Swetha K. Ramakrishnan
Expertise in
16
conditions
Expertise in
16
conditions
95 Collier Road Northwest, Suite 4025, 
Atlanta, GA 

Overview

Dr. Swetha Ramakrishnan is a board-certified colorectal surgeon who grew up in North Brunswick, New Jersey. She graduated with the highest distinction from a combined 7 year BS/MD program from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in life science and a minor in German language. She received her MD degree from Jefferson Medical College where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She then completed her general surgery residency at the Emory University School of Medicine, where she also completed a 2-year post-doctoral research fellowship in transplant immunology. She completed her fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.Dr. Ramakrishnan is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. She is currently the chairwoman of the Piedmont Atlanta Hospital Ethics Committee and serves as an adjunct clinical faculty member for Mercer University's College of Health Professions. She practices all aspects of colon and rectal surgery, including treatment of colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulae, abscesses, and pilonidal disease. She performs colonoscopy, laparoscopy, Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS), High Resolution Anoscopy (HRA), the Cleft Lift procedure for pilonidal disease, and sacral neuromodulation for the treatment of fecal incontinence. She has a particular interest in the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor disorders. Dr. Ramakrishnan was named a Top Doctor by Atlanta Magazine and Georgia Trend Magazine in 2022.

Dr. Ramakrishnan is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Proctitis, Colostomy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Ramakrishnan is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Ramakrishnan is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Jefferson Medical College, 2007

Residency

Emory University School of Medicine, General Surgery, 2014

Specialties

Colorectal Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in GA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery
American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

Washington University School of Medicine, Colon & Rectal Surgery, 2015

Hospital Affiliations

Piedmont Hospital, Inc

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

ATL Colorectal Surgery, PC
95 Collier Road Northwest, Suite 4025, Atlanta, GA 30309

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What conditions does Dr. Swetha K. Ramakrishnan specialize in?

While Dr. Swetha K. Ramakrishnan is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, and Proctitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.

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Yes. Dr. Swetha K. Ramakrishnan has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bowel Incontinence. You can view a list of Dr. Swetha K. Ramakrishnan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Swetha K. Ramakrishnan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 404-574-5820 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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