State of Nevada

Board of Medical Examiners
Press Release


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 board’s 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-Raj’s license to practice medicine in Nevada is revoked.

2) The revocation of Dr. Sundar-Raj’s 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-Raj’s license to practice medicine will be vacated by the board, and the revocation of Dr. Sundar-Raj’s 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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