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.
Memorial Day, Monday, May 26: ARC Far West, ARC Round Rock, and ARC Southwest After Hours Clinics will be open 8am - 5pm on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. All other ARC clinics will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
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 Northwest Hills Specialty Ages seen: 18 - 99 Joined ARC: 2023
Dr. Dwadasi grew up in Kokomo, a small town in Indiana. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, watching TV, running and dancing. Being relatively new to Austin, Dr. Dwadasi is looking forward to exploring the area.
I was always drawn to the field of science/medicine while growing up. During medical school, I did a rotation in Gastroenterology and really enjoyed it. I have a special interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) because it is complex, affords continuity of care with patients, and is an area of growing research. I want to make sure I understand my patients’ medical history, but most importantly, I listen to their concerns and why they are coming for care. I want to ensure we both have a good understanding of the care plan that we reach together.
An anoscopy is used to examine the anal canal and rectum with an anoscope to help diagnose anal and rectal conditions.
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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.
Screening tests for colorectal cancer, as well as methods to try to prevent it. In addition to regular colorectal cancer screenings, exercise and maintaining a healthy weight can reduce your risk of colorectal cancer.
What you eat can contribute to digestive problems. Changing your diet and lifestyle, avoiding certain foods, and managing stress may offer significant benefits.
An esophageal dilation is used to widen a narrowed section of your esophagus, relieving difficulty swallowing or dysphagia.
This procedure helps check the sigmoid colon, the inside of a part of the large intestine.
Gastroenterologists and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) can evaluate and provide care for diseases that affect the digestive system, which includes the gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus) as well as the pancreas, liver, bile ducts, and gallbladder.
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a type of bacteria that infects your stomach. It can damage the tissue in your stomach and the first part of your small intestine.
Our gastroenterologists and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) work closely with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that will help bring relief to your digestive system and improve your quality of life.
IV delivered drug infusions for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
A small bowel enteroscopy is a test that allows a provider to examine the deeper small intestine.
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.
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?"
Loved how Dr Dwadasi explained the issues
The nurse/ma was amazing. She was very friendly and just provided great patient care.
So, the Graves Disease flare up I had got me all paranoid, so I figured it was time to seek out the help of a gastro doc. The front office staff are nice and really professional. The medical assistant that brought me back commiserated with me greatly because she has my condition as well, and that felt so affirming. The doctor handled my nervous bombardment of information and worries with such grace. I know I can be a lot and kind of intense, but Dr. Dwadasi is truly meant to be a healer if she can handle someone like me. I am highly satisfied with my level of care.
Dr Dwadasi shared helpful info I hadn't heard before, and offered a referral I would not have thought of. She had great energy and was outgoing and informative.
All good.
Dr Dwadasi was very prepared having reviewed my charts and was familiar with my health history related to Crohn’s for my initial visit. She was open to any she listened to what I had to say and clearly explained what labs were to be checked with bloodwork. Assistant very helpful too.
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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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