Dr. Swapna Velamakanni, MD

Dr. Swapna Velamakanni is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing 24 years of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Deccan College of Medical Sciences and completed her residency at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut. Her extensive background has equipped her with deep expertise in managing complex medical conditions requiring hospitalization. Dr. Velamakanni is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Velamakanni is affiliated with Doctors Hospital of Augusta and practices at multiple Piedmont Health locations throughout Georgia, including facilities in Snellville, Augusta, and Atlanta. She focuses on treating serious conditions such as hypertensive emergencies and various forms of high blood pressure, including pediatric hypertension cases. Her hospital medicine expertise enables her to coordinate comprehensive care for patients …requiring advanced diagnostic procedures like metabolic panels and complete blood counts, while also incorporating physical therapy when appropriate for patient recovery.