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.
ARC Bastrop Ages seen: 0 - 99 Joined ARC: 2022
Dr. Lara's last day at ARC will be Thursday, July 24, 2025.Please see below for physicians and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) he recommends to patients wanting to transfer or establish care at ARC. Read letter.
ARC Bastrop
ARC Center Street
ARC Southwest
ARC Manor
ARC Kyle Plum Creek
ARC South 1st
Dr. Lara currently has long wait times for new patients. Please see below for advanced practice clinician (APC) he recommends to new patients wanting to transfer or establish care at ARC.
If Dr. Lara is your primary care physician, please book your appointment via your ARC MyChart account or call 512-ARC-INFO (512-272-4636).
Dr. Lara grew up in Willis, a small town near Conroe. He lived in the Caribbean, California, and Wyoming, but says he realized “just how good” it was at home in Texas, especially the BBQ! In his free time, Dr. Lara enjoys hiking with his wife and dachshund-terrier mix, Oscar (Meyer), tending to their many indoor plants, low-and-slow grilling – and chasing a young daughter around! Among his favorite local spots are Valentina’s Tex-Mex BBQ, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, and McKinney Falls State Park.
Studying sociology as an undergraduate opened my eyes to the many inequities of life, including the lack of quality primary care for many Americans. So, when I began medical school, it was with the intention of becoming a Family physician and providing that care to anyone. The family doctor holds a unique place in the lives of their community, and hopefully, makes those lives better. With my patients, above all, I listen. I have found that most people need someone who will listen first and treat later.
An annual wellness exam helps you touch base with your ARC physician or advanced practice clinician (APC), address health issues, and talk about preventative measures for you.
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Breast exams are check-ups, mammograms, and other types of screenings that look for for changes or problems in the breast tissue.
Chronic healthcare management includes care for patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and other chronic health conditions.
Austin Regional Clinic offers annual diabetic retinopathy screenings to our patients with diabetes. Screening is easy, takes less than five minutes to complete, and does not require any pupil dilatation or eye protection.
A flu vaccine can help prevent flu-related visits each year. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated every flu season.
Immunizations help provide immunity to children and adults before they are exposed to potentially harmful diseases like hepatitis B, measles, mumps, polio, and more.
A Medicare Wellness visit a benefit provided to patients with a Medicare insurance plan. It is conducted by a dedicated Medicare Wellness physician or advanced practice clinician (APC) at ARC, where you can expect a review of your health that includes vaccinations, cancer screenings, and more.
ARC Family Medicine doctors can perform in-clinic minor procedures.
ARC Family Medicine doctors and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) can provide care, treatment, or referrals to address musculoskeletal issues that cause you pain and discomfort.
Annual pap tests are used to screen for cervical cancer.
Prostate screenings help detect early signs of prostate cancer.
Our physicians and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) are available 365 days a year for minor emergencies, including sprains, colds and flu, minor burns, seasonal allergies, and more. We're here for you on days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
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.
A well-check exam focuses on maintaining your child’s health and is a time to discuss preventive care. Our doctors and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) cover growth, development, immunization updates, health, safety, nutrition, physical fitness, puberty, acne, learning, behavioral questions, and family and social concerns.
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Everyone at ARC Bastrop is awesome. Good to see Dr. Lara. He’s always professional and very understanding.
The quality care provided by Dr. Lara on my visit, Wednesday, 6/11/25 was consistent to previous Medicare Wellness visits. Dr. Lara is personable and professional. Throughout the examination, one feels listened to. He asks questions and provides sensible advice. He is not pushy. He is direct but sensitive to your personal situation and is encouraging. The one trait that comes through loudly is his care for his patients. He is like the country doctor of the past. The individual matters. Not time or money. Rare quality in today's health care system.
I made my appointment in person that was good to many problems with the phone
As always the visit was great and the office staff are polite and helpful. The nurse was polite and informative. Dr. Lara is always amazing. He takes the time to understand what you are there for and explains everything so you can understand. Great experience.
Dr. Lara is the best! He listens to his patients, never rushes, and really cares about your new or ongoing problems. He sees my mom, husband and myself.
Damian G. Lara, MD, Family Medicine at ARC Bastrop talks about pain medications in this recent DocTalk video. Watch.
November 17, 2022 3 min read
ARC is happy to welcome Damian G. Lara, MD, Family Medicine, to the team at ARC Bastrop. Find out why Dr. Lara is happy to be back in his home state of Texas.
March 9, 2022 1 min read
Dr. Lara 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.
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