Shivanthi Ponniah
Shivanthi Ponniah

Shivanthi Ponniah, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC), Family Medicine

4.7 - 743 Ratings

Emory at Centerville - Primary Care

3555 Centerville Highway, Ste 100, Snellville, GA 30039
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About

Ms. Ponniah is a board-certified (ANCC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with 20 years of experience in Family Medicine. She received her undergraduate degree (BSN) from Coe College with minors in Biology and Chemistry, followed by a Masters (MSN) from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill in 2000.
Ms. Ponniah has experience in internal medicine and family practice which included women's health and pediatric care. She has experience in treating a variety of acute and chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia. She treats patients ages 2 and up.
Ms. Ponniah is a strong advocate of volunteering, both in the medical field and the community at large. She volunteers at the Physicians Care Clinic (PCC), Habitat for Humanity and providing food for the homeless. In addition, she believes in fostering the next generation of FNP providers and has been mentoring FNP students from Emory, Georgetown and Augusta University over the last 5 years. 
Ms. Ponniah moved to Marietta in 2007 from Cary, North Carolina and has two children. She likes spending time in the outdoors and enjoys hiking and running.
She enjoys working in primary care because she sees the challenges of patients in the primary care environment and believes that she can make a difference in their quality of life.  Her medical philosophy is that patients who can readily and consistently access primary care can lead longer, healthier lives. She believes in the patient narrative and that every patient is a unique human being with their own circumstances. Her patient care is centered around the belief that every patient deserves to have their story heard and to build a healing bond with their provider.
Apart from the Midwest and the South, Shivanthi has lived in Sri Lanka and Dubai and believes that her background gives her an appreciation and respect for diverse cultural perspectives and narratives.

Languages

  • Sinhala
  • English

Emory Affiliation

  • Emory Physician Group Practice

Year Started Practicing

  • 20 years

Locations

Emory at Centerville - Primary Care

3555 Centerville Highway
Ste 100
Snellville, GA 30039

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Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5 overall rating 743 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.

4.7 Provider showed concern
4.7 Provider explained things clearly
4.7 Provider discussed treatment options
4.7 Provider included you in decisions
4.6 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-18

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-16

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-16

I belong to another network and it's cheaper to visit their network of providers but I said I cannot and will not leave this practice. Their recommendations and suggestions are fully researched and my progress and concerns are greatly considered.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-16

Very caring and took time to address my issue

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-15

Shivanthi has always shown me professional efficiency and compassion for my concerns.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-11

Very professional

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-06

My experience is always great there. I have never had a bad experience since going to Dr P

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-31

Ms.Ponniah is top notch: thorugh, knowledgable, a good listener.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-21

Would recommend this provider to anyone.

1 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-13

To clarify, everything gave me the wrong medication, which would have worsened. My symptoms sent my medication out of the state of Georgia had a hard time transferred back to Georgia.\n And ever since of last year when I got back from vacation, she kept on denying. My re.\n Fills for the same medication that she gave me, which is supposed to be tremendal.\n You can look all in the notes.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-12

I like the idea that the dr really listened to me. My numbers were of but I've been under a lot of stress lately family members dying and having cancer.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-11

The person who assisted me was very generous and caring, and she explained everything that I needed to know she was wonderful

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-09

I have seen PA Siavanti for about 8 to 10 years

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-05

Very good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-26

Everything went well

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-24

I love her bedside manners

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-23

I absolutely love Shivanti. She shows such care and concern for my health and tries to find the best possible solution pharmaceutically and financially for my health issues.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-16

NP Ponniah showed great care and concerns for my condition. Thank the Lord she was able to find the solution for my condition. I am feeling much better and is ever greatful.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-10

Good job

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-10

Hope to get my Mom and husband n as patience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-07

I was listened too, cared for and enlightened by the Dr and Nurse.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-07

Dr. Ponniah is the best!! She actively shows her support and care on a consistent basis.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-07

Satisfactory

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-06

Good

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-05

For a first time visit, I felt comfortable and cared for

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-01

Professional, respectful.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-18

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-17

Always thorough and friendly, and explains matters very well.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-08

Thorough. Reviewed most recent visit to familiarize with me. Listened to my concerns and addressed them.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-07

Great Experience! Very Professional and care about my health!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-03

Very good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-30

Very good

3 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-25

My Chart refill requests were not responded to, leading to me running out of medication. I had to physically walk into the clinic to get help, was told to make appointment. When seen provider was unnecessarily defensive and evasive, deflecting responsibility as she tried to excuse the mishap, explaining ongoing administrative changes. I felt she did not express compassion nor willing to take ownership for the obvious lack of responses from my chart. She talked over me in the room, did not listen well. She did not handle the visit appropriately causing unnecessary escalation. I felt her first response to me should have been an apology and expression of empathy for my difficulties. That did not happen. I did not feel welcomed, cared for, instead left feeling lack of trust.I had to seek remedy with the Patient Affairs advocate. I was without medication for more than 1 week.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-19

My Dr is Good.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-17

Everything was Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-15

Good experence

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-04

NP was very thorough and informative.

3 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-03

I was not happy that the care provider did not take the time to read the updated notes in my chart prior to my visit. I don't think it was my responsibility to volunteer to share what happened since the last visit I had. When my chart had all the records and notes that were available of the series of events/ procedure that had taken place. That leaves me with some unanswered questions.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-28

Certainly Will Recommend to Family members!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-21

Very good attention and understanding

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-20

Great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-19

The NP was truly customer focused. She allowed staff to add me to her schedule after hearing my situation. She didn't rush my visit. She was very attentive to my needs. I had a very good visit. I was appreciative of her assistance.

2 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-13

The NP mostly ignored my reason for coming in, and focused, Instead, on my current medications and diabetes.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-10

Intelligent and Thoughtful

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-06

The, NP had Excellent Bedside Manner she took her time with me. Gave me her undivided attention.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-29

My NP was very attentive to my concerns and provided excellent guidance for my health goals

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-28

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-16

Every one from start to finish were absolutely fabulous!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-14

Good appointment.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-06

An excellent experience, she was very caring

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-03

NP Shivanti Provided excellent service.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-23

My nurses and PAs were very caring and I feel that they were concerned for my health.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-20

Ms. Ponniah is top notch. She is an excellent practitioner.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-17

Shavanthi was very well professional and took time to explain what was the issue I was experiencing

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-16

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-09

She was very friendly and did not rush the visit and she listened.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-29

What a sweet lady.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-27

She explained options and answered my questions.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-22

Exelente

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-22

The service was up to par

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-21

Went through my chart very thoroughly and my recent hospital stay and treated me accordingly. Good experience. I was very comfortable with results

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-19

Dr. Ponniah has consistently discussed my issues and provided a plan of treatment. Most has been successful.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-16

The NP was personal , friendly and professional. She put me at ease.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-11

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-25

Shivanti is my PA/GP/! She's a keeper for this little lady.

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-25

It was the end of the day but my care provider listens to me and encouraged me in arrears where I was a bit nervous.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-17

Very good experience. NP is knowledgeable and easy to talk with.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-08

Great experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-26

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-25

I love her bedside manners. She's always easy to talk to and she speaks in clear language meaning she does not use complicated words.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-20

Love Shavanti!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-09

Both my NP and the student she was supervising were very attentive to my concerns and needs. They gave me several solutions and advise to address my issue as well as medication to address it immediately. I felt heard and understood on how my issue was effecting me both physically and mentally.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-29

Outstanding support and care for me.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-29

Experience was very good.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-28

It's always a pleasant and thorough visit with Dr. PONNIAH.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-17

She is always attentive and focused on me and my health.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-13

Shivanthi has always explained options, test results to my satisfaction.

3 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-11

Wait time inside waiting room was approximately 45 minute

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-30

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-29

Dr Ponniah was very thorough & helpful, I would highly recommend her

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-29

Awesome

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-23

NP Ponniah really showed me she cared about my health

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-17

Exelente

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-14

More attentive than most.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-11

Very satisfied with my healthcare service at Emory Clinic. Will definitely recommend.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-09

Dr Ponniah Shavinthi always discuss alternatives solutions and treatments if need be. She a very ez person to communicate with and doesn't seem to be bothered with questions.

1 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-08

Mainly was answering questions the PA student repeatedly asked. The nurse practitioner was in the room for a minute at most. Then expressed that they were behind schedule. So they couldn't address any additional concerns. Especially when one takes off the day from work, sat patiently in the waiting room, and received a bill when no questions were answered. So overall a poor experience.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-06

Good experience.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-05

I always have a positive visit here, it's one of the few offices I look forward to visiting and try very hard not to cancel or reschedule an appointment.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-04

Very thorough and detailed explanation of everything

3 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-21

I felt the visit was rush once doctor came into the room. I sat in the room for about 15 - 20 min, she was there about 2min. I did know what was wrong with me cold, virus or whatever. I do know it may have been at the end maybe?

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-19

Again, I am thankful to have her. And she says she's not going anywhere so I'm here to stay as well!

3 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-05

Got a little sarcastic answering a question for me and didn't let me finish my question OR turn and look at me when I was talking! Her student listened to my heart and lungs but the documented a Full Assessment NOT Done!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-05

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-28

The doctor was very thorough.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-22

Ponniah is always very thorough and helpful when answering my questions.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-29

Very good, she was great.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-28

Yes would refer a person

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-24

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-21

Nurse Ponniah was in tune to my needs and concerns. Very pleasant to work with. Listened actively. I felt seen and heard. Professional manner

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-10

I asked for a change in blood pressure medication and my provider took into consideration my prior labs to prevent risks.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-04

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-31

Thumbs up

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-29

I will most definitely recommend services and information received by healthcare provider Excellent and well explained.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-20

She is exemplary

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-19

Very compassionate. Listens to all my concerns and alternate treatments for care.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-13

Very patient and professional.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-12

Shavanti Ponniah takes her time and I always feel that she is listening to me. She has an amazingly positive personality and creates an open environment to discuss my ailments and treatment plan.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-10

A Plus!!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-07

I love her. She's wonderful.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-04

Wonderful NP...

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-24

NP Ponniah is always very thorough listening to my concerns and answering any questions I might have. Additionally, she provides resources and insights in managing my health.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-23

Everything went well

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-20

Very patient and knowledgeable. Easy to talk to.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-30

Dr pondicherry is a very respectable person. She listens to my concerns and makes very good decisions for me to take.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-25

Very Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-23

SHE IS VERY GOOD AT HER JOB...AND THAT WAS MY FIRST VISIT....ALSO I SENT HER A MESSAGE THROUGH MY CHART...RESPONDED BACK PROMPTLY.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-03

Very nice, attentive. Very good information and recommendations

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-23

I so appreciated her discussing options. There was also an Emory student from the NP program who interviewed me. She was thoughtful and a good interviewer.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-21

Great!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-18

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-03

My concerns were addressed.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-20

She is the best! Always listening, and concern about my health!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-20

Very professional and friendly

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-16

Great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-14

Provider Shavanti was very caring and professional

3 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-14

Not a good listener

2 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-07

This was first time treated like this. Spent most of 2 hrs there in room by myself. Not good. I am looking for new doctor

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-25

I would recommend NP Shivanthi not Emory.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-23

As stated im very pleased with my visit yesterday

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-20

As always I am always heard with any questions,comments etc.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-18

NP, S. Ponniah was personable, knowledgeable and friendly Kendra worked alongside her. Kendra was quiet but thorough

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-13

Great service

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-04

Good

Credentials

Education

  • Residency: Coe College, 1996

Awards

  • Recipient of Dean's Scholarship throughout entire undergraduate career

Professional Memberships

  • Master of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill with a research emphasis on Diabetes control in older African American women.
    Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the Georgia Medical Board
    Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center