Privacy Policy

Effective date: September 22, 2026

Dr. Ari Gladstein, MD ("we," "us," or "our") respects the privacy of everyone who visits arigladsteinmd.com (the "Website"). Dr. Gladstein is an orthopedic surgeon practicing with Orthopaedic Associates, LLP in Houston, Texas. This policy explains what information the Website collects, how it is used, and the choices you have.

Your medical information
This policy covers the Website only. Medical information you share when you schedule, visit or receive care is protected health information under HIPAA. It is governed by the practice's Notice of Privacy Practices, which you receive as a patient and can request from our office at any time.Please do not send medical details through email, social media messages or other Website links. Call our office instead.
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Information we collect
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‍Information you choose to share. The Website has no forms and no account logins. If you email or call us using the contact details on the Website, we receive the information you give us, such as your name, phone number and the reason for your call.

‍Information collected automatically. Like most websites, the Website uses cookies and similar technologies to collect standard technical information. This includes your IP address, browser and device type, the pages you view, how long you stay, and the website that referred you.

Cookies, analytics and advertising

We use the following third-party tools to understand how visitors use the Website and to measure and improve our advertising:

‍Google Analytics. Helps us see how visitors find and use the Website. Google may store this data on its servers. You can opt out with the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

‍Google Ads. Measures whether visitors who click our ads go on to call or book, and may be used to show our ads to people who have visited the Website. You can manage Google ad settings at adssettings.google.com.

‍Meta Pixel (Facebook and Instagram). Measures the results of our Facebook and Instagram ads and may be used to show our ads to people who have visited the Website. You can manage ad preferences in your Facebook or Instagram account settings.

These tools do not receive your medical records. The Website does not ask for symptoms, diagnoses or insurance details.

You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some browsers also offer a "Do Not Track" or Global Privacy Control setting. The Website may still work if you block cookies, though some features may not.

Booking appointments

The "Book an Appointment" links take you to healow, a third-party scheduling service. Information you enter there is collected by healow and handled under healow's own privacy policy and the practice's HIPAA obligations, not this policy.

How we use information

We use the information described above to:
Respond to your calls and messages and schedule appointments
Understand which pages are helpful and improve the Website
Measure and improve our advertising
Keep the Website secure and working properly
Comply with legal obligations

How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with service providers that help us run the Website and our advertising (such as Webflow, Google and Meta), with Orthopaedic Associates, LLP for scheduling and care, or when required by law.

Links to other websites

The Website links to other sites, including healow, Orthopaedic Associates, board certification verification and social media. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their policies.

Children's privacy

Dr. Gladstein treats children, but the Website is not directed to children under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from them. Parents or guardians should contact our office on a child's behalf.

Data security

We use reasonable measures to protect information collected through the Website, including encrypted (HTTPS) connections. No website or internet transmission is completely secure.

Your choices and rights

You may ask us what personal information we hold about you from the Website, or ask us to correct or delete it, by contacting us below. Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under state privacy laws.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The effective date at the top shows when it was last changed.

Contact us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
Dr. Ari Gladstein, MD Orthopaedic Associates, LLP 2600 N Loop West, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77092
Phone: (713) 650-4924
Email: bgrande@oadoc.com

Terms of Service

‍Effective date: September 22, 2026

These Terms of Service apply to your use of arigladsteinmd.com (the "Website"), operated by Dr. Ari Gladstein, MD ("we," "us," or "our"). By using the Website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

Not medical advice

The Website provides general information about Dr. Gladstein and orthopedic care. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for an exam, diagnosis or treatment by a qualified provider. Every patient is different, and results vary. Always talk with a physician about your specific condition.

No doctor-patient relationship

Visiting the Website, calling our office, emailing us, or following us on social media does not create a doctor-patient relationship. That relationship begins only after you are seen and accepted as a patient.

Medical emergencies

The Website is not for emergencies. If you have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Appointments and third-party services

Online booking is provided by healow, a third-party service with its own terms and privacy policy. Appointment availability is not guaranteed. The Website also links to other sites, such as Orthopaedic Associates, LLP, board certification verification and social media. We do not control and are not responsible for the content or practices of those sites.

Website content

The text, photos, videos, logos and design on the Website belong to Dr. Ari Gladstein, MD or are used with permission. You may view and share Website pages for personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, modify or republish Website content for other purposes without our written permission.

Acceptable use

You agree not to misuse the Website. This includes trying to gain unauthorized access, disrupting how it works, scraping it with automated tools, or using it for any unlawful purpose.

Accuracy of information

We work to keep the Website accurate and current, but information such as office hours, locations, phone numbers and services may change. Please call our office to confirm details before your visit.

Disclaimer of warranties

The Website is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free or free of harmful components.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Dr. Ari Gladstein, MD and Orthopaedic Associates, LLP are not liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Website. This does not limit any responsibility for medical care you receive as a patient, which is governed by applicable law.

Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas. Any dispute relating to the Website will be handled in the state or federal courts located in Harris County, Texas.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. The effective date at the top shows when they were last changed. Continued use of the Website means you accept the updated terms.

Contact us

Questions about these terms can be directed to:
Dr. Ari Gladstein, MD Orthopaedic Associates, LLP 2600 N Loop West, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77092
Phone: (713) 650-4924
Email: bgrande@oadoc.com