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Following our June 26 report on Dr. Ara Deukmedjian’s heated exchange with a nurse during a live-streamed surgery at Deuk Spine Institute in Suntree, Florida, new details have emerged about a key employee at the clinic. Public records indicate that Richard Shamoon was booked into Orange County jail on July 28, 2025, under an immigration hold.

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According to the Orange County Corrections Department booking information, Shamoon, a 45-year-old white male, was detained without additional criminal charges listed beyond the immigration hold, which is typically issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for individuals subject to potential deportation proceedings. His last known location was the Orange County Jail, but current inmate searches show no active custody status, suggesting he was likely transferred to federal authorities at Alligator Alcatraz.

Shamoon’s professional ties to Deuk Spine Institute are documented in business directories, where he is listed as a business consultant based in Melbourne, Florida. Patient reviews of the clinic have praised a “Richard” for his role in scheduling surgeries and patient relations, aligning with descriptions of his duties. The institute’s website lists only physicians like Dr. Deukmedjian and does not mention Shamoon or other non-medical staff.

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A source claiming to be a former employee of the clinic contacted The Space Coast Rocket, alleging that Shamoon had worked there for over three years until his recent detention and subsequent deportation to Canada over the weekend. The source, who said they were employed at the institute for years, described Shamoon’s role as involving the sale of surgical procedures to patients and suggested his departure adds a better picture amid broader concerns about workplace culture at the clinic. However, these claims remain unverified, as no public records or news reports confirm an actual deportation to Canada as of yet. Attempts to reach ICE for comment on Shamoon’s immigration status were not immediately returned, and deportation proceedings are often not publicly detailed without a Freedom of Information Act request.

Adding to questions about staff stability, a job posting on Indeed for a “Medical Procedure Scheduler/Patient Relations/Sales” position at Millennium Medical Management in Melbourne appeared recently. The role involves scheduling surgeries, coordinating with patients, and handling negotiations—duties that match the source’s description of Shamoon’s work. While the posting does not explicitly state it is a replacement, its timing coincides with Shamoon’s arrest, and employee reviews of the company on platforms like Indeed highlight a high-turnover environment.

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