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Wellstar Center for Cardiovascular Care

3747 Roswell Road
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Marietta, GA 30062
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Our team of physicians have advanced training and are often double and triple board-certified in cardiac specialties to provide the highest level of expertise and care. 

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Our experts offer state-of-the-art technology, treatments, complex surgery and clinical trials that are not often found at community hospitals.  

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We understand every person is unique, so our heart specialists create a personalized treatment plan to help you achieve your best heart health.

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The Wellstar Center for Cardiovascular Care offers nationally-recognized comprehensive heart care. Our team of heart experts includes board-certified doctors who subspecialize in different areas so patients have access to the care they need, when they need it. We work closely with all heart subspecialists at Wellstar and can connect you with electrophysiologists, structural heart specialists, cardiovascular surgeons, advanced heart failure specialists and more.

From routine to complex cardiovascular disease, our doctors are experts in creating a tailor-made treatment plan that’s right for you. Physicians at this location offer patients high-quality care in the following areas:

  • General cardiology for a variety of heart conditions
  • Cardio-oncology
  • Perinatal cardiology
  • Preventive cardiology

General cardiology

Wellstar cardiologists offer the latest innovations and clinical therapies to help you reach your best cardiovascular health. We focus our skill and expertise on crafting a treatment plan tailored for you. Learn more about general cardiology at Wellstar.

Cardio-oncology

Our cardio-oncology experts provide highly specialized heart care. We work with people with cancer who have heart disease or are at high risk for heart disease before, during or after treatment. Learn more about cardio-oncology at Wellstar.

Perinatal cardiology

Our Wellstar Perinatal Cardiology Clinic, a partnership between Women’s Health and Cardiovascular Medicine, provides expert, caring cardiac support for pregnant and postpartum women. Learn more about perinatal cardiology at Wellstar.

Preventive cardiology

Family history plays a massive role in determining your risk of heart disease and other associated health factors. At Wellstar's Center for Preventive Cardiology, our team believes in the importance of taking a proactive approach to keeping your heart healthy through early detection, prevention, and education. We specialize in treating patients diagnosed with hereditary high cholesterol, abnormally elevated cholesterol or fats in the blood, personal or family history of premature heart disease, or statin intolerance. Our multidisciplinary team of experts takes a patient-centered approach to develop a personalized treatment plan for every patient.
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Michael Hardee, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2006.

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Cardiovascular Disease
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Mindy Gentry, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2010.

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Cardiovascular Disease
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Jennifer Giuseffi, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2014.

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Paul Simonoff, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 1998.

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Diosdado Irlandez, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2004.

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Vivek Nautiyal, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2017.

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Tiffany Taylor, PA

Physician Assistant with Wellstar since 2018.

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Dhaval Patel, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2002.

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Meet our Team

Michael Hardee, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2006.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
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Mindy Gentry, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2010.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
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Jennifer Giuseffi, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2014.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
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Paul Simonoff, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 1998.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
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Diosdado Irlandez, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2004.

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Cardiovascular Disease
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Vivek Nautiyal, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2017.

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Cardiovascular Disease
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Tiffany Taylor, PA

Physician Assistant with Wellstar since 2018.

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Cardiovascular Disease
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Dhaval Patel, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2002.

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Michael Hardee, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2006.

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Dr. Hardee is an invasive cardiologist with special interests in valvular heart disease and nuclear cardiology. He graduated as valedictorian from Kathleen High School in Lakeland, Fla. In 1988, he received his bachelor’s degree in biological and medical sciences from the University of Florida in 1988. He was granted early entry into medical school via the Junior Honors Accelerated Program at the University of Florida and, in 1992, received his medical degree. Dr. Hardee completed his internal medicine internship and residency at Emory University in 1995. He then completed his cardiology fellowship training at Duke University in 1998.
 
 
Dr. Hardee is board certified in cardiovascular disease and nuclear cardiology. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the American Heart Association. He served as director of Cardiac Rehabilitation at Winter Park Hospital in Orlando, Fla. and now serves as director of Cardiac Rehabilitation at Wellstar Douglas Hospital. He was also co-chairman of the noninvasive cardiology and critical care committees at Florida Hospital in Orlando.
 
 
Dr. Hardee joined Cardiovascular Medicine in June 2007. He is currently on staff at Wellstar Cobb, Douglas, Kennestone and Paulding hospitals. He is married with a daughter and son.

Mindy Gentry, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2010.

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Dr. Mindy Gentry is board-certified in cardiovascular disease, nuclear cardiology and echocardiography. After graduating from Georgia Institute of Technology, she earned her medical degree in 2000 from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. Dr. Gentry remained in Augusta to complete her residency and cardiovascular disease fellowship, where she was selected to serve as both chief medical resident and chief cardiology fellow.

In 2007, she became an assistant professor of medicine and the medical director for both the Women’s Cardiovascular Disease program and the Cardiac Rehabilitation program at the Medical College of Georgia. Her special interests include cardiac imaging, women and heart disease, and heart disease during pregnancy.

Dr. Gentry joined Wellstar in October 2010 and is currently on staff at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. She is a member of the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and the American Society of Echocardiography.

Dr. Gentry is married and the proud parent of three daughters. Her hobbies include traveling, exercising and playing golf.

Jennifer Giuseffi, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2014.

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Dr. Jennifer Giuseffi received her Bachelor of Arts from Cornell University and medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. She completed internship and residency in internal medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, and served as chief medical resident during her senior year. Dr. Giuseffi went on to a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at Vanderbilt University and served as chief cardiology fellow.

Her special interests include women and heart disease, cardiac intensive care, aortic disease, prevention and cardiac imaging.

Dr. Giuseffi is currently on staff at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital with her primary clinical practice at the Wellstar East Cobb Health Park. She is a member of the American College of Cardiology, the American Medical Association and the American Heart Association.

Dr. Giuseffi is married with two children.

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Paul Simonoff, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 1998.

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Dr. Simonoff is an invasive cardiologist. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Harvard University in 1988, he earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1992. Dr. Simonoff completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Emory University followed by a cardiology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
 
Dr. Simonoff is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He is a member of the Society for Vascular Ultrasound, the American Medical Association and the American Heart Association.
 
Dr. Simonoff has been in private practice in Cobb County since 1998. He is currently on the staff at Wellstar Cobb, Douglas and Kennestone hospitals. He is the former vice chairman of the Cardiology Medical Care Evaluations Committee and is an active member of the Nuclear and Echocardiology Committees at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. Dr. Simonoff has also served as a cardiology consultant on CNN.
 
A native of New York City, Dr. Simonoff is married and has two children. His special interests include electronics, music, piano, swimming and scuba diving.
 
 
 

Diosdado Irlandez, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2004.

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Doctor of Medicine
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Dr. Irlandez received a bachelor's degree in philosophy and natural sciences from Johns Hopkins University in 1993. He earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville in 1998. After completing his internship and residency at the Johns Hopkins University/Sinai Hospital Program in Internal Medicine, he went on to complete a Cardiovascular Disease fellowship at the Beth Israel Medical Center in New York.
 

Dr. Irlandez is board certified in internal medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. He joined Cardiovascular Medicine in July 2004. He is currently on staff at Wellstar Cobb, Douglas and Kennestone hospitals. His special interests include preventative cardiology, nuclear cardiology, and ischemic heart disease. Dr. Irlandez was born in Madisonville, Ky., and is married with two children.

 

Vivek Nautiyal, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2017.

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Cardiovascular Disease
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Doctor of Medicine - MBBS
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Dr. Vivek Nautiyal received his medical degree from University College of Medical Sciences in Dehli, India. He completed his Cardiovascular Diseases residency at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia.

He is board certified by American Board Internal Medicine.

Dr. Nautiyal is currently in practice at Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine.

Tiffany Taylor, PA

Physician Assistant with Wellstar since 2018.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Education
Master of Science - PhyAsst
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Dhaval Patel, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2002.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Patient Rating

Dr. Patel, originally from Houston, is an invasive cardiologist with board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and nuclear cardiology.  He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.

Dr. Patel graduated Summa Cum Laude from The University of Texas at Austin.  He completed medical school and internal medicine residency at The University of Texas – Houston.  He completed a fellowship at The Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, Va.

Dr. Patel’s interests include preventive cardiology, nuclear cardiology, ischemic heart disease, and pulmonary hypertension.  Dr. Patel also has experience in sleep medicine for which he is board eligible.

 

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Appointments and Cancellations
Please call our office or book online through MyChart to schedule an appointment. Same-day visits are available for urgent health issues. 

You are responsible to notify us of cancellations. We ask that all appointments be canceled 24 hours prior to the appointment. If you are more than 15 minutes late for your appointment, it will need to be rescheduled.

We use an automated appointment reminder system to notify patients two days prior to your appointment. 
 
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Wellstar accepts most medical insurance plans. We work hard to create lasting relationships with insurance companies to ensure you can receive the care you need.

Please call our office if you need help understanding your insurance coverage and financial responsibility.

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We do not require a referral to schedule an appointment. However, sometimes insurance plans require a referral for office visits. If that is the case with your insurance plan, a referral must be received prior to your visit.
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Imaging Services
Some basic diagnostics — such as EKGs — are performed in our office.

We partner with Wellstar Cardiac Diagnostics at East Cobb Health Park to provide state-of-the-art cardiac imaging. We provide quality results with the most advanced technology, registered technologists and board-certified cardiac radiologists.

Learn more about cardiac diagnostics at Wellstar and find the location nearest you.

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Wellstar Lab Services has skilled lab technicians ready to help with your lab tests, conveniently located in our building.

Visit Lab Services at Wellstar East Cobb Health Park to learn more.

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Cardiac Rehabilitation
Wellstar’s world-class cardiac rehabilitation team works together to help people learn lifelong heart-healthy behaviors and lower their risk for future heart issues.

The goal of cardiac rehabilitation is to significantly decrease or eliminate the risk factors that cause a progression of coronary artery disease. We start with a thorough evaluation, then create a plan of monitored exercise, lifestyle education and emotional support designed just for you.

Learn more about cardiac rehabilitation at Wellstar and find the location nearest you. 
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