--- title: "Dr. Peter D. Bravos | Anesthesiologist in Yuba City, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Peter D. Bravos, M.D. practices Anesthesiology and Pain Management in Yuba City, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-peter-bravos-1046240789" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Peter D. Bravos, M.D. ![Peter D. Bravos, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/dB841kqFWrzPhKVeIJNBmDBks73LgdybV91kJn5AvnQ/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # Peter D. Bravos, M.D. ## Anesthesiology ## Pain Management - Not accepting new patients [969 Plumas Blvd.Suite 205Yuba City, CA 95991](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=969+Plumas+Blvd.+Yuba+City%2C+CA+95991+US) ## Schedule appointment [530-749-3631](tel:+15307493631) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-peter-bravos-1046240789#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-peter-bravos-1046240789#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-peter-bravos-1046240789#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-peter-bravos-1046240789#provider-services) ## About Dr. Bravos Languages English Gender Male Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging Offers [video visits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-care/video-visits) for existing patients ### Approach to care As a pain management specialist, I listen and endeavor to tailor individual plans to improve the quality of life of each and every patient through exceptional and integrated care. ### Professional highlights He is active in several national organizations including the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the Spine Intervention Society, and the American Association of Physician Leadership. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Dr. Bravos is an avid pilot and family man, who sits on the board of a local school district and is the CFO to his wife's granola business. ## Education and training **Medical school:** St. George's University School of Medicine **Internship:** LAC+USC Medical Center **Residency:** LAC+USC Medical Center ## Board certifications - Anesthesiology - Board Certified ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Sutter Surgical Hospital North Valley ### Medical groups - Sutter North Medical Group **Research and advances in care** Publications - Inhibitory Effects Of The Quinolone Antibiotics Trovafloxacin, Ciprofloxacin, And Levofloxacin On Osteoblastic Cells In Vitro Holtom PD. Pavkovic SA. Bravos PD. Patzakis MJ. Shepherd LE, Frenkel B. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research 2000-01-01 - Culture Results In Open Wound Treatment With Muscle Transfer For Tibial Osteomyelitis Patzakis MJ. Greene N. Holtom PD. Shepherd LE. Bravos PD. Sherman R. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research 1999-03-01 - Relation Of Surface Area To In Vitro Elution Characteristics Of Vancomycin-Impregnated Polymethylmethacrylate Spacers Holtom PD. Warren CA. Green NW. Bravos PD. Ressler RL. Shepherd L. McPherson EJ. Patzakis MJ. American Journal Of Orthopaedics 1998-03-01 ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (3 plans)** ### Aetna - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (16 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (22 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans **Cigna - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations (8 plans)** ### Cigna - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations - Allegiance Benefit Plan Management - Cigna Global Health Advantage (PPO) - Cigna International Plan - EPO Plan - Indemnity Plan - Open Access Plus (PPO) - Point of Service Open Access (POS) - Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations 969 Plumas Blvd. Suite 205 Yuba City, CA 95991 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=969+Plumas+Blvd.+Yuba+City%2C+CA+95991+US) [530-749-3631](tel:+15307493631) 530-749-3491 ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Ambulatory Anesthesia - [Anesthesia](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/anesthesia) - Botox and wrinkle relaxers - Epidural Anesthesia - Facet Block - Fluoroscopically Guided Spinal Injections - Intraspinal Narcotics - Intravenous and Intramuscular Medications - Intravenous Anesthesia - Joint injections - Liver Transplant Anesthesia - Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections - Musculoskeletal Pain Management - Myofascial release - Nerve blocks - Nerve Catheter Placement in Joint Replacement - Neuroanesthesia - Obstetric Anesthesia - Ophthalmic Anesthesia - Orthopedic Anesthesia - Pediatric Anesthesia - Peripheral Nerve Block - Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) - Regional anesthesia - Regional Anesthesia for Post-Operative Pain - Spinal cord stimulation - Spinal Injection - Surgical Implants for Pain Management - Sympathetic Nerve Block - Thoracic Anesthesia - Trigger Point Injection - Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia - Vascular Anesthesia ### Conditions - Acute Pain - [Back problems](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/back-spine) - Chronic pain - Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type 1 - [Headache](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/headache-migraine-care) - [Migraine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/headache-migraine-care) - Neck Problems - Neck Strain - Nerve pain - Neuropathic Pain - Reflex neurovascular dystrophy ### Reasons for visit - [Interventional pain management](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/interventional-pain-management) - Pain management consultation ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Cancer pain management](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/cancer-pain-management) - [Interventional pain management](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/interventional-pain-management) ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Anesthesiology%22%2C%22Pain+Management%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+969+Plumas+Blvd.%2C+Yuba+City%2C+CA+95991%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A39.1425795%2C%22lng%22%3A-121.6171676%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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