Telemedicine visits for primary and specialty care
Austin Regional Clinic offers telemedicine visits for primary and specialty care. ARC doctors and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) can 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. The charge is the same as an in-clinic visit.
How to book a telemedicine visit?
When you book your visit in any of the ways below, express your preference for a telemedicine visit:
- Log in to your MyChart account on your computer or phone and choose Appointments > Schedule an Appointment
- Call your clinic anytime 24/7 and press “1”
Who can book a telemedicine visit?
- Established ARC patients
- New ARC patients
Telemedicine visit instructions
Video visits work best on a mobile device using the strongest signal you have in your location - either cellular/mobile or Wi-Fi.
Note: Your video visit will not occur using MyChart and will use the camera, speakers, and microphone on the device you use.
- Use the right device: This might be a mobile phone, tablet, or computer where you can receive a text and is equipped with a camera and audio tools. If you prefer a laptop or desktop, forward yourself the texted link through email to open the visit in an internet browser.
- Complete pre-visit texts and Pre-Visit Steps: Click the link from your text message or email, or log in to ARC MyChart before your visit to verify your demographics, complete or sign needed forms and questionnaires, update medications and allergies, and pay your copay.
- Allow calls from your ARC clinic: Make sure your ARC clinic phone number is in your phone's contact list, so you don't miss the call.
- Click the link: Your care team will text a link to your mobile number when they call you with instructions. Turn on "do not disturb" on your device. You do not need ARC MyChart.
- Take your vitals: If you are able to do a home blood pressure reading, please do so and report it to the medical assistant or nurse at that time.
Thank you for your patience: Just like in the clinic, we try to check you in and start your visit on time, but there may be delays.
Rescheduling or canceling
If you must cancel this appointment, it is best to do so from your ARC MyChart account at any time. If you do not have MyChart, please notify us online at least 24 hours ahead of time to cancel an appointment or call your clinic within 24 hours.
Thank you for trusting us with your care.
On-demand, 24/7 televisits with NormanMD
Sometimes you can’t wait to talk to your doctor or APC, and you want immediate medical advice from an ARC doctor or APC who has access to your records. We have a convenient telemedicine subscription service that gives you direct and immediate access to an ARC doctor or APC 24/7/365. Sign up and instant message or video chat with one of our doctors or APCs immediately.
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