ARC MyChart Maintenance: Due to technical maintenance, ARC MyChart will be unavailable Saturday, August 15, 7:00pm – Sunday, August 16, 7:00am. Call 512-272-4636 to schedule a visit or speak with a nurse.
ARC MyChart Maintenance: Due to technical maintenance, ARC MyChart will be unavailable Monday, July 27, 10:00pm – Monday, July 27, 11:00pm. Call 512-272-4636 to schedule a visit or speak with a nurse.
Austin Regional Clinic (ARC) doctors, advanced practice clinicians (APCs), 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 doctor and APC 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 or APC’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 doctor or APC bio page on the website. We calculate our doctor and APC 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 or APC receive a survey. The results are based entirely from patients who have actually been treated by the physician or APC 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.
In her free time, Dr. Samuel enjoys jogging on a treadmill, spending time with her family (especially her two nieces), and watching basketball and soccer. She also enjoys reading and listening to music, and hopes to be part of medical missions. Being new to the Central Texas community, Dr. Samuel is looking forward to exploring the area!
Our pediatric doctors and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) work closely with our dedicated ARC specialists who see children to coordinate your child's care. All ARC clinicians can access your child's health records directly without delay, resulting in more convenient and timely quality care for you and your child. Together, we emphasize prevention, evidence-based treatment, comprehensive care, and building long-term relationships.
Learn more about Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
I have always enjoyed science and medicine, and have always wanted to work with children. They are so resilient and have taught me so much, so pediatrics is the perfect career for me! I enjoy educating parents and children about their health. Preventive medicine is so important, and is the center of my approach to practice.
ARC Pediatrics provides behavioral evaluations to gather information to help your child and family.
Developmental and Autism screenings are tests that help diagnose developmental challenges in children.
A flu vaccine can help prevent flu-related visits each year. CDC recommends everyone six months and older get vaccinated every flu season.
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Regular dental care should begin by 1 year of age, with a dental check-up at least twice each year for most children. Some children may need check-ups more often.
Hearing screenings are tests to help identify hearing loss in children and its severity.
If you choose to breastfeed, your ARC pediatrician, Ob/Gyn, advanced practice clinician (APC), or care team can provide advice and recommendations. We also partner with Breastfeeding Success (BFS) to help new parents with specialized educational materials, classes, and visits with a lactation consultant, as needed.
Hearing loss screenings for newborns help determine if your baby has hearing loss.
ARC pediatric eye exams check eye health and scan for amblyopia risk factors, blurry vision, farsightedness, nearsightedness, vision loss, and more.
Immunizations are a safe, effective way to protect children from diseases, including some cancers, as well as hospitalization, disability, and death. It is important to maintain routine immunizations during a pandemic or other public health emergency to prevent further outbreaks.
Preparing for your baby's arrival is an exciting time that can raise questions about the health care your child will receive. A free ARC Pediatric Meet & Greet is an excellent opportunity for you to learn about our practice and inquire about an individual doctor's or advanced practice clinician's (APC) philosophy of caring for infants, children, and teens.
Our dedicated pediatricians and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) offer comprehensive 3-day and 2-week newborn visits designed to ensure the health and well-being of your newest family member.
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 doctor or advanced practice clinician (APC) provide the care you expected?”
We love Dr. Samuels! She is very caring & explains everything to us to where we understand clearly.
Front desk person I did not get her name but very helpful and friendly, Nurse very informative and per usual Dr. Samuel is always helpful, informative and alway explains everything well and speaks to my daughter (patient) so her voice and opinions are heard as well
I like Dr Samuel.
The doctor was amazing and very nice
Despite seeing multiple kids at once with back to back appointments for annual physicals and being in a crowded space, Dr Samuel was extremely patient and thorough addressing every question without us feeling rushed. She did a great job of ensuring she spoke to not only the parents, but also the kids while sharing feedback and knowledge. We all left with our questions answered and issues addressed. We also appreciate that she respects our decisions regarding delaying specific vaccinations. We are happy to have her treating our kids.
Their warm friendly welcoming demeanor. And the quality of care in a timely manner.
Dr. Shirlene Samuel, from ARC South 1st Pediatrics, spoke with Smith Elementary School students about electronics and screen time.
April 16, 2026 < 1 min read
Dr. Shirlene Samuel, Pediatrician at ARC South 1st Specialty and Pediatrics, was a presenter during Career Day at the University of Texas Elementary School.
February 24, 2025 < 1 min read
Dr. Samuel is currently accepting new patients.Learn more about prenatal visits and pediatric meet & greets.
Surgical clinicians are specially trained and licensed physicians who can perform surgical procedures to treat injuries, diseases, and other health conditions. Surgical clinicians 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 clinicians 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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