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State of NevadaBoard of Medical Examiners
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Released April 9, 2001
STIPULATION
FOR SETTLEMENT IN THE MATTER OF THE
NEVADA
STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS V. SUNDAR-RAJ, H. N., M.D.
At the boards April 9, 2001, telephone conference call board meeting, the board unanimously accepted and entered into a Stipulation for Settlement with Dr. Sundar-Raj, in which it is stipulated that the board issues the following Decision and Order:
1) Dr. Sundar-Rajs license to practice medicine in Nevada is revoked.
2) The revocation of Dr. Sundar-Rajs license to practice medicine in Nevada is
stayed, and he is on probation for a period of five (5) years, upon the following terms
and conditions:
a) Dr. Sundar-Raj shall employ the services of
a Medical Doctor who is an American Board of Medical Specialties, Board Certified
Psychiatrist, to treat, supervise, and prescribe medications, if appropriate, for Dr.
Sundar-Raj. Said Medical Doctor may work in conjunction with a clinical psychologist, who
holds a Ph.D., and is licensed by the state of Nevada as a Clinical Psychologist in the
treatment and supervision of Dr. Sundar-Raj. The employment of the Medical Doctor and the
Clinical Psychologist, if one is employed in addition to the Medical Doctor, must have
been completed on or before approval of this stipulated agreement by the Nevada State
Board of Medical Examiners, and notice of said employment must be received in the offices
of the board addressed to General Counsel for the board prior to presentation of this
agreement to the board for their approval or lack thereof.
b) Dr. Sundar-Raj shall waive all
confidentiality that may exist by law in the state of Nevada between himself and his
Medical Doctor and/or his Clinical Psychologist, and Respondent must affirmatively
authorize his Medical Doctor and/or his Clinical Psychologist to report directly to the
Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners concerning his treatment, supervision, diagnosis,
and medications, coupled with statements concerning his compliance with treatment,
supervision, and medication requirements placed upon Dr. Sundar-Raj by said Medical Doctor
and/or Clinical Psychologist. The first such report must be received in the offices of the
board on a date six (6) months from the date of employment of the Medical Doctor and/or
Clinical Psychologist by Dr. Sundar-Raj, and continuing thereafter on a date or dates as
requested by the Investigative Committee of the board.
c) Dr. Sundar-Raj shall obey all provisions of
the Medical Practice Act, Chapter 630 of Nevada Revised Statutes, during his term of
probation.
3) In the event Dr. Sundar-Raj violates any of the terms and conditions of his probation,
after hearing, and after the board having determined that a violation occurred, the stay
imposed upon the revocation of Dr. Sundar-Rajs license to practice medicine will be
vacated by the board, and the revocation of Dr. Sundar-Rajs license to practice
medicine in the state of Nevada will be imposed.
4) Dr. Sundar-Raj shall pay the sum of ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,300.00) to the board as reimbursement to the board of its costs and expenses in the investigation and resolution of this matter. Said payment to be made, in full, within sixty (60) days of the effective date of any Order entered by the board approving this Stipulation for Settlement.
5) Dr. Sundar-Raj shall have the right, at any time during his five (5) year term of probation, and at the end of the term, to petition the board for restoration of his license under the terms and conditions of the provisions of NRS 630.358.
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