ARC Annual Gynecological Exam

Nurture your wellness with preventive care

What is a gynecological exam?

Annual gynecological exams are designed to assess and address the reproductive and gynecological health of patients of all ages, from adolescence to post-menopause. Regularly scheduled exams can help detect potential health issues early and allow intervention before they escalate or arise.

Along with a focus on preventive health, our team of experienced health care professionals is committed to ensuring your comfort throughout the screening process.

What is included in your annual gynecological exam?

All annual gynecological exams at ARC include:

  • Blood pressure/vitals
  • Questions about gynecological and obstetrical history
  • Review medical history
  • Family history screening
  • Health risk assessment
  • STI discussion and prevention
  • Birth control planning
  • Cancer risk screening
  • Breast exam
  • Pelvic exam

Additionally, depending on your age and risk factors, your ARC provider will discuss and help you make shared decisions about:

  • Cardiovascular risk assessment

    • Blood pressure measurement
    • Diabetes screening
    • Cholesterol screening
  • Osteoporosis screening (patients over 65, or others at high risk)

  • Vaccinations

    • Annual flu shot
    • Hepatitis B for adults up to age 60, if not previously vaccinated
    • HPV vaccine series
    • Pneumonia vaccine for adults over age 65 and younger adults with risk factors
    • Shingles vaccine for adults over age 50
    • Tdap vaccine every 10 years after the age of 20
    • Varicella vaccine if you’ve never had the chickenpox 

Locations & Providers

  • ARC Bastrop
    622 West State Highway 71
    Suite 102
    Bastrop, TX 78602
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    • Kaila A. Smith, APRN, FNP-C
      Kaila Smith, APRN, FNP-C
      Kaila A. Smith, APRN, FNP-C
      Obstetrics/Gynecology Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients

  • ARC Center Street
    22420 I-35
    Suite 203
    Kyle, TX 78640
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    • Hannah L. Chacon, MD
      Hannah Chacon, MD
      Hannah L. Chacon, MD
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients

    • Shao-Chun Rose Chang-Jackson, MD, FACOG
      Shao-Chun Chang-Jackson, MD, FACOG
      Shao-Chun Rose Chang-Jackson, MD, FACOG
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.7

      Accepting new patients Languages: Spanish

    • Christopher S. Cowden, MD, MPH
      Christopher Cowden, MD, MPH
      Christopher S. Cowden, MD, MPH
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.7

      Accepting new patients Languages: Spanish

    • Gabriella G. Gloria, APRN, MSN, CNP
      Gabriella Gloria, APRN, MSN, CNP
      Gabriella G. Gloria, APRN, MSN, CNP
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients Languages: Spanish

    • Jonathan C. Saperstein, MD
      Jonathan Saperstein
      Jonathan C. Saperstein, MD
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients

    • Candice R. Shipp, APRN, MSN, WHNP-BC, IBCLC
      Candice Shipp, APRN, MSN, WHNP-BC, IBCLC
      Candice R. Shipp, APRN, MSN, WHNP-BC, IBCLC
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients

    • Alessandra M. Taylor, MD
      Alessandra Taylor, MD
      Alessandra M. Taylor, MD
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients Languages: Spanish, Portuguese

  • ARC Far West Medical Tower
    6811 Austin Center Boulevard
    Suite 300
    Austin, TX 78731
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    • Diane L. Brinkman, MD
      Diane Brinkman, MD
      Diane L. Brinkman, MD
      Gynecology
      4.8

    • Kristen J. Hansen-Peterman, MD
      Kristen Hansen-Peterman, MD
      Kristen J. Hansen-Peterman, MD
      Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients

    • Rosa A. Moreno, MD
      Rosa Moreno, MD
      Rosa A. Moreno, MD
      Gynecology
      4.8

      Languages: Spanish

  • ARC North Austin Ob/Gyn
    12201 Renfert Way
    Suite 250
    Austin, TX 78758
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    • Sindura Bandi, DO, FACOG
      Sindura Bandi, DO, FACOG
      Sindura Bandi, DO, FACOG
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.7

      Accepting new patients Languages: Fluent in Telugu and Hindi

    • Andrea L. Campaigne, MD, FACOG
      Andrea Campaigne, MD, FACOG
      Andrea L. Campaigne, MD, FACOG
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients Languages: Fluency in conversational/medical Spanish

    • Romy Ghosh, MD, FACOG
      Romy Ghosh, MD, FACOG
      Romy Ghosh, MD, FACOG
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients

    • Caroline (Carrie) A. Kaufman, MD, FACOG
      Caroline (Carrie) Kaufman, MD, FACOG
      Caroline (Carrie) A. Kaufman, MD, FACOG
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients Languages: Spanish

    • Anita R. Sandhu, MD, FACOG
      Anita Sandhu, MD, FACOG
      Anita R. Sandhu, MD, FACOG
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.7

      Accepting new patients

    • Mariah A. Simms, APRN, MSN, FNP-C
      Mariah Simms
      Mariah A. Simms, APRN, MSN, FNP-C
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.9

      Accepting new patients

    • Lindsay G. Spring, APRN, WHNP-BC
      Lindsay Spring
      Lindsay G. Spring, APRN, WHNP-BC
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.9

      Accepting new patients

  • ARC Seton Northwest
    11111 Research Boulevard
    Suite 475
    Austin, TX 78759
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    • Guy V. Blumhagen, MD
      Guy Blumhagen, MD
      Guy V. Blumhagen, MD
      Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients Languages: Spanish

    • Lisa M. Bourbeau, DO
      Lisa Bourbeau
      Lisa M. Bourbeau, DO
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients

    • Renu Chalasani, MD
      Renu Chalasani, MD
      Renu Chalasani, MD
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.7

      Accepting new patients

    • Cynthia Chaparro-Krueger, DO
      Cynthia Chaparro-Krueger, DO
      Cynthia Chaparro-Krueger, DO
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.7

      Accepting new patients Languages: Spanish

    • Robert S. Hughes, MD
      Robert Hughes, MD
      Robert S. Hughes, MD
      Gynecology
      4.9

    • Leah M. Mello, MD
      Leah Mello, MD
      Leah M. Mello, MD
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients

    • Paola A. Rosa, DO, FACOG
      Paola Rosa
      Paola A. Rosa, DO, FACOG
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients Languages: Spanish

    • Allison A. Urrutia, MD, FACOG
      Allison Urrutia, MD, FACOG
      Allison A. Urrutia, MD, FACOG
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients Languages: Spanish

    • Sharon A. Vaz, MD, MPH
      Sharon  Vaz, MD, MPH
      Sharon A. Vaz, MD, MPH
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients Languages: Spanish

  • ARC South Ob/Gyn
    4315 James Casey Street
    Suite 105 & 200
    Austin, TX 78745
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    • Crystal S. Berry-Roberts, MD, MBA, FACOG
      Crystal Berry-Roberts, MD, MBA, FACOG
      Crystal S. Berry-Roberts, MD, MBA, FACOG
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.9

      Accepting new patients

    • Sapna R. Bhagat, MD
      Sapna Bhagat, MD
      Sapna R. Bhagat, MD
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients Languages: Fluent in Hindi; Intermediate fluency in Medical Spanish

    • Rachel L. Breedlove, MD
      Rachel Breedlove, MD
      Rachel L. Breedlove, MD
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients

    • Tara A. Cherry, MD
      Tara Cherry, MD
      Tara A. Cherry, MD
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients

    • Alinda R. Cox, MD
      Alinda Cox, MD
      Alinda R. Cox, MD
      Gynecology
      4.9

      Accepting new patients

    • Bianca E. Falcon, APRN, MSN, FNP-C
      Bianca Falcon, APRN, MSN, FNP-C
      Bianca E. Falcon, APRN, MSN, FNP-C
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.9

      Accepting new patients

    • Elida M. Hernandez, APRN, MSN, FNP-BC
      Elida Hernandez, APRN, MSN, FNP-BC
      Elida M. Hernandez, APRN, MSN, FNP-BC
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.9

      Accepting new patients Languages: Spanish

    • Cheryl A. Johnston, PA-C
      Cheryl Johnston, PA-C
      Cheryl A. Johnston, PA-C
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.9

      Accepting new patients

    • Michael D. Newman, MD
      Michael Newman
      Michael D. Newman, MD
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.9

      Accepting new patients

    • Emily A. Nyman, NP
      Emily Nyman, NP
      Emily A. Nyman, NP
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.9

      Accepting new patients

    • Kaila A. Smith, APRN, FNP-C
      Kaila Smith, APRN, FNP-C
      Kaila A. Smith, APRN, FNP-C
      Obstetrics/Gynecology Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients

    • Julia M. Voelkl, MD, MPH
      Julia Voelkl, MD, MPH
      Julia M. Voelkl, MD, MPH
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients Languages: German

    • McKenna A. Williamson, DO
      McKenna Williamson, DO
      McKenna A. Williamson, DO
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.9

      Accepting new patients

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