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Who We Are: Sleep Experts at Gwinnett County
You deserve better sleep. We can help. Gwinnett Sleep is Gwinnett Pulmonary Group’s nationally accredited sleep diagnostic center. Our comprehensive center manages the diagnosis and treatment of all sleep disorders for patients in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The most common sleep disorders are Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Narcolepsy, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Restless Legs Syndrome, and Insomnia.
At Gwinnett Sleep, we provide patients with a pathway to quality rest by creating customized treatment options with our team of board-certified sleep specialists. Our physicians and staff treat every patient with empathy, compassion, and commitment.
Our Team
- All
- Physicians
- Independent
RAJESH R. JASANI, M.D.
Medical Director
Dr. Jasani has been a pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine physician in Gwinnett for over 10 years.
PRASAD S. GARIMELLA M.D.
Dr. Garimella has been a Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine physician in private practice for over 8 years.
SARAH J. HAYAT, M.D.
Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine and Sleep Medicine, Dr. Hayat has been practicing in Gwinnett County for over 4 years.
VOSUDESH K. PAI, M.D.
Dr. Vosudesh Pai is from Hyderabad, India where he received a Doctorate in Medicine. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Pulmonary
SUSMITA RAJANALA, M.D.
Dr. Susmita Rajanala is from Hyderabad, India, where she received a Doctorate in Medicine. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine from Seton Hall University, New Jersey
RAJESH R. JASANI, M.D.
Medical Director
Dr. Jasani has been a pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine physician in Gwinnett for over 10 years.
PRASAD S. GARIMELLA M.D.
Dr. Garimella has been a Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine physician in private practice for over 8 years.
SARAH J. HAYAT, M.D.
Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine and Sleep Medicine, Dr. Hayat has been practicing in Gwinnett County for over 4 years.
VOSUDESH K. PAI, M.D.
Dr. Vosudesh Pai is from Hyderabad, India where he received a Doctorate in Medicine. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Pulmonary
SUSMITA RAJANALA, M.D.
Dr. Susmita Rajanala is from Hyderabad, India, where she received a Doctorate in Medicine. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine from Seton Hall University, New Jersey
SUSMITA RAJANALA, M.D.
Education and Training
- M.B, B, S, Osmania University, Hyderabad India.
- Internal Medicine, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ
- Critical Care Medicine, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ
- Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine, Hahnemann University Hospital/ Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Hospital Affiliations
- Gwinnett Medical Center, Lawrenceville
- Gwinnett Medical Center, Duluth
- Joan Glancy Rehabilitation Center, Duluth
Sleep Center Affiliations
- Gwinnett Sleep, Sleep Disorders Center of Gwinnett Pulmonary Group, Lawrenceville,
GA - Gwinnett Sleep, Sleep Disorders Center of Gwinnett Pulmonary Group, Duluth, GA
- Center for Sleep Disorders, Gwinnett Medical Center, Lawrenceville & Duluth, GA
Board Certifications
- Diplomate, Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Diplomate, Pulmonary Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Diplomate, Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Diplomate, Sleep Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine
Professional Memberships
- American College of Chest Physicians
- American Medical Association
Publications
- R Phillip Dellinger, S. Jean, I Cinel, Susmita Rajanala, C. Tay, Y. Glickman, J. E. Parillo,
Regional distribution of acoustic-based lung vibration as a function of mechanical
ventilation mode, Crit Care. 2007; 11(1): R26.
VOSUDESH K. PAI, M.D.
Education and Training
- M.B.B.S, Osmania University, Hyderabad India.
- M.D, University of Health Sciences, A.P, India
- Internal Medicine, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
- Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
Hospital Affiliations
- Gwinnett Medical Center, Lawrenceville
- Gwinnett Medical Center, Duluth
- Joan Glancy Rehabilitation Center, Duluth
Sleep Center Affiliations
- Gwinnett Sleep, Sleep Disorders Center of Gwinnett Pulmonary Group, Lawrenceville,
GA - Gwinnett Sleep, Sleep Disorders Center of Gwinnett Pulmonary Group, Duluth, GA
- Center for Sleep Disorders, Gwinnett Medical Center, Lawrenceville & Duluth, GA
Board Certifications
- Diplomate, Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Diplomate, Pulmonary Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Diplomate, Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Diplomate, Sleep Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine
- Diplomate, Sleep Medicine, American Board of Sleep Medicine,
Professional Memberships
- American College of Chest Physicians
- American Medical Association
SARAH J. HAYAT, M.D.
Education and Training
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, Aga Khan University, Medical College. Karachi, Pakistan.
- Internal Medicine, Robert C. Byrd, Health Sciences Center, WVU, Morgantown, WV
- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Robert C. Byrd, Health Sciences Center, WVU, Morgantown, WV
Hospital Affiliation
- Gwinnett Medical Center, Lawrenceville
- Gwinnett Medical Center, Duluth
- Joan Glancy Rehabilitation Center, Duluth
- Gwinnett Sleep, Sleep Disorders Center for Gwinnett Pulmonary Group
Board Certification (Diplomat)
- Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Critical Care Medicine
- Sleep Medicine
Professional Memberships
- American College of Chest Physicians
- American Thoracic Society
- Society of Critical Care Medicine
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- Association of Pakistani Physicians of North American (President 2012)
Professional Appointments
- Staff, Tuberculosis Clinic, Gwinnett Health Department
PRASAD S. GARIMELLA M.D.
Education and Training:
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgey, Kurnool Medical College, University of Health Sciences, India
- Internal Medicine, Louis Weiss Memorial Hospital, University of Chicago, Chicago.
- Pulmonary, Critical Care Medicine, Cook County Hospital, Chicago.
- Sleep Medicine: Rush University Hospital, Chicago.
Affiliations:
- Gwinnett Medical Center Lawrenceville
- Gwinnett Medical Center Duluth
- Joan Glancy Rehabilitation Center
- Gwinnett Sleep, Sleep Disorders Center of Gwinnett Pulmonary Group, Lawrenceville, GA
- Gwinnett Sleep, Sleep Disorders Center of Gwinnett Pulmonary Group, Duluth, GA
- Center for Sleep Disorders, Gwinnett Medical Center, Lawrenceville & Duluth, GA
- Biomedical (Clinical) ResearchClinical Sub-investigator, Gwinnett Biomedical Research, Lawrenceville, GAClinical Sub-investigator, Duluth Biomedical Research, Duluth, GA
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.
Since 2004, Dr. Prasad Garimella has been part of Gwinnett Pulmonary Group, providing comprehensive and compassionate care to patients. He is Board Certified in Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine and Sleep Medicine and is a fellow of American College of Chest Physicians and American Association of Sleep Medicine. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at Georgia Campus of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is also currently serving as the Chief of Department of Medicine, at Gwinnett Hospital System. Dr. Garimella is well respected amongst his peers as an outstanding clinician in Critical Care, as well as outpatient setting.
He specializes in diagnosing and treating patients with Lung Cancer, COPD, Asthma and Sleep Apnea. He has particular expertise in Electro Navigational Bronchoscopy and Endobronchial Ultrasound Bronchoscopy.
When not busy with his patients, Dr. Garimella enjoys biking, Taek won Do and spending time with family. He earned his black belt in Taek won Do and enjoys mountain climbing and he climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Rainier in 2010.
When asked “What do you want people to understand about the way you practice medicine?” he replies with his motto “Fundamental principle of Medicine is Love”.
Board Certification
- Diplomate, Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Diplomate, Pulmonary Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Diplomate, Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Diplomate, Sleep Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Fellow American College of Chest Physicians
- Fellow American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- Diplomate American Board of Sleep Medicine
Professional Memberships:
- American College of Chest Physicians
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- American Thoracic Society
- Society of Critical Care Medicine
- Medical Association of Georgia
- Georgia Association of Sleep Professionals
- American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
- Georgia Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
Professional Appointments:
- Chair, Pulmonary & DVT Committee, Gwinnett Hospital System
- Member, Critical Care Collaborative Committee, Gwinnett Hospital System.
- Associate Director, Gwinnett Sleep, Sleep Disorders Center of Gwinnett Pulmonary Group
Awards:
- Fellow Teaching Award, Department of Medicine, Cook County Hospital 2001-2002
- Fellow Teaching Award, Department of Medicine, Cook County Hospital 2002-2003
RAJESH R. JASANI, M.D.
Medical Director
Education and Training
- Doctorate, Baroda Medical College, India
- Internal Medicine, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, University of Medicine & Dentistry, Newark, NJ
- Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Hospital Affiliations
- Gwinnett Medical Center Lawrenceville
- Gwinnett Medical Center Duluth
- Joan Glancy Rehabilitation Center, Duluth
Sleep Center Affiliations
- Gwinnett Sleep, Sleep Disorders Center of Gwinnett Pulmonary Group, Lawrenceville, GA
- Gwinnett Sleep, Sleep Disorders Center of Gwinnett Pulmonary Group, Duluth, GA
- Center for Sleep Disorders, Gwinnett Medical Center, Lawrenceville & Duluth, GA
Biomedical (Clinical) Research
- Clinical Investigator and Sub-investigator, Gwinnett Biomedical Research, Lawrenceville, GA
- Clinical Sub-investigator, Duluth Biomedical Research, Duluth, GA
Board Certification (Diplomate)
- Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Critical Care Medicine
- Sleep Medicine
Fellow
- American College of Chest Physicians
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- Professional Memberships
- American College of Chest Physicians
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- American Thoracic Society
- Medical Association of Georgia
- Georgia Association of Sleep Professionals
- American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
- Georgia Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
Professional Appointments
- Chief, Department of Medicine, Gwinnett Medical Center
- Founding Medical Director, Gwinnett Sleep, Sleep Disorders Center of Gwinnett Pulmonary Group
- Chair, Performance Improvement Committee, Department of Medicine, Gwinnett Medical Center
- Member, iPAC (information technology) committee, Gwinnett Medical Center
- Member, Primary Care Council, Gwinnett Medical Center
- Member, Critical Care Collaborative Committee, Gwinnett Medical Center
- Member, Pulmonary & DVT Committee, Gwinnett Medical Center
- Lecturer, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Resources: Understand Your Sleep Disorder
Gwinnett Sleep equips patients with the most up-to-date educational material about sleep disorders. Click on the recommended web resources
below for more information or stop by our office to obtain printed material.
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American Academy of Sleep Medicine
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National Sleep Foundation
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Sleep Education
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American Sleep Apnea Association
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Sleep Center Information
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Apnea Support Forum
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CPAP Information
Watch: Carl Can’t Sleep! What Should He Do?
Carl, a hard-working husband and father, tosses and turns every
night. The next day, he feels terrible. Sleepy. Irritated. Restless.
Carl said this no-sleep cycle has repeated itself every night for
months. Mrs. Carl corrects him; it’s been years. Will Carl get
help for his sleep disorder?
MRS. Carl
Do you spend your nights with a
snorer? Learn how to improve
your nights.
Carl
You don’t have to live with
restless nights and sleepy days.
DR. JASANI
Your journey to better sleep
starts with a consultation with
Dr. Jasani and the rest of the
sleep experts at Gwinnett Sleep.
