Privacy Policy
Effective date: August 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how the office of Steven Kamara, MD ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information you provide through this website, stevenkamaramd.com (the "Site"). By using the Site or submitting an appointment request, you agree to this Policy.
Who we are
Steven Kamara, MD
6221 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 617, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: 323‑935‑9700 · Email: skmdoffice1@gmail.com
Information we collect
We collect the information you choose to provide when you request an appointment or contact us, which may include:
- Name, date of birth, phone number, and email address
- Insurance provider and member ID (if you choose to share it)
- Your reason for visit, preferred appointment time, and any notes you include
- Whether you consent to receive text messages about your appointment
We do not require you to create an account to use the Site. The Site does not knowingly collect more information than is needed to schedule and coordinate your care.
How we use your information
- To schedule, confirm, reschedule, or follow up on your appointment
- To contact you about your request by phone, email, or (with your consent) text message
- To verify your insurance coverage and prepare for your visit
- To respond to your questions and provide our services
- To comply with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations
How your information is shared
We do not sell your personal information. We share it only as needed to provide care and operate our practice, including with:
- Members of our office staff who help schedule and coordinate your care
- Service providers that operate our scheduling and records systems (for example, our electronic health record and patient portal) and that deliver appointment-request messages to our office, under confidentiality obligations
- Others when required by law, to comply with legal process, or to protect the safety of patients, staff, or the public
Protected health information and HIPAA
Information you submit through the Site may include protected health information ("PHI"). Once you become a patient, PHI in your medical record is handled in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and is governed by our separate Notice of Privacy Practices, which is provided to patients and available at our office. Please do not include detailed medical history or sensitive health details in free‑text fields on the Site; share those directly with our office.
Data retention and security
We retain the information you submit for as long as needed to schedule your care, meet our legal and recordkeeping obligations, and resolve disputes. We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your privacy rights (California residents)
Depending on your situation, California law — including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) and the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA) — may give you the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information, and to know how it is used. Medical information in your patient record is primarily governed by HIPAA and CMIA. To make a request, contact us using the information above. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights. Note that we do not sell personal information.
Cookies and analytics
This Site is designed to work without requiring cookies for its core booking function. If we add website analytics in the future, we will update this Policy to describe what is collected and how you can opt out.
Children's privacy
The Site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 through the Site. Appointments for minors should be arranged by a parent or legal guardian by calling our office.
Third-party links
The Site may link to third‑party services (such as a map provider or a patient portal). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those services; please review their policies separately.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page, and we will update the "Effective date" above.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact us at skmdoffice1@gmail.com or 323‑935‑9700.