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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 Available at Multiple Locations Ages seen: 16 - 99 Non-Surgical Provider Joined ARC: 2022
Claire grew up in Barre, Massachusetts. When she is not working, Claire enjoys trying new restaurants, running, hiking, and spending time with her family. She has a toddler nephew in Austin, “who keeps me on my toes!”
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I’ve always enjoyed helping others and interacting with new people every day. I also like the different challenges that medicine presents, as new problems are a great way to continue education. I believe the patient comes first; they know their body best, and I am there to help determine how to keep them doing what they love.
Elbow fractures can be caused by falls on the elbow, direct blows to the elbow, and falling on an outstretched hand where the elbow is bracing the fall.
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Elbow pain may include discomfort in the area's joints, muscles, tendons, or ligaments.
Fracture treatment to put the pieces of bone back in place, control the pain, give the bone time to heal, prevent complications, and restore normal use of the fractured area.
Orthopedic treatment and care for arthritis of the hands and wrists.
Orthopedic treatment and care for fractured hands and wrists.
ARC orthopedic doctors and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) can evaluate and provide care for your hand and wrist pain.
ARC orthopedic doctors and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) provide treatment for hand fractures.
Non-surgical treatments for De Quervain's tenosynovitis can effectively help alleviate pain and restore wrist and thumb function.
Non-surgical treatments can effectively manage Dupuytren's contracture, helping improve hand function and flexibility.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections utilize platelet-rich plasma therapy to promote healing and reduce pain.
Steroid injections are a non-surgical procedure that can help reduce pain and swelling, providing effective relief.
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.
Orthopedic treatment and care for wrist fractures.
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Rating based on "Did the healthcare provider or doctor provide the care you expected?"
Claire was very friendly and kind and did a good job laying out the various treatment options
Claire is great! Very attentive and answers any questions you have with patience and a smile
At the risk of sending a backhanded compliment, this group of doctors and physicians assistants is exactly what ARC needs more of. To be called back five minutes before the scheduled appointment and to be seen ON TIME by someone who genuinely cares about me and has provided excellent advice, care, and attention is unfortunately not the norm at ARC. Having said all that, I feel that Claire Kondrotas and Dr. Lee Reichel are amazing humans and I deeply appreciate their efforts to make me feel heard and to fix the problem that I was having with my finger. I highly recommend both of these practitioners and everyone in this group. Great job. Well done and much appreciated. Dr. Reichel is is a kind of doctor that everyone at ARC COULD MODEL THEMSELVES AFTER.
The PA was direct, knowledgeable, and patient. She explained the evolving thinking regarding the condition and why cortisone shots were no longer recommended. Smart, kind, and candid.
LOVED her! She was so kind, down to earth, & super good at explaining everything to my son & I. She made him feel comfortable & gave me confidence with the decisions at hand. Cannot recommend her enough!
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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.
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