Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)
This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
We are committed to protecting your personal and medical information. In accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), we are required to maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI) and to provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.
How We May Use and Disclose Your Information
We may use and disclose your protected health information for the following purposes:
Treatment:
We may use your information to provide, coordinate, or manage your care and treatment.
Payment:
We may use your information to bill and receive payment for services provided.
Healthcare Operations:
We may use your information to support our business activities, including quality assessment, staff training, and administrative functions.
We may also disclose your information when required by law, such as for public health reporting, law enforcement purposes, or to comply with legal obligations.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your protected health information:
- The right to access and obtain a copy of your medical records
- The right to request corrections to your health information
- The right to request restrictions on how your information is used or disclosed
- The right to request confidential communications
- The right to receive an accounting of disclosures
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our office.
How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal and medical information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
However, please be aware that no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. We encourage you to limit the information you submit through online forms to what is necessary.
Website and Online Forms
If you submit information through this website, including contact forms, appointment requests, or other communications, that information may be collected and stored to respond to your inquiry or provide services.
Please avoid submitting highly sensitive medical information through website forms unless specifically requested.
Service Areas
We provide services to patients throughout South Florida, including:
Palm Beach County:
Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Wellington, Royal Palm Beach
Broward County:
Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Parkland, Coconut Creek, Plantation, Weston, Davie, Hollywood
Miami-Dade County:
Aventura, Miami Beach, North Miami, Hialeah, Coral Gables, Doral, Kendall, Miami
Serving patients in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, Florida, our clinic is committed to protecting patient privacy while providing access to care across South Florida.
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to update or modify this Notice of Privacy Practices at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this notice or how your information is handled, please contact our office directly.