For over 90 years, Capital Medical Clinic physicians have provided quality healthcare to Austin and Central Texas families. We emphasize accurate and prompt diagnosis, maintain a strong commitment to individualized treatment, and support preventive measures to improve the quality of our patients’ lives. We are proud to have established a leading program in Internal Medicine.
Our family of doctors would like to be the physicians for the adult members of your family. Please call us to let us know how we can serve you.
Capital Medical Clinic is a private medical group practice of specialists in Internal Medicine. Internists receive specialized training in the diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of a broad spectrum of diseases. All physicians have been certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. We value your patronage and our staff will strive to make all of your Clinic experiences valuable and pleasant. Any comments or suggestions you make will receive our careful attention and consideration.
The Capital Medical Clinic traces its origin to the beginning of Dr. Charles Milton Darnall’s practice in March, 1934 at the Capital National Bank building (now the Norwood Tower) in downtown Austin. Originally from Llano, Texas, Dr. Darnall completed his residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota in Internal Medicine and started his practice upon completion. Dr. Darnall’s practice was interrupted by his service in World War II. Soon after the war, he was joined in 1948 by Dr. Horace E. Cromer, also from the Mayo Clinic. In 1957, the practice was joined by Dr. Frances M. Pearce, and later, Dr. Grover L. Bynum. These original founders became the Capital Medical Clinic, named in part for the Capital National Bank building which first hosted the clinic.
The clinic had grown to seven member doctors, all trained at the Mayo Clinic, when the practice moved to the Medical Park Tower in June, 1968. Capital Medical Clinic was instrumental in the creation of Austin’s first medical district, when CMC moved from downtown to West 38th Street, followed shortly by the building of Seton Medical Center and Shoal Creek Hospital. Only a few mere blocks from Medical Park Tower, Capital Medical Clinic started 2022 by moving from Medical Park tower on West 38th Street. As of January 17, 2022, the clinic now resides in a newly built and modern building located at West 32nd Street.
As the originator of the group practice concept in Central Texas, Capital Medical Clinic has been privileged to continue to attract other superbly trained internists. Our philosophy has always been to offer the best Internal Medicine care available. With a shifting focus from treating illness to a proactive method of preventive medicine, Capital Medical Clinic has become a leader in wellness care. Our group continues to grow with an established history and a progressive future.
