Austin Regional Clinic - ARC South Ob/Gyn

09/04/2026

Are you struggling with sleep apnea but can’t use a CPAP machine? You don’t have to settle for poor sleep.

ARC is proud to be the first healthcare organization in Austin to offer Genio—an innovative, mask-free, battery-free treatment for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea. Placed through a single minimally invasive outpatient procedure, Genio gently stimulates the hypoglossal nerve to keep your airway open naturally while you sleep.

Keep reading to learn how Genio works and find out if it’s the right treatment for you: https://bit.ly/4x7l3TM

09/03/2026

“Being able to take care of patients through so many important stages of their lives is so meaningful.”

Virginia A. Lowe, DO, joins the Obstetrics & Gynecology team at Austin Regional Clinic - ARC North Austin Ob/Gyn. Welcome to ARC!

Read more about Dr. Lowe here: https://bit.ly/3SoNb6P

09/02/2026

Select ARC After Hours Clinics are open on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, from 8 am-5 pm, for in-clinic and video visits. We are open to new and established patients of all ages.

ARC After Hours Clinic locations are equipped to treat acute illnesses and injuries, including on-site lab and x-ray services.

The following ARC locations will be open on September 7:
✔️ Austin Regional Clinic - ARC Round Rock
✔️ Austin Regional Clinic - ARC Far West in Austin
✔️ Austin Regional Clinic - ARC Southwest in Austin

We’re here when you need us, including nights, weekends, and holidays for urgent healthcare needs.

Book online at ARCafterhours.com.

09/01/2026

Be a flu fighter and protect yourself and your family against the flu this year! Flu shots are now available at ARC, and flu clinics are now open.

You can book your flu shot online at ARCflushot.com, through ARC MyChart or call 512-272-4636. If you have an upcoming primary care or Ob/Gyn visit, ask for your flu vaccine, and any other needed vaccines during that appointment.

Read the flu details here: https://bit.ly/4xk2sEp

08/31/2026

🥳 Big news, Austin! ARC received first, second, and third-place honors in seven categories in the “Best of ATX 2026” awards, thanks to YOU! (co-sponsored by Austin American-Statesman & Austin Monthly)

🥇 First Place
Best Family Medicine Practice – ARC Family Medicine
Best Pediatric Clinic – ARC Pediatrics

🥈Second Place
Best Outstanding CEO Based in ATX – Dr. Anas Daghestani
Best Dermatology Practice – ARC Dermatology

🥉 Third Place
Best Allergist/ENT Practice – ARC ENT
Best Benefits Program – ARC
Best Overall Leadership – ARC

THANK YOU to the thousands of ARC patients and community members who nominated and voted for ARC! We couldn’t have done it without YOU—our patients and community. 💜

Details here: https://bit.ly/4wS6ZNS

08/28/2026

Not everyone with sleep apnea can tolerate a CPAP machine—but that doesn't mean you're out of options.

"CPAP remains the gold standard for treating obstructive sleep apnea, but successful treatment isn't one-size-fits-all," says Chen Wu, MD, Neurology at Austin Regional Clinic - ARC South Specialty.

"The goal isn't simply replacing a CPAP machine. It's finding the treatment that addresses the underlying cause of your sleep apnea," adds John (Caleb) Simmons, MD, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) at ARC South Specialty.

Learn about oral appliance therapy, lifestyle changes, hypoglossal nerve stimulation (Inspire and Genio), and how ARC ENT and Neurology specialists work to help you find the treatment that's right for you.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4hWvp53

Learn about proven CPAP alternatives that may be right for you.

08/26/2026

When Corinne’s seven-year-old son woke up with severe stomach pain and vomiting, she assumed he was experiencing a common stomach virus, but decided to consult a clinician using ARC’s NormanMD to be safe.

Corinne was instantly connected to Shirlene Samuel, DO, an ARC Pediatrician with NormanMD, who diagnosed Corinne's son with appendicitis. Corinne immediately rushed her son to the emergency room, where his appendix was safely removed.

“NormanMD helped save his life,” Corinne says.

Did you know ARC offers 24/7 on-demand virtual urgent care through NormanMD? Keep reading to hear Corinne's son's story and get connected to an ARC physician or advanced practice clinician from your smartphone, tablet, or computer: https://bit.ly/46mMw96
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NormanMD is ARC's 24/7 on-demand virtual urgent care. Sign up to talk with an Austin Regional Clinic: ARC pediatric or adult medicine doctor or advanced practice clinician (APC) at NormanMD.ARC.clinic.

Available only in Texas, y'all. 🤠

08/26/2026

"I enjoy learning about my patients to tailor their health education."

Vanessa R. Nelson, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C, joins the Cardiology team at Austin Regional Clinic - ARC South Specialty. Welcome to ARC!

Read more: https://bit.ly/4xpj9is

08/25/2026

STIs are more common than you think, but the good news is—they’re preventable and treatable!

This STI Awareness Month, remember the Talk. Test. Treat. Approach:
✔️ TALK openly with your partner(s), and doctor or APC.
✔️ TEST to stay informed.
✔️ TREAT infections to protect your health.

Talk to your ARC doctor or APC about your sexual health today: https://bit.ly/3QDxp6w

08/24/2026

When Marissa’s baby Everett was eight weeks old, he was diagnosed with a hexokinase 1 mutation (HK1)—an ultra-rare neurodegenerative genetic condition found in less than 50 people across the world.

Marissa says ARC Pediatrician Carla Thompson, MD, FAAP, has been the perfect match for Everett’s medically complex case, providing coordinated, comprehensive health care.

This year, a lab in Austin began working to create a treatment designed specifically for Everett’s genetic condition.

Keep reading to hear Marissa and Everett’s story and learn more about ARC Pediatrics: https://bit.ly/4iobcFn

01/31/2017

Cervical cancer kills more women than initially thought, especially minority women, according to a recent study. In an interview KVUE, ARC Ob/Gyn Dr Alinda Cox says prevention is key. “Cervical cancer is highly preventable and highly treatable, if caught early.” Learn more here:

The mortality rate for black women was 10.1 per 100,000 and 4.7 per 100,000 for white women. Previous estimates put the death rate of cervical cancer at 5.7 per 100,000 black women and 3.2 per 100,000 white women.

10/28/2016

ARC South Ob/Gyn wishes you a wickedly awesome holiday! Please share your BOO-tiful Halloween photos of your family and friends with us between now and November 2! We would love to see them! Note to parents: it’s always best to sneak treats from the candy stash after the kids are asleep and tucked warmly in their beds... Trust me.