Dr. Sandra Lee noticed something felt off before being diagnosed with the stroke, according to multiple reports. According to Daily Mirror - 3am Showbiz, Dr.
Sandra Lee described experiencing what she thought was a hot flash, getting super sweaty and not feeling like herself. She went to her parents' home after filming and felt restless with shooting pains, leaving her unable to sleep, a major media outlet reports. The morning after the incident, her hand would slowly collapse when she held it out, according to the same source.
Her father, who is also a dermatologist, suggested she go to the emergency department, which she did, leading to the diagnosis. In her recovery, Dr. Sandra Lee has begun playing pickleball, golf, and taking up classical guitar to aid in her rehabilitation, according to major media.
She and her husband Dr. Jeffrey Rebish had downsized to a smaller home in Los Angeles months earlier, which was affected by wildfires in early 2025, the outlet reports. The exact date in November of the stroke and the duration of her hospitalization remain unclear, as does the current status of her recovery and any ongoing medical treatment.
Specific causes or risk factors for her ischemic stroke have not been disclosed. On a personal level, Dr. Sandra Lee is married to fellow dermatologist Dr.
Jeffrey Rebish, and they have two adult sons, major media reports. She and her husband had just become empty nesters, sending their youngest son to college weeks before her stroke, with both children attending school on the East Coast. According to Daily Mail - Home, Dr.
Sandra Lee described the stroke as potentially happening at a better time during this transition, allowing her to focus more on herself. She also expressed concerns about her longevity for her family, noting they could see her walking slower and having more trouble speaking, but she tends to reassure them she is okay. According to Daily Mail - Home, Dr.
Sandra Lee described how being in a new house alone has brought her and her husband closer, making them rely on each other more as they navigate this new phase. Professionally, Dr. Sandra Lee's staff were informed of the severity of her health after the stroke, according to major media.
The impact on her television work is highlighted in the season 2 trailer for Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out, which shows someone in her office calling 911 and an ambulance driving to the medical facility, multiple reports indicate. How the wildfires specifically affected her new home is not detailed in available reports.