FRESNO, CA, January 22, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician Sundeep Grandhe, MD, FAAHPM, has been recognized as a 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctor — the second time he has received this distinguished honor. Only about 7 percent of the nation's licensed physicians are chosen annually as Castle Connolly Top Doctors in their regions for their specialties.
Dr. Grandhe is a hospice and palliative medicine physician and serves as the CEO, Founder, and Senior Medical Director of Central Valley Hospice Palliative Medicine. He holds privileges at several hospitals in the Central Valley, where he collaborates with healthcare teams to provide exceptional care for seriously ill patients.
Hospice care and palliative care both aim to maximize the comfort, quality of life, and dignity of people facing serious illnesses. Hospice care, in particular, is designed to support individuals in managing symptoms, finding emotional and spiritual peace, and living as fully as possible in the time they have, surrounded by their loved ones.
Recognized internationally as an expert in patient-centered care and quality of life improvement, Dr. Grandhe is a board-certified Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (FAAHPM). This is the highest honor that can be awarded by the Academy, the leading professional organization for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers dedicated to advancing quality of life for seriously ill patients. He is also a diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine (ABLM). His expertise and groundbreaking contributions have earned him global recognition for advancing healthcare ethics, palliative medicine, and innovations that enhance the well-being of patients worldwide. He is certified by the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board (HMDCB), the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities as a Healthcare Ethics Consultant-Certified (HEC-C), and is a Certified Physician Executive (CPE) through the Certifying Commission in Medical Management. Notably, he is the only physician in the Central Valley of California to hold this unique combination of certifications and honors, reflecting his dedication to clinical excellence and ethical leadership.
Dr. Grandhe's philosophy of care centers on compassion, dignity, and hope. He believes in a patient-centered approach that combines medical expertise with ethical considerations, focusing on understanding and respecting the values and wishes of patients and families to provide compassionate, holistic care and improve their quality of life during serious illnesses. He lives by the guiding principle: "Sometimes Cure, Often Treat, Always Care™," which emphasizes the importance of supporting patients holistically, regardless of their prognosis. He also champions the belief that "You Can't Spell Hospice without Hope™," inspiring patients and families to find comfort and purpose during life's most challenging moments.
Dr. Grandhe earned his medical degree at Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, a Harvard Medical International-affiliated institution, in India. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at UCLA/Kern Medical Center and pursued advanced training with a fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School. Recently, he was accepted into the prestigious Harvard University Center for Bioethics to deepen his expertise in healthcare ethics.
"Being nominated as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor two years in a row is deeply meaningful to me because it reflects the trust and respect of my peers in the medical community," Dr. Grandhe says. "It reinforces my commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care and inspires me to continue advocating for the needs of patients and their families."
About Castle Connolly
Castle Connolly publishes its Top Doctors list at castleconnolly.com and in a variety of print and online partner publications. Nominations are open to all board-certified MDs, DOs, and DPMs. The Castle Connolly team chooses honorees based on nominee criteria that includes their medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories.
Doctors do not and cannot pay to be selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.
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