Dr. Prasad S. Garimella is a skilled physician with expertise in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. He is known for clinical excellence, leadership, and delivering patient-centered care in both hospital and outpatient settings.
Dr. Prasad S. Garimella is a skilled physician with expertise in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. He is known for clinical excellence, leadership, and delivering patient-centered care in both hospital and outpatient settings.
Dr. Prasad S. Garimella, M.D., is a highly experienced pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine physician and a longstanding partner at Gwinnett Pulmonary & Sleep. He has been with the practice since 2004 and has played a key leadership role in its growth and operations, previously serving as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Dr. Garimella has extensive expertise in managing complex pulmonary and critical care conditions, as well as sleep-related disorders, and continues to serve in hospital leadership as Chair of the Pulmonary/DVT Committee within the Gwinnett Hospital System. He completed his fellowship training in pulmonary and critical care medicine at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, along with specialized training in sleep medicine at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center. Board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, critical care, and sleep medicine, Dr. Garimella is actively involved in clinical research, teaching, and professional organizations, including the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Thoracic Society.
Fellowship – Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County – Chicago, IL
2000 – 2003
Fellowship – Sleep Medicine
Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center – Chicago, IL
2001 – 2003
Residency – Internal Medicine
Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital, University of Chicago
1997 – 2000
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Kurnool Medical College, India
Physician / Partner
Gwinnett Pulmonary Group – Lawrenceville, GA
Mar 2004 – Present
Provides comprehensive pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine services with a focus on patient-centered outcomes.
Chair, Pulmonary/DVT Committee
Gwinnett Hospital System
2011 – Present
Leads committee initiatives focused on pulmonary care and patient safety.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Gwinnett Pulmonary Group – Lawrenceville, GA
Jan 2010 – Dec 2010
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Gwinnett Pulmonary Group – Lawrenceville, GA
Jan 2009 – Dec 2009
Chief Fellow – Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital – Chicago, IL
2002 – 2003