Privacy Practices

Avenue Dermatology is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal health information. This page explains how we may use and share your information, as well as your rights regarding that information.

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

We are required by law to maintain the confidentiality of your protected health information, provide you with this notice, and follow the privacy practices described here. We take this responsibility seriously and are committed to safeguarding your information at every stage of care.

How We Use and Share Health Information

We may use and share your health information for the following purposes:

Treatment
To provide, coordinate, or manage your dermatologic care, including sharing information with other healthcare providers involved in your treatment.

Payment
To bill and collect payment for services provided. Avenue Dermatology is a direct-pay practice, and payment is typically handled directly with patients.

Practice Operations
To support internal operations such as quality improvement, staff training, and administrative functions.

Legal Requirements
When required by law, including for public health reporting, audits, or legal proceedings.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your medical records

  • Request corrections to your health information

  • Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures

  • Request confidential communications

  • Receive a paper copy of this notice

  • Receive a record of certain disclosures


To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Our Responsibilities

We are required by law to protect the privacy and security of your health information. If a breach occurs that may affect the security or privacy of your information, we will notify you as required by law. We may update this notice from time to time. Any changes will apply to all health information we maintain and will be posted on our website and available in our office.

Questions or Concerns

If you have questions about our privacy practices or believe your rights have been violated, please contact:

Avenue Dermatology
1800 West End Ave., Suite 200
Nashville, TN 37203
info@avederm.co

You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Filing a complaint will not affect your care.