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 Sendero Springs Ages seen: 7 - 99 Languages: Malayalam Joined ARC: 2023
Dr. Karathra has relocated her practice on Thursday, January 2, 2025, to ARC Sendero Springs. Her last day seeing patients at ARC Far West was Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Please see below for physicians and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) she recommends to patients wanting to transfer or establish care at ARC. Read letter.
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Dr. Karathra grew up in the beautiful city of Edmonton, Alberta, in Canada, then moved across the country to Hamilton, Ontario, for her residency. In her free time, Dr. Karathra enjoys getting outside and exploring Austin with her husband. She loves dancing, trying out new recipes, and hanging out with friends. She is also involved with her local church and youth ministry. Dr. Karathra also loves to travel, most recently visiting Portugal, Bosnia, and Peru.
I love being part of my patients’ lives and having the privilege of watching their families grow through different life stages. Family Medicine gives me the unique opportunity to get to know my patients well throughout their lives and learn about the unique circumstances that affect their health. I love being able to work together with patients to see the bigger picture of how we can optimize their health so they can more fully enjoy their lives. I believe less is more, and early prevention is key. Many health conditions can be improved with simple lifestyle modification, exercise, and medications when necessary. The patient-physician relationship is a partnership where my role is to advise, educate, and listen to my patient's concerns, and their role is to take active ownership of their health so we can work together to address health concerns.
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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Rating based on "Did the healthcare provider or doctor provide the care you expected?"
We were late due to an accident on the highway and the team made sure I got seen anyway. It meant so much not to have reschedule.
Actually, Dr Karathra is The Most intelligent, competent, learned, communicative and helpful primary care doctor I have encountered in my 79 years. This is not a compliment-it is a fact. Our daughter accompanied me to today?s appointment and she is notoriously hard on doctors. She, as I do, holds Dr Karathra in great regard. Thank you for the opportunity to communicate. [NAME]
Dr. Karathra is thorough and cares, happy to help with medical needs.
Dr. Karathra has been an incredible physician for both me and my mom. From the very first visit, she’s been nothing but kind, attentive, and genuinely caring. She takes the time to listen, explains everything clearly, and makes sure we never feel rushed. What really stands out is how thorough she is—she ensures we get all the tests and follow-ups we need to feel confident in our care. Even when I recently came down with a cold, she took it seriously and prescribed a helpful cough suppressant that’s already making a difference. I feel truly lucky to have a doctor like Dr. Karathra. She’s not just knowledgeable—she’s compassionate, which means everything when you’re not feeling your best. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a physician who genuinely cares.
Front desk staff was wonderful! MA Stevie was cheerful and sweet. Dr. Answered all of my questions, was patient, informative, and kind. 10/10 service
I’m going to switch to her as my primary care doctor
Welcome to the Family Medicine team at ARC Far West!
November 9, 2023 1 min read
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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