Terms of Use

Effective Date: April 28, 2026
Last Updated: April 28, 2026


1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to the website of Cardiovascular Specialists of South Florida ("we," "our," "the Practice," or "us"), located at southflcardio.com (the "Site"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of this Site.

By accessing or using this Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue use of the Site immediately.

These Terms apply to all visitors and users of the Site. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes take effect immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Nature of This Website

This Site is an informational resource only. Its purpose is to provide general information about the services offered by Cardiovascular Specialists of South Florida at our Davie and Hollywood, Florida offices. Services described on this Site include cardiac care, vein treatments, and medically supervised weight loss. The Site also provides information about our physician and clinical team, and convenient access links to third-party tools for appointment scheduling, patient portal access, and bill payment.

This Site is NOT:

  • A patient portal or medical records system

  • A means of communicating directly with our medical staff

  • A platform for submitting medical questions, symptoms, or health information

  • A substitute for professional medical care, diagnosis, or treatment

  • A prescription or medication ordering platform

3. Medical Disclaimer — Important

THE CONTENT ON THIS SITE IS PROVIDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS, MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT.

Always seek the advice of Dr. Sabbota, your primary care physician, or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, symptom, diagnosis, medication, or treatment plan. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it based on information you have read on this Site.

If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately. Do not use this Site to seek emergency assistance.

3.1 Cardiac and Vein Care Information

Information on this Site regarding cardiac conditions, cardiovascular testing, vein disease, and vein treatment options is general and educational in nature. It does not constitute a clinical assessment of your individual condition and should not be used as a basis for self-diagnosis or self-treatment.

3.2 Weight Loss and GLP-1 Medication Information

This Site describes a medically supervised weight loss program offered by the Practice, which may include the use of prescription medications such as GLP-1 receptor agonists. The information provided about weight loss treatments and medications on this Site is general and informational only. It does not constitute a prescription, a recommendation for any specific medication, or a guarantee of eligibility for any treatment program.

Prescription weight loss medications, including GLP-1 options, are only available following an in-person consultation and clinical evaluation by Dr. Sabbota or an authorized member of the clinical team. Medication decisions are made on an individual basis under medical supervision and in accordance with each patient's specific health profile, medical history, and clinical needs. No medication should be started, stopped, or modified based on information found on this Site.

The information on this Site generally:

  • Is general in nature and may not apply to your specific medical situation

  • Does not create a physician-patient relationship between you and Cardiovascular Specialists of South Florida, Dr. Sabbota, or any member of the clinical team

  • Should not be used to self-diagnose or self-treat any medical condition

  • May not reflect the most current medical research, clinical guidelines, or treatment developments

  • Is not a substitute for a consultation with a licensed and qualified medical professional

4. No Physician-Patient Relationship

Use of this Site does not create a physician-patient relationship between you and Cardiovascular Specialists of South Florida, Dr. Mark G. Sabbota, or any member of the clinical team, including the Practice's nurse practitioner or physician's assistant. A physician-patient relationship is established only through a formal in-person consultation and acceptance of care in a clinical setting.

Communications through third-party platforms such as the eClinicalWorks Patient Portal or ZocDoc, which are linked from this Site, are subject to those platforms' own terms and do not by themselves constitute the establishment of a formal physician-patient relationship.


5. Third-Party Links and Platforms

5.1 ZocDoc — Appointment Scheduling

This Site contains a link to ZocDoc (www.zocdoc.com), an independent third-party online appointment scheduling platform. When you click on the ZocDoc link, you leave our Site and are directed to:

https://www.zocdoc.com/booking-link/doctor/mark-sabbota-do-34397

Your use of ZocDoc is governed entirely by ZocDoc's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, available at www.zocdoc.com. We are not responsible for: (a) the availability or accuracy of the ZocDoc platform; (b) any information you submit to ZocDoc; (c) ZocDoc's data collection or privacy practices; or (d) any scheduling errors, cancellations, or issues arising from your use of ZocDoc. ZocDoc is an independent service provider and is not an agent or representative of Cardiovascular Specialists of South Florida.

5.2 eClinicalWorks — Patient Portal and Bill Pay

This Site contains two navigation links — "Patient Portal" and "Pay Bill" — both of which direct to the eClinicalWorks platform at:

https://mycw42.eclinicalweb.com/portal4804/jsp/100mp/login_otp.jsp

Through this platform, established patients may access their health records, review test results, communicate with their care team, manage appointments, and view and pay outstanding bills. Access to and use of the eClinicalWorks platform is subject to eClinicalWorks' terms of use and our Practice's Patient Portal policies, which are separate from these Terms. Use of this platform is restricted to established patients of Cardiovascular Specialists of South Florida.

Any health information transmitted through the eClinicalWorks platform is handled in accordance with HIPAA and our Notice of Privacy Practices. We are not responsible for any technical failures, outages, or security incidents arising from the eClinicalWorks platform infrastructure.

5.3 Other External Links

This Site may contain links to other third-party websites for informational purposes. These links do not constitute an endorsement of those websites or their content. We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or terms of third-party websites and accept no responsibility for them. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party website you visit.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, photographs, images, and page layouts — is the property of Cardiovascular Specialists of South Florida or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • View and print pages from this Site for your own personal, non-commercial use

  • Share links to pages on this Site

You may NOT:

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or republish any content from this Site without our express prior written permission

  • Modify or create derivative works based on Site content

  • Use any content from this Site for commercial purposes

  • Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from Site content

  • Use any data mining, robots, scraping, or similar automated data-gathering tools on the Site

7. Permitted Use and Prohibited Conduct

You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You agree that you will NOT:

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its related systems

  • Transmit any harmful, unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable material

  • Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site or servers hosting the Site

  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity

  • Use the Site to solicit personal information from other users or to engage in fraudulent activity

  • Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international laws or regulations in connection with your use of the Site

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THIS SITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, AND INFORMATION ON IT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CARDIOVASCULAR SPECIALISTS OF SOUTH FLORIDA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement

  • Warranties that the Site will be available, uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components

  • Warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or currency of any information on the Site

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, CARDIOVASCULAR SPECIALISTS OF SOUTH FLORIDA, ITS PHYSICIANS, CLINICAL STAFF, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING FROM:

  • Your use of or inability to use this Site

  • Any content on this Site or any third-party website linked from this Site

  • Any medical or treatment decisions made in reliance on information found on this Site

  • Any reliance on information about weight loss treatments, GLP-1 medications, cardiac care, or vein treatments described on this Site

  • Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your data

  • Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in Site content

  • Any technical failures, interruptions, or delays in Site operation

This limitation of liability applies regardless of the theory of liability (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise) and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Cardiovascular Specialists of South Florida and its physicians, clinical staff, employees, contractors, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from: (a) your use of or access to the Site; (b) your violation of these Terms; or (c) your violation of any rights of a third party.

11. Privacy

Your use of this Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the limited data collected through this Site and our relationship with third-party platforms ZocDoc and eClinicalWorks. Our Privacy Policy is available at southflcardio.com/privacy-policy.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of this Site shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Broward County, Florida, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

13. Accessibility

We are committed to making our Site accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you experience difficulty accessing any content or feature of this Site, please contact us at (954) 382-1550 and we will make reasonable efforts to assist you.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Cardiovascular Specialists of South Florida with respect to your use of this Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.


15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

Cardiovascular Specialists of South Florida

Davie Office: 10650 W. State Rd. 84, Suite 104, Davie, FL 33324

Hollywood Office: 6517 Taft Street, Suite 211, Hollywood, FL 33024

Phone: (954) 382-1550

Website: southflcardio.com