ARC has a limited supply of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer for ages 6 months and up. Patients can request the vaccine at already-scheduled visits. You can also schedule online at MyChartARC.com or call 512-272-4636. If online scheduling is not available, please check back frequently as COVID vaccine quantities change.
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 Far West Medical Tower Ages seen: 4 - 99 Joined ARC: 2023
Dr. Yancovitz grew up in New York City. When she is not working, she is typically spending time with her husband, traveling, or cooking. Dr. Yancovitz enjoys spending time outdoors – bicycling, hiking, and swimming. She particularly enjoys going to live music shows and the vibrant music scene in Austin. Among her favorite local spots are South Congress Avenue (SoCo) and Lady Bird Lake.
I chose podiatry because I enjoy helping people get back on their feet and improving their quality of life. As a lifelong competitive athlete and former professional cyclist, I have endured many foot and ankle injuries, and I understand the challenges associated with disability. I understand both the physical and mental toll associated with lower extremity injuries, and I enjoy providing the necessary medical care and support for expedient recovery and return to activity and/or sport. I believe that the best practice in medicine involves individualizing a treatment plan specific to each patient to fit their needs and lifestyle. I have a profound focus on patient education and strive to provide optimal care utilizing the latest evidence-based medicine.
Surgical repair of an Achilles tendon rupture or injury.
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The surgical repair of an injured or damaged ankle ligament.
Arthritis and other rheumatic diseases are common conditions that cause pain, swelling, and limited movement. They affect joints and connective tissues around the body.
ARC podiatrists can help you find the assistive devices (braces, canes, and more) and orthotics to improve your mobility and comfort.
Brostrom surgery repairs the ligaments on the side or outside of the ankle.
Bunion surgery is performed to reduce pain and correct deformities caused by bunions.
Casting helps immobilize injured bones, promote healing, and reduce pain and swelling while bones heal from surgery or injury.
An ARC podiatrist can evaluate and diagnose foot problems that cause discomfort.
Debridement is the removal of damaged tissue or foreign objects from a wound.
Diabetes risk management helps manage foot problems that can be caused by diabetes.
Exercise and/or physical therapy may be encouraged by your ARC provider to help restore function following an injury or surgical procedure.
Foot alignment devices help keep your toes properly aligned to reduce discomfort.
Foot and ankle reconstruction surgery is performed to correct the structures of the foot and ankle, and restore function to the area after an injury or condition.
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.
Hammer toe surgery is performed to correct deformities of the toes to reduce pain and improve the flexibility of the muscles in your toes.
Ingrown toenail removal involves the removal of ingrown toenails to treat infections and complications in your toe area.
Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction is a patented technique that removes the root cause of bunions.
A surgical procedure to correct deformities that cause you pain or discomfort.
Foot and ankle fractures may require surgical repair or wearing a cast or brace to help treat an injury.
Podiatry is the medical specialty focused on leg health below the knee, which includes the lower leg, ankle, foot, and toes. Even your skin and nails tell a tale. Our board certified providers specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of all bones, muscles, and connective tissue (tendons, ligaments, and fascia) in the lower legs.
ARC podiatrists offer both surgical and non-surgical treatments for foot and ankle issues.
A surgical procedure to manage acute and chronic ankle instability (ankle ligament reconstruction).
Oral and locally injected medication helps treat pain, infections, and other conditions.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment can support the healing of wounds and joint injuries.
Orthotics are medical aids prescribed by your podiatrist to improve foot and ankle issues, including foot deformities, arch pain, heel pain, diabetic foot ulcers, lower leg tendonitis, overpronation or over supination, back pain, and bunions.
Peroneal tendon and tibialis tendon repair is a surgical procedure that helps treat tendon injuries.
Treatment and repair of peroneal tendinosis, the swelling of tendons on the outside of the ankle.
Treatment and repair of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and adult-acquired flat foot.
Surgery for flat feet and fallen arches reshapes the foot to provide you with better support and alleviate pain.
Some foot and ankle fractures may require surgery to ensure the injured area heals properly.
Surgery for plantar fasciitis can be performed to help treat inflamed tissue that runs across the bottom of the foot.
Surgery of calcific Achilles tendonitis/Haglund’s deformity can help treat foot pain.
Arthritis surgery can help repair or replace a damaged joint.
ARC offers telemedicine visits for primary and specialty care. Doctors 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.
Lateral ankle ligament reconstruction is a surgery to tighten and firm up one or more ankle ligaments on the outside of your ankle. It’s also known as the Brostrom procedure.
Surgical procedures to help repair tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues.
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Rating based on "Did the healthcare provider or doctor provide the care you expected?"
Dr. Sara was excellent! I hope I can keep her forever. She was very professional and communicative. She answered all of my questions and put my mind at ease. I look forward to seeing her again and I hope that she has a long career.
I appreciated the ability to get an appointment quickly - that was critical. I also deeply appreciated being seen quickly by a physician who was kind, professional and (paradoxically) unhurried. Great experience (and I don’t usually say that about a doctor’s visit)
Dr. Sara Y. Yancovitz is a wonderful doctor. I never ever met a doctor like Sara. She has done an amazing treatment for me. She has lot of patience and good attitude towards the patient. I like and respect Dr Sara. Thank you so much for your wonderful treatment.
Doctor and staff were very helpful b
Wow. Thank you for your help. 👍🏻
Had to wait about 30 minutes
Welcome to the Podiatry team at ARC Far West Medical Tower!
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