Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Jeffrey David Reuben MD. The breach occurred on April 18th–19th, 2026 and was discovered on July 15th, 2026. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Jeffrey David Reuben MD
Jeffrey David Reuben MD is an orthopedic surgery practice operated by Dr. Jeffrey D. Reuben, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with over 40 years of experience. The practice is located at 5555 W. Loop South in Bellaire, Texas, within the Houston metropolitan area, and Dr. Reuben holds affiliations with Houston Methodist West Hospital and OakBend Medical Center. He trained at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed residency at Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital. The practice also has a connection to NW Surgery, a Houston outpatient surgical facility.
What Happened?
Jeffrey David Reuben MD was listed in a Texas Attorney General data security breach report (record BR-0005211), published on July 28th, 2026. The breach occurred over a two-day window, April 18th through April 19th, 2026, and was not discovered until July 15th, 2026—a gap of approximately 87 days. A total of 17,017 individuals were affected. The compromised information included names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, other government-issued ID numbers such as passports and state ID cards, financial account and payment card information, medical information, and health insurance information. The practice notified consumers by U.S. mail, by posting notice on its website, and through Texas-wide media broadcast.
Prior to the official disclosure, BreachNews reported on June 21st, 2026 that a threat actor operating under the name “iProfessor” posted a listing on a cybercrime forum claiming to possess 29,831 patient records in a 176 GB dataset allegedly stolen from the practice in April 2026, offered for sale at $5,000. The threat actor’s listing also alleged that some records may belong to patients of NW Surgery. These are unverified claims made by the attacker and have not been confirmed by the practice, a regulator, or any independent source. The official Texas Attorney General filing reports 17,017 affected individuals, not the figure claimed by the threat actor. At least two law firms—Migliaccio & Rathod LLP and ClaimDepot—have announced investigations into potential class action litigation related to this breach, though no filed lawsuit has been confirmed as of the research date.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Jeffrey David Reuben MD
- Industry: Healthcare – Medical Provider (Orthopedic Surgery)
- Location: Bellaire, Texas
- Incident type: Unauthorized access and data acquisition
- Date of breach: April 18th, 2026 – April 19th, 2026
- Date breach discovered: July 15th, 2026
- Date of consumer notification: July 28th, 2026
- Total persons affected: 17,017
- Litigation status: Law firm investigations opened by Migliaccio & Rathod LLP and ClaimDepot; no filed class action confirmed as of the research date
- Source: Texas Attorney General Data Security Breach Report, BR-0005211; BreachNews; Migliaccio & Rathod LLP
What Should You Do?
If you received a notice from Jeffrey David Reuben MD, review it carefully for any identity theft protection enrollment offer and sign up before the deadline. Because Social Security numbers, financial account information, medical information, and health insurance information were all confirmed exposed, you should place a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus—Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion—and monitor your credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com for accounts or inquiries you do not recognize. Watch your bank and payment card statements closely for unauthorized charges. You should also review any Explanation of Benefits statements from your health insurer and request copies of your medical records to check for treatment or claims you did not authorize. If you suspect misuse of your information, visit IdentityTheft.gov for step-by-step recovery guidance.
Your Legal Rights
If your personal or health information was involved in this breach, you may have legal rights depending on the facts of the incident and the law in your state. Almeida Law Group represents consumers in data breach and privacy litigation and can help you evaluate whether you may have a claim. Contact us at (708) 529-5418 or through our contact page for a free case evaluation.
