Dr. Aron Rotman has been charged with manslaughter in Florida, approximately one year after a patient died following an intravenous (IV) wellness treatment at his office. Tina Sodhi, 55, from Ontario, Canada, died on March 21, 2023, after receiving the treatment at Rotman's alleged practice in Bay Harbor Islands. The charges were filed on March 27, 2024.

Sodhi had reportedly paid $2,000 for a "detoxifying" IV infusion containing substances and vitamins, including magnesium and potassium. Shortly after the infusion began, Sodhi experienced symptoms including slurred speech and a significant drop in blood pressure. She was transported to Mount Sinai Medical Center, where she later died.

The medical examiner's office determined Sodhi's cause of death to be hypermagnesemia, a toxic overdose of magnesium. The arrest warrant affidavit, issued by the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, alleges that Rotman administered an excessive and unsafe amount of magnesium, leading to Sodhi's death. Medical expert Dr. Stephen Karch, cited in the affidavit, stated that Rotman demonstrated "depraved disregard" for Sodhi's life during the incident.

Further details regarding Rotman's professional background and legal history have emerged following the charges:

  • Medical License Status: Dr. Rotman reportedly did not possess a medical license to practice in Florida.
  • Prior License Revocation: His medical license in New York was revoked in 2002.
  • Past Legal Issues:
    • In 2012, Rotman faced a civil suit concerning a patient who fell into a coma after receiving treatment at his clinic.
    • In 2013, he was charged with a felony for practicing medicine without a license in California.

Following his arrest, Dr. Rotman was held on a $250,000 bond. He was scheduled for arraignment in April 2024. The case underscores the legal scrutiny surrounding medical practitioners and patient safety in wellness services. The investigation and legal proceedings are ongoing.