David Alan Granovetter, MD FASAM
6203 San Ignacio Avenue Suite 110 San Jose, CA 95119
Email: davidgranovetter@mdexpertevaluations.com | Phone: 669-245-2858
Professional Summary
Board-certified addiction medicine physician with extensive experience in physician well-being, clinical addiction medicine, and mental health support for safety-sensitive professionals. Recognized leader in physician advocacy and support, with a dedicated focus on addressing and mitigating impairment and burnout among healthcare providers. Proven expertise in developing wellness programs, conducting diagnostic and fitness-for-duty evaluations, and fostering a culture of mental health resilience.
Professional Experience
Independent Physician Evaluator (Solo Practice)
David Alan Granovetter, MD Inc. P.C. October 1, 2025 - present
-Independent medical evaluator specializing in diagnostic and fitness-for-duty assessments of physicians and other safety-sensitive professionals.
-Focused on impairment assessment, functional capacity, and public safety concerns.
-Evaluations include structured clinical interviews, collateral input, documentation review, and integration of objective testing when indicated.
Addiction Medicine & Recovery Services, Kaiser San Jose Medical Center, The Permanente Medical Group, Inc.
Addiction Medicine Physician
January 2003 – June 1, 2025
- Provide individual and group counseling, detox management, medically-assisted treatment and co-management of dual-diagnosed patients.
- Developed educational programs on addiction treatment science.
- Plan and facilitate bi-monthly regional Addiction Medicine Physician meetings.
- Previously served as Medical Director (2010-2017).
Department of Internal Medicine, Kaiser San Jose Medical Center, The Permanente Medical Group, Inc.
Specialist in Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology
October 1989 – January, 2003
The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. (TPMG)
Regional Director for Physician Well-Being
April 2019 – June 1, 2025
- Lead and coordinate activities of 15 Well-Being Committees serving over 11,000 physicians.
- Consult with HR and regional leaders on physician impairment and distress cases.
- Initiate projects promoting burnout prevention and professional development for committee members.
- Develop guidelines and resources for Well-Being Committees to effectively address physician wellness.
Chair, Physician Well-Being Committee
Kaiser San Jose Medical Center
January 2005 – June 1, 2025
- Oversee evaluation, counseling, and monitoring of physicians with mental health, substance use, and stress-related issues.
- Develop and facilitate wellness programs including Self-Connect (Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Compassion).
- Co-develop peer support programs for secondary trauma (Second Victim Support).
- Represent TPMG on the California Society of Addiction Medicine’s Committee on Physician Well-Being.
Leadership and Advocacy
- Board of Directors, California Public Protection and Physician Health (CPPPH) April 2023 – Present
- Active member of American Society of Addiction Medicine, California Society of Addiction Medicine, Federation of State Physician Health Programs as well as American, California and Santa Clara County Medical Associations.
Education
- MD, Yale University School of Medicine, 1974 Alpha Omega Alpha
- BA in Physics, Rutgers University, Summa Cum Laude, 1970
Certifications and Licensure
American Board of Preventive Medicine (Addiction Medicine), October 2017
American Board of Addiction Medicine, November 2014 - American Board of Internal Medicine, June 1977 Certified Medical Review Officer, February 2025
California Medical License: Active G67173
Personal and Professional Interests
Health and well-being of physicians and other health care professionals, Public Policy and advocacy work; the science and treatment of substance use and mental health disorders, mindfulness-based stress reduction practices, wilderness activities, and music composition and performance.