ARC After Hours Clinics are open on Thanksgiving Day, Friday evening, and throughout the weekend.
NormanMD, 24/7 on-demand urgent care powered by ARC, provides access to adult medicine and pediatric physicians and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) all year round — even during the holidays.
Open Enrollment for a marketplace health plan on HealthCare.gov is open until December 15 for your coverage to start January 1. Stay with your ARC care team by choosing one of the following health plans: Ambetter, Blue Advantage, MyBlue, Moda, Sendero, or UnitedHealthcare Exchange Plan.
We are not in the Oscar or Harbor Health Insurance networks.
All insurance plans accepted by ARC, including government plans, are listed online at ARCinsuranceinfo.com.
Eligible U.S. residents can apply for and make changes to their Medicare plans from October 15 – December 7. Medicare is a health insurance plan for people ages 65 and up, or those with certain conditions or disabilities. It is important to know your options and pick a plan that lets you keep your ARC care team.
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Schedule your flu shot at your nearest ARC clinic to stay protected all season long. It's easy to get your flu shot:
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 Cedar Park Building C Ages seen: 18 - 99 Joined ARC: 2017
Helen Douglas currently has long wait times for new patients.
If Helen is your primary care provider or you have had an appointment at ARC in the last three years, please book your appointment via your ARC MyChart account or call 512-ARC-INFO (512-272-4636).
If you are new to ARC and want to establish care with Helen, please call 512-ARC-INFO (512-272-4636) to book an appointment.
New and established patients who would like to book online can view additional scheduling options with the following recommended doctors. Click Book Now on their web bio to schedule.
Helen Douglas grew up in Poughkeepsie, NY, then moved with her family to Austin, where she graduated high school before beginning her medical training. When she’s not working, Ms. Douglas enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, reading, traveling, and volunteering. Her favorite Central Texas spots? Mount Bonnell, Hamilton Pool, Brushy Creek Trail, and Inks Lake, to name a few!
Learn more about Advanced Practice Nurses.
I wanted to be an Advanced Practice Nurse since age 12, but my interest in the human body and science began even earlier. I love the comprehensive approach of nursing coupled with the extended scope of practice that being an APN provides. I believe that patients and their families are partners in their care. I strive to provide quality care based on a holistic approach, combined with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition.
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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Chronic healthcare management includes care for patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and other chronic health conditions.
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.
Medicare Wellness visits are an annual benefit provided to patients with a Medicare, Medicare Advantage, or Medicare Supplement insurance plan. These visits include a review of your health, medications, health history, and more.
The ARC Population Health is a program that provides a patient-centered model of health care through an organized system of communication and a proactive approach to care. This department within Austin Regional Clinic uses several approaches to accomplish the goal of improved care coordination.
Preventive health care services focus on preventing diseases and conditions caused by environmental factors, genetic predisposition, disease agents, and lifestyle choices.
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.
512-259-3467 Fax: 512-406-7303
Rating based on "Did the healthcare provider or doctor provide the care you expected?"
My Medicare Wellness checkup was with Helen Douglas today. Helen is an excellent medical professional. She covered the material quickly and effectively. She listened to what I had to say and was a pleasure to speak with. I enjoyed my appointment.
Helen Douglas is always Very Helpful in understanding your needs!!! She gives ways to improve your health in a way that you can understand. She is compassionate and is easy to talk to. I always love our visits!
Helen and her trainee were very caring and helpful. They gave good suggestions for treating my problem at home also covered next steps to take if the symptoms don't resolve soon or if they worsen.
Helen Douglas is the best doctor (N.P.) I have ever had. I finally feel like I have a health professional who knows my name and is a true partner in all my health care decisions. Always kind, never rushed, and knowledgeable and wise. Thank you!
Great service, Thank you
Dr. Helen Douglas is an excellent doctor very thorough. I have only seen her twice and she has been excellent both times. I appreciate the care she has given me and the thoughtfulness with which she makes decisions related to my medical needs.
Helen Douglas is part of Dr. Naik’s care team. We may scheduleyou with Ms. Douglas if you need an immediate appointment and Dr. Naik is notavailable. Ms. Douglas also sees patients for their Medicare Wellness visits.
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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