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· Questions regarding diagnoses or offer specific advice or consultations via the Internet.
· Questions that require sending confidential information.

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This information helps us to know what sections of our Site are visited frequently, so we can enhance those sections and ensure they are timely. Your personal, private or medical information is not being tracked, collected, or disclosed without your express written consent.

Sincerely,

Dr. Stephan Duntley and Staff