Austin Regional Clinic - ARC South Ob/Gyn

06/12/2026

Ear infections are one of the most common reasons children visit the pediatrician. While many improve on their own, some symptoms should never be ignored. “Anyone can get an ear infection,” says Cara G. Lye, MD, FAAP, Pediatrics at Austin Regional Clinic - ARC Bee Cave. “But they’re most common in children, especially kids under two years old.

Learn the signs to watch for, when to see a doctor, and how pediatricians, ENT specialists, and audiologists work together to support your child’s ear health. 👂🩺

Read more from Dr. Lye and from Palak B. Patel, MD, ENT at Austin Regional Clinic - ARC Greenlawn Specialty in Round Rock: https://bit.ly/4xonsLl

06/12/2026

“I strongly believe that a trusted partnership between provider and patient is pivotal for positive outcomes.”

Monica M. Lash, PA-C joins the Orthopedics team at Austin Regional Clinic - ARC South Specialty in Austin and Austin Regional Clinic - ARC Greenlawn Specialty in Round Rock.

Welcome to ARC, Monica! Read more: https://bit.ly/4aHcDtS

06/11/2026

Ramya Balijepally, MD, Allergy and Asthma, at Austin Regional Clinic - ARC Medical Plaza Specialty spoke with the Austin American-Statesman and KXAN News about how to manage your allergy symptoms, when to get tested, and how to minimize your exposure to certain allergens. Read them here: https://bit.ly/3RYWpG9

06/11/2026

ARC attended the Clayton Elementary School career day where students had the opportunity to converse with experienced industry professionals and gain exposure to different career paths.

ARC Pediatrician Knema P. Rezaei Bazazizad, MD, from Austin Regional Clinic - ARC Southwest attended the event and served as a parent speaker, educating the students about the healthcare profession.

ARC is grateful for opportunities to engage with the community and help inspire its youth.

06/10/2026

High blood pressure puts pressure on your heart and kidneys. The BaxDuo-Pacific study is looking at ways to reduce this.

If you have chronic kidney disease (CKD) with high blood pressure, you may be eligible to join a clinical study at ARCclinicalresearch.com.

Call 737-247-7240 to learn more and see if you may qualify.

06/10/2026

Austin Regional Clinic: ARC is leading the way for advanced spine care in Central Texas. Akshay Yadhati, MD, FAAOS, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at ARC, has completed Austin’s first next-gen robotic navigated spinal fusion and endoscopic spine surgery. Both minimally invasive techniques improve accuracy and safety, resulting in less post-operative pain, minimal scarring, and a shorter recovery time for patients.

“I think this is actually just the beginning of what we will be able to do over the next 10 [to] 20 years for patients,” Dr. Yadhati told Community Impact. Learn more:

Dr. Akshay Yadhati performed a robotic navigated spinal interbody fusion on an adult patient and an endoscopic spine surgery. Both techniques are significant steps forward in spinal care, he said, because they improve the safety and accuracy of the surgeries and minimize invasiveness and recovery ti...

06/09/2026

It’s time to take charge of your well-being. Men are less likely to seek preventive care, but regular checkups and screenings can make all the difference. From blood pressure and cholesterol checks to screenings for prostate & colorectal cancer, early detection is key.

💙 June is Men’s Health Month! 💙

Don’t wait—take the first step by scheduling an appointment with an ARC primary care physician or advanced practice clinician (APC) today: https://bit.ly/4fuhhPn

06/09/2026

ARC is proud to have nine finalists in Health, Business Excellence, and Beauty and Wellness (Medical Spa) categories in the Best of ATX 2026 awards, thanks to you!

Now, the Top 5 nominees in each category will compete to win. Voting is officially open until midnight Wednesday, June 24. You can vote once per day, every day – click here to get started: https://bit.ly/4vz27Np

Show your support for ARC by voting for us and let’s bring home the win! ARC Finalists listed below.

Health:
▪️ Best Allergist/ENT Practice - ARC Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
▪️ Best Dermatology Practice - ARC Dermatology
▪️ Best Family Medicine Practice - ARC Family Medicine
▪️ Best Pediatric Clinic - ARC Pediatrics

Business Excellence:
▪️ Best Benefits Program - ARC
▪️ Best Employee Recognition - ARC
▪️ Best Overall Leadership - ARC
▪️ Outstanding CEO – Dr. Anas Daghestani

Beauty and Wellness (Medical Spa):
▪️ Best Med Spa – OLINO Medical Aesthetics by ARC

06/08/2026

🚨 When asthma symptoms start interfering with sleep, sports, or school, it may be time to talk to your pediatrician.

Asthma can make breathing difficult for children, but with the right care, kids with asthma can still stay active and healthy. Learn the signs, common triggers, treatment options, and when to seek additional support.

💬 “I’m often asked if kids with asthma can live normal lives,” says Ricardo J. Chapa, MD, Pediatrics at Austin Regional Clinic - ARC Dripping Springs. “The short answer is yes! The key is to have an asthma management plan in place with the help of your pediatrician.”

Read more from Dr. Chapa and from Nikki G. Patel, MD, Allergy and Asthma specialist at Austin Regional Clinic - ARC Center Street in Kyle and Austin Regional Clinic - ARC Dripping Springs in this recent blog: https://bit.ly/4vt57e8

Learn about asthma symptoms, triggers, and treatments to help children breathe easier and stay active.

06/05/2026

Summer is here! While school is out, we are encouraging parents to schedule their child's pediatric well-check exam and sports physical at Austin Regional Clinic: ARC.

Did you know your child can receive a well-check exam and sports physical during the same visit?

Click here to learn the key differences between well-check exams and sports physicals: https://bit.ly/4umGBuq

11/24/2017

Congratulations to Austin Regional Clinic: ARC doctor Melanie Belt, MD, Obstetrics/Gynecology; 1 of the 17 ARC physicians who have been named to the 2017 Texas Super Doctors® list, published in the December issue of Texas Monthly magazine!

November 24, 2017 - Seventeen Austin Regional Clinic (ARC) physicians in eight specialties have been named 2017 Texas Super Doctors® by Texas Monthly magazine.

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.