VANCOUVER A disturbing case has come to light in Vancouver, where a doctor has been charged with sexually assaulting two teenage girls who were his patients. The investigation, which is ongoing, suggests that there may be additional victims who have yet to come forward.
The Vancouver Police Department initiated a multi-year investigation in March 2023 after being alerted to a 17-year-old girl who had reportedly been sexually assaulted by the doctor over a prolonged period while receiving treatment at a clinic located in the Chinatown neighborhood. This alarming discovery marked the beginning of the inquiry into Dr. Herman Hau Man Lee's actions.
Further investigation revealed another incident from 2015, during which the same doctor is alleged to have sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl at a clinic in Burnaby. This information has raised serious concerns about the doctor's conduct and the potential for a pattern of abuse across his patients.
Dr. Lee, a 54-year-old physician residing in Vancouver, was arrested in November 2025. Following his arrest, he has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference in connection with both cases involving the teenage girls.
Despite facing serious allegations, Dr. Lee has been released on bail and continues to practice medicine in British Columbia. However, he has been placed under specific conditions that prohibit him from treating any patients under the age of 16 unless another adult is present during the consultations.
The police are actively urging anyone who may have been a victim of Dr. Lee to come forward. They emphasize that support and understanding will be provided to victims who choose to report their experiences. Vancouver Police Investigation Division Superintendent Dale Weidman expressed commitment to ensuring that all individuals who come forward will be treated with care and compassion, receiving trauma-informed support throughout the investigative process.
Superintendent Weidman acknowledged the deeply personal nature of the decision to come forward and recognized that it may take time for individuals to feel comfortable doing so. The police remain hopeful that further victims of Dr. Lee will find the courage to speak out, as they work to hold him accountable for his alleged actions.
This case highlights significant issues regarding the safety and protection of vulnerable patients, particularly minors, in healthcare settings. The ongoing investigation underscores the importance of vigilance and accountability within the medical profession to ensure that such acts of abuse do not go unchecked.
