Responsible use of this website.

Personal and medical information

This website does not request medical records, laboratory reports, or clinical information through an online form. Do not use the website to send protected, urgent, or sensitive health information. Contact through WhatsApp is initiated voluntarily by the visitor and is governed by that external service’s terms and privacy practices.

Technical data

Appointment links may include a general language, channel, and website-section reference in the editable WhatsApp message. This helps the office understand where an inquiry came from. It does not include the article title, symptoms, test results, or visitor identifiers. You can remove it before sending. Only you can send the message.

The hosting provider and technical services may process information necessary for security and site operation, such as IP address, date, time, device, and browser information.

Educational medical content

Published information is general and educational. It does not create a physician-patient relationship and does not replace an individual appointment, diagnosis, or treatment. Dr. Elias is registered in Brazil. Medical care, including telemedicine, is provided only to patients physically in Brazil. This English-language page explains my approach to care in Brazil. It is not an offer of medical services abroad.

HIPAA clarification

This public educational website is not a patient portal and should not be used to transmit health information. Its general website notice is not a HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

External links

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Updates

These terms may be updated as features are added or changed. Last updated: September 21, 2026.