Summer is quickly approaching, and Austin is nearing the end of a particularly bad oak season due to excess moisture from the heavy rain fall. However, warmer weather brings a rise in grass pollen, and rain and humidity will increase mold counts causing those with sensitive allergies to have congestion, runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, and sore throat.
ARC can help, with allergists at nine locations
ARC Allergy and Asthma specialists are doctors and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) trained to diagnose, treat, and manage allergy and asthma disorders for patients of all ages. Our allergists can help identify triggers and offer treatments such as allergy shots or allergy drops, which may help prevent the development of asthma.
We recently welcomed our newest allergist Nikki Patel, MD, who sees infants to adults at ARC Center Street in Kyle, and ARC Dripping Springs! Our allergists cover nine locations in our north, central and south regions, and are ready to help patients identify and manage their allergies.
ARC Allergy and Asthma specialists
- Colleen Adkins, MD at ARC Round Rock
- Alexander Alvarez, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI at ARC South Specialty
- Ramya Balijepally, MD at ARC Medical Plaza Specialty (CPMP)
- Elisabeth Clayton, MD at ARC Far West Medical Tower
- Niharika Marpu, MD at ARC Four Points, ARC Hutto, and ARC Round Rock
- Hetu Parekh, MD at ARC Anderson Mill and ARC Four Points
- Nikki Patel, MD at ARC Center Street and ARC Dripping Springs
- Kelly Simpson, MD at ARC Far West Medical Tower and ARC Medical Plaza Specialty (CPMP)
- Eben Soliz, PA-C at ARC Far West Medical Tower, ARC Medical Plaza Specialty (CPMP), and ARC Round Rock
When to schedule an appointment
For anyone experiencing persistent or severe symptoms and not responding to over-the-counter (OTC) medications, it is recommended to book an appointment.
Appointments can be scheduled in your ARC MyChart account or by calling 512-272-4636 (512-ARC-INFO) and pressing "1" to speak with a scheduler, Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm.