have to say. Can get in to see him usually the same day. Also have enjoyed getting to know him on a personal level. Just increases the trust I have in him as my doctor.
Dave
March 14, 2020
In 2017, my wife of 48 years was nearing hospice care and was recuperating from major neck surgery. We had begun seeing Dr. Karing in the past couple of years, and we were very pleased with his overall care and knowledge of my wife's condition. However, it was during this stressful homecare time that Dr. Karing showed amazing care and compassion. One night, after going on hospice care, my…
Mark
March 13, 2020
Reviews from the web
05/27/2025
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Dr Karing has been excellent in every way for our family. Appointments are always on time and he gives us all the time needed.
05/27/2025
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Been with Dr Karing since the beginning and very satisfied.
05/27/2025
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Dr. Karing and staff provide excellent care!
05/22/2025
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Dr. Karing and his staff have been quite helpful in their concern and care for my condition. I'm thankful for this group of qualified medical staff! dm
02/23/2025
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Have been with Dr. Karing for many years and have complete faith that he knows my body and has the skill to keep me medically fit as I age. Love the ability to call and talk to him as the need allows. MDVIP is worth the benefits I get for access to Dr. Karing.
03/14/2024
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Dr. Karing is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain all medical related care for my Wellness. He takes the time to get to know me personally and my family…he is very aware of my medical goals and has been with me on that journey for 5 years. I feel fortunate to have the MDVIP service and to have Dr Michael Karing as my doctor. I appreciated this service so much that i asked my husband to join MDVIP with Dr. Karing for my Birthday gift.
03/13/2024
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Dr Karing is very knowledgeable and takes great care in his treatment plans. Staying healthy is of upmost importance; however illness still occurs. I truly feel he saved my husband's life after contracting Covid. He also was there for me during and after my hospitalization with Sepsis. Thank you to Dr. Karing and your staff!
03/12/2024
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PSA. This Dr charges an annual $2100 fee to see him and be under his care?! His assistant Sam described this as a concierge service and its not covered by insurance or Medicare. Just wanted you to be aware. I've never heard of this. It's not like medical expenses aren't expensive as it is!
02/17/2024
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Dr Karing and I attended the same college of pharmacy. Physicians who have a previous degree in pharmacy are excellent when it comes to knowing about prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs. He’s a very caring physician. He gives me the time and empathy that I appreciate. And he’s very Christian individual. I respect him very much.
02/16/2024
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Dr. Karing has now been my doctor for over 2 years. It has been a great experience in having a real doctor who listens to you and responds completely to your questions. We've talked about medications other doctors had me on and together decided which made sense and which didn't really work for me. But, it was all done in a very orderly way and totally with my agreement. I've never felt hurried through an appointment. He's helped me through some rough problems and given me one medication that no one else ever suggested that has worked what I consider a miracle. He is great doctor.
03/09/2023
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Best doctor I have ever had!!!!!!!
01/24/2023
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He was a poor doctor years ago!
11/03/2022
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My wife and I switched over to Dr. Karing a few years ago and MDVIP. We have really enjoyed having him as our primary care doctor. He is very available, and never makes us feel rushed. We liked him so much that I have switched my mother to his care and I am so VERY glad that I did. She adores him. Just last night she had need to call after hours, and sure enough, Dr Karing spoke to her and reassured her about her blood sugar levels. I can tell you one thing; I'm sure having that ability to speak with him likely gave her more sleep last night, and probably gave me extra sleep as well! Thank you Dr. Karing!!
07/28/2022
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Takes the time to explain everything in detail and look at your entire health profile AND provide suggestions regarding lifestyle to impact your quality of life.
07/13/2022
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I have been a patient of Dr. Karing for many years. I have been very pleased with Dr. Karing. He spends a lot of time with his patients answering questions and explains things thoroughly. I like that we do not have to wait to see Dr. Karing and can reach him anytime if we need to. His staff is very friendly.
06/28/2022
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Dr. Karing is just THAT! The most caring & concerned Doctor. He works diligently for every patient. How fortunate we are to have him in our livesđź‘Ť
03/25/2022
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I've never had a doctor so willing to spend time with me, explain treatment options, and be available 24/7. He has responded to emails at 10 at night! Appointments never feel rushed. He actually listens. He will recommend supplements as well as ordinary prescriptions. He is not "primary care physician as referee and coordinator with specialists" but, truly, a "primary care physician" where the need for specialists is an exception. I'm 77 years old and I've had maybe one other doctor, a specialist, so relaxed in his personal presentation during visits. He limits his practice so he's not overwhelmed with patient demands. If you're looking for a new general practice doctor, whatever the reason, start with Dr. Karing. He even allows a no charge "meet and greet" so you (and he) can determine if you are a good fit for each other. My wife and I feel blessed to have found him.
03/16/2022
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Dr Karing rates 5 Plus Stars.
03/16/2022
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Best doc in town!! Spends the time to listen and has effective plans to help with any issue
03/16/2022
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Love My Doctor! He is there when I need him and listens.
02/17/2022
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Dr. Karing has been my PCP for 22 years. We moved over 60 miles away after he became my doctor. I have made this drive for 15 years now because he offers the kind of care that I want. Each visit he spends time with me until I have no more questions and been thoroughly examined and the issue is resolved or in the process of resolution. I never feel rushed to meet a time constraint.
02/12/2022
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Dr. Karing and his staff go above and beyond all quality of care I have ever received. He saved my life during Covid with his cutting edge medical knowledge and expertise.
02/11/2022
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Very thorough Doctor and very happy with the service.
10/25/2021
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He great .My children knows he is the so carrying about health & happiness always
10/20/2021
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The best Dr. I've had in my 64 years.
08/26/2021
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Dr Katrina has changed my attitude toward doctors. He is there to really help you assess your problem areas. He is available all of the time and can reached easily in case of a emergency. I was in a swim class one day with 12 women.and they were all complaining about doctors. I was the only one in class that was very satisfied and happy with my doctor.
08/26/2021
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My wife and I have been extremely pleased with Dr. Karing as our physician. His philosophy of care is in line with our ideas of health. He listens very well, and is willing to look at evidence of alternative methods of treatments. He understands that we are intelligent, involved patients, and treats us accordingly.
Also, the MDVIP program allows all of us the time needed to have far ranging discussions about our health and other topics.
We consider him more that just our doctor, we consider him a friend.
Also, the MDVIP program allows all of us the time needed to have far ranging discussions about our health and other topics.
We consider him more that just our doctor, we consider him a friend.
06/22/2021
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Not only does Dr. Karing provide outstanding medical care, his bedside manner is second to none. His staff are equally skilled and attentive to our needs. My health had been declining for a few years and none of the 4 specialists I had previously seen were able to pinpoint the cases. Thankfully, through MDVIP I found Dr Karing and and he was quickly able to pinpoint the medical care and lifestyle changes I needed to make to return me to health. My wife was so impressed, she became a patient as did my son.
02/19/2021
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Dr. Karing has been my doctor for about fifteen years (maybe longer) and since he began the MDVIP program his approach has definitely become that of my health provider and wellness coach instead of just treating my ailments when they arise. Coincidently when I responded to the email I had just been reading Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age by Sanjay Gupta, M.D. and had just finished Chapter 9,."Putting It All Together, 12 Weeks to Sharper" where he describes his advice through twelve steps. To my surprise, I learned that I am for the most part practicing his advice and greatly owe Dr.Karing's advice and guidance for my condition. I am an eighty four year old man who weighs the same as when I graduated collage and am in better shape, both mentally and physically, as I have been for most of my adult life. Thank you Dr. Karing.
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12/17/2020
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We have been patients of Dr. Karing since 1996 and love the care and kindness of Dr. Karing. He takes time at our appointments and listens and gives our lives direction. As we've aged he has helped us tremendously to make aging easier. I can't express how much I admire this man and his compassion for his patients.
03/11/2020
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Dr Karing has exceeded expectations on a number of occasions. While traveling at a conference in California, I developed kidney stones. He immediately arranged for the care and medicines that I needed. This is just one example of many that Dr. Karing arranged for after hour urgent needs to be met quickly and efficiently.
03/10/2020
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Have been seeing Dr. Karing for about 3 yrs. Now, I'm very impressed by Him and His crew ! Top notch ! Scheduled to see Him tomorrow. đź‘Ť
02/19/2020
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Dr. Karing and his staff are outstanding. Every previous visit has been extremely satisfying.
02/17/2020
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Dr Karing is very caring and listens attentively. He respects what you have to say and suggestion or concerns.
02/15/2020
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Dr. Michael Karing Has been most accommodating, pleasant to deal with and responsive in all of our conversations.
I would recommend him to anyone.
I would recommend him to anyone.
02/06/2020
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Dr. Karing & staff are the best. Always there when you need them. Answer messages promptly & new RXs are called in quickly. Dr. Karing is tops in diagnosing! I couldn’t be more satisfied!
02/06/2020
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Very friendly and efficient staff. I was very impressed with the efficiency and quality of my care. Dr. Karing was very informative and also listened to all of my questions and concerns. I like that he promotes supplements and suggestions for a healthier life.
12/22/2019
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Dr Karing is always prepared and knowledgeable about any questions I have. He brings new meaning to a yearly physical and blood work concerns and I enjoy the special attention of a "Private Doctor".
Thank you for your attention to detail.
Mrs McDermid
Thank you for your attention to detail.
Mrs McDermid
09/30/2019
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We have really appreciated the care we have been given by Dr. Karing. He is very thorough and professional. There is such a reassurance knowing he is easily assessable to his patients. We would highly recommend Dr. Karing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models typically see far fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors. That gives them more time to develop deeper doctor-patient relationships that can lead to better outcomes. They can also offer conveniences that most primary care doctors can’t, including same- and next-day appointments. They’re available after hours for urgent matters. And they have time to focus on prevention. That focus begins with the MDVIP Wellness Program, which patients pay for with their annual membership fee.
Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.
MDVIP makes wellness and prevention easier by providing your physician with innovative tools and technology. MDVIP supports your physician’s practice and seeks to eliminate barriers to a positive healthcare experience. Your doctor will determine whether and how to incorporate these tools at his/her discretion.
**The message above is a personal introduction from the physician, intended to help you get to know them better. The views, opinions, and statements expressed above are solely those of the physician and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of MDVIP. This content is intended for general background purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any mentions of expertise or quality of care are personal expressions and should not be interpreted as guarantees of performance or outcomes.