Memphis, Tennessee, December 23, 2025
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, a gynecologist in Memphis, has been indicted on federal charges including unnecessary medical procedures and device misuse. Accusations range from 2019 to 2024, alleging unsanitary practices. A federal grand jury has added new counts following the dismissal of some earlier charges. Kumar’s trial is set for December 1, 2025, raising concerns about patient safety and trust in medical professionals during the ongoing investigation.
Memphis Gynecologist Faces Federal Charges for Medical Misconduct
Memphis, Tennessee – Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, a 44-year-old gynecologist practicing in Memphis, has been indicted on multiple federal charges, including performing unnecessary medical procedures and misusing medical devices. These allegations span from September 2019 to April 2024, during which Kumar is accused of reusing unsanitary medical devices on patients and billing Medicare and Medicaid as if the procedures were medically necessary and conducted with new or properly reprocessed devices.
In October 2025, Chief U.S. District Judge Sheryl H. Lipman dismissed 17 of the original 36 counts against Kumar. The dismissed charges included allegations of illegal sexual acts and improper handling of medical devices. The court ruled that charges for adulteration and misbranding must target individual acts and cannot broadly apply to continuous conduct.
Following the dismissal, a federal grand jury returned a second superseding indictment against Kumar, adding 27 new counts of adulteration and misbranding. Each count alleges a single, discrete act of misconduct, aligning with the court’s directive.
As of December 23, 2025, Kumar’s trial on the remaining charges is scheduled to begin on December 1, 2025. The investigation is being conducted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG); the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Office of Criminal Investigations (FDA-OCI); the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). Assistant U.S. Attorneys Lynn Crum, Scott Smith, and Sarah Pazar Williams are prosecuting the case.
Dr. Kumar has been practicing as an obstetrician/gynecologist in Memphis, Tennessee. In or around September of 2017, the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners issued an order revoking his license, effective November 30, 2017, and ordered him to pay civil penalties. In or around August of 2018, the Board issued him a license with certain conditions and restrictions, including placing his license on probation for a period of two years and requiring a trained chaperone be present with him during every patient encounter.
The charges against Dr. Kumar are serious, and he faces significant legal consequences if convicted. The case has drawn attention due to the nature of the allegations and the potential impact on patient safety and trust in medical professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the charges against Dr. Sanjeev Kumar?
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar has been indicted on multiple federal charges, including performing unnecessary medical procedures and misusing medical devices. These allegations span from September 2019 to April 2024, during which Kumar is accused of reusing unsanitary medical devices on patients and billing Medicare and Medicaid as if the procedures were medically necessary and conducted with new or properly reprocessed devices.
What was the outcome of the October 2025 court ruling?
In October 2025, Chief U.S. District Judge Sheryl H. Lipman dismissed 17 of the original 36 counts against Dr. Kumar. The dismissed charges included allegations of illegal sexual acts and improper handling of medical devices. The court ruled that charges for adulteration and misbranding must target individual acts and cannot broadly apply to continuous conduct.
What is the status of Dr. Kumar’s medical license?
Dr. Kumar has been practicing as an obstetrician/gynecologist in Memphis, Tennessee. In or around September of 2017, the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners issued an order revoking his license, effective November 30, 2017, and ordered him to pay civil penalties. In or around August of 2018, the Board issued him a license with certain conditions and restrictions, including placing his license on probation for a period of two years and requiring a trained chaperone be present with him during every patient encounter.
When is Dr. Kumar’s trial scheduled to begin?
As of December 23, 2025, Dr. Kumar’s trial on the remaining charges is scheduled to begin on December 1, 2025. The investigation is being conducted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG); the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Office of Criminal Investigations (FDA-OCI); the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). Assistant U.S. Attorneys Lynn Crum, Scott Smith, and Sarah Pazar Williams are prosecuting the case.
What are the potential consequences for Dr. Kumar if convicted?
The charges against Dr. Kumar are serious, and he faces significant legal consequences if convicted. The case has drawn attention due to the nature of the allegations and the potential impact on patient safety and trust in medical professionals.
Key Features of the Case
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Defendant | Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, 44-year-old gynecologist practicing in Memphis, Tennessee |
| Charges | Multiple federal charges, including performing unnecessary medical procedures and misusing medical devices from September 2019 to April 2024 |
| Dismissed Charges | 17 of the original 36 counts dismissed in October 2025, including allegations of illegal sexual acts and improper handling of medical devices |
| New Indictment | Second superseding indictment returned with 27 new counts of adulteration and misbranding, each alleging a single, discrete act of misconduct |
| Trial Date | Scheduled to begin on December 1, 2025 |
| Investigating Agencies | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG); U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Office of Criminal Investigations (FDA-OCI); Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) |
| Prosecutors | Assistant U.S. Attorneys Lynn Crum, Scott Smith, and Sarah Pazar Williams |
| Medical License Status | License revoked in September 2017; reissued in August 2018 with conditions, including probation and requirement for a trained chaperone during patient encounters |
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