At Saman Facial Plastic Surgery, PLLC, your privacy and the security of your personal information are of utmost importance to us. This Notice of Privacy Practices is intended to inform you about how we collect, use, and protect your personal health information (PHI), and your rights concerning your PHI.

Please take a moment to read this notice carefully.

I. Your Privacy Rights:

You have the following rights concerning your PHI:

Right to Access: You have the right to request and obtain a copy of your PHI that we maintain in your medical record.
Right to Amendment: If you believe that your PHI is incomplete or incorrect, you have the right to request that we amend it.
Right to Restrict Use and Disclosure: You have the right to request restrictions on how we use and disclose your PHI for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
Right to Confidential Communication: You have the right to request that we communicate with you about your PHI in a specific way or at a specific location to protect your privacy.
Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You have the right to request a list of certain disclosures of your PHI that we have made.
Right to a Paper Copy: You have the right to obtain a paper copy of this Notice of Privacy Practices upon request.

II. How We May Use and Disclose Your PHI:

We may use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes:

Treatment: We may use your PHI to provide you with medical treatment and services. For example, we may share your PHI with other healthcare providers involved in your care.
Payment: We may use and disclose your PHI to obtain payment for services we provide to you. For example, we may share your PHI with your insurance company.
Healthcare Operations: We may use and disclose your PHI for activities related to the operation of our clinic, such as quality improvement, business planning, and customer service.
Appointment Reminders: We may contact you to provide appointment reminders or information about treatment alternatives.
Marketing: We may contact you with information about our services, including newsletters and special offers. You have the right to opt-out of receiving such communications.
Third Parties: SMS opt-in and phone numbers collected for SMS purposes will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.

III. Privacy and Security:

We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your PHI. We maintain appropriate safeguards to protect your PHI from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.

IV. Complaints:

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with our office or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

V. Changes to this Notice:

We reserve the right to change this Notice of Privacy Practices. Any changes will be effective for all PHI that we maintain, including information created or received before the changes. We will provide you with a revised notice upon request.

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Officer at vip@SamanMD.com
Thank you for choosing Saman Facial Plastic Surgery, PLLC. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with high-quality healthcare services.