Sundeep Grandhe, MD, PhD[c], CPE, DipABLM, HEC-C, HMDC, FAAHPM

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Dr. Grandhe is a triple board-certified physician with dual fellowships from Harvard-affiliated institutions. He trained in Hospice and Palliative Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and in Bioethics at the Harvard Center for Bioethics. Among his many distinctions, Dr. Grandhe is one of the youngest physicians to earn the prestigious designation of Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (FAAHPM), the highest honor awarded by AAHPM.

Dr. Grandhe is board-certified in Hospice by the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board (HMDCB), highlighting his advanced expertise in hospice leadership and patient care. He is also a Healthcare Ethics Consultant-Certified (HEC-C), reflecting his dedication to ethical principles in medicine, and a Certified Physician Executive (CPE), showcasing his leadership in healthcare management. As the only board-certified Lifestyle Medicine Intensivist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine (DipABLM), he integrates evidence-based lifestyle and preventive strategies into critical and chronic care to optimize patient outcomes.

Known for blending clinical excellence with human-centered care, Dr. Grandhe specializes in complex end-of-life conditions, including cancer, heart failure, dementia, and COPD. He has extensive experience across ICU, emergency department, and home settings—always centering treatment around dignity, clarity, and family values.

Deeply connected to California’s Central Valley, where he grew up, Dr. Grandhe has dedicated his career to serving medically underserved and disadvantaged populations. After completing his training at Harvard, he returned home with a mission to provide culturally sensitive, equitable, and expert-guided care for underserved communities.

His philosophies:
"Sometimes Cure, Often Treat, Always Care™"
and
"You Can’t Spell Hospice Without HOPE™"
reflect his commitment to honoring life at every stage.
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Education

  • MD: Harvard Medical International Affiliated Institution - Sri Ramachandra University

  • Internship: UCLA-Kern Medical Center

  • Residency: UCLA-Kern Medical Center

  • Fellowship: Harvard Medical School

  • Fellowship: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

  • Fellowship: Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics

  • PhD: University of Maryland

Board Certifications

  • Hospice and Palliative Medicine

  • Healthcare Ethics

  • Lifestyle Medicine

  • Longevity Medicine

Areas of Expertise

  • Palliative Care

  • Hospice

  • Pain Medicine

  • Healthcare Ethics

  • Internal Medicine

  • Surgical Oncology

  • Surgical Critical Care

  • Rural Medicine

  • Telemedicine

  • Lifestyle Medicine

  • Longevity Medicine

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