DISCLOSURES & POLICIES

Last updated: 2025

1. Purpose and Scope of This Website

AronisMD.com is an independent professional website created by Konstantinos N. Aronis, MD, PhD, for the purposes of education, academic communication, professional outreach, expert witness engagement, and industry consulting visibility.

This website is not a platform for clinical care.

None of the content on this website establishes a physician–patient relationship.

2. No Medical Advice

The information provided on this website is for general educational purposes only.

Nothing on this site should be interpreted as:

  • Medical advice

  • Diagnosis

  • Treatment recommendation

  • A substitute for in-person professional medical evaluation

Medical decisions should be made solely in consultation with qualified healthcare providers.

3. Clinical Care Provided Exclusively Through Johns Hopkins Medicine

Dr. Aronis is a faculty member and cardiac electrophysiologist at Johns Hopkins Medicine, all clinical care—including consultations, procedures, testing, and follow-up—occurs exclusively through official Johns Hopkins Medicine systems and clinical sites.

No clinical advice, triage, or scheduling is provided through this website or via any email address associated with this domain.

The presence of this website does not imply or establish any clinical service outside the Johns Hopkins environment.

4. “Opinions Are My Own”

The views, interpretations, and opinions expressed on this website or its associated blog, posts, articles, or multimedia content are solely those of Dr. Aronis and do not represent the views or policies of:

  • Johns Hopkins Medicine

  • Johns Hopkins University

  • Any affiliated hospital or institution

  • Any professional society or committee

5. No Physician–Patient Relationship

Use of this website does not establish or imply a physician–patient relationship.

Communication submitted through this website, including email or contact forms, cannot be used for:

  • Medical advice

  • Emergency queries

  • Diagnostic interpretation

  • Personal health questions

If you have medical concerns, please contact your healthcare provider or seek emergency care.

6. Non–HIPAA-Compliant Platform

This website is not designed to store, receive, or transmit protected health information (PHI) as defined under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Visitors must not submit personal medical data, images, ECGs, or any other identifiable information.

Any unsolicited medical information received will be deleted and not reviewed.

7. Emergency Disclaimer

This website is not monitored for patient care, urgent communications, or emergencies.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call your local emergency services immediately.

8. Industry Consulting and Financial Disclosures

Dr. Aronis participates in professional consulting and advisory activities for medical device and healthcare technology companies.

These activities are:

  • Performed independent of his academic role

  • Ethical and compliant with institutional policies

  • Disclosed transparently to avoid conflicts of interest

Specific consulting relationships may vary over time and may include compensated advisory roles, speaking engagements, or participation in device evaluation and development.

9. Expert Witness Services

Dr. Aronis provides expert witness services in the field of cardiac electrophysiology.

These services are:

  • Provided privately and independently

  • Unrelated to Johns Hopkins Medicine

  • Conducted in accordance with legal and ethical standards

  • Offered without preferential influence from clinical or consulting activities

No confidential patient information from his clinical work is used in any expert witness activity.

10. Privacy and Data Handling

This website may collect non-identifiable analytics data (page views, traffic patterns, browser type) for performance and security purposes.

No medical information is collected.

Any voluntarily submitted information (e.g., general inquiries) is used solely for non-clinical communication and will not be shared with third parties except as required by law.

11. Intellectual Property

All text, graphics, images, and branding elements on this website are the intellectual property of Dr. Konstantinos N. Aronis unless otherwise stated.

Content may not be reproduced, repurposed, or redistributed without written permission.

12. Updates to This Policy

This page may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal, institutional, or professional requirements.

Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of the most recent version.