Otolaryngologist
Dr. Athavale received his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. After completing his undergraduate studies, he attended the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, FL for his medical degree. He then completed his residency training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville, TN.
Dr. Athavale specializes in all aspects of ENT care. With extensive training in endoscopic sinus surgery, nasal surgery, ear surgery, head and neck surgery, and thyroid surgery, Dr. Athavale feels comfortable managing all aspects of ENT care. Dr. Athavale and his team are not only committed to treating ENT diseases, but we also strive to ensure patients learn and understand their specific ENT issues.
Most recently in 2020, Dr. Athavale received the honor of being voted “Best ENT” by the Dahlonega Nugget and its community readers.
Dr. Athavale has hospital privileges at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta—Scottish Rite, Northside Alpharetta, and Northside Hospital Cherokee.
When not spending time with his wonderful wife Kimberly, his two daughters Eva and Lily, and his two dogs Sammy and Jerry, he loves spending time on the golf course.