Prasad S. Garimella
Expertise in
5
conditions
Expertise in
5
conditions
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 highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Nodules.

Dr. Garimella is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Garimella is currently accepting new patients.

Residency

Residency in Internal Medicine, Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital. University of Chicago.

Specialties

Intensive Care Medicine
Sleep Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in GA

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Medicine
Critical Care Medicine
Sleep Medicine

Fellowships

John H Stroger Jr Hospital of Cook County, Critical Care Medicine, 2003
Rush University Medical Center, Sleep Medicine, 2003

Hospital Affiliations

Northside Hospital Duluth
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
Piedmont Eastside

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Spanish
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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  • PPO
Ambetter
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
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Change Healthcare
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Cigna
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Clover Health
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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Kaiser Permanente
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Locations

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

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Garimella has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Lung Cancer
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Asthma
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Prasad S. Garimella

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Is Dr. Prasad S. Garimella a top-rated expert for Emphysema?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Prasad S. Garimella is classified as an Advanced expert for Emphysema, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Prasad S. Garimella specialize in?

While Dr. Prasad S. Garimella is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Emphysema, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.

Does Dr. Prasad S. Garimella accept my insurance?

Dr. Prasad S. Garimella accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 770-995-0630 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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