HHS OCR report · 2016
Laser & Dermatologic Surgery Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Laser & Dermatologic Surgery Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 31,000
- Submission date
- Jun 14, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unauthorized user accessed the covered entity's (CE) computer server several times between March 1, 2016, and March 21, 2016. The server contained patients’ names, addresses, dates of birth, and social security numbers affecting approximately 31,000 individuals. The CE, Laser & Dermatologic Surgery Center, provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE implemented firewall lockdowns that prevented external access into its computer ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Laser & Dermatologic Surgery Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 31,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 14, 2016.
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 Laser & Dermatologic Surgery Center 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 Laser & Dermatologic Surgery Center.