Privacy Policy

At Vein and Knee Pain Vascular Group (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal and health information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and other applicable laws.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website or receive our services:

Personal Information: Full name, date of birth, phone number, email address, address, emergency contact.

Health Information (PHI): Medical history, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, insurance details, lab results.

Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device type, and interaction data collected via cookies or analytics tools.

How We Use Your Information

Your data may be used to:

Provide medical treatment and schedule appointments.
Submit insurance claims and process billing.
Communicate with you about appointments, test results, and care updates.
Improve the website experience and clinical operations.
Fulfill legal and regulatory obligations.

HIPAA Compliance

We are a covered entity under HIPAA and follow strict privacy and security guidelines. All Protected Health Information (PHI) is:

Stored securely with access controls.
Only accessed by authorized staff and care providers.
Shared only with your consent or as required/permitted by law.

Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal or health information. We may share your information with:

Other licensed medical professionals for treatment coordination.
Insurance providers for payment processing.
HIPAA-compliant third-party vendors (e.g., EHR, telehealth platforms).
Legal authorities, if required by law or public health directives.

Patient Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to your medical records.
Request corrections or updates to your information.
Receive an accounting of disclosures.
Request confidential communications or data restrictions.
File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights were violated.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to monitor traffic and improve usability. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work correctly.

Data Retention

We retain health records and related information as required by law and in alignment with best practices for medical documentation and compliance.

Third-Party Links

We may link to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.

Policy Updates

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please