Notice of Privacy Practices

Effective date: August 2026

This is a summary. The practice should review this language with its own counsel; it is not legal advice.

How we use and share your health information

We use and disclose your protected health information (PHI) to provide, coordinate, and manage your treatment; to bill and collect payment for services; and for our health care operations, such as quality improvement, staff training, and practice management. We may also be required or permitted by law to disclose PHI — for example, to public health authorities, in response to a court order, or to avert a serious threat to health or safety.

Your rights

• Access and receive a copy of your medical record.
• Request an amendment to your record if you believe information is incorrect.
• Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures of your information.
• Request confidential communications by an alternative method or location.
• Receive an accounting of certain disclosures we have made of your PHI.
• Obtain a paper copy of this notice at any time, even if you agreed to receive it electronically.
• File a complaint with our office or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services if you believe your privacy rights have been violated, without fear of retaliation.

Our responsibilities

We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information, to notify you promptly if a breach occurs that may compromise your information, and to follow the terms of the full Notice currently in effect.

The full notice

This page is a summary. The complete Notice of Privacy Practices, as required under HIPAA, is available at our office and will be provided to you at your first visit.

Privacy officer contact

Questions or complaints about your privacy may be directed to our Privacy Officer at (619) 639-7285 or 5555 Reservoir Drive, Suite 312, San Diego, CA 92120.