Dr. Brennig attended the University of Texas at Austin, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biological Sciences. He continued his education at the University of Texas Medical School Houston. After his General Surgery internship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, he completed his general surgery residency and served as chief resident at Baylor University Medical Center Dallas.

Dr. Brennig’s interest in vascular surgery led him to Boston and the Tufts University Medical Center Vascular Surgery Fellowship, where he trained for two years with an emphasis on minimally invasive vascular therapies and treating complex venous disorders. His breadth of experience and success treating the most complex venous disorders has allowed him to develop a uniquely qualified approach to help his patients.

Dr. Brennig has presented multiple research papers, published articles, and continues to train others in emerging vascular and vein therapies. He is the founder of The Austin Vascular Institute and its affiliate, The Austin Vein Institute. 

Dr. Gotvald is a board-certified Vascular Specialist with a passion for treating patients with both common and rare venous disorders. This includes the treatment of those stricken with varicose veins, spider veins, venous reflux, venous skin disorders, and venous stasis ulcers.

Unlike many other doctors who treat vein conditions, he completed a dedicated Vascular & Endovascular Fellowship Program which concentrated on diagnosis & treatment of Venous Diseases & Conditions. He is double board certified in both Vascular & Endovascular Surgery as well as General Surgery. Additionally, he is certified nationally as a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI), having completed a rigorous credentialing process in blood vessel testing. RPVI certification reflects his extensive experience in diagnosing venous diseases through his performance & interpretation of thousands of vascular X-ray studies and ultrasounds. He also has the prestigious recognition of having both established and been director of a nationally accredited ICAVL Vascular Laboratory and Vein & Laser Clinic.

Dr. Gotvald is therefore classified as a “Vascular & Vein Specialist”, meaning that he is an expert in the treatment of all forms of vein and blood vessel disease and conditions. He is a respected member of both the Society of Vascular Surgery and the American College of Surgeons. He has published several articles pertaining to his work in nationally distributed medical and surgical journals. Dr. Gotvald has been serving the medical community as a doctor and surgeon for over 14 years.

Dr. Gotvald has always had a strong interest and commitment for treating those suffering from venous problems. Through his Vascular & Endovascular Fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center and Baylor Heart & Vascular Hospital, he received vast experience in the newest state-of-the art minimally invasive treatments. He performs the latest proven treatments, including Laser therapies / EVLT (EndoVenous Laser Therapy) and Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy . His experience and expertise allows him to provide the best possible cosmetic results for his patients while at the same time minimizing the amount of pain, bruising, and required recovery time.

At our Vein Institute you will always be seen and treated by a board- certified physician one-on-one. Through our comprehensive vein program, you will not only receive the best state-of-the art treatment available, but you will also receive a detailed diagnostic venous workup. We evaluate you for potential underlying circulation disorders that may be leading to your condition. Through this process not only is the “surface” problem addressed, but also the underlying disorder that has lead to it.

Our Vein & Laser Clinic provides outpatient procedures, saving you both time and money. Most of the time you can have your procedures performed in the comfort of our office, then walk out of our office after the procedure with minimal discomfort and little activity limitations! Our compassionate and experienced office staff are here to serve you.