Privacy Policy & HIPAA Notice

Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)

This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully. Orlando Dermatology Center is committed to protecting the privacy of your protected health information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable Florida law.

How We Use Your Health Information

We may use and disclose your protected health information for the following purposes:

• Treatment — to provide, coordinate, and manage your dermatologic care among our providers and, when appropriate, other healthcare professionals involved in your care.
• Payment — to bill and obtain payment from you, your insurance company, or a third party for the services you receive.
• Healthcare Operations — to support our business activities such as quality assessment, staff training, and administration.
• Appointment Reminders — to contact you about appointments, follow-up care, and treatment alternatives.
• As Required by Law — when federal, state, or local law requires the use or disclosure of your information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to and a copy of your medical records.
• Request an amendment to your health information.
• Request an accounting of certain disclosures of your information.
• Request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures.
• Request confidential communications by alternative means or at an alternative location.
• Receive a paper copy of this notice upon request.
• File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated, without fear of retaliation.

Website Privacy

When you use this website or our online forms, we may collect limited information you provide (such as your name, contact details, and the message you send us) so we can respond to your request. Appointment scheduling and patient portal access are handled through our third-party provider (AdvancedMD) under their own security and privacy safeguards. We do not sell your personal information. We use standard web analytics to understand site usage in aggregate.

Contact Us About Privacy

To exercise any of your rights, request the full written Notice of Privacy Practices, or ask a privacy question, contact our office:

Dermatology and Skin Cancer Surgery Center LLC dba Orlando Dermatology Center. This summary is provided for general information; a complete copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices is available at any of our offices upon request.