Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Owensboro, P.S.C. d/b/a Advanced Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Owensboro, P.S.C. d/b/a Advanced Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Advanced Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, formerly known as Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Owensboro, is a medical group practice based in Owensboro, Kentucky, with offices at 2831 New Hartford Road and 2780 Frederica Street. Founded in 1962 by Dr. Joseph Stiles, the practice specializes in orthopedic surgery, physical therapy, occupational therapy, sports medicine, and related musculoskeletal care, serving patients across northwest Kentucky. Because the practice provides medical care, it collects and maintains sensitive patient information including health records and Social Security Numbers—data types confirmed to have been involved in this incident.
What Happened?
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Owensboro, P.S.C. d/b/a Advanced Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine was listed in a Vermont Attorney General breach report summary published on August 25th, 2026. The filing identifies the organization as a Health Care entity and confirms that Social Security Numbers and health records were categories of data reported breached. No additional details—such as the incident type, how the breach occurred, the total number of persons affected, or the notification date sent to consumers—were specified in the filing.
No news coverage, HIPAA Journal entries, ransomware group claims, or class action filings specific to this incident were found as of the research date. The organization is headquartered in Owensboro, Kentucky; the Vermont Attorney General filing most likely reflects a notification requirement triggered by Vermont residents being among those affected.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Owensboro, P.S.C. d/b/a Advanced Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
- Industry: Health Care — Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
- Location: Owensboro, Kentucky
- Date of consumer notification: August 25th, 2026
- Source: Vermont Attorney General Breach Report; Advanced Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine – About Page; Healthgrades Listing
What Should You Do?
If you received a notice from Advanced Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine about this breach, you should act promptly to protect yourself. Because Social Security Numbers and health records were involved, consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus—Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion—to make it harder for someone to open new accounts in your name. Review your credit reports for unfamiliar accounts or inquiries at AnnualCreditReport.com. Monitor your Explanation of Benefits statements and medical records for any services you did not receive, which could indicate that someone is using your health information fraudulently. If you discover signs of identity theft or fraud, report them at IdentityTheft.gov for a personalized recovery plan.
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.
