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TV's 'Dr. Pimple Popper' Suffers Stroke on Set
Dermatologist Sandra Lee says medical emergency occurred during filming of her reality show.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 7:09pm
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A medical emergency on the set of 'Dr. Pimple Popper' raises concerns about the physical demands of reality TV production.Queens TodayDr. Sandra Lee, the dermatologist and star of the TLC reality series 'Dr. Pimple Popper', has revealed that she suffered a stroke while filming the show's second season in late 2025. The 55-year-old Queens native was seeing patients at her Southern California practice when the medical emergency occurred.
Why it matters
Lee's show has become a breakout hit, attracting millions of viewers fascinated by her unique medical procedures. Her personal health scare while on the job raises concerns about the physical demands of reality TV production and the need for proper medical safeguards on set.
The details
According to Lee, she experienced symptoms of a stroke, including numbness and slurred speech, while filming 'Dr. Pimple Popper' in late 2025. She was immediately taken to a local hospital, where doctors confirmed she had suffered a minor stroke. Lee was able to recover and resume filming after a brief hiatus.
- In late 2025, Lee suffered a stroke while filming the second season of 'Dr. Pimple Popper'.
- Lee was taken to a hospital immediately after experiencing symptoms on set.
The players
Dr. Sandra Lee
A 55-year-old dermatologist and the star of the TLC reality series 'Dr. Pimple Popper'.
TLC
The television network that airs 'Dr. Pimple Popper', a popular reality show following Lee's medical practice.
What they’re saying
“I was seeing patients at my practice when I started experiencing symptoms of a stroke, including numbness and slurred speech.”
— Dr. Sandra Lee
What’s next
Lee is expected to make a full recovery and continue filming 'Dr. Pimple Popper' after a brief hiatus.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the physical demands and potential health risks faced by reality TV personalities, especially those in medical professions, and the need for robust safety protocols on production sets.
