Skip Navigation
Book Now! Find care near you Find care near you Find care near you
wellstar-logo
Wellstar Go Back
Go to MyChart

Questions? We can help!

Call (770) 956-STAR (7827)

Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 4:30 PM

Contact Us
For Patients & Families Community For Providers About Us Careers
  • Start Your Care

  • Find a Doctor
  • Find a Location
  • Our Services
  • Virtual Visits
  • Planning

  • Accepted Insurance
  • Financial Assistance
  • Pricing Information
  • Before Your Visit

  • Sign Up for MyChart
  • Visitation Guidelines
  • Pick a Caregiver
  • While You're Here

  • Support & Entertainment
  • Join an Event
  • After Your Visit

  • Pay Your Bill
  • Get Medical Records
  • Contact us
  • COVID-19 Support

  • COVID-19 Information
  • Vaccines
  • Testing Information
  • Visitation Updates
  • Foundation Relief
  • Community Health

  • In the Community
  • Health Highlights
  • Community Health Needs Assessment
  • Latest News
  • Center for Health Equity
  • Events & Programs

  • Community Wellness
  • Events Calendar
  • On-Demand Classes
  • Support Groups
  • Give

  • Wellstar Foundation
  • Donate
  • Ways to Give
  • Thank a Caregiver
  • Volunteer

  • For Adults
  • Care

  • Transfer a Patient
  • Cures Act
  • Refer a Patient
  • Lab Test Directory
  • Request to Conduct Research
  • Connect

  • Physician Relations
  • Request Imaging Services
  • Wellstar Clinical Partners
  • Wellstar Medical Group
  • Mayo Clinic Care Network
  • Log In

  • EpicCare Link
  • Lawson Connect
  • MyID Password Reset
  • Citrix Access
  • Leadership

  • Authority Board
  • Board Of Trustees
  • Foundation Board
  • Regional Health Boards
  • Executive Leadership
  • Awards, Recognition & Safety

  • Accreditation & Certifications
  • Awards & Recognition
  • Safety First Program
  • Nursing
  • Careers at Wellstar

  • Apply now
  • Upcoming virtual events
  • Why Wellstar?
  • Nursing Careers

  • Nursing (Direct Care)
  • Nursing Leadership
  • Nursing (Non-bedside)
  • Nursing Support
  • Physician, APP & Clinical Careers

  • Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
  • Allied Health Professionals
  • Homecare & Hospice
  • Physicians
  • Support Team Careers

  • Administrative & Clerical
  • Coding, Compliance & HIM Systems
  • Facility, Environmental & Nutrition/Food Services
  • Information Technology & Systems
  • For Patients & Families
  • Community
  • For Providers
  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Search Search Search
  • MyChart MyChart MyChart

Start Your Care

Find a DoctorFind a LocationOur ServicesVirtual Visits

Planning

Accepted InsuranceFinancial AssistancePricing Information

Before Your Visit

Sign Up for MyChartVisitation GuidelinesPick a Caregiver

While You're Here

Support & EntertainmentJoin an Event

After Your Visit

Pay Your BillGet Medical RecordsContact us

COVID-19 Support

COVID-19 InformationVaccinesTesting InformationVisitation UpdatesFoundation Relief

Community Health

In the CommunityHealth HighlightsCommunity Health Needs AssessmentLatest NewsCenter for Health Equity

Events & Programs

Community WellnessEvents CalendarOn-Demand ClassesSupport Groups

Give

Wellstar FoundationDonateWays to GiveThank a Caregiver

Volunteer

For Adults

Care

Transfer a PatientCures ActRefer a PatientLab Test DirectoryRequest to Conduct Research

Connect

Physician RelationsRequest Imaging ServicesWellstar Clinical PartnersWellstar Medical GroupMayo Clinic Care Network

Log In

EpicCare LinkLawson ConnectMyID Password ResetCitrix Access
About Wellstar

Our patients are the center of everything we do. We're nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care, inclusive culture, exceptional doctors and caregivers, and one of the largest and most integrated healthcare systems in Georgia.

About Us

Leadership

Authority BoardBoard Of TrusteesFoundation BoardRegional Health BoardsExecutive Leadership

Awards, Recognition & Safety

Accreditation & CertificationsAwards & RecognitionSafety First ProgramNursing

Careers at Wellstar

Apply nowUpcoming virtual eventsWhy Wellstar?

Nursing Careers

Nursing (Direct Care)Nursing LeadershipNursing (Non-bedside)Nursing Support

Physician, APP & Clinical Careers

Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)Allied Health ProfessionalsHomecare & HospicePhysicians

Support Team Careers

Administrative & ClericalCoding, Compliance & HIM SystemsFacility, Environmental & Nutrition/Food ServicesInformation Technology & Systems
Questions? We can help!

Call (770) 956-STAR (7827)

Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 4:30 PM

Contact Us
Close
  • Urgent Care
  • Primary Care
  • Virtual Care
  • Emergency Care
Close Close Close Book Now Menu
  • Urgent Care
  • Primary Care
  • Virtual Care
  • Emergency Care

Introducing

Wellstar Virtual Care

Access Wellstar healthcare providers
wherever you are.

Get started

Warning Warning Our "Book Now" feature should not be used for life threatening conditions such as heart attack, severe injury, poisoning, chest pain, or stroke. If you are experiencing such conditions, STOP and CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY or visit your nearest Emergency Department.

I Understand

Wellstar Douglas Hospital

We are here for the health and wellness of the people in Douglas County. Our highly-trained physicians, nurses and staff provide patient-centered, collaborative care from diagnosis through recovery. Offering the latest advancements in technology paired with personalized, whole-person care make Wellstar Douglas a destination for healing. Designated a Level II Emergency Cardiac Care Center.

  • Wellstar Douglas Hospital
  • Info
  • Services
  • Awards
  • Events
  • News
  • Publication
COVID-19 Info

Information


Address

8954 Hospital Drive
Douglasville, GA 30134

Phone Number

(470) 644-6000
  • Directory
  • Visitor Information
  • Parking Information
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Accreditations
  • Nursing
(470) 644-6785
Monday:
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:30 AM-3:30 PM
(678) 581-5900
Monday:
7:00 AM-6:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM-6:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM-6:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM-6:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM-6:00 PM
(770) 920-6380
Monday:
8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM-4:30 PM
(770) 792-5400
Monday:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
(470) 644-6000
Monday:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
(470) 644-6406
Monday:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
(866) 462-8449
Monday:
9:00 AM-5:30 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM-5:30 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM-5:30 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM-5:30 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM-5:30 PM

Marilynn's Place (Gift Shop)
Located on the main floor

(470) 644-6785 Open ▼
Monday:
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:30 AM-3:30 PM

Imaging

(678) 581-5900 Open ▼
Monday:
7:00 AM-6:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM-6:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM-6:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM-6:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM-6:00 PM

Medical Records

(770) 920-6380 Closed ▼
Monday:
8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Patient Billing

(770) 792-5400 Open ▼
Monday:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Patient Information

(470) 644-6000 Open ▼
Monday:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Patient Relations

(470) 644-6406 Open ▼
Monday:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Spiritual Health

(866) 462-8449 Open ▼
Monday:
9:00 AM-5:30 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM-5:30 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM-5:30 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM-5:30 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM-5:30 PM

Visitor Information

Patient Privacy

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) includes rules pertaining to increased and standardized confidentiality and security of health data. HIPAA privacy regulations require that access to patient information be limited to only those authorized, and that only the information necessary for a task be available to them. Personal health information is always protected and kept confidential. Unless otherwise instructed, visitors of Wellstar hospitals can be provided the location of a patient and general information about their condition. Read our Notice of Privacy Practices to learn more.


Visiting Hours & Policies

We believe the support of friends and family is important when a friend or loved one is ill. It is our pleasure to make this possible with a regular schedule of visiting hours that accommodate well-wishers and family members while also respecting the comfort and privacy of our patients. Please observe the following guidelines when visiting the hospital.

  • All children should be accompanied by an adult.
  • At times you may be asked to leave the room under special circumstances, such as special care, emergencies, or when our patients' rights and confidentiality need to be respected.
  • Please limit the number of adult visitors to two at a time.
  • Visit lengths depend on the patient’s condition and needs.
  • Please review additional requirements in the “Patient’s Guide” located in each patient room.

Tobacco Policy

As of January 1, 2012, our campus is tobacco-free. Tobacco use of any kind is not permitted anywhere on hospital grounds. Your cooperation is appreciated.


Spiritual Health Hours and Availability

Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Outside these hours and Saturday and Sunday, ask any of our team members to contact the chaplain or call (866) 462-8449 to reach the on-call chaplain.


Visiting Hours

Hours of visitation may vary by department.

General Hours

10:00 AM - 9:00 PM


Maternity Hours

You are welcome to have visitors 24 hours a day. It is up to the discretion of each physician as to how many visitors are allowed during the birth process (generally no more than 3). During epidural administration, all visitors may be asked to leave during the procedure. If you have a cesarean section, only one support person is allowed in the operating room. Physicians or nurses may limit the number of visitors at any time due to safety reasons. Children under the age of 12 are only allowed in the birthing center if they are a sibling of the newborn.


Critical Care Unit

8:30 AM - 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM - 9 PM

Parking Information

Patients and Visitors can enter the campus from Hospital Drive or Prestley Mill Road. The Surgery Center Entrance should be utilized by all patients scheduled for outpatient same day procedures in Surgery and Endoscopy (Gastroenterology & Pulmonary). Utilize the Emergency Room Entrance for all urgent or emergency situations. All other patients and visitors should utilize the Hospital’s Main Entrance. Free parking is available directly in front of the Main Entrance, Surgery Center Entrance, and Emergency Room Entrance.

Become a Wellstar Volunteer

The recent expansion and renovations of Wellstar Douglas Hospital in Douglasville means the need for volunteers has never been greater. Wellstar Douglas Hospital volunteers staff the information desk and gift shop. Volunteers also provide critical support to staff and nurses on hospital floors, in the emergency room and in the operating rooms.

Most volunteer opportunities are available 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. There are limited openings for volunteers for evenings and weekends. Volunteers are asked to commit for at least one four-hour shift each week for six months or 100 hours, whichever comes first.

Learn more about volunteer opportunities at Wellstar Douglas Hospital

Accreditations & Recognitions

Quality & Safety
  • Healthgrades, Patient Safety Excellence Award, top 10% of hospitals in the nation, 2020
  • US News and World Report Magazine, 5th Top Regional Hospital
  • Eight AJC Celebrate Nursing Honorees, 2020
Heart Care
  • Advanced certification as a Joint Commission Primary Heart Attack Center
  • Emergency Cardiac Care Center Level II by the Georgia Department of Public Health — This is the highest level that can be achieved without offering open-heart surgery, which is available through partner hospitals in our cardiovascular network
  • Mission: Lifeline® - STEMI Receiving Center - GOLD Award by the American Heart Association
  • AHA Mission Lifeline Silver 2019, NSTEMI
  • Get With The Guidelines® - Heart Failure GOLD PLUS with Target: Heart Failure Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll by the American Heart Association
Stroke Care
  • Designated a Remote Treatment Stroke Center by the Georgia Department of Public Health
Maternity
  • Baby Friendly Designation, 2019
Cancer Care
  • First to be recognized in Georgia as a Network Cancer Program by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer

Nursing at Wellstar Douglas Hospital

At Wellstar Douglas Hospital, it takes a village to deliver personalized care to the community. Our healthcare heroes are more than just nurses, doctors and staff helping people overcome illnesses. We are truly friends caring for friends, family caring for family and neighbors caring for neighbors.

Learn more about the nursing culture at Wellstar Douglas Hospital
COVID-19 Info

Services


Wellstar Heart Care service card illustration
Service

Heart Care

Improving your heart health with complete cardiovascular care. 
Learn More
Wellstar Imaging service card illustration
Service

Imaging Center

Highly detailed images set you on the quickest path to treatment and healing.
Learn More
Wellstar Labor & Delivery service card illustration
Service

Labor and Delivery

Ensuring your birth experience is as comfortable and joyous as possible.
Learn More
Wellstar Emergency Care service card illustration
Department

Emergency Care

Expert care you need when you need it most. Specialized pediatric emergency care.
Learn More
Wellstar Orthopedics service card illustration
Service

Orthopedic Surgery

No matter the injury, we’ve got everything you need to get moving again.
Learn More
Wellstar Neuro Care service card illustration
Service

Neuro Care

Expert care for brain and spine disease and injury, including stroke care.
Learn More
Wellstar Sleep Center service card illustration
Service

Sleep Center

Convenient, comfortable setting for diagnosing sleep-related issues.
Learn More
Wellstar Robotic Surgery service card illustration
Service

Robotic Surgery

Advanced technology with smaller incisions, less pain and quicker recovery.
Learn More
Wellstar Physical Therapy service card illustration
Ongoing Care

Physical Therapy

Personalized solutions that improve mobility, function and quality of life.
Learn More
Wellstar Wound Care service card illustration
Ongoing Care

Wound Care

Customized care for non-healing or chronic wounds.
Learn More
Wellstar Urgent Care service card illustration
Service

Urgent Care

Convenient care for routine ailments, illness and injuries, from newborns to adults.
Learn More
View All Services

Awards and Accreditations


Wellstar is frequently recognized for its commitment to providing world-class healthcare and excellent patient service

Nationally Ranked No. 6

Lown Institute Hospitals Index
Lown Institute named Wellstar Douglas Hospital the sixth best hospital in the nation for addressing social inequities, based on civic leadership, value of care and patient outcomes.

No. 3 of Top 25 Medium Sized Hospitals

GeorgiaTrend Magazine
Wellstar Douglas Hospital ranks third in state rating list of Top 25 Medium Sized Hospitals by Georgia Trend Magazine.

Advanced Certification by The Joint Commission

The Joint Commission and American Heart Association primary heart attack center certification logo
Wellstar Douglas Medical Center has met and seeks to maintain The Joint Commission’s high standards in providing the next generation of cardiac care.
Douglas Medical Center with the Joint Commission and Heart Association award logos.
Wellstar Douglas Hospital Earns Advanced Certification
The Joint Commission Certifies Hospital as Primary Heart Attack Center
Douglas hospital  Leapfrog Grade "A" Safety
Recognized for Excellence
Wellstar Douglas has been awarded the Leapfrog safety award four years in a row.

Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Main Entrance
Caring for the people of Douglas county. 

Hyperbaric Wound Care
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy promotes faster healing for diabetic and vascular insufficiency ulcers, other non-healing wounds, compromised skin grafts and flaps and thermal burns.
Douglas_026 WomansCenter - Carousel 1283x722
Women's Center
Each room provides the highest level comfort and privacy, putting patient's needs first.
Douglas Peds ER Exterior
New Pediatric Emergency Department
Our aquatic-themed, 7,600 square-foot facility is now open, providing specialized care for children from birth to 18 years of age.

Upcoming Events

View All Events

For the health and safety of our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, all events and classes are limited. For a complete list, see our event calendar.

News


Illustration of hands holding heart. Wellstar and Lown Institute logos

Lown Institute Recognizes Wellstar Among Most Charitable in the Country

A report by the Lown Institute ranking the value of nonprofit hospitals’ community investment found that Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center and Wellstar Cobb Medical Center are among the top 25 hospitals in the nation providing significantly more community benefit than they are receiving in tax exemption. 

Wellstar Kennestone ranked No. 1 in Georgia, while Wellstar Cobb was No. 2. Wellstar is the only health system with two hospitals included on the national top 25 list.

As the top provider of charity care in the state and one of the top 10 providers nationwide, Wellstar is committed to bringing expert, compassionate health services to those who need them. Last year alone, uncompensated and charity care at Wellstar exceeded $1.2 billion, providing care for at-risk and underserved communities across Georgia.

In addition to Wellstar Kennestone and Wellstar Cobb, Wellstar Douglas Medical Center, Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center, Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center, Wellstar Paulding Medical Center and Wellstar Spalding Medical Center were recognized for spending more on financial assistance and community investment than the estimated value of their tax exemptions.

Read the full report from the Lown Institute. 

Keep Reading

Publications & Articles


An artistic representation of stroke experts inspecting a brain with a magnifying glass.

Stroke prevention and the future of stroke care

Republished with permission of the Atlanta Business Chronicle

This article was originally published on Atlanta Business Chronicle on May 19, 2023.

Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. The Georgia Department of Public Health reports the state had the 12th highest stroke death rate in the country. Georgia is also part of the “stroke belt,” an area of the southeastern United States with stroke death rates 30% higher than the rest of the nation.

As the leading — but preventable — cause of disability, stroke can happen at any age.

Stroke is a medical emergency, meaning the blood flow to an area of the brain is cut off, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. When this happens, brain cells start to die and abilities controlled by that area of the brain, such as speech or muscle control, are lost.

New drugs and new advanced treatments — such as the Tigertriever and Artemis — are helping reduce the death and disability impact of stroke, as well as comprehensive care programs and innovative hospital partnerships that expand stroke services into rural areas.

Physicians from Wellstar Health System and the CEO of a hospital in northeast Georgia joined Atlanta Business Chronicle to discuss stroke prevention and the future of stroke care.

Panelists & moderator

  • Dr. Rishi Gupta, Endovascular Neurologist and Co-Medical Director of Neuro Care
  • Dr. Ashis Tayal, Vascular Neurologist, Wellstar, Director of Neuro Care Network
  • Van Loskoski, CEO, Stephens County Hospital
  • David Rubinger, Market President & Publisher, Atlanta Business Chronicle; Moderator

Pictured: headshots of the panel of experts from Wellstar Health System and the CEO from a rural Georgia hospital discussing advances in stroke care.

What is stroke, screening and secondary prevention

David Rubinger: Dr. Tayal, set the stage for us about the definition of stroke.

Dr. Ashis Tayal: A stroke is a sudden injury of the brain due to blockage or rupture of an artery in the brain. Injuries to the brain and disability can vary significantly.

The most common, ischemic stroke injury, is due to obstruction of an artery that causes a loss of blood flow to a critical part of the brain which damages the brain rapidly.

The other type of stroke is hemorrhagic stroke, where there’s a rupture of an artery, bleeding into the brain, or the surfaces of the brain, and that is called an intracerebral hemorrhage or a subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Rubinger: I think Americans have become a little better educated as to who’s at risk for stroke, but why don’t you walk us through that. Who would be a potential stroke candidate?

Tayal: High blood pressure, or hypertension, is the most common risk factor for both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. High blood pressure is an extremely common but controllable condition. Almost 80% of people have hypertension as they’re getting older.

Other risk factors include diabetes associated with elevated blood sugars causing accelerated blockage of arteries and high cholesterol, which can be related to diet and genetics.

Atrial fibrillation, a common heart arrhythmia that occurs as people get older, also places people at risk for the most severe and disabling types of strokes. And plaque buildup in specific arteries of the neck and brain also leads to an increased risk of stroke.

Smoking is another risk factor. Many adults still smoke despite a lot of progress in stroke treatment, and smoking puts people at risk for different types of stroke.

Rubinger: What about atmospheric things like stress and other areas like that? How does that play into it? Or do those things manifest themselves because of the other underlying physical conditions?

Tayal: I don’t view stress, in and of itself, as a risk factor for stroke. I think that’s more related to people’s environments and their own personalities and how they respond to stress. I do think people who are under undue stress can have poor lifestyle habits, and those poor lifestyle habits, whether poor eating habits, smoking, weight gain or lack of exercise, can lead to conditions that increase the risk for stroke.

Rubinger: So how is the healthcare system doing treating strokes? Do you believe that what’s going on at the primary care provider’s office is helping or do we have a way to go?

Tayal: In the United States, preventive care has improved the treatment of risk factors that lead to stroke, but communities must maintain routine checkups as many of the risk factors are silent.

There are improved treatments for hypertension, more aggressive treatment for diabetes, and more efforts at smoking cessation. Just the fact that we treat hypertension better than we did a generation ago has had a great impact on lowering the prevalence of stroke.

That being said, some of the most exciting work on stroke has often been done in the area of acute treatment of stroke with clot-busting drugs, catheter-based treatments and medications to protect the brain during an acute injury.

Rubinger: Has pharmacology gotten better in terms of the hypertension medicines that are out there? Have anti-cholesterol medicines improved in recent years?

Tayal: In the past, healthcare providers were often undertreating people with hyperlipidemia — high cholesterol — and not fully appreciating the benefits of significant reductions in cholesterol levels. For example, we’ve learned that driving cholesterol down into much lower ranges under 55 mg/dL can benefit our patients who have vascular disease as a cause for their stroke.

In the fight against high cholesterol, newer medications that prevent the absorption of cholesterol are now available. Recent developments have led to the discovery of a new underutilized class of drugs called PCSK-9 inhibitors that are highly effective.

Keep reading
Published on: May 2023
Photo of Ralph Aiken

RalphCare

Douglasville, Georgia resident Ralph Aiken experienced a motorcycle accident in April of 2022. The 82-year-old was thrown 10 feet in the air and another 20 feet down into a hole, suffering a broken left leg below the knee. As part of his healing, Aiken worked closely with Dawnette Waters, Wellstar Physical Therapist, to rebuild muscle in the injured leg.

One fateful day while at therapy, the U.S. Army veteran suffered cardiac arrest. Due to the quick actions of Waters and members of the adjoining Wellstar Outpatient Cardiac Rehab center, EMTs were able to revive Aiken and rush him to Wellstar Douglas Medical Center, where Wellstar Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Cheryl Robertson found the cause of the cardiac event — 95% blockage of an artery. Dr. Robertson immediately inserted an atrial stent. Mr. Aiken has felt healthy since the surgery and is grateful for the team at Wellstar who saved his life. 

“Wellstar is very well-operated and efficient, and the doctors, the nurses and the therapists are top-notch. I wouldn't be here if it hadn't been for the therapy staff,” Aiken says, choking up.

In early March of this year, Aiken enthusiastically reunited with his entire care team at Wellstar. Smiles and hugs were the mood of the day, as each recalled the events that led to Aiken still being with us to enjoy life.

Today, Aiken continues to exercise and is proud of his active lifestyle, despite his age. “Look at me. How many 82-year-old men have a 34-inch waist and an arm muscle like that?” he says, showing off his impressive bicep.

Keep reading
Published on: May 2023
Back to Top
Branding illustration
Wellstar Logo
More than healthcare. PeopleCare.
Branding illustration
For Job Seekers & Team
Careers Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging Onboarding
For Students
Students Portal
Graduate Medical Education
Medical Residency Pharmacy Residency
For Business
Occupational Medicine Corporate Purchasing
For the Media
Media Room Community Health Needs Assessment
Help
Contact Us Pay Your Bill Policy & Privacy Information Hospital Transparency Information
For Job Seekers & Team
Careers Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging Onboarding
For Students
Students Portal

Graduate Medical Education
Medical Residency Pharmacy Residency
For Business
Occupational Medicine Corporate Purchasing
For the Media
Media Room Community Health Needs Assessment
Help
Contact Us Pay Your Bill Policy & Privacy Information Hospital Transparency Information

Copyright © 2023 Wellstar Health System. All Rights Reserved.

Wellstar does not discriminate on, exclude people or treat them differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression or any other type of discrimination prohibited by law.