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NewsNBC 6 South Florida (WTVJ) – Local NewsJuly 17, 2026Miami-Dade

Doctor charged in fatal ceremony ordered to stop practicing medicine

A Miami-Dade judge has prohibited Dr. Samuel Lee from practicing medicine while he awaits trial on manslaughter charges related to the death of a patient during a 'heart protocol ceremony.' The court order follows allegations that Lee administered a combination of substances, including ketamine, MDMA, and DMT, to the victim before she was found unresponsive in a sauna.

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Why It Matters

The court's order immediately prevents Dr. Samuel Lee from providing any medical, psychological, or psychiatric care in Florida while his criminal case is pending.

Key Facts

  • A Miami-Dade judge ordered Dr. Samuel Lee to stop practicing medicine while his criminal case is pending.
  • Dr. Lee faces a manslaughter charge in connection with the death of Tina Sodhi.
  • The court ordered Dr. Lee to surrender all passports as a condition of his bond.
  • Dr. Lee is prohibited from providing any medical, psychological, or psychiatric care while awaiting trial.
  • The Florida Department of Health lists Dr. Lee's medical license as delinquent.
  • The Texas Medical Board has temporarily suspended Dr. Lee's license to practice in that state.
  • Toxicology reports found ketamine, MDMA, and DMT in the victim's body.
  • The Medical Examiner stated that the combination of drugs, a parasite cleanse, and sauna exposure contributed to the victim's death.
  • Police responded to the wellness center on Feb. 10, 2025, after receiving a call about an unresponsive female.
  • Dr. Lee has pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter charge.

Who's Mentioned

locationMiami Beach“Location of the wellness house where the ceremony occurred.”personTina Sodhi“The victim who died during a ceremony organized by Dr. Lee.”personSamuel Lee“Psychiatrist charged with manslaughter in the death of Tina Sodhi.”organizationFlorida Department of Health“State agency tracking Dr. Lee's medical license status.”organizationAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology“Certifying body for Dr. Lee.”locationMiami-Dade“Jurisdiction where the judge issued the order.”organizationTexas Medical Board“Board that suspended Dr. Lee's license in Texas.”