Privacy Policy.

Effective Date: 1/1/2024

Welcome to Yates Institute of Plastic Surgery. Your privacy and the security of your personal information are paramount to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and other applicable laws.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide to us when you:

  • Visit our website (yatesinstitute.com)

  • Register for an appointment or consultation

  • Receive treatment or other services at our facilities

This information may include:

  • Personal identification information (e.g., name, address, email, phone number)

  • Health information that is required for your treatment and care

  • Billing and payment information

2. Use of Your Information

Your information is used to:

  • Provide medical care and services

Our use of your personal information is limited to these purposes unless we explicitly state otherwise or obtain your consent.

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your information to:

  • Medical staff and specialists within our institute for treatment purposes

  • Third-party service providers for operational purposes such as billing

  • Authorities as required by law

All disclosures are minimized to only the necessary information, adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations.

4. Your Rights Under HIPAA

You have specific rights regarding the health information we maintain about you, including the right to:

  • Request access to your medical records

  • Amend your health records if they are incorrect or incomplete

  • Request an accounting of disclosures of your health information

  • Request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your information

  • Receive a copy of this privacy policy in paper form

5. Security Measures

We implement stringent security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption of data transmissions

  • Secure storage facilities

  • Restricted access to personal and health information

Our staff are trained on privacy and security measures regularly.

6. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the effective date at the top of this policy.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our treatment of your information, please contact us at:

  • Address: 407 SE 24th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

  • Phone: 954-463-5208

  • Email: frontdesk@yatesinstitute.com