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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy & HIPAA Notice

Protecting your private information is our priority. This Privacy Policy and HIPAA Notice applies to West Coast Plastic Surgery Center and governs data collection, usage, and patient rights. By using www.drgorodisky.com, you consent to the practices described in this statement.

Collection of Your Personal and Health Information

We do not collect any personal information about you unless you voluntarily provide it. However, you may be required to provide certain personal or health information (Protected Health Information, “PHI”) when you elect to use certain products or services. These may include:

 

  • Requesting a consultation or scheduling an appointment

  • Submitting medical forms through our website

  • Sending us an email message

  • Providing payment information when purchasing products or services

 

Your information will be used to communicate with you regarding services you have requested. We may also collect non-identifiable information about website usage for analytics and improvement.

HIPAA Compliance and Patient Rights

As a healthcare provider, we comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Your medical and health-related information (PHI) is protected and handled with strict confidentiality.

 

Under HIPAA, you have the right to:

 

  • Access and obtain a copy of your medical records

  • Request corrections to your medical records

  • Request restrictions on how your PHI is used or disclosed

  • Receive an accounting of disclosures of your PHI

  • Request confidential communications

  • File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

 

We will not use or disclose your PHI without your written authorization, except as permitted or required by law (for treatment, payment, healthcare operations, or public health requirements).

 

For the full Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) required by HIPAA, you may request a copy from our office or download it here.

Sharing Information with Third Parties

West Coast Plastic Surgery Center does not sell, rent, or lease patient information. We may share data with trusted partners to help provide patient services, including billing, scheduling, or medical treatment coordination. All such third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information and comply with HIPAA regulations.

 

We may also disclose information without notice if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our patients or the public.

Automatically Collected Information & Cookies

Information about your device and browsing may be collected automatically, including IP address, browser type, access times, and referring websites. This information is used to operate and improve the website.

 

Our website may use cookies to personalize your online experience. You can accept or decline cookies in your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

Links to Other Sites

This website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Children’s Privacy

West Coast Plastic Surgery Center does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of thirteen. If you are under 18, you must ask your parent or guardian for permission to use this website.

Email Communications

From time to time, we may contact you via email regarding appointments, treatment updates, or promotional offers. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” or contacting us directly.

Changes to This Policy

West Coast Plastic Surgery Center reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy and HIPAA Notice at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Modified” date. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Effective Date: August 2025

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