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Integrated, Collaborative Cardiovascular Care

Wellstar provides innovative, compassionate care across the entire spectrum of heart disease and conditions. Our expertise and award-winning care have made Wellstar a preferred destination for cardiac wellness.

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Expert Cardiovascular Care

From routine to complex, Wellstar offers comprehensive cardiovascular care. Our doctors are experts in cardiovascular disease and ensure a whole-person treatment plan tailor-made for you. Patients experience evidence-based treatment from a range of nonsurgical methods and minimally invasive procedures to highly complex cardiac surgery.

Our Care Philosophy

Wellstar understands that every person is different, and we know how to care for each unique cardiovascular system. Our team includes expert heart specialists who will craft a personalized treatment plan just for you, whether it is a lifestyle change, medication, an outpatient procedure, surgery or mechanical support. We are here to ensure you receive the specialized care you need. No matter where you live, you have access to the care that is right for you.


Our Care Team

At Wellstar, patients have access to a personalized, multidisciplinary care team who offers you comprehensive care from screening and diagnosis to treatment and support. Our team works together to ensure that you receive the complete heart care you need. We collaborate with experts in other medical specialties to provide you with exceptional care that addresses your individual needs. In addition to physicians with expertise in cardiology, a patient's care team may include nurses, therapists, dietitians and athletic trainers.


Board-certified physicians

Patients are cared for by board-certified and world-renowned heart specialists at award-winning cardiac care centers providing a network of support and patient-centered care. Some of our heart specialists are double and triple board-certified, ensuring your heart is in the best care.


Specialized Care

Our multidisciplinary teams often include board-certified physicians who have the most advanced training and knowledge in their fields. Our heart specialists directly connect to Mayo Clinic and can request detailed consultations and second opinions for complex cases at no additional cost to the patient.


Heart Care Research & Clinical Trials

The Wellstar Research Institute works closely with select local and national partners to enroll patients in clinical trials, often providing groundbreaking treatments years before FDA approval.

Groundbreaking clinical trials in your community

When patients qualify, they have access to groundbreaking treatments, procedures and technologies through clinical trials, often years before the FDA approves them. Wellstar participates in more than 20 clinical research studies in structural heart, interventional cardiology, and heart failure, giving our patients access to advanced treatments close to home.

National partners

The Wellstar Research Institute is attractive to drug and device companies researching because of our dedicated investigators, diverse patient base, and excellent reputation. We participate in trials with device manufacturers such as Medtronic, Boston Scientific and Corindus.

A track record of clinical trial success

Because of clinical trials our patients have participated in, new therapies are now available more widely. One example of an advancement that came out of a clinical trial we participated in is an implantable, remote monitoring device for heart failure that detects symptoms and alerts physicians so they can avoid hospitalization.

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Thanks to patients before you, many effective treatments are now available. And, there could be a trial that’s right for you. Patients who are interested in learning more should speak with a heart care specialist.

Accreditations & Awards

Wellstar consistently receives awards and recognition from the nation’s authorities on healthcare quality. We continually strive to provide comprehensive, innovative care.


Comprehensive Cardiac Care Center Certification

The Comprehensive Cardiac Care Center certification is the premier cardiovascular award from The Joint Commission and American Heart Association earned by hospitals demonstrating high-quality care using evidence-based, guidelines-driven treatment and fostering collaboration throughout the care system. Wellstar Kennestone Hospital was the first in Georgia to receive this certification.


Certified Chest Pain Centers

Certified Chest Pain Centers provide fast, state-of-the-art treatment to prevent heart attacks. A highly skilled team with advanced knowledge in heart attack management offers rapid therapy for all our chest pain patients. Wellstar Heart offers a certified chest pain center near you.

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Emergency Cardiac Care Centers

Leaders in life-saving heart care, Wellstar has the largest network of hospitals in Georgia designated as ECCC by the Department of Public Health. When you or someone you know has a heart attack, you can trust Wellstar to provide fast and effective treatment. Our mission is to improve survival rates, reduce disability and improve quality of life from out-of-hospital cardiac arrests and heart attacks.


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Well Starts with Healthy Hearts

It’s impossible to count all the ways your heart supports you in a single day. That’s why it’s so vital to take care of your cardiac health — and doing so is easier than you might think. According to Wellstar medical experts, consistency is the key.

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Advanced Heart Care Close to Home

When it comes to getting high-quality care for your heart, you can count on Wellstar. We offer leading expertise, innovative treatments and compassionate care to protect your cardiovascular health.

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Shockwave Technology Keeps Heart Care Safe and Efficient

New Shockwave technology at Wellstar is expanding access to life-saving heart care.

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John Petrick loves the simple things in life. He revels in time spent with family, reeling in a big catch and feeling the crisp wind in his face during a morning bike ride. However, for a man that enjoys such simple pleasures, John’s heart health is quite complicated. For a long time, his well-being felt like a puzzle that no one could quite figure out.

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As the tuba player in his band, Frank sets the bass tone for every other instrument, for every song. So, when his heart lost its pace, skipping beats and banging against his chest, he knew there was something wrong with the most important instrument in his body.

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Johnny "Bow" Matthews was preparing for bed when he felt a tightness in his chest he just couldn’t shake. He tried to sleep, but chest pains wouldn’t let him drift off. He attempted to wake his wife, Deidra, but she wouldn’t budge.

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After working in construction for over 20 years, Brett Faucett knows all about the right building blocks. That’s why Brett knew something was wrong when the numbness started in his left arm. It came and went several times before he ended up behind the wheel of his car.

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If “adventure” were a gene, John Petrick surely passed it on to his daughter, Janin. The father-daughter duo has always wanted to experience everything life has to offer. Together, the pair has survived an avalanche in the Alaskan wilderness, spent the night stranded on a cliff and even made a cross-country move from California to Georgia. But one thing they never expected to have in common was a rare heart condition.

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Currently showing 22 total listed locations
Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine
4550 Cobb Parkway North NW
Suite 213
Acworth, GA 30101
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (770) 974-8479
mi away - Open
2676
Cardiovascular Medicine
34.06791
-84.72319
Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine
2450 Old Milton Parkway
Suite 206
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Phone: (470) 267-0430
mi away - None
2438
Cardiovascular Medicine
34.07072
-84.28683
Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine
229 Peachtree Street NE
Suite 1200
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 874-1788
mi away - None
2606
Cardiovascular Medicine
33.75992
-84.38644
Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine
3885 Princeton Lakes Way SW
Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30331
Phone: (470) 956-9471
mi away - None
14114
Cardiovascular Medicine
33.6601
-84.51443
Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine
1700 Hospital South Drive
Suite 409
Austell, GA 30106
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (770) 732-9100
mi away - Open
2316
Cardiovascular Medicine
33.85579
-84.6051
Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine
1791 Mulkey Road
Suite 101
Austell, GA 30106
Phone: (470) 732-4851
mi away - None
2186
Cardiovascular Medicine
33.85859
-84.60551
Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine
6001 Professional Parkway
Suite 2080
Douglasville, GA 30134
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (678) 715-5080
mi away - Open
2180
Cardiovascular Medicine
33.74062
-84.72772
Wellstar Pediatric Cardiology
6043 Prestley Mill Road
Suite E
Douglasville, GA 30134
Phone: (470) 956-9166
mi away - None
3240
Pediatric Cardiology
33.73826
-84.7307
Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine
619 South 8th Street
Suite 301
Griffin, GA 30224
Phone: (770) 229-6072
mi away - None
14020
Cardiovascular Medicine
33.23871
-84.26746
Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine
144 Bill Carruth Parkway
Suite 4200
Hiram, GA 30141
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (678) 324-4444
mi away - Open
2148
Cardiovascular Medicine
33.90099
-84.78053
Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine
1120 Wellstar Way
Suite 303
Holly Springs, GA 30114
Phone: (770) 704-1955
mi away - None
2156
Cardiovascular Medicine
34.14293
-84.51987
Wellstar Pediatric Cardiology
1180 Ernest W Barrett Parkway NW
Suite 102A
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Phone: (470) 956-9171
mi away - None
3236
Pediatric Cardiology
34.00114
-84.58453
Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine
1514 Vernon Road
LaGrange, GA 30240
Phone: (706) 882-1411
mi away - None
14112
Cardiovascular Medicine
33.03203
-85.05833
Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine
1602 Vernon Road
Suite 300
LaGrange, GA 30240
Phone: (706) 242-5100
mi away - None
2150
Cardiovascular Medicine
33.03154
-85.06369
Wellstar Cardiovascular Surgery
55 Whitcher Street NE
Suite 160
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 590-4180
mi away - None
13492
Cardiovascular Surgery
33.96682
-84.55132
Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine
55 Whitcher Street NE
Suite 350
Marietta, GA 30060
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (770) 424-6893
mi away - Open
2146
Cardiovascular Medicine
33.96682
-84.55132
Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine
175 White Street NW
Suite 100
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (470) 793-0200
mi away - None
2184
Cardiovascular Medicine
33.97188
-84.55473
Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine
3747 Roswell Road
Suite 213
Marietta, GA 30062
Opening Soon • Opens at 8:00 AM
Phone: (770) 321-3490
mi away - Opening Soon
2548
Cardiovascular Medicine
33.98032
-84.44474
Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine
4500 Hospital Boulevard
Suite 320
Roswell, GA 30076
Phone: (770) 410-4520
mi away - None
2154
Cardiovascular Medicine
34.06314
-84.32256
Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine
4441 Atlanta Road SE
Suite 213
Smyrna, GA 30080
Opening Soon • Opens at 8:00 AM
Phone: (470) 956-9480
mi away - Opening Soon
2480
Cardiovascular Medicine
33.84665
-84.48984
Wellstar Pediatric Cardiology
4581 South Cobb Drive SE
Suite 100
Smyrna, GA 30080
Phone: (470) 956-9166
mi away - None
3238
Pediatric Cardiology
33.84391
-84.49854
Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine
120 Stonebridge Parkway
Suite 110
Woodstock, GA 30189
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (678) 324-4400
mi away - Open
2144
Cardiovascular Medicine
34.10009
-84.53725

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Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine

4550 Cobb Parkway North NW
Suite 213
Acworth, GA 30101
mi away
Phone: (770) 974-8479

Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine

2450 Old Milton Parkway
Suite 206
Alpharetta, GA 30009
mi away
Phone: (470) 267-0430

Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine

229 Peachtree Street NE
Suite 1200
Atlanta, GA 30303
mi away
Phone: (404) 874-1788

Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine

3885 Princeton Lakes Way SW
Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30331
mi away
Phone: (470) 956-9471

Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine

1700 Hospital South Drive
Suite 409
Austell, GA 30106
mi away
Phone: (770) 732-9100

Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine

1791 Mulkey Road
Suite 101
Austell, GA 30106
mi away
Phone: (470) 732-4851

Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine

6001 Professional Parkway
Suite 2080
Douglasville, GA 30134
mi away
Phone: (678) 715-5080

Wellstar Pediatric Cardiology

6043 Prestley Mill Road
Suite E
Douglasville, GA 30134
mi away
Phone: (470) 956-9166

Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine

619 South 8th Street
Suite 301
Griffin, GA 30224
mi away
Phone: (770) 229-6072

Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine

144 Bill Carruth Parkway
Suite 4200
Hiram, GA 30141
mi away
Phone: (678) 324-4444

Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine

1120 Wellstar Way
Suite 303
Holly Springs, GA 30114
mi away
Phone: (770) 704-1955

Wellstar Pediatric Cardiology

1180 Ernest W Barrett Parkway NW
Suite 102A
Kennesaw, GA 30144
mi away
Phone: (470) 956-9171

Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine

1514 Vernon Road
LaGrange, GA 30240
mi away
Phone: (706) 882-1411

Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine

1602 Vernon Road
Suite 300
LaGrange, GA 30240
mi away
Phone: (706) 242-5100

Wellstar Cardiovascular Surgery

55 Whitcher Street NE
Suite 160
Marietta, GA 30060
mi away
Phone: (770) 590-4180

Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine

55 Whitcher Street NE
Suite 350
Marietta, GA 30060
mi away
Phone: (770) 424-6893

Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine

175 White Street NW
Suite 100
Marietta, GA 30060
mi away
Phone: (470) 793-0200

Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine

3747 Roswell Road
Suite 213
Marietta, GA 30062
mi away
Phone: (770) 321-3490

Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine

4500 Hospital Boulevard
Suite 320
Roswell, GA 30076
mi away
Phone: (770) 410-4520

Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine

4441 Atlanta Road SE
Suite 213
Smyrna, GA 30080
mi away
Phone: (470) 956-9480

Wellstar Pediatric Cardiology

4581 South Cobb Drive SE
Suite 100
Smyrna, GA 30080
mi away
Phone: (470) 956-9166

Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine

120 Stonebridge Parkway
Suite 110
Woodstock, GA 30189
mi away
Phone: (678) 324-4400

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Finding Answers with Wellstar’s Autonomic Program

For nearly 30 years, Madge Hand knew something was going on with her body, but never determined what was causing her head-spinning health issues. 

She had been in and out of several hospitals, looking for answers and trying different treatments, but her physicians couldn’t pinpoint the right diagnosis. 

Now with the help of Wellstar experts, Madge is managing her dysautonomia – a disorder of the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary body functions like heart rate – so she can get her health back on track.

A Dizzying Diagnosis

Madge, 79, started noticing symptoms when she was in her 50s. When she moved from lying down to sitting up or from sitting up to standing, her blood pressure would drop drastically — going as low as 60 over 30, compared to the normal level of about 120 over 80. Her doctors at the time were unable to determine the issue. She also experienced frequent nausea and was unable to eat.

She started rehab for general weakness. When she later broke her hip due to dizziness, she struggled to complete rehab because when she tried to walk, her blood pressure would drop and she would feel faint.

Madge has some answers and is now working with Wellstar’s autonomic program, one of only a few programs in the country certified to treat these disorders, to get back on track.

It turned out that Madge has dysautonomia — her autonomic nervous system isn’t working like it should, which affects her blood pressure and makes her feel faint. She is also managing her orthostatic hypotension, which causes her blood pressure to change suddenly when she stands. To prevent her blood pressure from suddenly dropping, she takes a steroid to keep it higher, along with midodrine, a medication used to treat orthostatic hypotension.

Only a few specialized programs are certified to treat autonomic disorders, but Madge can get the personalized care she needs close to home. Dr. Howard Snapper, a Wellstar cardiovascular disease specialist, is one of fewer than 50 physicians in North America board-certified to diagnose and treat these conditions. The autonomic center at Wellstar treats disorders of the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary body functions like heart rate, temperature, sweating and digestion.

Convenient, Expert Care

Madge’s first appointment with Dr. Snapper was virtual, keeping care convenient. As Wellstar has one of only two autonomic disorder programs in the Southeast, patients can travel long distances to see specialists. Virtual appointments remove barriers to care for autonomic disorders, and the program recently expanded care with two new advanced practice providers.

“Sometimes, the symptoms of autonomic disorders can be confused with signs of other conditions,” Dr. Snapper said. “However, Madge had many of the common symptoms, including sudden changes in blood pressure, nausea and fainting.”

Madge said she is grateful that the health issues she has been dealing with for almost 30 years are now being addressed.

“Since I started working with Dr. Snapper, I feel so much better,” Madge said. “Now I can complete my rehab, and I know how to keep my blood pressure under control.”

Wellstar offers virtual appointments with the autonomic program, as well as in-person visits in Woodstock. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Snapper, call (678) 324-4400.

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Advanced Heart Care Close to Home

When it comes to getting high-quality care for your heart, you can count on Wellstar.

Because we know well starts with healthy hearts, we offer leading expertise, innovative treatments and compassionate care to protect your cardiovascular health.

From heart attacks and rehabilitation to cardiac surgery and psychological support, your heart is in expert hands at Wellstar.

High-tech heart treatments

As part of the largest Emergency Cardiac Care Center (ECCC) network in Georgia, Wellstar ensures world-class heart care is never far away.

Our cardiac experts are ready to treat patients like Brett Faucett at the first signs of a heart attack. We use high-tech equipment — including electrocardiograms (EKG), chest X-rays and cardiac catheterization — to diagnose heart attacks quickly.

Getting the right care can minimize or even prevent heart damage. That’s why Wellstar relies on the most advanced treatments, such as Shockwave technology, medicines and life-saving cardiac surgery, to effectively prevent and treat heart attacks as fast as possible.

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital has a new cardiac hybrid operating room, bringing a catheterization lab and surgery suite together in one place. With catheter-based procedures, our interventional cardiologists can provide expert, minimally invasive heart attack care.

We also perform structural heart procedures, including valve repairs and replacements, along with cardiac surgery and electrophysiology procedures that can determine the cause of heart rhythm problems.

At Wellstar, we don’t just treat heart conditions when they happen. Our providers also offer world-class preventative care, helping people like Latoya Jordan catch chronic conditions — such as high blood pressure — at the very start.

That way, you can continue to be the healthiest you.

Care that never skips a beat

If an on-going heart condition, such as atrial fibrillation (AFib), is keeping you down, Wellstar has a team of experts who can help.

When Frank Ryan’s heart had trouble keeping pace and kept him from playing the tuba, he felt off-beat in everyday life. After getting specialized care at Wellstar, he’s back in the band again.

Wellstar Cardiac Electrophysiologist Dr. Narendra Kanuru shared state-of-the-art treatments available for heart rhythm disorders.

“Along with advanced medical therapies, we have numerous interventional or surgical therapies, including pacemakers, defibrillators and other advanced cardiac devices as well as cardiac catheter ablation,” Dr. Kanuru said.

Cardiac catheter ablation is a non-surgical procedure available at Wellstar that helps restore a regular heart rhythm by blocking abnormal electrical signals.

With the latest advances in electrophysiology at Wellstar, we’re keeping hearts going strong.

Hope for heart failure

Wellstar also provides expert care for people with congestive heart failure like Bow Matthews. The husband and father-of-two found support from our Heart Failure Academy and learned how to take care of his well-being for the long haul.

To help prevent heart failure flare-ups, Wellstar offers a remote heart monitoring technology that provides real-time health information to our providers.

“With heart failure, as with all health issues, it’s best to take preventative action and stop problems from occurring,” said Dr. Hans Lee, Medical Director for the Wellstar Congestive Heart Failure program. “Monitoring your heart health and staying in touch with your cardiologist can help keep you out of the hospital and keep your heart in shape.”

For those whose hearts need extra assistance like Mike Clements, a left ventricular assistance device (LVAD) can be a game-changer. An LVAD is a battery-powered pump that is surgically implanted to help the heart more effectively pump blood.

"An LVAD gives patients with severe heart failure the opportunity to get their lives back,” said Dr. Brian Howard, Medical Director of the Advanced Heart Failure & LVAD program at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. “These life-saving devices are powerful enough to take over for the failing heart. They allow patients to enjoy life with their loved ones as they await a heart transplant, and in some cases, they even serve as an alternate to a heart transplant entirely.”

At the Heart Failure Clinic at Wellstar Cobb Hospital and the Advanced Heart Failure Program at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, trained experts provide specialized care for those with heart failure and LVAD implants, helping to improve quality of life.

After Mike received his LVAD implant, he was able to walk his daughter down the aisle at her wedding. Thanks to advanced technology available at Wellstar, patients with heart failure can keep doing what matters most.

Specialized support services

Wellstar has dedicated resources to help people with cardiac conditions find support.

Following a medical event like a heart attack or other serious cardiac problem, Wellstar offers cardiac rehabilitation to get people back on track.

Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically monitored program that provides education, support and lifestyle modifications. Our team helps you learn heart-healthy behaviors and lower your risk for future heart issues.

However, we understand health journeys aren’t just about physical healing. Dealing with heart issues can also cause many difficult mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression.

“At Wellstar, we wanted to build out a program just for our cardiovascular patients because behavioral health and cardiac health are really closely connected,” said Dr. Shawn Coyne, Wellstar Director of Health Psychology & Cardiac Psychologist. “In fact, cardiac patients are three times more likely to be depressed than the general population.”

After living with three chronic heart conditions for years, John Petrick found solace in meeting with a Wellstar cardiac psychologist. Now, he’s learned new coping skills and how to prioritize his mental well-being.

With Wellstar’s support services at the ready, patients with complex conditions can better understand themselves and their overall health.

Care to keep your heart healthy

No matter what your cardiovascular concerns may be, Wellstar is dedicated to helping people with heart conditions live life to the fullest.

Learn more about how Wellstar is protecting heart health in Georgia, and how you can take control of your cardiac health.

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Wellstar Paulding Hospital Expands Cardiac Services with New Procedures

Wellstar Paulding Hospital is now offering device implantations and catheter ablations in a new, state-of-the-art heart care lab, expanding the hospital’s cardiology services.

If you have a heart rhythm disorder and need a permanent cardiac device like a pacemaker or defibrillator implanted, Paulding’s cardiologists now offer these procedures close to home with qualified, compassionate providers who will take the time to get to know your needs. 

Your care team will continue to support you after the device is implanted, too. Your electrophysiologist will ensure your device continues to work properly and check the battery life, and you’ll be able to work with our experts to create a personalized diet, exercise, lifestyle and medication plan to keep your heart in top shape.

Paulding also offers another solution for arrhythmia — catheter ablations. During this procedure, a small tube is inserted into a blood vessel, then guided to the heart to scar areas of tissue that are causing the abnormal heart rhythm. The scars block the electrical impulses that cause the abnormal rhythm. 

Wellstar Cardiac Electrophysiologist Dr. Anand Kenia is performing these procedures at Paulding and sees patients in Hiram. To make an appointment with Dr. Kenia, call (678) 324-4444. 

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