Dr. Shankar Kandaswamy, MD

Critical Care Medicine*MaleAge 59

Critical Care Medicine*

Dr. Shankar Kandaswamy, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Newnan, GA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kandaswamy has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea, Obstructive Lung Disease, and Respiratory Tract Conditions. He graduated from Thanjavur Medical College in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Piedmont Hospital and Piedmont Newnan. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Shankar Kandaswamy, MD

Practice

775 Poplar Rd Ste 130 Newnan, GA 30265
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Accepting new patients

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Kandaswamy specializes in the areas of Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease & Pulmonary Disease. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Kandaswamy's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kandaswamy

4.4

17 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
6%
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Feb 02, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Lesa Davis – Aug 26, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 19, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Judy in Newnan, GA – Sep 26, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Christy in Newnan, GA – Jun 09, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Tina S in Newnan, GA – Dec 02, 2016
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biography

Dr. Shankar Kandaswamy, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Newnan, GA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kandaswamy has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea, Obstructive Lung Disease, and Respiratory Tract Conditions....read more
  • Critical Care Medicine

  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Thanjavur Medical College

    Medical School, 1989
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
Critical Care Medicine
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Critical Care Medicine
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
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Locations

Practice

Office775 Poplar Rd Ste 130 Newnan, GA 30265
1

Practice

Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Newnan2301 Newnan Crossing Blvd E Ste 200 Newnan, GA 30265
2

Practice

Piedmont Newnan Hospital745 Poplar Rd Newnan, GA 30265
3

Practice

Piedmont Imaging at Austell3820 Medical Park Dr Austell, GA 30106
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Piedmont Hospital

    1968 Peachtree Rd NW
    Atlanta, GA 30309
    Recipient of 30
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Piedmont Fayette Hospital

    1255 Highway 54 W
    Fayetteville, GA 30214
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Piedmont Newnan

    745 Poplar Rd
    Newnan, GA 30265
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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