About
Rhett J. Orgeron, MD
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Dr. Orgeron grew up in Belle Chasse, LA. When he is not working, he enjoys cooking, traveling, running, and hosting game night for his friends. His favorite local spot is “any Chuy’s!”
I’ve always had a love of the biological sciences, detective stories, and helping others. Choosing a career in Internal Medicine was a great way of pursuing all of these passions, as they are very much entwined in this field. Every patient I treat is not only an opportunity to heal someone and help better their life, but also a chance for me to grow as a physician and as a person. A great provider takes an interpersonal approach to medicine. Taking the time to get to know the individual patient is just as important as treating their illness. It allows one to better understand their background, values, and beliefs, to create a more tailored approach to their care.
Services
- Adult Mental Health
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Adult Mental Health
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.
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- Annual Physical Exam
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Annual Physical Exam
An annual wellness exam helps you touch base with your ARC doctor, address health issues, and talk about preventative measures for you.
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- Chronic Care Management
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Chronic Care Management
Chronic healthcare management includes care for patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and other chronic health conditions.
- Diabetic Retinopathy Screenings
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Diabetic Retinopathy Screenings
Austin Regional Clinic offers annual diabetic retinopathy screenings to our patients with diabetes. Screening is easy, takes less than five minutes to complete, and does not require any pupil dilatation or eye protection.
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- Flu Shots
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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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- Immunizations
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Immunizations
Immunizations help provide immunity to children and adults before they are exposed to potentially harmful diseases like hepatitis B, measles, mumps, polio, and more.
- Mammograms
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Mammograms
Mammograms play a key role in early breast cancer detection and can help decrease breast cancer deaths. Often, a mammogram can detect cancer, noncancerous or benign tumors, and cysts before they can be felt.
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- Medicare Wellness
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Medicare Wellness
A Medicare Wellness visit a benefit provided to patients with a Medicare insurance plan. It is conducted by a dedicated Medical Wellness Provider at ARC, where you can expect a review of your health that includes vaccinations, cancer screenings, and more.
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- Population Health
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Population Health
The ARC Population Health is a program that provides a patient-centered model of health care through an organized system of communication and a proactive approach to care. This department within Austin Regional Clinic uses several approaches to accomplish the goal of improved care coordination.
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- Preventative Health Care
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Preventative Health Care
Preventative health care services focus on preventing diseases and conditions caused by environmental factors, genetic predisposition, disease agents, and lifestyle choices.
- Telemedicine Visits
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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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Locations & Hours
Credentials
Medical School
Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Shreveport, LA, 2020
Residency
Baylor Scott & White, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Temple, TX, 2024
Education
BS in Biological Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 2016
Professional Positions
- Member, Travis County Medical Society
- Member, American College of Physicians