Terms & Conditions
This website is the personal professional website of Dr. Damiano G. Barone. By using this website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.
Purpose of this website
The website provides general educational information about Dr. Barone's clinical interests, research, publications, media, professional profiles, and appointment or referral pathways. It is not a patient portal and is not intended for urgent medical communication.
No medical advice or physician-patient relationship
Information on this website is provided for general educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Use of this website does not create a physician-patient relationship. A physician-patient relationship is established only through a formal clinical evaluation.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department immediately.
Appointment and referral information
Clinical appointments are scheduled through Houston Methodist. Any appointment, referral, or second-opinion information on this website is provided to help route patients and referring clinicians to the appropriate clinical process. Please do not submit urgent requests or detailed protected health information through ordinary website forms or email.
External links
This website may link to third-party websites, including Houston Methodist, academic institutions, publication databases, professional profiles, review sites, social media platforms, and video platforms. These links are provided for convenience and context. External websites are not controlled by this website, and their content, availability, privacy practices, and terms are the responsibility of their operators.
No Unlawful or Prohibited Use
You agree not to use this website for unlawful purposes, to interfere with the operation or security of the website, to attempt unauthorized access to website systems, or to copy, scrape, or reuse website content in a way that violates applicable law or these terms.
Information you submit
If you submit information through a form, email link, or appointment pathway, you are responsible for ensuring that the information is accurate and appropriate. Do not submit urgent medical messages or detailed protected health information through ordinary website forms or email.
Accuracy of information
We aim to keep information on this website accurate and current, but clinical, institutional, scheduling, research, and external-profile information may change. No warranty is made that all website content is complete, current, or error-free.
Liability Disclaimer
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, this website and its content are provided as is and without warranties of any kind. Dr. Barone and any site contributors are not liable for damages arising from use of, or inability to use, this website or from reliance on information provided on this website.
Copyright and Trademark Notices
Unless otherwise noted, the content on this website is Copyright © 2026 Dr. Damiano G. Barone. All rights reserved. You may view and print pages for personal, non-commercial informational use. Other use requires prior written permission.
Trademarks
Institutional names, company names, product names, logos, and trademarks mentioned or linked on this website belong to their respective owners. Use of those names or links does not imply endorsement unless expressly stated.
Changes to these terms
These Terms & Conditions may be updated from time to time. The current version will be posted on this page.