Privacy Policy

Gautam Jha, MD - 1901 S 4th Street, Suite 30, Effingham, IL 62401 - 877-ASK-DRJHA (877-275-3754)

Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how our practice collects and uses information.

Information we collect: Your name, contact details (phone, email, address), insurance information, and the health information needed to care for you.

How we use it: To schedule and remind you of appointments, provide and coordinate your care, bill your insurance, and answer your questions.

Health information: Your protected health information is handled according to HIPAA. We give you our Notice of Privacy Practices at your first visit, and you may ask for a copy at any time.

Text messages (SMS): If you agree to receive text messages, we use your mobile number only to send appointment reminders, scheduling and office updates, and replies to your questions. We do not sell, rent or share your mobile number or text-message consent with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent are never shared with any third parties. Reply STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Full terms: gautamjhamd.com/sms-terms.

Sharing: We share information only as needed for your care, payment and our operations (for example with your insurance company, labs and pharmacies), with service providers who help us run the office under confidentiality agreements, or when required by law. We never sell your information.

Security: We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information.

Questions: Call 877-275-3754 or email gautamjha@gautamjhamd.com.

Last updated: October 2026