Florida Retina Center Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
June 19, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the Florida Retina Center data breach, a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to sensitive patient information that was reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
According to the filing, the Florida Retina Center data breach resulted from a hacking/IT incident involving a network server. The breach reportedly affected approximately 13,652 individuals.
Healthcare cybersecurity incidents involving network servers can expose protected health information and other sensitive personal data, potentially placing affected individuals at risk of identity theft, medical fraud, and misuse of confidential information.
Federman & Sherwood is actively investigating whether Saurabh N. Patel, M.D. – Florida Retina Center implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect patient information and whether this data security incident could have been prevented. The firm is also evaluating potential legal claims on behalf of individuals affected by the Florida Retina Center data breach.
Medical specialty practices maintain extensive patient records containing sensitive healthcare and insurance information, making cybersecurity incidents particularly concerning for affected individuals.
Consumers who received a notice regarding the Florida Retina Center data breach or who believe their personal or medical information may have been compromised are encouraged to monitor healthcare statements, financial accounts, and credit reports for suspicious activity.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is Florida Retina Center?
Florida Retina Centers are specialized ophthalmology practices focused on the medical and surgical treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.
Individuals affected by the Florida Retina Center data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their options.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com