Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Northeast Surgical Group, P.C. regarding its recent data breach. The Northeast Surgical Group data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to over 15,200 individuals.
ABOUT NORTHEAST SURGICAL GROUP, P.C.:
Northeast Surgical Group is a healthcare provider specializing in osteopathic and surgical care. As osteopathic physicians, Northeast Surgical Group focuses on full-body care, offering a variety of surgeries, cosmetic treatments, and other alternative medical techniques to promote patient care and wellness. Surgeries offered by Northeast Surgical Group include gastrointestinal and bariatric surgeries, laparoscopic surgeries, cancer surgeries, and more. Headquartered in Macomb Township, Michigan, Northeast Surgical Group provides services to residents residing throughout the Detroit, Michigan area.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On January 8, 2023, Northeast Surgical Group discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, Northeast Surgical Group determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information. On March 6, 2023, Northeast Surgical Group began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Address
- Medical information (e.g., diagnosis or treatment information)
If you received a breach notification letter from Northeast Surgical Group:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at (608) 237-1775 or sam@turkestrauss.com.
If you were impacted by the Northeast Surgical Group data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.
- Carefully review the breach notice and retain a copy;
- Enroll in any free credit monitoring services provided by Northeast Surgical Group, P.C.;
- Change passwords and security questions for online accounts;
- Regularly review account statements for signs of fraud or unauthorized activity;
- Monitor credit reports for signs of identity theft; and
- Contact a credit bureau(s) to request a temporary fraud alert.