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: 14 - 99 Joined ARC: 1999
When not at work, Dr. Garcia enjoys spending time with his family, sports, and travel. He attends St. Austin’s Catholic Parish, a source of love and support for him and his family. Dr. Garcia is a history buff and has visited a number of Civil War sites. He hopes to one day take a tour of some World War II Pacific battle islands, and the World War I and II sites in Europe, especially the opportunity to visit Russia while there are still living witnesses to the events. As he says, "too little time, too much to do!"
I became a physician and surgeon to help people. My goal is to improve the quality of life for my patients, by diagnosing and treating their surgical illnesses. I also am deeply grateful for the satisfaction I get when I am able to treat acute life-threatening problems and make a real impact in my patients’ lives. I enjoy talking with and learning about my patients.
Adrenalectomy is surgery to remove one or both of the adrenal glands located at the top of each kidney.
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Advanced abdominal wall reconstruction procedures are done to help strengthen weakened abdominal muscles.
Alimentary tract procedures and treatment help treat the passageway of the digestive system that leads from the mouth and the rest of the passageways that food and liquids travel through.
Anal fistulas tend to form when an anal gland that has developed a pus-filled infection (abscess). Fistulas can occur with certain conditions, such as Crohn’s disease, or may happen after radiation therapy for cancer. An anal fissure is a tear in the tissue of your anus. Fissures are caused by the anal tissue stretching too much, which can happen during a hard bowel movement and causes pain and bleeding.
ARC general surgeons offer surgery and treatment for anorectal, abscesses and pilonidal sinus disease.
ARC general surgeons can treat hundreds of breast diseases, ranging from benign tumors and cancers to injuries, from breast cancer to breast masses, lumps, or cysts.
A cholecystectomy is surgery to remove your gallbladder, a small organ under your liver. It's on the upper right side of your belly (abdomen), and stores a digestive juice called bile that is made in the liver. A laparoscopic cholecystectomy is less invasive, which means it uses very small incisions in your belly. The benefits of a laparoscopic proceduce is less bleeding and the recovery time is usually shorter than an open surgery.
ARC general surgeons can treat a range of issues, from benign tumors and cancers to injuries, for gastrointestinal problems and anal and rectal issues. General surgeons routinely treat anal and rectal disorders, such as anal fissures, rectal cancer, Crohn’s disease and more, on a daily basis.
A colonoscopy is a safe and effective way to test for cancer in the colon or rectum (colorectal cancer). A colon cancer screening is typically a 20-30-minute outpatient procedure performed at a hospital or surgery center.
ARC offers minimally invasive surgical care using one of the most advanced and sophisticated tools, the da Vinci® Surgical System. The da Vinci® Surgical System is a tool that utilizes advanced, robotic technologies to assist your surgeon with your operation. It does not act on its own and its movements are controlled by your surgeon.
ARC general surgeons perform the surgical removal of cysts, tumors, or other tissue masses.
ARC general surgeons can help treat superficial lesions. These are lesions that affect the surface of the skin.
Gastric fundoplication is a procedure to treat GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) to help keep the esophagus in the right place and to stop the backward flow of fluid (reflux).
ARC general surgeons offer general abdominal surgery to treat conditions that may affect your abdomen, stomach, or colon.
Hemorrhoidectomy/banding is a surgery to remove internal or external hemorrhoids.
Pus may collect in tissues, organs, or spaces when an area in the body becomes infected. Incision and drainage can help treat or relieve the appearance of an abscess.
Laparoscopic fundoplication is a procedure for patients with acid reflux, oesaphagus issues, and hernias that don't respond to medicine treatments.
Long-term IV access involves putting a catheter in a vein in your arm, neck, or chest to allow medicine and other IV liquids into blood vessels.
A lymph node biopsy is a type of surgery done to remove lymph nodes, and helps find out if and how far cancer has spread in the body.
Parathyroidectomy is a minimally invasive surgery to remove one or more parathyroid gland or a tumor that's affecting a parathyroid gland.
Paraesophageal hernia is a type of hernia that is less common, and happens when part of your stomach pushes up through the opening (hiatus) into your chest and is next to your esophagus.
Reflux surgery is a treatment to help relieve acid reflux symptoms and eliminate the need for medication.
Resection is a surgery to remove any part of the small or large bowel affected by benign or malignant conditions.
ARC general surgeons perform breast cancer treatment procedures, including lumpectomies, sentinel lymph node biopsies, mastectomies, and oncoplastic surgery.
ARC general surgeons can perform surgery to help treat uncomfortable gastric disorders.
ARC general surgeons can perform surgery to treat hemorrhoids, anal fistulas, fissures, and abscesses.
Many disorders of the pancreas require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Common disorders include pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, and cystic fibrosis.
ARC general surgeons can perform surgery to help treat pilonidal cysts.
ARC general surgeons can perform surgery to help treat spleen disorders.
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.
Thyroid and parathyroid surgery can help regulate the body's metabolism. Surgery aims to help alleviate disease and cancer symptoms and remove tumors.
Thyroid ultrasounds help diagnose diseases or disorders of the thyroid by producing images of the area. If a mass or abnormality is found, an ARC general surgeon may perform a biopsy to determine treatment.
Ultrasounds use sound waves to produce an image of an area. If an abnormality is discovered, an ARC general surgeon may take a sample or biopsy to a lab for testing.
An upper endoscopy is a procedure to examine the inner lining of the upper digestive tract.
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Rating based on "Did the healthcare provider or doctor provide the care you expected?"
I love the attention to detail that all the ARC staff have in their patients assessment. They are all exceptional people.
Everyone was super sweet and helpful.
The follow up visit was quick. Dr was very pleasant and very informative, as was the African American nurse.
Dr. Joe Garcia and his staff are great, I am thankful to have found them!
Dr. Garcia is wonderful and awesome to work with.
Have yet to come out of the clinic dissatisfied.
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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