1. Information We Collect

When you interact with our website or our office, we may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Identifiable Information (PII): Name, date of birth, phone number, email, address, insurance details.
• Protected Health Information (PHI): Medical history, diagnoses, treatment information, medications, laboratory results, and other health-related information necessary for your care.
• Website/Technical Information: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect limited information (such as IP address, browser type, device type, and website usage data) to help us improve site performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely for purposes related to your care and our operations, including:

• Providing and coordinating medical treatment and services.
• Communicating with you regarding appointments, results, or care instructions.
• Billing and payment processing.
• Meeting legal and regulatory requirements.
• Improving the quality and efficiency of our website and office operations.

We do not sell or share your personal or medical information with third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

3. HIPAA Compliance and Patient Rights

We strictly follow HIPAA regulations to protect your Protected Health Information (PHI). As a patient, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: You may request copies of your health records.
• Right to Amend: You may request corrections to your medical information if you believe it is inaccurate.
• Right to Confidential Communications: You may request that we communicate with you in a specific way (for example, at a certain phone number or email address).
• Right to Accounting of Disclosures: You may ask for a list of disclosures of your PHI for purposes other than treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
• Right to Restrict Use/Disclosure: You may request limits on how we use or share your information, as permitted under HIPAA.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to ensure your information is secure, including:

• Secure electronic health record systems.
• Encrypted data transmission.
• Limited access to patient information based on staff role.
• Regular staff training on HIPAA privacy and security policies.

5. Website Privacy

Our website is intended for informational purposes only. If you choose to contact us through forms or email, please do not include sensitive medical details. Online communications are protected to the extent possible, but email and web transmissions may not always be fully secure.

6. Disclosures Without Authorization

We may disclose your information without your written permission in specific situations required or permitted by law, including:

• Public health reporting.
• Legal or regulatory compliance.
• To prevent or lessen a serious threat to health or safety.
• Workers’ compensation claims.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted here with a new effective date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your rights under HIPAA, or how your information is handled, please contact: