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Austin Regional Clinic (ARC) doctors, staff, and leadership are committed to providing our community with high quality convenient care. One of the ways we demonstrate this priority is through our online transparency.
You can review our provider ratings and comments on our web site with the confidence that they are all based on verified visits. We post all patient feedback relevant to the entire visit and only refrain from posting comments that are libelous, profane, or those that risk the privacy of our patients.
The below guide provides details about how we collect and share our patient feedback.
ARC partnered with Press Ganey to collect patient feedback about their doctor’s visit. We gather feedback from text surveys that are sent after the visit. Press Ganey is an independent third party customer feedback company that provides the technology to collect the feedback and display ratings and comments on our web site. All ratings are submitted by actual patients and verified by ARC.
Patients for whom we have a mobile phone number receive a text survey within two hours of checking in for their visit. Patients are asked to complete the survey and provide ratings and comments regarding their experience at different touch points of their visit. We use this feedback to recognize doctors and staff, identify issues we can correct, and enhance our care.
ARC posts all positive and negative patient feedback that is relevant to the entire visit. We refrain from posting comments that are libelous, profane, or those that risk the privacy of our patients.
ARC asks questions that touch on the overall patient experience related to their visit. Anyone seeking detailed information about each question can view the ratings for each specific question on the Reviews tab on the provider bio page on the website. We calculate our provider star ratings based on the responses to question number six below. We calculate our location star ratings based on the responses to all the below questions.
Since more recent data provides a more accurate picture, we require a minimum of 30 patient surveys per doctor in the last 12 months before we post a physician’s rating.
ARC physicians and staff review all comments and act to rectify issues. Since the purpose of the feedback is to allow us to improve the overall patient experience, we display the last 90 days of comments which are the most relevant for the practice.
No. Only patients having an outpatient visit by an ARC physician receive a survey. The results are based entirely from patients who have actually been treated by the physician in our clinics.
Comments are reviewed and approved prior to being published to the website. If a comment contains any personally identifiable information, that information will be removed from the comment.
Accepting new patients ARC South 1st Ages seen: 3 - 99 Languages: Spanish Joined ARC: 2024
Jessica grew up in Laredo, TX. In her free time, she can always be found in her garden, growing vegetables and Texas native plants, and planning a home-cooked meal with her husband using their home-grown food. They also enjoy taking their little chihuahua on walks on secluded trails and spending time with family and friends.
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I chose a career in family practice because I really enjoy the holistic approach to the patient’s care as well as the lasting relationships we develop over time. The most important thing a provider can do is listen to the patient. Listening first will always help in making the best diagnosis.
Most times, the results of a pap smear may return as normal. However, results can come back as abnormal. Determining the type of abnormality will help your ARC doctor or advanced practice clinician (APC) decide your treatment.
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You can schedule an office visit to discuss mental health concerns, medication refills, and follow-up care. Your primary care team may utilize screening tools during office visits to identify potential mental health concerns, enabling them to provide appropriate resources and/or treatment options.
An annual wellness exam helps you touch base with your ARC physician or advanced practice clinician (APC), address health issues, and talk about preventative measures for you.
Breast exams are check-ups, mammograms, and other types of screenings that look for for changes or problems in the breast tissue.
A flu vaccine can help prevent flu-related visits each year. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated every flu season.
Immunizations help provide immunity to children and adults before they are exposed to potentially harmful diseases like hepatitis B, measles, mumps, polio, and more.
A Medicare Wellness visit a benefit provided to patients with a Medicare insurance plan. It is conducted by a dedicated Medicare Wellness physician or advanced practice clinician (APC) at ARC, where you can expect a review of your health that includes vaccinations, cancer screenings, and more.
ARC offers mental health medication management for patients with behavioral or cognitive health conditions.
ARC Family Medicine doctors and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) can provide care, treatment, or referrals to address musculoskeletal issues that cause you pain and discomfort.
Annual pap tests are used to screen for cervical cancer.
Prostate screenings help detect early signs of prostate cancer.
Our physicians and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) are available 365 days a year for minor emergencies, including sprains, colds and flu, minor burns, seasonal allergies, and more. We're here for you on days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
ARC offers telemedicine visits for primary and specialty care. ARC doctors and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) 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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Rating based on "Did the healthcare provider or doctor provide the care you expected?"
Dr. Garcia is fantastic
Everything its great the Dr.SHe is very friendly very atent
she wasnt bad is just i could get the care via video i guess
I did not feel rushed and that the provider listened to my concerns. Together we came up with a plan and will put into action with a follow up in a month.
I used VRI service and it was the best I’ve ever experienced. I appreciate that the front desk was attentive to detail that I use ASL to communicate and asked if virtual interpreter is fine to use.
I had a highly professional and positive visit with Jessica Garcia. During the appointment, I explained the symptoms I was experiencing and my purpose for establishing primary care. I truly appreciated her professionalism and her attentiveness in addressing my concerns. I also shared that I am a data analyst and emphasized how providing detailed statistical information could assist in resolving the issues I’m experiencing. I left the appointment feeling optimistic about my care under her guidance and am very pleased with the outcome.
Welcome to the Family Medicine team at ARC South 1st!
November 14, 2024 < 1 min read
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