Prasad S. Garimella
Experienced in COVID-19
Experienced in COVID-19
3855 Pleasant Hill Rd., Suite 180, 
Duluth, GA 

Overview

Dr. Prasad Garimella is originally from Atmakur, India. He graduated with honors from Kurnool Medical College, subsequently completing his residency in Internal Medicine at Weiss Memorial Hospital, University of Chicago. He earned his fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine from Cook County Hospital and his fellowship in Sleep Medicine from Rush University Hospital, Chicago.

Since 2004, Dr. Prasad Garimella has been part of Gwinnett Pulmonary Group, providing comprehensive and compassionate care to patients. He is Board Certified in Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine and Sleep Medicine and is a fellow of American College of Chest Physicians and American Association of Sleep Medicine. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at Georgia Campus of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is also currently serving as the Chief of Department of Medicine, at Gwinnett Hospital System. Dr. Garimella is well respected amongst his peers as an outstanding clinician in Critical Care, as well as outpatient setting.

He specializes in diagnosing and treating patients with Lung Cancer, COPD, Asthma and Sleep Apnea. He has particular expertise in Electro Navigational Bronchoscopy and Endobronchial Ultrasound Bronchoscopy.

Dr. Garimella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Bullae, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Graduate Institution
PCOM-Suburban Community Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2018
Residency
Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2000
Specialties
Intensive Care Medicine
Sleep Medicine
Licenses
Internal Medicine in GA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Sleep Medicine
Fellowships
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Pulmonary/Critical Care, 2003
Hospital Affiliations
Northside Hospital Duluth
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
Piedmont Eastside
Languages Spoken
English
Hindi
Telugu
Gender
Male
Awards
Fellow Teaching Award. 2002-2003. Department of Medicine, John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County. In recognition of outstanding teaching skills among subspecialty fellows
Fellow Teaching Award. 2001-2002. Department of Medicine, Cook County Hospital, Chicago. In recognition of outstanding teaching skills among subspecialty fellows

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alliant Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Ambetter
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Friday Health

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Health Alliance
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Gwinnett Pulmonary and Sleep
3855 Pleasant Hill Rd., Suite 180, Duluth, GA 30096
Other Locations
Gwinnett Pulmonary and Sleep
631 Professional Drive, Suite 350, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Gwinnett Pulmonary and Sleep
1600 Medical Way, Ste 250, Snellville, GA 30078
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