Local health departments have not recommended additional vaccination beyond current guidelines. Texas health officials urge immunization to protect against and prevent the spread of measles. ARC has received additional vaccines for children and adults to keep the community protected. Read our measles vaccination guidelines.
Visit the DSHS website to track the current outbreak in Texas.
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is circulating in our area. The best thing you can do to guard your health against pertussis is check that you are up to date on your Tdap or DTap vaccines. If you suspect you may have contracted pertussis or came into contact with someone who was diagnosed, you should schedule an appointment with your primary care doctor or advanced practice clinician (APC). Read our pertussis local update.
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 South 1st Specialty and Pediatrics Ages seen: 1 - 99 Joined ARC: 2016
Brian Watabe likes to stay active by playing soccer, swimming, and running. He also enjoys cooking, playing piano, being active in his church, and discovering new restaurants with his wife.
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I chose a career in medicine when I was a child. I cut my hand in the aftermath of an earthquake, and the surgeon allowed me to watch as he repaired it and taught me about the various structures in my hand. I strive to know my patients on a personal level and educate them on their disease processes, so we can work together in making decisions about their care.
ARC Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) physicians and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) can help treat your voice problems through consultation, and medicine. If surgery is needed, our ENT physicians have extensive training and experience with medical treatment and surgical management, allowing them to be your guide before and throughout surgery.
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ARC offers evaluation and management of thyroid nodules and cancer.
There are a lot of different cancers covered under "head and neck cancers." These cancers can start in the sinuses, mouth, tongue, throat, tonsils, salivary glands, and voice box.
ARC offers treatment and care for disorders of the head and neck.
Otology is a branch of medicine that studies the ear and diseases, diagnosis, and treatment associated with the area.
Treatment and care for acute and chronic sinus conditions.
Our ENT physicians and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) diagnose and treat sleep apnea through medicine and medical devices such as a CPAP machine.
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 ultrasound-guided biopsy of thyroid can help locate a nodule or abnormality within the thyroid.
Ultrasounds can be used to assess head and neck disorders.
ARC ENT physicians and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) offer diagnosis and treatment for voice disorders.
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Rating based on "Did the healthcare provider or doctor provide the care you expected?"
It was excellent.
He was awful at explaining the procedure that I was getting done, & literally terrible bedside manner, & when he told me to relax my head back, he literally look his hand to my forehead & PUSHED my head back on the chair for me.
I left DR Watabe and the ARC feeling sooooo taken care of. The care and attention from him and the staff was so comforting. Dr Watabe gave me pro-active care options which I didn’t know about. When we move to NM I will most likely return to Austin ARC for my care. I got in on a cancellation and the schedule team worked with me to make that happen.🙌🏻
Everything went so smooth, from the front desk to the five minutes I waited to be called in for my appointment. I was not rushed and Dr. Watabe answered all my questions and took care of the problem I had
Front desk personnel friendly, polite and very professional. Nurse friendly, courteous and very professional. Doctor top rated, extremely professional, knowledgeable and very interested in my well being. Have much respect for his behavior towards my health care. Highly recommendable.
All very professional
Brian Watabe, PA is currently accepting new patients.
Surgical providers are specially trained and licensed physicians who can perform surgical procedures to treat injuries, diseases, and other health conditions. Surgical providers can also diagnose and manage medical conditions, oversee pre-operative and post-operative care, and work closely with your primary care team to coordinate your care.
Non-surgical providers are highly trained and licensed physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners who specialize in diagnosing, managing, and treating medical conditions through non-surgical medical care.
Children (ages 3-11) Adolescents (ages 12-18) Toddlers (ages 0-2)