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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.
Outside of work, Dr. Patel is usually planning her next travel adventure, reading, discovering new restaurants with her husband, spending time with family and friends, or experimenting with a new recipe. She is also a fashion lover. “Life’s all about balance and enjoying the little things,” she says. Being relatively new to Central Texas, Dr. Patel is always on the lookout for new places to explore—a great local restaurant, a hidden gem, or a scenic place to catch some views.
I chose a career in Family Medicine because I value long-term relationships and the opportunity to care for people across all stages of life. Growing up, I saw how health can impact not just individuals, but entire families. It’s a privilege to make a real difference in someone’s life. I believe that good care starts with a genuine connection and collaboration. Patients know their bodies and lives better than anyone else, and my job is to partner with them, bringing medical knowledge, empathy, and honesty to the conversation, fostering trust and collaboration for the best possible outcomes. I also love that medicine keeps me curious, humble, and always learning.
An annual wellness exam helps you touch base with your ARC physician or advanced practice clinician (APC), address health issues, and talk about preventive 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.
A flu vaccine can help prevent flu-related visits each year. CDC recommends everyone six 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.
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.
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Rating based on “Did the doctor or advanced practice clinician (APC) provide the care you expected?”
I appreciated that the provider took her time with me. I would have preferred a bit better bedside manner as she seemed distracted or disinterested throughout our conversation. As someone who tends to be apprehensive with doctor visits, I would have liked a bit more warmth to help put me at ease.
I had a great experience from start to finish. The check-in process was smooth and efficient, and the nurse was friendly, professional, and made me feel comfortable before I saw Dr. Patel. Dr. Patel was accommodating, attentive, and took the time to listen to my concerns without making me feel rushed. I felt well cared for throughout my entire visit.
Didn't have to wait for long time.
Shivani Patel dr. is an excellent doctor. I am very glad to be under her care.
Dr Patel was so thorough, so knowledgeable, and so incredibly caring and empathetic. I'm so glad I found her. I really felt heard and like I could trust her.
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