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DOCS Dermatology Group Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Central States Dermatology Services, LLC (“DOCS”) data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Central States Dermatology Services (DOCS)
Central States Dermatology Services, LLC, known as DOCS, is a dermatology healthcare network and practice management company. Headquartered in the Cincinnati, Ohio area, DOCS provides dermatologic care across multiple states, primarily in the Midwest and Southeast.
Founded in 1978, the company has expanded its reach to over 85 locations nationwide, employing more than 1,000 individuals.
What Happened?
On Nov. 27, 2025, DOCS discovered suspicious activity on its network.
An investigation revealed that unauthorized access to certain information occurred between approximately Nov. 19 and Nov. 27, 2025. DOCS began working with third-party specialists to investigate the incident and review the impacted data.
While the investigation is ongoing, it has been determined that sensitive information stored on DOCS’ network was accessed without authorization. The types of information exposed vary by individual and may include highly sensitive details.
Information Exposed:
- First and last names
- Addresses
- Email addresses
- Phone numbers
- Dates of birth
- Social Security numbers
- Treatment/diagnosis information
- Prescription/medication information
- Dates of service
- Provider names
- Medical record numbers
- Patient account numbers
- Medicare/Medicaid ID numbers
- Health insurance information
- Medical billing/claims information
DOCS has notified law enforcement and posted a notice of the breach on the Morningstar website.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notification from DOCS or believe your information may have been involved, there are important steps you can take to protect yourself and your rights.
First, review any correspondence from DOCS carefully. Even if you have not received a direct notice, you may still be affected if you have been a patient or provided information to DOCS in the past.
Monitor your credit reports, account statements, and explanation of benefits forms for any suspicious activity. Watch for errors or unfamiliar charges. You can place a fraud alert or credit freeze on your credit file by contacting the major credit reporting agencies:
- TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289, transunion.com
- Experian: 1-888-397-3742, experian.com
- Equifax: 1-888-298-0045, equifax.com
You can also learn more about identity theft and steps to protect your information by contacting the Federal Trade Commission.
Most importantly, if your information was compromised, you may have legal rights. Lawyers are ready to help affected individuals seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this breach.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were impacted by the DOCS Dermatology Group data breach, you may be eligible to join a lawsuit to recover compensation for your losses. Lawyers are actively investigating claims and are ready to help those affected.
To find out if you qualify and to take the next step, complete the below form to join the lawsuit investigation.
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