About Us

Welcome to Central Valley Hospice Palliative Medicine

Driven by Purpose · Focused on People · Fueled by Compassion

Physician Owned | Locally Operated | Family Focused

Welcome to Central Valley Hospice Palliative Medicine, where every moment is honored, and every life is cherished. Our mission is simple yet profound: to provide high-quality care and compassionate support to individuals and families throughout the Central Valley, ensuring comfort, dignity, and peace during life’s most delicate and meaningful moments.
We are a physician-owned, locally rooted organization that places people at the heart of everything we do. We believe that end-of-life care is about more than just clinical excellence—it’s about being present, listening deeply, and helping each person live fully, in the place they call home, surrounded by the people and passions they love.

The Meaning Behind Our Logo

Our logo is a visual reflection of the heart and soul of Central Valley Hospice Palliative Medicine — a symbol of grace, compassion, and the sacred journey of life.

Doves: Peace, Love & Healing Hands

At the center of our logo are two doves, gently facing one another in harmony. These doves symbolize peace, love, and the soul's journey — across cultures and traditions, doves represent hope, serenity, and spiritual passage.
But in their wings and embrace, you may also see the outline of two caring hands — cradling gently, protectively — as if holding a loved one close. This dual symbolism reflects our unwavering promise:
To care for your loved ones as if they were our own.
These hands speak to the human touch behind everything we do — a quiet gesture of tenderness, presence, and profound respect.

Sun: Light, Hope & Presence

Rising behind the doves is the sun — a beacon of hope, warmth, and continuity. While hospice is often seen as an ending, we see it as a sacred sunrise — a time to celebrate meaningful moments, nurture connection, and hold space for love to shine brightly, even in transition.

Mountains: Strength, Stability & Sacred Passage
Beneath the doves are the mountains — rooted and enduring. They symbolize the strength of our team, the stability we offer families, and the sacredness of life’s final passage. In many traditions, mountains represent a bridge between earth and the divine — a journey upward, inward, and home.

Circle: Wholeness, Unity & Eternal Connection

Encircling all elements is a perfect ring, representing the continuity of life, unity of spirit, and the eternal nature of love. For us, hospice care is not about closing a chapter—it’s about completing the circle with dignity, grace, and connection.

Our logo is more than a symbol — it’s a story. A story of care that is human, heartfelt, and deeply rooted in the Central Valley. It reflects our mission to walk beside you, not only as providers, but as companions in compassion, peace, and love.

Our Staff
Meet Our Caring Medical Director

Meet Dr. Sundeep Grandhe

A Visionary Leader in Compassionate, Expert Hospice Care

Dr. Sundeep Grandhe is a triple board-certified physician, dual Harvard fellowship-trained in both hospice and palliative medicine and bioethics, and a board-certified lifestyle medicine intensivist. He holds certification from the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board (HMDCB) and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine (DipABLM). In addition, he is a Certified Physician Executive (CPE) and a Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (FAAHPM)—a rare combination of credentials that exemplify both clinical excellence and visionary leadership in end-of-life care.

Raised in Bakersfield, California, Dr. Grandhe brings a unique perspective—blending world-class training with deep insight into the Central Valley’s diverse and underserved populations. His return to serve this region is a reflection of his personal commitment to delivering culturally sensitive, high-quality care with compassion and dignity.

At Central Valley Hospice Palliative Medicine, Dr. Grandhe leads with both expertise and heart. He also serves as attending physician for patients who do not have a primary care provider or prefer to be under the care of the hospice medical director, ensuring seamless, expert-guided care from the very beginning of their hospice journey.

Dr. Grandhe graduated with honors from Sri Ramachandra University, a Harvard Medical International Affiliated Institution in Chennai, India. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at UCLA-Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield, where he developed a strong foundation in whole-person, community-focused care.

He went on to complete a fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine at Harvard Medical School’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and a second fellowship in Bioethics at the Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics. These prestigious fellowships have equipped him to navigate the medical, emotional, and ethical complexities of advanced illness with deep empathy and clinical precision.

Dr. Grandhe is also one of the few board-certified healthcare ethics consultants in the Central Valley, providing invaluable support for patients and families facing challenging decisions.