I strive to advance pulmonary and sleep medicine through compassionate, patient-centered care—helping individuals breathe better, rest deeper, and achieve lasting improvements in their overall health.
I strive to advance pulmonary and sleep medicine through compassionate, patient-centered care—helping individuals breathe better, rest deeper, and achieve lasting improvements in their overall health.
Dr. Sarah J. Hayat is a highly experienced pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine physician who has been serving the Gwinnett community since 2008. She is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and sleep medicine, and is known for her comprehensive, patient-focused approach to care. Dr. Hayat completed her residency and fellowship training at West Virginia University, where she also served on faculty. In addition to her clinical work, she has been actively involved in professional organizations, including leadership roles within the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America. Her broad expertise allows her to manage complex pulmonary and sleep disorders while delivering compassionate, individualized care.
M.D. – Aga Khan University Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan
Oct 1990 – Nov 1995
Residency – Internal Medicine
West Virginia University Hospital – Morgantown, WV
Jun 1998 – May 2001
Fellowship – Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
West Virginia University Hospital – Morgantown, WV
Jun 2001 – May 2004
Physician – Gwinnett Pulmonary Group
Lawrenceville, GA
Jan 2008 – Present
Faculty, Section of Pulmonary / Critical Care Medicine
West Virginia University Hospital – Dept. of Internal Medicine
Jun 2004 – May 2005
Board Certifications
Sleep Medicine Certified (2011 – 2021)
Critical Care Medicine Certified (2003 – 2024)
Pulmonary Disease Certified (2003 – 2023)
Internal Medicine Certified (2013 – 2023)
Licensure / Certifications
Georgia State Medical License
DEA Registration
West Virginia State License (expired)
ECFMG Certified
Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) Certification
Professional Affiliations
Member, Society of Critical Care Medicine
Member, American College of Chest Physicians
Member, American Thoracic Society
Member, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Leadership
President, Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA), Georgia Chapter
Dec 2011 – Present
Research Interests
Epidemiology of Adults Hospitalized with Burns in Karachi
Family History of Reproductive Cancers and Ovarian Cancer Risk
Impact of Expanded Program for Immunization (EPI) worldwide and in Pakistan
Literature Review Topics
Pulmonary Complications of CTDs
Asthma in Pregnancy
Pleural Diseases
Line Sepsis in ICU
OSAS and related disorders
Acute respiratory tract infections in pediatric population
Caring for elderly patients and prevention of common diseases
Case Presentations
Endobronchial Actinomycoses
Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst Disease
Adult CGD Presenting as Pulmonary Masses
Awards & Achievements
Outstanding Medical Resident of the Year (2001)
Outstanding Fellow in Pulmonary Critical Care (2004)
Winner, West Virginia Chapter of ACP Meeting (Case Presentation)
Chief Fellow, Section of Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine
Other Interests
Cooking
Interior Designing
Calligraphy
Reading