Dr. Prashanthi Ganathi, MD

About Dr. Prashanthi Ganathi

Dr. Prashanthi Ganathi is a board-certified hospitalist and internist practicing in the Seattle, Washington area. With 17 years of experience in hospital medicine, she specializes in providing comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients, managing acute illnesses, coordinating treatment plans, and ensuring seamless transitions throughout the hospital stay.

As a hospitalist, Dr. Ganathi focuses exclusively on inpatient care, working closely with hospital staff, specialists, and primary care physicians to deliver coordinated, high-quality treatment. Her role encompasses patient care, medical education, research, and leadership within the hospital medicine field, making her an integral part of the healthcare team.

Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Ganathi brings expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions affecting hospitalized adults. She is multilingual, speaking English, Hindi, and Telugu fluently, which enables her to provide culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations in the Seattle area.

Dr. Ganathi is currently accepting new patients and maintains privileges at multiple hospital locations throughout the region.

Education and Training

Dr. Ganathi completed rigorous medical training that prepared her for the demands of hospital medicine and internal medicine practice.

Her educational credentials include:

• Medical Degree from Osmania Medical College
• Residency in Internal Medicine at Loma Linda-Inland Empire Consortium for Healthcare Education Program

Board Certification

Dr. Ganathi is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, demonstrating her commitment to maintaining the highest standards of medical knowledge and clinical expertise in internal medicine and hospital care.

Medical Services

As a hospitalist, Dr. Ganathi provides specialized medical care for patients during their hospital stays. Her focus is on managing acute medical conditions, coordinating complex care plans, and ensuring optimal outcomes for hospitalized patients.

Hospital Medicine Care

Dr. Ganathi’s practice centers on comprehensive inpatient care, including:

• Daily hospital rounds and patient monitoring
• Management of acute medical conditions
• Coordination with specialists and consulting physicians
• Treatment plan development and adjustment
• Communication with patients and families about care plans
• Discharge planning and care transitions
• Collaboration with primary care physicians for continuity of care

Her role as a hospitalist means she is available to address urgent medical needs and provide continuous oversight throughout a patient’s hospital admission.

Practice Locations

Dr. Ganathi practices at three locations throughout the greater Seattle area:

Seattle Office (Broadway)
747 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: (425) 313-7000

Edmonds Office
21601 76th Avenue W
Edmonds, WA 98026

Seattle Office (Tallman Avenue)
5300 Tallman Avenue NW
Seattle, WA 98107

Having multiple practice locations allows Dr. Ganathi to serve hospitalized patients across different facilities in the region, ensuring accessible care when and where it’s needed.

Hospital Affiliation

Dr. Ganathi holds hospital privileges at Swedish Issaquah Campus in Issaquah, Washington. This facility has earned recognition as a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, a prestigious designation awarded to healthcare institutions that demonstrate exceptional performance in medical procedures and patient care.

Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a comprehensive peer nomination process that evaluates patient outcomes, quality of care, and clinical expertise. Only hospitals excelling in 20 or more specific medical procedures and ranking in the top 25% nationwide receive this honor, ensuring patients receive care at a facility committed to excellence.

Insurance Coverage

Dr. Ganathi’s practice accepts a variety of insurance plans to accommodate the needs of hospitalized patients. Accepted insurance providers include:

• Medicare
• CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
• Cambia (Regence)
• Department of Veterans Affairs
• Molina
• Premera Blue Cross
• Other third-party insurance plans

Since insurance coverage can vary significantly, especially for hospital-based services, it’s important to call the office at (425) 313-7000 to verify your specific insurance is accepted and to understand your benefits before admission or scheduling.

Languages Spoken

Dr. Ganathi is fluent in three languages: English, Hindi, and Telugu. This multilingual capability allows her to communicate directly with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds, ensuring clear understanding of medical conditions, treatment plans, and discharge instructions. Effective communication in a patient’s preferred language is particularly important in hospital settings where understanding complex medical information is critical.