Dr. C.R. Holbrook IIIM.D.

Family Medicine

at ProPartners Healthcare — Overland Park, KS

About

Dr. Holbrook brings more than four decades of medical experience to his role as a primary care physician at ProPartners Healthcare, which he joined in April 2005. He grew up in Galveston, Texas, attended Texas A&M University, and earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in 1982. He completed his internship at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth before finishing an emergency medicine residency at Texas Tech Regional Academic Health Center in El Paso.

Dr. Holbrook holds board certification in emergency medicine and spent his first 20 years practicing that specialty. From 1989 to 2004, he served on the emergency department and trauma center staff at St. Joseph Health Center in Kansas City. Today, his clinical focus centers on men's health, seasonal allergies, and skin health, including UV radiation and sun safety.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

Texas A&M University

Medical School

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston (1982)

Residency

Emergency Medicine, Texas Tech Regional Academic Health Center, El Paso

Additional Training

Internship, John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas

Certifications

Board Certified in Emergency Medicine

Conditions Treated

men's health
seasonal allergies
skin health
UV radiation and sun safety

Who is Dr. Holbrook III right for?

Dr. Holbrook is well suited for men seeking a primary care physician with deep clinical experience. Patients dealing with seasonal allergies or skin health concerns benefit from his focused expertise in those areas. His two decades in emergency medicine make him a confident, decisive clinician for acute and urgent care needs. Adults who want a long-tenured physician with strong roots in the Kansas City community will find a good match in Dr. Holbrook.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Holbrook focuses primarily on men's health, seasonal allergies, and skin health, including UV radiation and sun safety. He draws on more than 20 years of emergency medicine practice to handle acute and urgent care needs with confidence.

Yes. Dr. Holbrook holds board certification in emergency medicine. He completed his residency at Texas Tech Regional Academic Health Center in El Paso and practiced emergency medicine for the first two decades of his career.

Dr. Holbrook earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in 1982. He completed his internship at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, and his emergency medicine residency at Texas Tech Regional Academic Health Center in El Paso.

Dr. Holbrook joined ProPartners Healthcare in April 2005, making him the practice's longest-tenured physician after founder Dr. Burns. He brought nearly 20 years of emergency medicine experience with him when he transitioned into primary care.

Yes. Dr. Holbrook is knowledgeable about seasonal allergies and their management. He addresses both the underlying causes and practical strategies for relief, drawing on his broad clinical background.

Dr. Holbrook sees adult patients, with a particular focus on men's health. His background in emergency medicine suits patients who want a clinician comfortable with both routine preventive care and more acute presentations.

Doctor profile last updated March 22, 2026