Miami Physician Faces Second Rape Accusation at His Office

Dr. Ron DeMeo re-arrested after a second woman accuses him of sexual assault at his medical practice in Miami.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:54pm

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Dr. Ron DeMeo, a Miami physician who owns Meridian Cosmetic and Meridian Spine, has been re-arrested after a second woman accused him of rape at his office. The first victim reported a sexual assault in October 2023, and now a second victim has come forward alleging an incident in September 2023. DeMeo is facing multiple charges of sexual battery in the two cases.

Why it matters

These allegations against Dr. DeMeo raise serious concerns about patient safety and trust in the medical profession. The reports of inappropriate behavior and potential abuse of power by a physician in his own practice are troubling and could undermine public confidence in healthcare providers. The cases also highlight the challenges victims of sexual assault can face in coming forward, especially when the alleged perpetrator holds a position of authority.

The details

According to police reports, the second victim, a 39-year-old woman, said the sexual assault occurred in September 2023 while she was at DeMeo's office for a cosmetic procedure. She told detectives that DeMeo persuaded her to go with him to a separate room to get an ice pack, where the alleged assault took place. The first victim had reported a similar incident in October 2023, in which she said DeMeo directed her to take medication and inhale nitrous oxide before the alleged assault. A staff member at the practice also told police that several clients had expressed concerns about DeMeo being 'touchy'.

  • On March 19, 2026, a detective met with the second victim to discuss the September 2023 incident.
  • On March 24, a detective questioned a staff member at DeMeo's practice about the allegations.
  • On March 31, DeMeo surrendered to police at the Miami Police Department headquarters.
  • On April 1, 2026, DeMeo was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.

The players

Dr. Ron DeMeo

A Miami physician who owns Meridian Cosmetic and Meridian Spine, and is accused of sexually assaulting two patients at his office.

The Second Victim

A 39-year-old woman who accused DeMeo of sexually assaulting her in September 2023 while she was at his office for a cosmetic procedure.

The First Victim

A woman who reported a sexual assault by DeMeo in October 2023, alleging he directed her to take medication and inhale nitrous oxide before the incident.

A Staff Member

An employee at DeMeo's practice who told police that several clients had expressed concerns about DeMeo being 'touchy'.

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What they’re saying

“We have a video of the incident clearly, clearly, not even any question, that this was a consensual encounter ... the phone fell to the ground and automatically, or accidentally started recording.”

— Daniel Lurvey, Attorney representing Dr. DeMeo

“This is a shakedown by this alleged victim, and I don't say these types of things very often, it's outrageous what is going on.”

— Daniel Lurvey, Attorney representing Dr. DeMeo

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Dr. DeMeo out on bail.

The takeaway

These allegations against a prominent Miami physician highlight the need for greater accountability and oversight in the medical profession to protect patient safety and trust. The cases also underscore the challenges victims of sexual assault can face in coming forward, especially when the alleged perpetrator holds a position of authority.