Carla Thompson

Carla J. Thompson, MD, FAAP Pronunciation Guide

Pediatrics
4.3of 5 | (53) | View Reviews
About our provider ratings

Accepting new patients ARC Bee Cave Ages seen: 0 - 18 Joined ARC: 2024

About Carla J. Thompson, MD, FAAP

  • If you have received a letter from UnitedHealthcare (UHC) stating that Carla J. Thompson, MD, FAAP, is out-of-network, please be informed that refers to her former practice. Carla J. Thompson, MD, FAAP, remains in-network, and you may continue to see her without any changes to your coverage.

    Dr. Thompson grew up in Arlington, TX, and has been practicing pediatrics in Austin since 2010. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and four children. They keep her busy with their many sports and activities. She also enjoys walking, reading, cooking, and gardening. Her favorite family memories are made traveling with her family and spending time on the lakes and trails around Austin.

I was fascinated at a very early age by my aunt’s stories of her career in the newborn nursery, and I never looked back! I believe that listening is the greatest skill in a pediatrician’s tool belt, and I find joy in walking alongside parents through the journey of parenthood.

Services

Behavioral Evaluation

Behavioral Evaluation

ARC Pediatrics provides behavioral evaluations to gather information to help your child and family.

Developmental and Autism Screening

Developmental and Autism Screening

Developmental and Autism screenings are tests that help diagnose developmental challenges in children.

Flu Shots

Flu Shots

A flu vaccine can help prevent flu-related visits to the doctor each year. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated every flu season.

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Hearing Screenings for School-Age Children

Hearing Screenings for School-Age Children

Hearing screenings are tests to help identify hearing loss in children and its severity.

Lactation Support

Lactation Support

If you choose to breastfeed, your ARC pediatrician, ob/gyn, and care team can provide advice and recommendations. We also partner with Breastfeeding Success (BFS) to help new parents fwith specialized educational materials, classes, and visits with a lactation consultant, as needed.

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Newborn Hearing Screenings

Newborn Hearing Screenings

Hearing loss screenings for newborns help determine if your baby has hearing loss.

Pediatric Eye Exam

Pediatric Eye Exam

ARC pediatric eye exams check eye health and scan for amblyopia risk factors, blurry vision, farsightedness, nearsightedness, vision loss, and more.

Pediatric Immunizations

Pediatric Immunizations

Immunizations are a safe, effective way to protect children from diseases, including some cancers, as well as hospitalization, disability, and death. It is important to maintain routine immunizations during a pandemic or other public health emergency to prevent further outbreaks.

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Pediatric Newborn Visits

Pediatric Newborn Visits

Our dedicated pediatricians offer comprehensive 3-day and 2-week newborn visits designed to ensure the health and well-being of your newest family member.

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Telemedicine Visits

Telemedicine Visits

ARC offers telemedicine visits for primary and specialty care. Doctors can quickly evaluate you for a new health issue or follow up with you via a phone call or video visit from the comfort of your home.

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Well-Check Exam

Well-Check Exam

A well-check exam focuses on maintaining your child’s health and is a time to discuss preventive care. Our doctors and APCs cover growth, development, immunization updates, health, safety, nutrition, physical fitness, puberty, acne, learning, behavioral questions, and family and social concerns.

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Locations & Hours

Credentials

  • Board Certifications
    Board Certified in Pediatrics
  • Residency
    Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, Department of Pediatrics, Dallas, TX, 2010
  • Medical School
    University of Texas Medical School at Houston, TX, 2007
  • Education
    B.A. in Biology, The University of Texas at Austin, TX, 2002
  • Professional Positions
    • Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
    • Member, Travis County Medical Society
  • Awards & Honors
    • Austin’s Best Pediatrician, Austin Fit Magazine, 2016
    • Texas Monthly Super Doctors Rising Star, 2017-2023

Patient Reviews

OVERALL PROVIDER RATING

Rating based on "Did the healthcare provider or doctor provide the care you expected?"

4.3out of 5
  • November 18, 2024

    Everyone was friendly and helpful! Dr. Thompson was great. She answered all our questions and was extremely calm and kind.

  • November 15, 2024

    Dr. Carla Thompson has been AMAZING to my children from our very first visit in 2023. She is the gold standard!!

  • November 11, 2024

    I love Dr Thompson, Dr Lye and nurse. I'm happy to keep seeing them because they really care. I'm concerned that ARC might not leave a lot of time for the docs to visit with patients though so if we just get rushed in and out then we would have to find another place. I'd be concerned about retention with your doctors too because they are stellar and should have a stellar work environment.

  • November 11, 2024

    Dr. Carla Thompson was awesome! My daughter was as not cooperating at all, and Dr. Thompson brought toys to help her with her nerves. So sweet! Very professional, fast service too.

  • October 30, 2024

    I disliked evething except the Doctor

  • October 29, 2024

    Dr Thompson and her team are wonderful! They have a true passion for children’s health, which is evident. The really listen and are proactive! We have followed her over the years and love her- will be a bummer when our children one day graduate from pediatrics! I have recommended her over the years to many families😊

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