A Miami cosmetic physician is facing serious criminal charges after a 29-year-old female patient accused him of sexually assaulting her while she was under sedation during a medical appointment.
Dr. Ronald F. Demeo, 63, was arrested on March 18, 2026, in Miami-Dade County in connection with allegations that he sexually assaulted a patient at his clinic, Meridian Cosmetic, located at 2801 SW 3rd Avenue in Miami. Demeo is facing three counts of sexual battery involving a physically helpless victim.
According to media reports and public records, Demeo operates medical practices in the Miami area that offer cosmetic and pain management services. According to his website, he operates at another NYC location at the Pierre Hotel on East 61st Street. Demeo has been a licensed physician in Florida since 1989.
Allegations Against Dr. Ronald F. Demeo
According to the arrest affidavit, the allegations stem from an incident involving a 29-year-old patient during a cosmetic procedure in October 2025.
Authorities allege that:
- The patient was instructed to inhale nitrous oxide (“nitro”), a sedative used during procedures
- The patient was also provided with a glass of wine while waiting
- While under the influence of sedation, the patient became physically impaired and unable to resist
- Demeo allegedly closed the blinds and sexually assaulted the patient while she was incapacitated
- The patient reported she did not consent and was unable to speak or move during the incident
According to the reports, the patient took a video on her phone that allegedly showed the assault by Demeo. Investigators who reviewed the video described it as depicting non-consensual sexual activity.
Facts and Background
According to media reports:
- The alleged incident occurred during a follow-up appointment at Demeo’s Miami clinic
- The patient reported feeling impaired and unable to control her body during the encounter
- Demeo was taken into custody at his office in March 2026
- The judge ordered Demeo to have no contact with the accuser and is restricted from practicing medicine while the case proceeds
- Demeo was released on house arrest with a GPS monitor
- Demeo is associated with medical practices offering cosmetic and pain management services, including clinics linked to Meridian Spine
Background of Dr. Ronald F. Demeo
According to publicly available professional information, Dr. Ronald Demeo is a physician specializing in interventional pain management and cosmetic procedures.
He has practiced medicine for decades and has been licensed in Florida since 1989. Demeo completed advanced training at Baylor College of Medicine, where he later served as an assistant professor in the Departments of Anesthesiology and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
His background includes training physicians, lecturing nationally, and publishing research related to pain management, spinal conditions, and minimally invasive treatment techniques.
Physicians Occupy Positions of Trust
When patients seek medical care, they do so in a state of physical and emotional vulnerability. Physicians are entrusted with access to patients’ bodies only for legitimate diagnostic and treatment purposes.
Under Florida law, any sexual contact with a patient is strictly prohibited, and medical examinations must be limited to what is medically necessary and properly explained. Sexual touching under the guise of medical care is unlawful, unethical, and a profound violation of professional duty.
The allegations against Dr. Ronald Demeo describe repeated abuses of this trust, involving conduct that investigators believe was motivated by personal gratification rather than patient care.
Horowitz Law Is Here to Help
Horowitz Law represents survivors of sexual abuse by doctors and other medical professionals. We have filed numerous sexual assault lawsuits on behalf of patients who were inappropriately touched by doctors and other medical professionals. Under no circumstances is a doctor or nurse permitted to have sexual contact with a patient. Patients have the right to medical care that is safe, respectful, and free from sexual misconduct.
If you have been a victim of sexual assault or sexual battery at a medical office or facility, or if you know someone who has, please contact our law firm at 888-283-9922 or email sexual abuse lawyer Adam Horowitz for a free consultation.