Privacy Policy & Notice of Privacy Practices

Privacy Policy & Notice of Privacy Practices

Effective Date: May 11, 2026

This Privacy Policy and Notice of Privacy Practices describes how information may be collected, used, stored, and disclosed through this website and in connection with services provided by this practice. It also explains your rights regarding your personal information and protected health information under applicable federal and Texas law, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) and the Texas Medical Records Privacy Act.

This website is intended for informational purposes only and does not establish a physician-patient relationship. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

Website Hosting & Visitor Information

This website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace may collect personal information when you visit this website, including:

  • Information about your browser, network, and device
  • Your IP address
  • Pages visited before arriving at this website
  • Pages viewed on this website
  • Website interaction data

This information is used to operate, maintain, protect, and improve the website and user experience.

Analytics & Cookies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to support functionality, performance, analytics, and security.

Analytics tools may collect information including:

  • Clicks and page interactions
  • Internal links visited
  • Searches performed
  • Scrolling activity
  • Timestamps
  • Device and browser information

Necessary cookies are required for secure website functionality. Optional analytics and performance cookies may also be used to improve website performance and visitor experience.

Contact Forms & Appointment Requests

When you submit information through this website, including contact forms, consultation requests, appointment requests, or scheduling tools, we may collect personal information such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Uploaded files or photographs
  • Information voluntarily submitted by you

This information may be shared with Squarespace and authorized service providers solely for the purpose of operating the website, scheduling services, and communicating with you.

Please avoid submitting highly sensitive or urgent medical information through general website forms or unsecured email communications.

Protected Health Information (PHI)

To the extent protected health information (“PHI”) is collected or maintained by this practice, we comply with applicable federal and Texas privacy laws regarding the use, disclosure, and safeguarding of PHI.

PHI may be used for purposes including:

  • Treatment and clinical care
  • Scheduling and appointment coordination
  • Payment and billing operations
  • Healthcare operations
  • Legal and regulatory compliance

Your Rights Regarding Medical Information

Under HIPAA and Texas law, you may have rights regarding your protected health information, including:

  • The right to request access to your medical records
  • The right to request corrections to your records
  • The right to request restrictions on certain disclosures
  • The right to request confidential communications
  • The right to request an accounting of certain disclosures
  • The right to receive a paper or electronic copy of this notice

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect personal information and protected health information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Third-Party Services

This website may incorporate third-party services including:

  • Scheduling platforms
  • Embedded videos
  • Maps
  • Social media integrations
  • Email communication tools
  • Analytics providers

These third parties may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

Email & SMS Communications

If you provide your contact information, we may communicate with you regarding:

  • Appointments
  • Scheduling updates
  • Practice communications
  • Educational information
  • Marketing communications, where permitted

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time. Transactional or appointment-related communications may still be sent as necessary.

Before & After Photography

Clinical photography may be obtained in connection with patient care, surgical planning, documentation, and educational purposes. Any use of patient photographs for marketing, website, social media, or educational publication purposes will only occur with appropriate written authorization where required by law.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed toward children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website without appropriate consent.

Texas Privacy Rights

Texas residents may have additional rights under applicable Texas privacy laws regarding access to and protection of personal information.

This practice complies with applicable Texas medical privacy requirements, including standards relating to protected health information, breach notification obligations, and workforce privacy training requirements.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy and Notice of Privacy Practices periodically. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights, please contact the practice through the contact information provided on this website.

Disclaimer

Information provided on this website is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Individual treatment recommendations require consultation and evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional.