Sports Medicine & Orthopedics Data Breach Exposes Data of 4,000 Patients

On Nov. 30, 2025, Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics, a leading provider of orthopedic and sports medicine care in the Chattanooga, Tennessee region, reported a significant data breach. The incident involved unauthorized access to sensitive patient information, including both personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI).

The types of compromised information is not yet clear. However, the breach may have exposed names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, medical information and health insurance information. These details are considered highly sensitive, as they can be used for identity theft, insurance fraud or unauthorized medical claims.

While the exact method of the breach has not been publicly detailed, the event was significant enough to require notification under federal law and was listed in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ breach portal.

Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics' response

Following the discovery of the breach, Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics initiated an internal investigation to determine the scope and impact of the incident. The organization worked with cybersecurity professionals to secure their systems and prevent further unauthorized access. In accordance with federal requirements, they notified affected individuals and reported the breach to regulatory authorities.

If you believe your personal information may have been compromised in this breach:

• Carefully review any notice or communication you receive from Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics.
• Monitor financial accounts and credit reports for signs of identity theft.
• Consider placing fraud alerts or credit freezes with the major credit bureaus.
• Be cautious of unsolicited emails or phone calls requesting personal information.