“Dedicated to comprehensive pulmonary and sleep care, blending clinical excellence with compassion to help patients breathe easier and live healthier lives.”

Dr. Susmita Rajanala

Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine

Dr. Susmita Rajanala is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine. She has been serving patients at Gwinnett Pulmonary & Sleep since 2012, providing comprehensive care in pulmonary disease, ICU management, and sleep disorders

Dr. Rajanala completed her medical education at the University of Health Sciences in India and went on to complete extensive postgraduate training in the United States. Her training includes residency in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine, followed by fellowships in Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Sleep Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine and Cooper University Hospital.

Her broad and diverse training allows her to treat complex respiratory illnesses, manage critically ill patients, and diagnose and treat sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, insomnia, and related conditions. She is committed to patient-centered care and believes in empowering patients through education, shared decision-making, and long-term partnership.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Rajanala enjoys staying active and spending time outdoors. She plays tennis, enjoys hiking, and loves traveling to experience new cultures and perspectives. She is a devoted mother who values family life and balance, and she brings that same dedication and attentiveness to her patients.

She is fluent in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Konkani, allowing her to serve a diverse patient population with clarity and cultural sensitivity

M.B.B.S – University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, India

Aug 1990 – Dec 1995

Internship – Osmania General Hospital

Jan 1996 – Apr 1997

Residency – Family Medicine

Virtua / Virtua-West Jersey Hospital Voorhees Program
Jul 2000 – Jun 2002

Residency – Internal Medicine

Seton Hall University – Elizabeth, NJ
Jul 2002 – Dec 2004

Fellowship – Critical Care Medicine

Cooper University Hospital – Camden, NJ
Jan 2005 – Dec 2006

Fellowship – Pulmonary Medicine

Drexel University College of Medicine / Hahnemann University Hospital – Philadelphia, PA
Jul 2007 – Jun 2009

Fellowship – Sleep Medicine

Drexel University College of Medicine / Hahnemann University Hospital – Philadelphia, PA
Sep 2009 – Sep 2010

Associate Physician

Gwinnett Pulmonary Group – Lawrenceville, GA
Aug 2012 – Present

Board Certifications (ABIM)

  • Internal Medicine

  • Critical Care Medicine

  • Pulmonary Medicine

  • Sleep Medicine

Medical Licensure

  • Georgia Medical License – Active

Professional Memberships

  • American Medical Association (AMA)

  • American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP)

Languages

  • English

  • Hindi

  • Telugu

  • Konkani

Personal Information

    • U.S. Citizen