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Tennessee gynecologist charged with performing unnecessary medical procedures

A Tennessee gynecologist, Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, was arrested and charged with performing unnecessary medical procedures using reused devices in unsanitary conditions.
Kumar is accused of enticing individuals into illegal activities and committing health care fraud by misrepresenting procedures to Medicare and Medicaid from September 2019 to June 2024.
Acting U.S. Attorney Reagan Fondren stated that there could be more victims and described Kumar as a predator in a white coat.
Authorities believe there may be more patients affected by Kumar's actions, describing him as a 'predator in a white coat' who endangered patients to profit.

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Tennessee gynecologist charged with performing unnecessary medical procedures

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee gynecologist was arrested Friday and accused of performing unnecessary procedures on patients with re-used medical devices

4 days ago·United States

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