ARC has a limited supply of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer for ages 6 months and up. Patients can request the vaccine at already-scheduled visits. You can also schedule online at MyChartARC.com or call 512-272-4636. If online scheduling is not available, please check back frequently as COVID vaccine quantities change.
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 North Austin Ob/Gyn Ages seen: 12 - 99 Languages: Spanish Joined ARC: 2013
Dr. Kaufman is a transplant from Massachusetts who has found a home in Austin. She enjoys her family, live music, good food, roller derby, and advocacy. Proud single mom by choice, she urges patients to feel free to ask about this and other family planning options! Dr. Kaufman also speaks conversational Spanish.
Labor and Delivery services provided at:St. David's North Austin Medical Center
I strongly believe in personal agency. My philosophy in medicine is to help provide my patients with the information they need to make health care decisions that are right for them. My office is always a no-judgment zone. I look forward to the variety in my work, and I am always learning. Preventive and holistic care, gender-affirming and non-binary care, adolescence, menopause, pregnancy, sexual health, and minimally invasive surgery are all areas of interest that I have. I work hard to truly listen and to empower people of all ages and walks of life.
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 decide your treatment.
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According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), adolescents should have their first routine gynecologic visit between ages 13 and 15 years old, which includes an introduction to the gynecologist and general health counseling, as well as discussion of any concerns.
The annual gynecological exam is a yearly preventative and diagnostic examination that helps monitor any ongoing physical or hormonal conditions. The examination typically includes a routine breast and pelvic exam, and may include a screening for sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia or gonorrhea.
Contraception (birth control) is any activity, medicine, or equipment used to prevent pregnancy. There are many types of birth control available for women who do not wish to become pregnant. The choice of a birth control method is a complex decision; ARC provids information and supporting patients' decision-making about birth control methods through contraceptive counseling.
A gynecologist sees patients of all ages for a wide variety of health issues, including pap tests, menopause, UTIs, birth control, well-checks, and STD testing and treatment.
Obstetrical care is a term used to describe the management of both normal and complicated pregnancy as well as the delivery and postpartum periods.
ARC offers minimally invasive surgical care using one of the most advanced and sophisticated tools, the da Vinci® Surgical System. The da Vinci® Surgical System is a tool that utilizes advanced, robotic technologies to assist your surgeon with your operation. It does not act on its own and its movements are controlled by your surgeon.
Endometrial ablation is a procedure to remove a thin layer of tissue (endometrium) that lines the uterus. It's done to stop or reduce heavy menstrual bleeding.
Fertility care at ARC focuses on monitoring, maintaining, and restoring your reproductive and gynecological health.
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.
Flu vaccine can help prevent a flu-related visits to the doctor each year. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated every flu season.
We offer Gender Affirmation Treatment as a supportive and inclusive medical approach to help our patients align with their gender identity. We understand that gender is a complex and multifaceted aspect of identity, and our services are designed to provide personalized care to improve your quality of life and well-being. These services may include hormone therapy, surgeries, mental health support, and more that can help you be your authentic self.
Gender Inclusive Care is an approach to healthcare that respects and responds to the diverse health needs and experiences of our patients, regardless of their gender identity and/or expression. We welcome our patients to an environment free from bias and discrimination that is tailored to each individual's health needs (i.e. gender-inclusive language and terminology).
Genetic screening is the process of testing for a genetic disorders that may be passed to offspring.
A high-risk pregnancy is one where the mother or the fetus has an increased risk of adverse outcomes compared to uncomplicated pregnancies.
Hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus. In some cases, other parts of the reproductive system may be removed.
Hysteroscopy is the exam of the inside of the cervix and uterus. It uses a thin, lighted, flexible tube called a hysteroscope.
Irregular cycles, can occur for many reasons. Factors may include natural hormonal shifts, hormonal birth control, stress, exercise, or weight loss.
For your convenience and to provide you with the best care, ARC Ob/Gyn doctors are credentialed to deliver at a hospital near your clinic location.
A laparoscopy is a procedure used to examine the organs in the abdomen. It can also examine a woman’s pelvic organs.
At ARC, we warmly welcome all members of our large and diverse community, including those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We are committed to promoting the health and wellness of every individual. Our primary objective is to provide each patient with compassionate and exceptional healthcare tailored to their unique needs.
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.
An ARC Ob/Gyn physician can help treat menopause symptoms and help prevent osteoporosis and will work with you to recommend lifestyle changes and possibly medicine.
IUDs are small T-shaped devices that help prevent pregnancy by thickening cervical mucus to make it hard for sperm to enter the cervix.
To diagnose painful periods, your ARC healthcare provider will ask about your health history. Your ARC doctor will do a physical and pelvic exam.
Getting regular preventive care and screenings may help find cancer and other health risks early, when they are most treatable and more treatment options are available.
Your ARC doctor will show you what to expect and how to manage soreness and discharge, soreness, mood changes, and more after delivery.
If you're planning to become pregnant, taking certain steps can help reduce risks for both you and your baby. Preconception counseling can help prepare you for your new journey.
Prenatal care provides the best care for you and your unborn child. It also helps prepare you for the delivery of a healthy baby.
If you're planning to become pregnant, you want to take the best care of you and your baby to help reduce risks. Proper health before deciding to become pregnant is almost as important as maintaining a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy. We recommend you begin with a pre-pregnancy exam with an ARC Ob/Gyn physician or Nurse Practitioner.
Proper health before deciding to become pregnant is almost as important as maintaining a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy. We recommend you begin with a pre-pregnancy exam with an Ob/Gyn physician or Nurse Practitioner.
Preventive gynecology involves regular examinations and screenings to help detect and treat abnormalities that can be affecting your health.
Routine obstetric care refers to medical services provided for your pregnancy during the delivery and postpartum periods.
STIs are infectious diseases passed from person to person through sexual contact. They may also be called STDs for sexually transmitted diseases.
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.
Tubal ligation, or “tying your tubes,” is a surgical procedure that prevents you from becoming pregnant.
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Rating based on "Did the healthcare provider or doctor provide the care you expected?"
Loved the provider seen
Wait times seem to be getting longer and longer. Waited almost an hour to be seen for 4m.
The MA/Nurse was extremely nice and caring. She was very patient as we went through and adjusted my medications. Dr. Kaufman is always great, she made me feel much more at ease with a lot of issues I was concerned about.
Dr. Kaufman is spectacular, truly one of the best, if not the best, doctors I’ve ever seen. She is empathetic, a great listener, and was genuinely concerned about me. She shared some facts and anecdotes about other people who’ve experienced my specific issue, and the whole experience could not have gone better. The biggest takeaway for me, was that she not only listened to me, she believed me. She didn’t question my lived experience and knowledge of my own body, she asked follow up questions about what I was describing, and came to a conclusion about it.. like a Doctor is supposed to do. I have, and will continue to enthusiastically recommend Dr. Kauffman, with the caveat that it’s a gamble to make an appointment at ARC with anyone but her. I certainly will never make this mistake again!
Dr. Kaufman is an amazing OB, I love that she takes the time to answer all my questions/concerns. She is also very patient centered
I love Dr. Kaufman! She doesn’t rush the appointment and I feel completely comfortable discussing any health issues with her! Her nurse was great too! I even enjoyed my visit to the lab.The lab tech was bubbly and very good at her job. These are the reasons I come to this clinic!
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Congratulations to ARC North Austin Ob/Gyn on winning the 2023 Best in Birth Austin award for best Ob/Gyn.
September 27, 2023 < 1 min read
Dr. Crystal Berry-Roberts, Ob/Gyn at ARC South OB, and Austin Regional Clinic have been recognized as part of the Black Mamas ATX collaborative that will receive a $40,000 Impact Austin Social Innovation Grant to expand the program to Manor.
November 17, 2020 1 min read
Dr. Kaufman is currently accepting new patients.
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