Advanced Family Surgery Center Data Breach

Advanced Family Surgery Center (AFSC), operating as Surgery Center of Oak Ridge, LLC, has disclosed a network intrusion that may have exposed sensitive personal health information (PHI). While there is no evidence of misuse of the data, the breach involved a range of personal identifiers, including Social Security numbers and medical information. Affected individuals are being notified and offered guidance on steps to protect their information.

Advanced Family Surgery Center Data Breach Investigation

On November 26, 2025, AFSC detected suspicious activity in its network affecting a limited number of systems. The company immediately secured its network and engaged third-party forensic experts to investigate the event. The investigation confirmed that a limited amount of PHI may have been accessed by an unauthorized actor. While there is no indication of misuse at this time, AFSC has taken steps to prevent future incidents and protect patient information.

The compromised information may include first and last name, address, date of birth, date of service, health insurance information, medical diagnosis, medical record number, Medicare/Medicaid number, patient account number, prescription and treatment information, provider name, and Social Security number. The exact information affected varies per individual.

When Did This Breach Occur?

The breach occurred on November 26, 2025, and was discovered on the same day. AFSC completed its investigation and began notifying affected individuals promptly via U.S. mail to their most recent addresses.

What Information Was Breached?

The breach potentially exposed sensitive personal health information, including:

• Name
• Address
• Date of birth
• Date of service
• Health insurance information
• Medical diagnosis and treatment information
• Medical record number
• Medicare/Medicaid number
• Patient account number
• Provider name
• Social Security number

The types of information affected may vary for each individual.

What You Can Do

If you were affected by this breach, you can take the following precautions:

1. Monitor Accounts and Statements: Review medical bills, explanation of benefits forms, and financial statements for suspicious activity. Report any unauthorized transactions immediately.
2. Enroll in Identity Monitoring Services: If AFSC provides credit monitoring or identity protection services, enroll promptly to detect potential misuse of your personal information.
3. Place a Fraud Alert or Credit Freeze: Contact the three major credit bureaus to place a fraud alert or freeze on your credit report.
4. File a Police Report: Under Massachusetts and federal guidelines, you may request a police report if your information is misused. This can assist with legal and financial remedies.
5. Report Identity Theft: Report any suspected identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission at IdentityTheft.gov and to affected institutions.

File a Data Breach Lawsuit Against Advanced Family Surgery Center

If your personal information was compromised in the AFSC data breach, you may be entitled to compensation through a class action lawsuit. While AFSC is taking steps to protect affected individuals, those who have suffered financial harm, identity theft, or misuse of their personal information may still have legal grounds to pursue a claim.

At Class Action U, we connect affected individuals with attorneys experienced in class action lawsuits. Contact us for a free consultation to explore your legal options and determine if you have a case.