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Neelima Kothari, MD

Specialties

Pulmonary Medicine
Critical Care Medicine
Sleep Medicine

Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine

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Neelima Kothari, MD

Pulmonologist with Wellstar since 2002.

Specialties

Pulmonary Medicine
Critical Care Medicine
Sleep Medicine

Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine

Pulmonologist with Wellstar since 2002
  • Member of the Wellstar Medical Group A friendly headshot of Neelima Kothari, MD Neelima Kothari, MD
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About Neelima Kothari, MD

Dr. Kothari received her medical degree from SMS Medical College. She completed her residency at Catholic Medical School and a fellowship at Chicago Medical School. She is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, critical care and sleep medicine.
 

Specialties

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Sleep Medicine

Education & Training

  • SMS Medical College

Degree

  • Doctor of Medicine

Residency

  • Catholic Medical Center

Fellowship

  • Chicago Medical School

Certifications

  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Sleep

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
  • Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
  • Wellstar Douglas Hospital
  • Wellstar Cobb Hospital
  • Wellstar Paulding Medical Center

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi

Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating

4.8

Based on 412 patient ratings

I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust

All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider.For more information about the review system, check out this Learn more about our review system.

Patient Reviews

5

Everyone was very friendly and I got seen quickly.

October 27, 2026

5

My experience was great. I like my providers tremendously. I wouldn't trade them for anyone. They are magnificent.

October 25, 2026

5

love Dr Kothari she is so sweet

October 22, 2026

5

Dr. Kothari is an amazing physician, very knowledgeable, very professional, and I look forward to being her patient for years to come.

October 23, 2026

5

Hands down one of the best doctors and staff who I ever come into contact with.

October 20, 2026

5

Dr.Kothari is a very caring dr.,.

October 18, 2026

5

VERY SATISFIED

October 16, 2026

5

Very efficient. I am confident with the health care.

October 16, 2026

5

I appreciated that my doctor opened up addional time on her schedule so that I didn't have to wait an additional 3 months.

October 15, 2026

5

Great job as usual! Thanks.

October 14, 2026

5

I was told to set up another appointment six months out, but I forgot to do it. Can somebody set me up an appointment six months stay from the day and leave me a message. I usually like appointments around 11:30 to 1:30.

October 3, 2026

5

Very thorough and attentive doctor

October 1, 2026

5

Dr., was calm, warm and I felt genuinely cared about my concern and well-being.

October 2, 2026

5

Good experience!

September 30, 2026

5

Very easily scheduled and easy to use. Saved a lot of time and money

September 12, 2026

5

Hi, I really liked the provider. I connected with her. I think she devoted an exactly appropriate amount of time to me. I felt that she cared about my situation. Her recommendations were great. I have a test ordered and I will be following up with her in a month. I would definitely recommend her to friends or family. Thank you.

August 29, 2026

5

The reception was magnificent and the nurse who attended to me was very professional.

August 23, 2026

5

When you call to get these responses, when you give the number to call back, please speak slowly and maybe even repeat it.

August 23, 2026

5

Everyone is professional and friendly.

August 5, 2026

5

Positive experience overall. 1s time meeting with this provider and I was very pleased.

August 3, 2026

5

ALL MY FRIENDS USE AT LEAST HAVE ONE OF THE WELLSTAR PHYSICIANS. I have ALL Wellstar doctors, except my psychiatrist.

July 31, 2026

5

Everyone was caring and never felt rushed. The doctor answered all my questions so I understood my concerns

July 29, 2026

5

Dr. Kothari was the most efficient and professional doctor I have been treated by in months. I have had difficulty finding doctors who I felt listen and take into account my input as well as she did.

July 24, 2026

5

The doctor was efficient, on time, and very caring and concerning about my condition. Thank you.

July 17, 2026

5

Dr. Kothari and her staff were very friendly and respectful. She listened to my concerns and explained everything to me and gave me the medications I needed to get better.

July 12, 2026

5

Great , professional health experience. The location and veggie fruit , bakery pop up really nice . Also a great latte at coffee bar . I enjoyed going to my appointment

July 12, 2026

3

Yes, everything was good. She was very caring. She was very informative. And we like the way she answered all the questions. Thank you.

July 12, 2026

5

Very professional and very comfortable visit.

July 10, 2026

5

Dr. Kothari literally saved my life several years ago. My husband and I will be forever grateful for that, and for the exceptional care she has provided over the years. Dr. Kothari isn't just an exceptional physician, she is an incredible human being.

July 11, 2026

5

Good overall experience

July 9, 2026

5

Everyone was very friendly and I got seen quickly.

October 27, 2026

5

My experience was great. I like my providers tremendously. I wouldn't trade them for anyone. They are magnificent.

October 25, 2026

5

love Dr Kothari she is so sweet

October 22, 2026

5

Dr. Kothari is an amazing physician, very knowledgeable, very professional, and I look forward to being her patient for years to come.

October 23, 2026

5

Hands down one of the best doctors and staff who I ever come into contact with.

October 20, 2026

5

Dr.Kothari is a very caring dr.,.

October 18, 2026

5

VERY SATISFIED

October 16, 2026

5

Very efficient. I am confident with the health care.

October 16, 2026

5

I appreciated that my doctor opened up addional time on her schedule so that I didn't have to wait an additional 3 months.

October 15, 2026

5

Great job as usual! Thanks.

October 14, 2026

5

I was told to set up another appointment six months out, but I forgot to do it. Can somebody set me up an appointment six months stay from the day and leave me a message. I usually like appointments around 11:30 to 1:30.

October 3, 2026

5

Very thorough and attentive doctor

October 1, 2026

5

Dr., was calm, warm and I felt genuinely cared about my concern and well-being.

October 2, 2026

5

Good experience!

September 30, 2026

5

Very easily scheduled and easy to use. Saved a lot of time and money

September 12, 2026

5

Hi, I really liked the provider. I connected with her. I think she devoted an exactly appropriate amount of time to me. I felt that she cared about my situation. Her recommendations were great. I have a test ordered and I will be following up with her in a month. I would definitely recommend her to friends or family. Thank you.

August 29, 2026

5

The reception was magnificent and the nurse who attended to me was very professional.

August 23, 2026

5

When you call to get these responses, when you give the number to call back, please speak slowly and maybe even repeat it.

August 23, 2026

5

Everyone is professional and friendly.

August 5, 2026

5

Positive experience overall. 1s time meeting with this provider and I was very pleased.

August 3, 2026

5

ALL MY FRIENDS USE AT LEAST HAVE ONE OF THE WELLSTAR PHYSICIANS. I have ALL Wellstar doctors, except my psychiatrist.

July 31, 2026

5

Everyone was caring and never felt rushed. The doctor answered all my questions so I understood my concerns

July 29, 2026

5

Dr. Kothari was the most efficient and professional doctor I have been treated by in months. I have had difficulty finding doctors who I felt listen and take into account my input as well as she did.

July 24, 2026

5

The doctor was efficient, on time, and very caring and concerning about my condition. Thank you.

July 17, 2026

5

Dr. Kothari and her staff were very friendly and respectful. She listened to my concerns and explained everything to me and gave me the medications I needed to get better.

July 12, 2026

5

Great , professional health experience. The location and veggie fruit , bakery pop up really nice . Also a great latte at coffee bar . I enjoyed going to my appointment

July 12, 2026

5

Very professional and very comfortable visit.

July 10, 2026

5

Dr. Kothari literally saved my life several years ago. My husband and I will be forever grateful for that, and for the exceptional care she has provided over the years. Dr. Kothari isn't just an exceptional physician, she is an incredible human being.

July 11, 2026

5

Good overall experience

July 9, 2026

3

Yes, everything was good. She was very caring. She was very informative. And we like the way she answered all the questions. Thank you.

July 12, 2026

3

Yes, everything was good. She was very caring. She was very informative. And we like the way she answered all the questions. Thank you.

July 12, 2026

5

Everyone was very friendly and I got seen quickly.

October 27, 2026

5

My experience was great. I like my providers tremendously. I wouldn't trade them for anyone. They are magnificent.

October 25, 2026

5

love Dr Kothari she is so sweet

October 22, 2026

5

Dr. Kothari is an amazing physician, very knowledgeable, very professional, and I look forward to being her patient for years to come.

October 23, 2026

5

Hands down one of the best doctors and staff who I ever come into contact with.

October 20, 2026

5

Dr.Kothari is a very caring dr.,.

October 18, 2026

5

VERY SATISFIED

October 16, 2026

5

Very efficient. I am confident with the health care.

October 16, 2026

5

I appreciated that my doctor opened up addional time on her schedule so that I didn't have to wait an additional 3 months.

October 15, 2026

5

Great job as usual! Thanks.

October 14, 2026

5

I was told to set up another appointment six months out, but I forgot to do it. Can somebody set me up an appointment six months stay from the day and leave me a message. I usually like appointments around 11:30 to 1:30.

October 3, 2026

5

Very thorough and attentive doctor

October 1, 2026

5

Dr., was calm, warm and I felt genuinely cared about my concern and well-being.

October 2, 2026

5

Good experience!

September 30, 2026

5

Very easily scheduled and easy to use. Saved a lot of time and money

September 12, 2026

5

Hi, I really liked the provider. I connected with her. I think she devoted an exactly appropriate amount of time to me. I felt that she cared about my situation. Her recommendations were great. I have a test ordered and I will be following up with her in a month. I would definitely recommend her to friends or family. Thank you.

August 29, 2026

5

The reception was magnificent and the nurse who attended to me was very professional.

August 23, 2026

5

When you call to get these responses, when you give the number to call back, please speak slowly and maybe even repeat it.

August 23, 2026

5

Everyone is professional and friendly.

August 5, 2026

5

Positive experience overall. 1s time meeting with this provider and I was very pleased.

August 3, 2026

5

ALL MY FRIENDS USE AT LEAST HAVE ONE OF THE WELLSTAR PHYSICIANS. I have ALL Wellstar doctors, except my psychiatrist.

July 31, 2026

5

Everyone was caring and never felt rushed. The doctor answered all my questions so I understood my concerns

July 29, 2026

5

Dr. Kothari was the most efficient and professional doctor I have been treated by in months. I have had difficulty finding doctors who I felt listen and take into account my input as well as she did.

July 24, 2026

5

The doctor was efficient, on time, and very caring and concerning about my condition. Thank you.

July 17, 2026

5

Dr. Kothari and her staff were very friendly and respectful. She listened to my concerns and explained everything to me and gave me the medications I needed to get better.

July 12, 2026

5

Great , professional health experience. The location and veggie fruit , bakery pop up really nice . Also a great latte at coffee bar . I enjoyed going to my appointment

July 12, 2026

5

Very professional and very comfortable visit.

July 10, 2026

5

Dr. Kothari literally saved my life several years ago. My husband and I will be forever grateful for that, and for the exceptional care she has provided over the years. Dr. Kothari isn't just an exceptional physician, she is an incredible human being.

July 11, 2026

5

Good overall experience

July 9, 2026

5

Everyone was very friendly and I got seen quickly.

October 27, 2026

5

My experience was great. I like my providers tremendously. I wouldn't trade them for anyone. They are magnificent.

October 25, 2026

5

Dr. Kothari is an amazing physician, very knowledgeable, very professional, and I look forward to being her patient for years to come.

October 23, 2026

5

love Dr Kothari she is so sweet

October 22, 2026

5

Hands down one of the best doctors and staff who I ever come into contact with.

October 20, 2026

5

Dr.Kothari is a very caring dr.,.

October 18, 2026

5

VERY SATISFIED

October 16, 2026

5

Very efficient. I am confident with the health care.

October 16, 2026

5

I appreciated that my doctor opened up addional time on her schedule so that I didn't have to wait an additional 3 months.

October 15, 2026

5

Great job as usual! Thanks.

October 14, 2026

5

I was told to set up another appointment six months out, but I forgot to do it. Can somebody set me up an appointment six months stay from the day and leave me a message. I usually like appointments around 11:30 to 1:30.

October 3, 2026

5

Dr., was calm, warm and I felt genuinely cared about my concern and well-being.

October 2, 2026

5

Very thorough and attentive doctor

October 1, 2026

5

Good experience!

September 30, 2026

5

Very easily scheduled and easy to use. Saved a lot of time and money

September 12, 2026

5

Hi, I really liked the provider. I connected with her. I think she devoted an exactly appropriate amount of time to me. I felt that she cared about my situation. Her recommendations were great. I have a test ordered and I will be following up with her in a month. I would definitely recommend her to friends or family. Thank you.

August 29, 2026

5

When you call to get these responses, when you give the number to call back, please speak slowly and maybe even repeat it.

August 23, 2026

5

The reception was magnificent and the nurse who attended to me was very professional.

August 23, 2026

5

Everyone is professional and friendly.

August 5, 2026

5

Positive experience overall. 1s time meeting with this provider and I was very pleased.

August 3, 2026

5

ALL MY FRIENDS USE AT LEAST HAVE ONE OF THE WELLSTAR PHYSICIANS. I have ALL Wellstar doctors, except my psychiatrist.

July 31, 2026

5

Everyone was caring and never felt rushed. The doctor answered all my questions so I understood my concerns

July 29, 2026

5

Dr. Kothari was the most efficient and professional doctor I have been treated by in months. I have had difficulty finding doctors who I felt listen and take into account my input as well as she did.

July 24, 2026

5

The doctor was efficient, on time, and very caring and concerning about my condition. Thank you.

July 17, 2026

3

Yes, everything was good. She was very caring. She was very informative. And we like the way she answered all the questions. Thank you.

July 12, 2026

5

Dr. Kothari and her staff were very friendly and respectful. She listened to my concerns and explained everything to me and gave me the medications I needed to get better.

July 12, 2026

5

Great , professional health experience. The location and veggie fruit , bakery pop up really nice . Also a great latte at coffee bar . I enjoyed going to my appointment

July 12, 2026

5

Dr. Kothari literally saved my life several years ago. My husband and I will be forever grateful for that, and for the exceptional care she has provided over the years. Dr. Kothari isn't just an exceptional physician, she is an incredible human being.

July 11, 2026

5

Very professional and very comfortable visit.

July 10, 2026

5

Good overall experience

July 9, 2026

5

Good overall experience

July 9, 2026

5

Very professional and very comfortable visit.

July 10, 2026

5

Dr. Kothari literally saved my life several years ago. My husband and I will be forever grateful for that, and for the exceptional care she has provided over the years. Dr. Kothari isn't just an exceptional physician, she is an incredible human being.

July 11, 2026

5

Great , professional health experience. The location and veggie fruit , bakery pop up really nice . Also a great latte at coffee bar . I enjoyed going to my appointment

July 12, 2026

5

Dr. Kothari and her staff were very friendly and respectful. She listened to my concerns and explained everything to me and gave me the medications I needed to get better.

July 12, 2026

3

Yes, everything was good. She was very caring. She was very informative. And we like the way she answered all the questions. Thank you.

July 12, 2026

5

The doctor was efficient, on time, and very caring and concerning about my condition. Thank you.

July 17, 2026

5

Dr. Kothari was the most efficient and professional doctor I have been treated by in months. I have had difficulty finding doctors who I felt listen and take into account my input as well as she did.

July 24, 2026

5

Everyone was caring and never felt rushed. The doctor answered all my questions so I understood my concerns

July 29, 2026

5

ALL MY FRIENDS USE AT LEAST HAVE ONE OF THE WELLSTAR PHYSICIANS. I have ALL Wellstar doctors, except my psychiatrist.

July 31, 2026

5

Positive experience overall. 1s time meeting with this provider and I was very pleased.

August 3, 2026

5

Everyone is professional and friendly.

August 5, 2026

5

The reception was magnificent and the nurse who attended to me was very professional.

August 23, 2026

5

When you call to get these responses, when you give the number to call back, please speak slowly and maybe even repeat it.

August 23, 2026

5

Hi, I really liked the provider. I connected with her. I think she devoted an exactly appropriate amount of time to me. I felt that she cared about my situation. Her recommendations were great. I have a test ordered and I will be following up with her in a month. I would definitely recommend her to friends or family. Thank you.

August 29, 2026

5

Very easily scheduled and easy to use. Saved a lot of time and money

September 12, 2026

5

Good experience!

September 30, 2026

5

Very thorough and attentive doctor

October 1, 2026

5

Dr., was calm, warm and I felt genuinely cared about my concern and well-being.

October 2, 2026

5

I was told to set up another appointment six months out, but I forgot to do it. Can somebody set me up an appointment six months stay from the day and leave me a message. I usually like appointments around 11:30 to 1:30.

October 3, 2026

5

Great job as usual! Thanks.

October 14, 2026

5

I appreciated that my doctor opened up addional time on her schedule so that I didn't have to wait an additional 3 months.

October 15, 2026

5

Very efficient. I am confident with the health care.

October 16, 2026

5

VERY SATISFIED

October 16, 2026

5

Dr.Kothari is a very caring dr.,.

October 18, 2026

5

Hands down one of the best doctors and staff who I ever come into contact with.

October 20, 2026

5

love Dr Kothari she is so sweet

October 22, 2026

5

Dr. Kothari is an amazing physician, very knowledgeable, very professional, and I look forward to being her patient for years to come.

October 23, 2026

5

My experience was great. I like my providers tremendously. I wouldn't trade them for anyone. They are magnificent.

October 25, 2026

5

Everyone was very friendly and I got seen quickly.

October 27, 2026

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A friendly headshot of Neelima Kothari, MD
Neelima Kothari, MD Member of the Wellstar Medical Group
Pulmonologist with Wellstar since 2002
Rating
4.8
Specialties
Pulmonary Medicine , Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
SMS Medical College
Residency
Catholic Medical Center
Fellowship
Chicago Medical School
Certifications
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons
American Board of Internal Medicine - Sleep
Spoken Languages
English and Hindi
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Office Locations
https://www.wellstar.org/physicians/neelima-kothari-md

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