Padmanaidu Karnam

Padmanaidu Karnam, MD

Rheumatology

Provider Groups

  • St. Mary's Medical Group

Primary Contact

(706) 769-9931
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • St. Mary's Medical Group

Primary Contact
(706) 769-9931

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Rheumatology

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Rheumatology Center of Athens

1181 Langford Dr
Ste 103
Watkinsville, GA 30677

View hours
Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 12:00pm
Rheumatology Center of Athens

About

Research

Padmanaidu Karnam, Bonnie J. Bidinger, Debra M. Demarco: Chapter 26: Aspiration of the Knee and Synovial Fluid Analysis: Irwin & Rippe’s Intensive care medicine, 8th edition 2018, pages 204-209, Wolters Kluwer.

Padmanaidu Karnam, Bonnie J. Bidinger, Debra M. Demarco: Chapter 29: Aspiration of the Knee and Synovial Fluid Analysis: Irwin & Rippe’s Ultrasonography for Management of the Critically Ill, 2021, pages 284-292, Wolters Kluwer

Additional Resources

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
Kurnool Medical College (1991)

Residency:
Mount Vernon Hospital (Internal Medicine) (2014)

Fellowship:
University of Massachusetts Medical School (Rheumatology) (2016)

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (2014)

Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty Rheumatology (2016)

American Board of Internal Medicine (2014)

Provider Groups

St. Mary's Medical Group

Medical Group

THMG

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(360 ratings)

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.

123 Reviews

02/20/2026

Outstanding service.

02/19/2026

I feel so safe and well cared for at his office.

02/17/2026

Very kind

02/13/2026

My first visit was extremely professional and very clean and very professional people

02/12/2026

Very good explanations and kind, respectful.

02/11/2026

He answered my questions thoroughly.

02/05/2026

The best.

02/05/2026

He has become a trusted confidant with all of my medical care. On this visit, I expressed a desire to find a new PCP and he mentioned several local providers to check out.

02/04/2026

highly recommend, have seen for over 10 years

01/29/2026

I will recommend him and I look forward to him being my provider for my rheumatoid arthritis.

01/29/2026

AWSOME

01/27/2026

I can`t be more happy VA community care hooked me up with Dr. Karnam Padmanaidu .

01/22/2026

Dr Karnman is great! during our appt. my husband & I found a very professional, knowledgeable doctor who took time to answer our questions, & had a bedside manner that made us appreciate our choice to see him. My arthritis symptoms seemed less worrisome for me after his thorough explanation of why I was suffering with my achy swollen joints, etc., there is hope to get better. :)I felt relieved. My husband said “I like him.”“He’s the one” if you need a good R doctor.

01/22/2026

Amazing! One in a million. A truly good human being who brings tha goodness into his practice of medicine. He cares and it shows from hello to see you next time. I can’t say enough about how caring and humble this provider is. Glad I got him on my healthcare team!

01/22/2026

He listens and tells you options.

01/22/2026

Excellent visit

01/21/2026

We had an excellent experience. He was kind, caring, attentive, and so helpful.

01/20/2026

He is a wonderful doctor. He listens attentively to what I am saying. Answered all my questions of concern. Explained the process of testing procedures for Arthritis. He advised me of surgery for dupuytrens in my hand & giving a referral to a hand doctor.When I left doctor Karnam’s office I had a positive experience & was advised when I would receive the testing results. The doctor set a time frame for the next appointment. I will definitely refer him to anyone that needs a rheumatologists.He spent more time with me than normal doctors.

01/16/2026

Dr.Karnam was the best! He explained everything in detail and covered all questions I had for him. He made my visit there so much easier

01/15/2026

I admire Dr. Karnam 's ability to listen, communicate and empathize. He has a pleasant joyful personality that makes me feel calm and safe.

01/09/2026

Great doctor.

01/07/2026

Thank you for caring and always explaining my test results and medication.

01/06/2026

He's beyond wonderful!!

01/06/2026

Great office and staff

12/31/2025

Excellent practice & excellent care. I'm very pleased!

12/23/2025

Love this office & Dr. Karnam! Very smart and caring doctor! I rate him a 10+ for sure

12/23/2025

He is very kind and caring. He saw me on an emergency basis. I was having a lot of trouble and in a lot of pain. He saw me and addressed my issues. His staff is wonderful as well. A medication he prescribed for me needed a pre authorization. I called his office and they had the situation addressed and taken care of for me within 15 minutes.

12/23/2025

He is a wonderful doctor and explains everything so good to me! I trust him completely. Rema is amazing also. I've only been seeing her a year, but she's so great too!

12/23/2025

I never fill out these surveys, but the attention received at Dr. Karnam's office warranted it. So appreciate being seen and heard.

12/18/2025

I trust and have faith in his prognosis and treatment.

12/18/2025

Looks like all the encouraging words I wrote in an earlier question was for Dr K Padmanaidu…and you were asking about the hospital instead. I hope you see that those words were for Dr K, and not the hospital, Saint Mary’s or Trinity.

12/17/2025

The staff is very helpful as well.

12/16/2025

Ii wish all doctor’s offices functioned as well as Dr Karnam’s

12/15/2025

He answered all my questions in terms I could understand,

12/15/2025

Very good and professional

12/12/2025

I wish every person with health problems complicated by grief could meet Sr Karnam personally .

12/09/2025

He's great!

12/09/2025

He has a great bedside manner. He made me feel comfortable and he listened patiently to me. I would recommend him to everyone.

12/05/2025

Dr.Karnam Cares About His Patience

12/04/2025

Keep up p the good work

12/03/2025

I had the best consultation I've ever experienced all my life living in the United States when it comes to talking to a doctor so much so that I have always preferred to have a nurse practitioner because I felt that they were more compassionate and patient, so this is the first time I've actually been with a doctor who was so thorough and also listened and was very respectful.

11/25/2025

Dr. Karnam Padmanaidu is excellent reumathologist attending my AR for seven years! Congratulations 👏

11/21/2025

Dr. Karnam was very thorough with me as ususal. I feel like I am in good hands and I trust him. His concern is with my wellbeing and I appreciate that.

11/20/2025

Very helpful and listen me!!

11/19/2025

Dr Karnam is great at listening to his patients He’s very knowledgeable, professional, & caring doctor. You don’t find that combination very often these days. I highly recommend him

11/14/2025

Highly recommended.

11/14/2025

Spent sufficient time to understand my condition and concerns. Encouraged me to ask any questions I might have. Overall a good experience.

11/13/2025

dr. Carman has been working with me with my rheumatoid arthritis. We’re getting there just about everything I take breaks me out but I’m a very hard case but I love Dr. Karnam he hasn’t given up on me. Thank you.

11/10/2025

He gives realistic hope to his patients and truly cares.

11/10/2025

He was very nice an spoke to we’re I could understand him an very understanding Dr.

11/10/2025

He made me feel seen. He did not rush me.

11/10/2025

The whole office was amazing

11/07/2025

He s Just grateful Dr

11/07/2025

He is the total package!!! Exceptional people skills and very knowledgeable. Explains things very clearly. I felt understood and supported!

11/06/2025

it is unusual to be able to say that a medical appointment is a pleasurable experience...this was!

11/06/2025

I’m very glad I am going to this practice. All work well as a team. They make me feel comfortable with my choice.

11/03/2025

I have no problems with Dr Karnam and His staff. Great people

10/30/2025

Trust his evaluation

10/23/2025

Everyone is great here. Ashley was extremely helpful at this visit

10/21/2025

Highly recommend. Again, very knowledgeable and excellent patient rapport.

10/06/2025

The absolute best!!

10/06/2025

Everything was great

10/02/2025

Excellent physician

09/30/2025

Thank for a great and professional doctor

09/30/2025

I could not ask for a better doctor. My husband and I feel very confident in getting the treatment I need for the problems I am having.

09/25/2025

He was very polite respectful and listened to me

09/25/2025

Very happy with Dr Karnams service.

09/23/2025

He’s always understanding and listens to you. Very good Dr and I recommend him any day

09/23/2025

Thank you for your time and thoughtfulness

09/18/2025

Even though he’s a fast talker I still can understand everything he’s saying

09/11/2025

Trust

09/11/2025

He was very patient and let me ask my questions and allow me to do what I felt comfortable with regarding my plan of care.

08/26/2025

great

08/25/2025

He is a good person and knows my problem and treats them professionally

08/21/2025

Dr Karnam and Dr Patel always treat you with care and respect. I always leave feeling heard and given the best plan of treatment. I’m so thankful to have found them as my rheumatologist

08/21/2025

It is extremely hard to provide any information other than the experience there is absolutely awesome. At times. I do have a little problem following Dr. Karna because he speaks fast but he slows down when I ask him to and he is just the best I cannot say not enough nice things about him

08/15/2025

Love him! Trust him to take care of my needs.

08/15/2025

I would definitely recommend them. I have a lot of health problems and I feel like they truly listen to me. They make sure that they address all of my concerns. Very patient and caring.

08/12/2025

Dr. Karnam and his staff, everyone from office staff to care providers, are friendly, caring, and inspire confidence- they listen to my concerns and do whatever they can to make my visits a good experience. I am usually taken in early, and wait times are minimal.

08/12/2025

He's awsome

08/11/2025

Great Dr. and staff

07/30/2025

All staff very attentive and sincere about helping me address my illness

07/30/2025

He’s “the best”!

07/28/2025

Very good

07/28/2025

Thanks for SUPERIOR SERVICE!

07/24/2025

Always a pleasure to come in happy, and leave happy!

07/24/2025

Very good doctor

07/23/2025

Always a pleasant experience there!

07/23/2025

Ready to meet with him again soon.

07/23/2025

Dr. Karnam is the most compassionate, friendly and caring physician. I am very grateful to be under his care.

07/21/2025

he showed real concern and addressed our issues clearly

07/21/2025

He is fantastic.

07/16/2025

Highly recommend. Very thorough and knowledgeable.

07/07/2025

Top Shelf across the board!

07/03/2025

He is a good doctor-

06/27/2025

Very efficient process for intake and getting me into the exam room. No significant waiting. Again, very rare these days.

06/20/2025

The staff was caring and on point very professional..

06/19/2025

You can tell they care about their patients and that's very appreciative

06/18/2025

Dr. Karnam and his staff are THE BEST!

06/04/2025

Great doctor.

05/30/2025

Keep Up The Good Work

05/28/2025

I am very happy to have Dr. Karnam and R Patel NP as my rheumatologist!l

05/27/2025

Everything was great.

05/27/2025

A Simple Heart Felt Thank You ,

05/27/2025

Over all great experience

05/15/2025

He made sure he explained everything to me and always concerned about my conditioner

05/15/2025

Dr. Karnam and his entire staff were professional and courteous in every way.

05/15/2025

Dr. Karnam is excellent.

05/13/2025

I loved Dr Karnam but he talks so fast. I wish he would slow down a little.

05/12/2025

Dr Karnam is the kindest MD I have ever known

05/08/2025

Excellent Doctor. Explains things very well!

05/07/2025

It was wonderful to have a doctor really care about my situation and provide me with really helpful information. Thank You!!

05/07/2025

Keep talking a good service for the patients

05/01/2025

Dr. Karnan is a compassionate physician who is dedicated to your health and well-being. He listens attentively to your concerns, which sets him apart as an exceptional healthcare professional.

05/01/2025

I wish all medical people were like Dr. Karnam!

04/30/2025

Staff is kind, patient, and personable.

04/30/2025

Awesome

04/23/2025

A great physician

04/21/2025

would recommend to family and friends

04/14/2025

Professional staff and Dr Karnum is thoughtful and caring

04/09/2025

Dr Karnam is professional, knowledgable and truly cares about his patients

04/08/2025

He is the best and most caring Rheumatologist I have had. Much appreciated.

04/02/2025

Thanks!
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