Shankar Kandaswamy, MD
Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine

4.8 out of 5,
New patient visits
Video visits
Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Newnan
2301 Newnan Crossing Boulevard, Suite 200
Newnan, GA 30265
Phone
770-683-6921Fax
770-254-6037
Shankar Kandaswamy, MD, FCCP, earned his medical degree from Thanjavur Medical College at Bharathidasan University in India. He completed his internal medicine residency at the Western Reserve Care System in Youngstown, Ohio. Following his residency, Dr. Kandaswamy completed a pulmonary and critical care fellowship at the Virginia Commonwealth University Hospital at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. Dr. Kandaswamy is board certified in pulmonary medicine, internal medicine and critical care. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Kandaswamy was in practice at the PAPP Clinic. His special interests include critical care, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, asthma and allergies. Dr. Kandawamy is a member of the America College of Chest Physicians, the Southern Medical Association and the American Medical Association. In his spare time, Dr. Kandaswamy enjoys playing tennis, traveling and sports. Dr. Kandaswamy is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.
Provider Information
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Education
Western Reserve Care system
Internship, 1995
Education Council for Foreign Medical Graduates
Medical Education
Thanjavur Medical College
Medical Education, 1989
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Fellowship, 2000
Education Council for Foreign Medical Graduates
Medical Education, 1993
Western Reserve Health Education
Residency, Internal Medicine, 1997
Thanjavur medical college
Graduate School, 1988
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease
Verified Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.8 out of 5
4,656 ratings,
1,088 reviews
9/19/2025
Dr. Kandaswamy is a doctor. I would recommend to family and friends.
9/19/2025
Highly knowledgeable enjoy talking with him. He was personable and seem generally concerned.
9/19/2025
He is very knowledgeable.
9/17/2025
Was very professional and knowledgeable. Explained things in manner I could understand.
9/15/2025
Dr. K. Helped me understand my concerns and I am very pleased on how professional and courteous he is. I am definitely making him my permanent doctor.
Insurance Coverage
Note:Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is in network.
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)
Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)
Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners
Ambetter (including Core & Select)
Anthem
Anthem MediBlue
BCBS
Beech Street
CareSource
CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)
CareSource Medicaid
Cigna
Georgia Health Advantage
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Kaiser
Kaiser Medicare Advantage
LifeWell (HealthScope)
Medicare
Peach State
PHCS/MultiPlan
Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)
Sonder
Tricare Prime (referral required)
Tricare Select
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
Wellcare
Map & Directions
Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Newnan
2301 Newnan Crossing Boulevard, Suite 200 Newnan, GA 30265