Houston doctor indicted for accessing personal information on pediatric patients who weren’t under his care

HOUSTON – A Houston doctor is facing serious prison time after an indictment claims he got personal access to patients who weren’t under his care.

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According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of Texas, Dr. Eithan Haim, 34, allegedly obtained personal information including patient names, treatment codes, and who their attending physician was through Texas Children’s Hospital’s (TCH) electronic system without authorization.

Prosecutors say Dr. Haim previously served as a resident at TCH during medical rotations. However, in April 2023, officials say he requested to re-activate his login access at TCH to get pediatric patients’ information not under his care.

“The indictment alleges he obtained unauthorized access to personal information of pediatric patients under false pretenses and later disclosed it to a media contact,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office claimed in a press release.

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If convicted, Dr. Haim faces up to 10 years in federal prison and a maximum fine of up to $250,000.

KPRC 2 has reached out to Texas Children’s Hospital as well as Dr. Haim for comment, but they have not responded, as of this writing.