Pittman, Dutton, Hellums, Bradley & Mann, P.C. is actively investigating the recent data breach involving Shelby Dermatologists, PC, doing business as Dermatologists of Birmingham. This breach reportedly compromised sensitive personal and medical information belonging to more than 86,000 individuals.
Dermatologists of Birmingham is a well-known Alabama-based dermatology practice offering a full range of cosmetic, medical, and surgical skincare services. From acne treatment and skin cancer removal to cosmetic injectables and laser procedures, the practice operates out of locations in Birmingham and Alabaster, Alabama.
On or around March 7, 2025, Dermatologists of Birmingham discovered suspicious activity within its computer network. Following this discovery, the practice initiated an internal investigation, which later confirmed that an unauthorized third party may have accessed and copied files containing personal and protected health information.
The type of information potentially exposed in this breach includes:
On June 4, 2025, the practice posted a public notice about the breach and began notifying affected patients by mail. Impacted individuals are being offered complimentary credit monitoring services, along with information on the specific data compromised.
If you received a data breach notification letter from Dermatologists of Birmingham, it’s important to understand your legal rights. You may be entitled to compensation for the exposure of your sensitive information.
Our firm has years of experience holding companies accountable for failing to safeguard patient data. We are currently reviewing potential claims on behalf of individuals affected by this breach.
Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation by calling (205) 322-8880 or filling out our secure form on our contact us page. We’re here to help you understand your rights and explore your legal options.
[1] https://www.dermatologistsofbirmingham.com/notice-of-data-event/
[2] https://www.mass.gov/doc/2025-978-shelby-dermatology-pc/download
[3] https://www.dermatologistsofbirmingham.com/
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