Areas of Interest

  • Colon Cancer Prevention and Screening
  • General Gastroenterology
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Procedures

Dr. Cinthana Kandasamy provides compassionate, evidence-based care to patients at Gastroenterology Associates of Athens, where she sees patients at both the Athens and Watkinsville locations. Her clinical interests include inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), colon cancer prevention and screening, and general gastroenterology. 

Driven by a commitment to long-term patient relationships and a deep interest in the complexity of digestive health, Dr. Kandasamy combines procedural skill with a thoughtful, personalized approach to care. She has presented at national conferences and authored numerous peer-reviewed publications on topics including colorectal cancer prevention, pancreatitis, and the gastrointestinal effects of COVID-19. 

Trained at a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital, Dr. Kandasamy brings a strong academic foundation to her practice. Throughout her education and training, she has been recognized with numerous honors for clinical excellence, academic achievement, and dedication to patient-centered care. Dr. Kandasamy is committed to partnering with patients to improve their digestive health through education and individualized care.  

Education 

  • Cornell University (B.A., Biological Sciences, with honors, 2014) 
  • Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University / University of Georgia Medical Partnership (M.D., 2019) 

Residency 

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center / Harvard Medical School (Internal Medicine, 2022) 

Fellowship 

  • UT Southwestern Medical Center (Digestive and Liver Diseases, 2025) 

Advanced Fellowship 

  • UT Southwestern Medical Center (Inflammatory Bowel Disease, 2025) 

Born in New York and raised in Watkinsville, Dr. Kandasamy enjoys traveling, cooking, staying active, and reading. She is a black belt in taekwondo and roots for the Georgia Bulldogs. 

American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
American Medical Association (AMA)
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation (CCF) 

I chose gastroenterology because it offers a unique combination of complex problem-solving, hands-on procedures, and the opportunity to build longitudinal, meaningful relationships with patients. It enables me to make a real impact across a wide range of conditions—from acute emergencies to chronic disease management—and to play an active role in improving patients’ health and wellbeing.