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, California and Santa Clara County Medical Associations
EDUCATION
- MD, Yale University School of Medicine, 1974
- 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 INTERESTS
Health and well-being of physicians and other health care professionals, Public Policy and advocacy work; the science and treatment of substance use disorders, meditation/mindfulness practices, hiking and other outdoor activities, and music composition and performance.