334 S Patterson Ave., Suite 201, Goleta, CA 93111
Expert Surgical Care, Closer to Home
Effective Date: 07/01/2025
Last Updated: 11/01/2025
At Rohit Sharma, MD Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA / CPRA).
This policy applies to all information collected through:
- Our website and contact forms
- Email or phone communications
- In-office registration and billing systems
Privacy Policy
We may collect:
- Name, address, phone number, and email address
- Date of birth, insurance details, and demographic information
- Health and medical information (for patient care)
- Payment and billing information
- Technical data such as IP address, browser, and device type
Information We Collect
We use information to:
- Provide and coordinate medical treatment and follow-up care
- Schedule appointments and communicate with patients
- Verify insurance coverage and process billing
- Maintain patient records and comply with medical regulations
- Improve website usability and clinical operations
How We Use Your Information
We strictly follow HIPAA regulations to safeguard your Protected Health Information (PHI). Your medical data is only used or shared for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations unless you authorize otherwise.
HIPAA Compliance
California residents have additional rights regarding personal information not covered under HIPAA:
- Request to Know what personal information we collect
- Request Deletion of personal data not required for care or legal purposes
- Request Correction of inaccurate information
- Request to Limit Use or Disclosure of sensitive personal information
Your Rights Under the CCPA / CPRA
We may share limited information:
- With other healthcare providers for treatment coordination
- With insurance companies for billing or authorization
- With authorized vendors (EHR, billing software) under confidentiality agreements
- As required by law or public health authorities
We never sell personal or medical information.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to improve performance. Cookies can be disabled through your browser settings. We do not use cookies to store medical information.
Cookies and Tracking
We employ administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect all data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Data Security
Our website may contain links to external sites for your convenience. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
Third-Party Links
If you have questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Rohit Sharma, MD Inc.
334 S. Patterson Ave, Suite 201,
Goleta, CA 93111
rohit@rohitsharmamd.com
Contact Us
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The most recent version will always be available on our website.
