HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Surgical Dermatology Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Surgical Dermatology Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Alabama
- Individuals affected
- 13,308
- Submission date
- Aug 5, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Surgical Dermatology Group, the covered entity (CE), reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 13,308 patients. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, Social Security numbers, clinical information, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE terminated its busines...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Surgical Dermatology Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 13,308 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 5, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Surgical Dermatology Group legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Surgical Dermatology Group.