1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Broward Medical Associates ("we," "us," or "our"), a medical practice located in Plantation, Florida, collects, uses, and protects information about our patients and website visitors. Broward Medical Associates provides Primary Care, Cosmetic Surgery Support Services, and USCIS Immigration Medical Examinations. This policy applies to information collected in person at our office, over the phone, and information provided through our website.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• In person or over the phone, as part of your care: This includes your name, contact information, phone number, medical history, physical exam findings, laboratory/diagnostic test results, medications, and, for USCIS Form I-693 patients, immigration examination results, vaccination history, and tuberculosis test results.
• Through our website: Your name, phone number, email address, and general inquiry details when contacting us or requesting an appointment.

We do not use our website to collect sensitive medical or immigration health records — that information is collected and recorded in person or via secure intake systems as part of your official treatment record.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to provide medical care, schedule and manage appointments, send transactional updates, respond to inquiries, coordinate care with specialists and diagnostic laboratories, complete required immigration medical examination documentation (including Form I-693), process insurance and billing, comply with legal requirements, and improve our services.

4. Text Messaging (SMS) & Mobile Communications

By providing your phone number to Broward Medical Associates (verbally, via physical registration forms, or through our website), you consent to receive transactional text messages (SMS) regarding appointment confirmations, rescheduling notices, reminders, and care-related updates.

Frequency: Message frequency varies based on your appointment schedule and care needs.

Rates: Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier.

Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us.

Help: For assistance or questions regarding SMS communications, reply HELP or contact us directly at (954) 424-9300.

5. Third-Party Sharing & Mobile Data Privacy

We may share your information with laboratory partners for diagnostic testing, insurance companies or clearinghouses for billing, specialists involved in your care, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as required for civil surgeon reporting obligations. We do not sell your personal information.

Mobile Data Protection Statement:

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties under any circumstances.

6. Your Medical Records & HIPAA

Your medical records, including immigration examination records, are protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Our collection, use, and disclosure of your protected health information (PHI) is governed by our Notice of Privacy Practices, provided at our office upon request.

7. How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information and health records, including restricted staff access and secure data transmission protocols.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to request access to and copies of your medical records in accordance with HIPAA and Florida healthcare laws. Florida law also grants rights regarding data protection under the Florida Information Protection Act (FIPA).

9. Children's Privacy

Medical care for minors requires parental or legal guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without parental consent.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practice or legal requirements. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date."

11. Contact Us

Broward Medical Associates
7390 NW 5th St, Suite 5
Plantation, FL 33317
Phone: (954) 424-9300
Website: https://bma.care