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 Far West Ages seen: 18 - 99 Joined ARC: 2023
Marisa Garcia grew up in Bastrop, TX. When she is not working, Marisa says, “my soul is happiest at the beach!” She loves spending time with her daughter, hot yoga, walking at the lake near her home, and swimming in any body of water. Marisa also enjoys reading mystery books and watching comedies. She names the Hike & Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake as one of her favorite area locales.
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Obesity medicine is very close to my heart because carrying extra weight is something that many of my family members and I have struggled with throughout our lives. I enjoy working with people to develop a sustainable weight loss and weight maintenance plan that makes sense for their lives. When working with patients, my approach is a judgment-free partnership.
ARC's Anti-Obesity Medication Program offers weight-loss medication and counseling for ages 18 and up, as well as genetic testing and treatment for obesity predisposition.
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This advanced service is designed for individuals with a BMI over 40 and a history of childhood obesity. Genetic testing aims to uncover underlying genetic factors contributing to obesity, enabling a more personalized and targeted approach to treatment.
OPTIFAST® is a physician-supervised, total meal replacement program, and is a thoroughly studied, medically created liquid formula plan to help you lose weight and improve your health.
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.
Beyond prescribing effective medications, we prioritize holistic wellness and offer nutritional guidance. Your team provides insights into calorie or carbohydrate counting based on your basal metabolic rate, empowering you with the knowledge and tools to make informed and sustainable dietary choices.
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Rating based on "Did the healthcare provider or doctor provide the care you expected?"
The only thing is that I had to call arc because my appointment was running late. But the link was easy once connected.
Don't overschedule Marisa. Leave her time each day to meet or at least speak with patients who have timely concerns regarding prescription decisions and possible side effects. Effective Communication is the third entity in the triangle of successful care for patients in a weight management program. If she cannot meet or communicate with her patients because she is overscheduled, she needs more support or additional staff at her level.
Nurse Practitioner M. R. Garcia was a breath of fresh air. She listened, spoke frankly, and was wonderfully knowledgeable about the many options she presented. Looking forward to continuing under her care. Thanks!
Explain every step by step what you should know and if any questions they would answer.
Both MA and Marisa are fantastic. They are truly concern and listen. They are wonderful.
I liked that NA/PA Marisa help me identify side effects to medicine I'm taking.
ARC has added new services at several clinics. See what's new and where!
December 11, 2023 1 min read
The ARC Healthiness Program now offers a weight-loss medication option that can be used on its own or combined with any of our meal replacement programs.
November 30, 2023 < 1 min read
Welcome to the Healthiness Program team at ARC Far West!
October 31, 2023 < 1 min read
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