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Pulmonologist
CEO, Gwinnett Pulmonary Group
About Dr Garimella
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.
He specializes in diagnosing and treating patients with Lung Cancer, COPD, Asthma and Sleep Apnea. He has particular expertise in Robotic (ION) Bronchoscopy and Endobronchial Ultrasound Bronchoscopy.
Specializations
Lung Cancer
COPD
Asthma
Sleep Apnea
Professional Experience
Gwinnett Pulmonary Group Lawrenceville, GA Chief Fellow, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine July 2002 – June 2003 John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County Chicago, IL
John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County Chicago, IL
Indian Council of Medical Research, Diarrhea Project New Delhi, India All India Institute of Medical Sciences
World Health Organization, Diarrhea Project New Delhi, India All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Department of Pediatric Cardiology New Delhi, India All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Government General Hospital Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India
Professional Appointments
President, Datta Medical Inc.
President, Garimella Inc.
Member, Editorial Board, Journal of AAPI
Vice President, Atlanta Chapter, SEWA International, Inc.
Member, Hospital Authority of Gwinnett County, Oct 2022
Director, Intensive Care Unit, Northside Duluth Jan 2023
CEO, Gwinnett Pulmonary Group Jan. 2023- present Gwinnett Pulmonary Group
CEO, Gwinnett Pulmonary Group Jan. 2016 – 2020 Gwinnett Pulmonary Group
CEO, Gwinnett Pulmonary Group Jan. 2012 – Dec. 2013 Gwinnett Pulmonary Group
Director of Medical Services, Northside Gwinnett Oct 2021- Present
Chief, Department of Medicine Jan. 2018 – Oct 2021 Gwinnett Hospital System
Committee Member, Primary Care Summit Sept. 2018 – Present Gwinnett Hospital System
Vice Chief, Department of Medicine Jan. 2016 – Dec. 2017 Gwinnett Hospital System
Secretary, Department of Medicine Jan. 2014 – Dec. 2015 Gwinnett Hospital System
Chairman, Pulmonary & DVT Committee Jan. 2011 – Dec. 2015 Gwinnett Hospital System
Member, Critical Care Collaborative Committee Jan. 2008 – Dec. 2015 Gwinnett Hospital System
Associate Director, Gwinnett Sleep Jan. 2005 – Dec. 2015 Sleep Disorders Center of Gwinnett Pulmonary Group
What My Patients Say
Dr Garimella is kind, caring and very thorough.
Saw him for sleep apnea & extreme fatigue. He was super knowledgeable and set up a great treatment plan for me. Should have seen him sooner.
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