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Southwest Urology 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 Southwest Urology 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 Southwest Urology
Southwest Urology is a specialty medical practice that provides advanced urological care for both men and women. The practice is staffed by board-certified urologists and nurse practitioners who diagnose and treat a wide range of urological conditions, such as urinary tract infections, kidney stones, prostate issues and more.
The company offers treatments including Axonics Neuromodulation Therapy for overactive bladder and the UroLift System for enlarged prostate symptoms. With several locations in Ohio, including Brook Park, Medina and Middleburg Heights, Southwest Urology services several thousand patients in the region.
What happened?
Southwest Urology experienced a data breach affecting at least 7,214 individuals. Integrated Oncology Network, a company providing administrative services to Southwest Urology, discovered a data breach caused by an email phishing scam that occurred between Dec. 13, 2024, and Dec. 16, 2024
The cybersecurity incident compromised both personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI). Southwest Urology disclosed the data breach to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on July 27, 2025.
Exposed Information
- Name
- Addresse
- Date of birth
- Social Security number
- Financial account information
- Diagnosis
- Lab results
- Medication
- Treatment information
- Health insurance and claims information
- Provider names
- Dates of treatment
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you are a current or former patient of Southwest Urology, it is important to take this incident seriously. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Credit monitoring services: Sign up for free credit monitoring services, if offered.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and guide you through the process of joining a class action lawsuit.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was compromised in the Southwest Urology data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. This can include reimbursement for expenses and time, emotional distress and credit monitoring costs or damages related to identity theft or fraud.
Lawyers are investigating claims and can help guide you through the process of joining a lawsuit. To take the first steps and find out if you qualify, complete the form below.
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