- ImmunizationsUses and Disclosures Required by Law: The practice uses and discloses protected health information to appropriate individuals as required by law. As required by law the practice discloses protected health information to public health officials. This includes reporting of communicable diseases and other conditions, sexually transmitted diseases, lead poisoning, Reyes Syndrome, and mandated reports of injury, medical conditions or procedures, or food-borne illness including but not limited to adverse reactions to immunizations, cancer, adverse pregnancy outcomes, death, birth. The practice discloses protected health information regarding victims of abuse, neglect, or domestic violence. The practice discloses information about a minor, disabled adult, nursing home resident, or person over 60 years of age whom the practice reasonably believes to be a victim of abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities as required by law or, if not required by law, if the individual agrees to the disclosure. This includes child abuse and neglect, elder abuse and exploitation, abused and neglected nursing home residents, or disabled adults abuse. The practice informs the individual of the reporting unless the practice, in the exercise of professional judgment, believes informing the individual would place the individual at risk of serious harm or the practice would be informing a personal representative, and the practice believes the personal representative is responsible for the abuse, neglect, or other injury, and that informing such person would not be in the best interests of the individual as determined by the professional judgment of the practice.
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- Internal MedicineSumma cum laude with Distinction in Research, from the State University of New York School of Medicine. She completed an internship in internal medicine at the Yale University School of Medicine, residency training in dermatology at the State University of New York, and advanced laser and cosmetic dermatology training at the Massachusetts General Hospital of Harvard Medical School.
- Mental HealthIn Illinois, a specific written authorization is required to disclose or release of mental health treatment, alcoholism treatment, drug abuse treatment or HIV/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) information.
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- Cosmetic DermatologyCalled an "Expert Derm" by Allure and a "Beauty Guru" by Marie Claire, Board Certified Dermatologist Dr. Ranella Hirsch is a frequently quoted expert in the fields of cosmetic and laser dermatology. She often lectures to physicians in the fields of laser surgery and cosmetic dermatology, and is the author of many scientific articles, abstracts, and textbook chapters. Dr. Hirsch serves on the editorial boards of several leading dermatology journals including Dermatology Times, Cosmetic Dermatology, The Dermatologist, and Cutis.
- DermatologyShe is presently at work on several clinical trials for novel skincare products to improve the condition and appearance of aging skin, and her innovative research continues to develop and foster new cosmetic dermatology technologies and techniques. Because of her access to the latest technologies and ingredients, Dr. Hirsch is frequently asked to collaborate with the media and serves as a Media Expert for the American Academy of Dermatology. She is also a principal investigator for several emerging technologies in laser medicine. Dr. Hirsch is the author of several articles and book chapters on the subject of injectable neurotoxins and other soft tissue fillers. McGraw-Hill released her most recent textbook, “Aesthetic Regional Rejuvenation”.
- Skin CareBecause of her unique expertise in the areas of skin care development and laser-skin interactions, Dr. Hirsch is highly sought after as an expert for both thriving brands and startup companies. As Dove's Global Partner Dermatologist, she is a co-creator of the Dove DermaSeries premium range. She is co-founder of Atolla, an innovative skincare brand which utilizes AI to develop personalized skincare serums.