Universal Dermatology & Vein Care Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
October 14, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood is investigating the Universal Dermatology & Vein Care data breach following a report submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (HHS/OCR).
According to the HHS filing, Universal Dermatology & Vein Care, identified as a healthcare provider, reported a Hacking/IT Incident involving a network server that affected 35,295 individuals. The breach was submitted to HHS on September 30, 2026.
The HHS filing does not identify the specific categories of patient information affected. Individuals receiving notification should review their notice to determine what personal or protected health information may have been involved.
Healthcare providers maintain highly sensitive patient information. Unauthorized access to healthcare network servers may create privacy concerns and risks involving medical identity theft and healthcare fraud.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is Universal Dermatology & Vein Care?
Universal Dermatology & Vein Care is a medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology practice in Central Ohio (with locations in Lewis Center and Mount Vernon).
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Universal Dermatology & Vein Care implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect patient information.
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