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Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. Peter Hylan Grossman, M.D.)

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Plastic Surgery

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School (1988)

Professional interests include: rhinoplasty, microvascular surgery, wrist reconstruction, and more.

420 34th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301

(661) 633-2876

Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD is a plastic surgeon in Bakersfield, CA specializing in plastic surgery. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD is affiliated with Providence, Astrana Health, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Dignity Health, Methodist Health System, Allied Pacific IPA, Grossman Medical Group, Inc and GROSSMAN MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Dignity Health

420 34th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301

(661) 633-2876

(661) 327-0576

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Dignity Health

7325 Medical Center Drive Suite 200
West Hills, CA 91307

(818) 981-2050

(818) 981-2382

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1441 N Beckley Avenue
Dallas, TX 75203

(469) 204-5283

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2316 E Meyer Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64132

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Some issues Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD can help you with:

Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is any surgery done to change the shape and structure of the nose. It is commonly done for cosmetic purposes, but it may also be done to reduce breathing difficulties. Surgery may include any part of bone or cartilage of the nose. In some cases, cartilage is transplanted from the ear or rib to augment the nose.

Rhinoplasty may be done for reasons that are primarily about appearance, such as:

Changing the shape or size of the nose to better fit the proportions of the face
Lifting a downward tilt at the tip of the nose
Adjusting an asymmetrical nose
Closing unusually large nostrils
Reconstructing a nose that has been damaged after trauma.

Rhinoplasty may also be done to correct a deviated septum or other breathing impairment. In that case, the nasal structure is adjusted so that airflow is increased to a comfortable level.

Typically, rhinoplasty is only performed on adults because kids' and teens' faces are still growing and changing. After a rhinoplasty, healing will take 1-2 weeks, but subtle shifts in the face and occasional swelling can last up to a year.

Skin Grafting

When a large area of skin is too damaged to heal, a skin graft may be used to protect the tissue underneath and reduce scarring. A layer of healthy skin is taken and moved to the injured area, where it is fixed in place. Skin grafts are used to treat burns, infections, large wounds, ulcers, and other significant problems that affect the skin.

There are several different types of skin graft, depending on where the donor skin is taken from:

Autografts, where healthy skin is taken from another place on the patient's body
Allografts, where the donor skin is taken from another person or cadaver
Xenografts, which are harvested from animals and are used temporarily like a dressing to cover a wound
Synthetic grafts, which are made from non-biological materials, like silicone

In all cases, the skin graft may either be full-thickness or partial-thickness. While thicker grafts make recovery more difficult for the donor site, they heal more easily than thinner grafts.

Before skin graft surgery, patients are given anesthesia so they cannot feel any pain. If using an autograft, the surgeon carefully measures and removes the skin from the donor site. Sometimes the graft is cut in a mesh-like pattern, to allow a small piece of donated skin to stretch and cover a larger area. This also helps oxygen pass through the graft. The site where the skin graft will go is cleaned well to remove any dirt, bacteria, or dead skin cells. Then the skin graft is placed and attached with stitches or staples. It is often covered with antibacterial ointment and supportive bandages for the first few days.

As the skin graft heals into its new position, new blood vessels grow to reach and support the skin. Depending on the thickness of the graft, oil glands, sweat glands, and hair follicles may also regrow. Recovery time depends on the thickness of the graft and the overall health of the skin in the grafted area, but it generally takes from two to four weeks.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“On Tuesday, the California 2nd District Court of Appeal upheld the Feb. 23, 2024, conviction of the wife of renowned surgeon Peter Grossman.”—"Rebecca Grossman murdered 2 boys when she sped through a crosswalk, a jury found. Appeals court agrees", Los Angeles Times, March 2026

“Grossman, of Hidden Hills, who was estranged from her plastic surgeon husband Dr. Peter Grossman, had been on a date with her then lover, former MLB pitcher Scott Erickson, 58, who was driving just...”—"Socialite Rebecca Grossman pushes to toss double murder conviction", New York Post, February 2026

“Grossman, whose husband is famous plastic surgeon Dr Peter H. Grossman, has continuously shirked responsibility for the devastation she wrought on the Iskanders.”—"Evil socialite who murdered children makes shameful new demand", Daily Mail Online, April 2025

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	25

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Bakersfield, CA during 2014 were hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	53
hospital care	33
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	55
inpatient care	33

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	28

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	43
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	26

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Bakersfield, CA during 2016 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	40
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
plastic surgery procedures	41
reconstructive surgery	41
tissue transfer	41
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	41

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	38
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Bakersfield, CA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	47
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	39
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	19

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	23
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Bakersfield, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	19

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	31
Dementia	36
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	12

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	22
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Bakersfield, CA were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

doctor visit	37
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
plastic surgery procedures	41
reconstructive surgery	41
tissue transfer	41
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	11
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	41

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	21

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	21
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	11

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	3
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School in 1988. He completed residency at University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Certification: ARIZONA MEDICAL BOARD and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School (1988)

Residency: University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Certification: ARIZONA MEDICAL BOARD

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Astrana Health

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

Dignity Health

Methodist Health System

Allied Pacific IPA

Grossman Medical Group, Inc

GROSSMAN MEDICAL GROUP INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage and Health Net HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Health Net HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bakersfield, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Peter H. Grossman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.	$4,866 STRATAGRAFT $64	$4,802
Allergan Inc.	$2,234 NATRELLE $2,002	BOTOX COSMETIC $19	NATRELLE INSPIRA BREAST IMPLANTS $16	SERI $16	RESTASIS $11	Other $170
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.	$1,391 $1,391
Apollo Endosurgery US Inc	$1,195 Orbera $1,195
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.	$247 $247
Other	$2,460 DSUVIA $179	Oasis $169	Phasix Mesh $164	PluroGel Burn & Wound Dressings $145	NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $144	Other $1,659

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,106
Consulting Fee	$4,000
Travel and Lodging	$2,427
Gift	$1,854
Education	$5

Biography

Dr. Peter Grossman's area of specialization is plastic surgery. After attending Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School, he completed his residency training at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). Clinical interests for Dr. Grossman include vaginoplasty, onabotulinumtoxinA (botox, botox cosmetic), and turbinate reduction surgery. Patients rated Dr. Grossman highly, giving him an average of 4.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Grossman appears to be an in-network provider for United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Blue California, and more. He has received the following distinction: Southern California Super Doctors. He is conversant in Spanish. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Astrana Health, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, and Providence. Dr. Grossman welcomes new patients at his office inWEST HILLS, CA as reported by Astrana Health.