Patient Rights and Information
At Vertrees Headache Center, we are committed to transparency and ensuring our patients are fully informed about their rights. In accordance with Texas Health & Safety Code §181.105, this page provides important information about accessing your medical records, contacting the appropriate licensing authority, and filing a complaint.
How to Request Your Medical Records
You have the right to review and obtain a copy of your health records. To request your medical records from Vertrees Headache Center, please submit a written request using one of the following methods:
By Email
Send your request to [email protected] with the subject line "Medical Record Request."
By Mail
Vertrees Headache Center
8200 N Mopac Expy, Suite 270
Austin, TX 78759
By Phone
Call us at (512) 655-3737 to request a medical records release form.
Your request should include:
Your full legal name, date of birth, contact information, a description of the records you are requesting, and your preferred format (electronic or paper).
Response Time
If we maintain an electronic health record system, your records will be provided within 15 business days of receiving your written request.
Fees
You may be charged a reasonable, cost-based fee for copying and mailing your records. You will not be charged a retrieval fee.
Licensing Authority Contact Information
Providers at Vertrees Headache Center are licensed by the Texas Medical Board (TMB), the state agency responsible for licensing and regulating physicians in Texas.
How to File a Complaint
If you have concerns about your care, patient rights, or the handling of your medical records, you have the right to file a complaint with the following agencies:
Texas Medical Board (TMB)
For complaints about the care provided by a physician or physician assistant
Online Form
File a Complaint with TMBComplaint Hotline
1-800-201-9353
Texas Medical Board, Attn: Investigations
P.O. Box 2018, Austin, TX 78768-2018
Texas Attorney General - Consumer Protection Division
For complaints related to consumer rights, privacy violations, or unfair business practices
Online Portal
File a Consumer ComplaintConsumer Protection Hotline
1-800-621-0508
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
For complaints related to HIPAA privacy violations
Online Portal
File a HIPAA ComplaintPhone
1-800-368-1019
This information is provided in accordance with Texas Health & Safety Code §181.105 (HB 4224, 89th Texas Legislature), effective September 1, 2025.
