NormanMD, 24/7 on-demand urgent care powered by ARC, provides access to adult medicine and pediatric physicians and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) all year round—even during the holidays.
Text messages regarding appointment confirmations, personal health, and registration will now come from SMS code 27903. Read more.
Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act plans available through HealthCare.gov is from November 1 to January 15. Keep your ARC care team by choosing from insurance plans we accept: Aetna, Ambetter, Blue Cross, Blue Advantage, MyBlue, Moda, Sendero, and UnitedHealthcare Exchange Plan.
All insurance plans accepted by ARC, including government plans, are listed online at ARCInsuranceInfo.com.
If you have received a letter from UnitedHealthcare (UHC) stating that any of the providers listed below are out-of-network, please be informed that refers to their former practice. The following physicians and APC remain in-network at ARC, and you may continue seeing them without any changes to your coverage:
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 Northwest Hills Specialty Ages seen: 18 - 99 Joined ARC: 2023
Dr. Dwadasi grew up in Kokomo, a small town in Indiana. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, watching TV, running and dancing. Being relatively new to Austin, Dr. Dwadasi is looking forward to exploring the area.
I was always drawn to the field of science/medicine while growing up. During medical school, I did a rotation in Gastroenterology and really enjoyed it. I have a special interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) because it is complex, affords continuity of care with patients, and is an area of growing research. I want to make sure I understand my patients’ medical history, but most importantly, I listen to their concerns and why they are coming for care. I want to ensure we both have a good understanding of the care plan that we reach together.
An anoscopy is used to examine the anal canal and rectum with an anoscope to help diagnose anal and rectal conditions.
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A colonoscopy is a safe and effective way to test for cancer in the colon or rectum (colorectal cancer). A colon cancer screening is typically a 20-30-minute outpatient procedure performed at a hospital or surgery center.
Screening tests for colorectal cancer, as well as methods to try to prevent it. In addition to regular colorectal cancer screenings, exercise and maintaining a healthy weight can reduce your risk of colorectal cancer.
What you eat can contribute to digestive problems. Changing your diet and lifestyle, avoiding certain foods, and managing stress may offer significant benefits.
An esophageal dilation is used to widen a narrowed section of your esophagus, relieving difficulty swallowing or dysphagia.
This procedure helps check the sigmoid colon, the inside of a part of the large intestine.
Gastroenterologists and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) can evaluate and provide care for diseases that affect the digestive system, which includes the gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus) as well as the pancreas, liver, bile ducts, and gallbladder.
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a type of bacteria that infects your stomach. It can damage the tissue in your stomach and the first part of your small intestine.
Our gastroenterologists and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) work closely with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that will help bring relief to your digestive system and improve your quality of life.
IV delivered drug infusions for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
A small bowel enteroscopy is a test that allows a provider to examine the deeper small intestine.
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.
An upper endoscopy is a procedure to examine the inner lining of the upper digestive tract.
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Rating based on "Did the healthcare provider or doctor provide the care you expected?"
I recently had a colonoscopy with Dr. Dr.Dwadasi and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the start, the staff made me feel comfortable and fully prepared for the procedure. They provided clear instructions and tips that made the prep process as easy as possible. Dr.Dwadasi is fantastic—professional, kind, and thorough. They took the time to explain everything beforehand, so I went in knowing exactly what to expect, which really eased my nerves. During the procedure, Dr.Dwadasi and the team ensured I was comfortable, and I didn’t experience any pain or discomfort. The procedure itself was quick and smooth, and the care I received afterward was excellent. Dr.Dwadasi personally followed up to discuss the results and answer all my questions, which showed they genuinely care about their patients’ health and peace of mind. If you’re looking for a GI doctor who makes a colonoscopy as easy and stress-free as possible, I highly recommend Dr.Dwadasi and their team. I feel relieved and confident knowing my health is in such capable hands!
Everyone was very friendly and dr dwadasi was very helpful in creating a treatment plan.
She was very informative of the specific medical treatment that will be required in my situation.
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