Privacy Policy

Effective September 28, 2026

John LoMonaco, MD, FACS ("Dr. LoMonaco," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through this website, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using this website, you agree to the practices described here.

Information we collect

We collect information you choose to give us when you use this website, including:

• Contact information — such as your name, email address, and phone number when you submit a consultation request form.
• Consultation details — your preferred consultation type (in person or virtual) and any message you include about your goals, weight loss history, or procedures of interest.
• New patient information — information you provide when completing the new patient forms on our secure patient-form portal.
• Appointment details — information you provide when booking a consultation through our online scheduling system.

We may also automatically collect basic technical information when you visit, such as your browser type, device type, and which pages you view. This information is used only to understand how the site is used and to improve it.

How we use your information

• To respond to your consultation request and contact you about your inquiry.
• To schedule, confirm, and prepare for your consultation.
• To provide information about procedures that may be appropriate for you.
• To process new patient paperwork and coordinate your care.
• To improve the content and usability of this website.
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

Health information and HIPAA

Information about your health that you provide through this website — or that you later share with our office as a patient — may constitute protected health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). As a patient, your rights regarding your medical records and how we may use and disclose your health information are also described in our Notice of Privacy Practices, which our office provides at your first visit. This website policy describes only the information collected through the website.

How we share your information

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only as needed to serve you:

• With our office staff and Dr. LoMonaco so we can respond to you.
• With service providers that help us operate — including our online booking system, our new patient form portal, and our financing partner — solely to deliver their service to you.
• When required by law, court order, or to protect the safety of our patients or staff.

Cookies and analytics

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to keep the site working properly and to understand overall visitor traffic. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies will not prevent you from browsing the site.

Third-party websites

This website links to third-party services such as our scheduling system, patient form portal, and financing options. Those services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for how third parties handle your information on their platforms.

Data security and retention

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards — including encrypted connections (HTTPS) and access limited to authorized staff — to protect the information we collect. We keep consultation inquiries only as long as needed to respond to you and to meet legal and medical record requirements.

Your choices and rights

You may ask us to update or delete the contact information you submitted through this website, or request that we stop contacting you, at any time by calling (713) 526-5550. Patients have additional rights regarding their medical records under HIPAA and Texas law, as described in our Notice of Privacy Practices.

Children's privacy

This website is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information through this website, please contact us so we can delete it.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted to this page with a new effective date.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled? Call our office at (713) 526-5550.