Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 11, 2025
Vivo Dermatology and Skin Surgery LLC, Dr. Wei-Wei Huang, MD, PhD
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy describes how Vivo Dermatology and Skin Surgery LLC may use and disclose your protected health information (PHI), your rights regarding your PHI, and how you can access your health records.
Our Responsibilities
We are required by law to:
Maintain the privacy and security of your PHI.
Provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.
Notify you promptly if a breach occurs that may compromise the privacy or security of your information.
Follow the duties and privacy practices described in this notice.
How We May Use and Disclose Your Information
We may use and share your information in the following ways:
For Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage your dermatologic care and related services.
For Payment: To bill and receive payment from you, your insurance company, or a third party.
For Health Care Operations: To improve the quality of care, evaluate provider performance, or conduct training.
Other Permitted Uses and Disclosures
We may also use or disclose your information for:
Public health activities (e.g., reporting communicable diseases)
Legal or regulatory compliance
Appointment reminders
Health-related benefits and services
Workers' compensation
Law enforcement, as required by law
Medical examiners or funeral directors, as necessary
We will never share your information for marketing or sell your information without your explicit written authorization.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access your health records and receive copies in paper or electronic format.
Request an Amendment to correct health information you believe is incorrect or incomplete.
Request Confidential Communications via alternative methods or locations (e.g., mailing to a P.O. box).
Request Restrictions on certain uses or disclosures. While we will consider your request, we may not be required to agree.
Obtain a List of Disclosures made of your health information for purposes other than treatment, payment, or operations.
Receive a Paper Copy of this Privacy Policy, even if you agreed to receive it electronically.
We provide access to your health information through our secure patient portal. Please contact our office for details.
Privacy Policy
To exercise these rights, contact our Privacy Officer at the contact information below.
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to revise this policy at any time. Updates will be posted in our office and on our website with the revised effective date.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this policy or would like to exercise your rights, please contact:
Privacy Officer
Vivo Dermatology and Skin Surgery LLC
621 S. New Ballas Road. Suite 597A, St. Louis, MO 63141
Phone: 314-251-2095
Email: contact@vivodermatology.com
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.