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Specialties

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Education & Training

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

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4.8

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Podiatrist with Wellstar since 2013

4.8

157 reviews

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Specialties

  • Podiatry

Education & Training

  • Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine

Certifications

  • American Board of Podiatric Medicine - ABPM

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  • Wellstar Cobb Hospital
  • Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
  • Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital

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  • English

Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating

4.8

4.8

Based on 157 patient ratings

I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.91
Listened to me carefully
4.85
Shared the right amount of information
4.81
Earned my trust
4.80

All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider.For more information about the review system, check out this Learn more about our review system.

Patient Reviews

5

I cannot say enough about Dr. Kapila. Not only did he take the time to fit me in his completely booked schedule, he made sure that I understood the difference between my xray and my MRI by showing me the images from both and advised me that I can reach out to him at anytime with any questions. He is beyond awesome!!!

November 29, 2023

5

Very friendly staff & physician! I would highly recommend Dr Kapila to anyone who needs highly skilled foot care. So kind & really listened to my concerns.

November 18, 2023

5

Dr.Kapila is the best!!!

November 12, 2023

5

Very pleased with front desk check in. Dr Kapila is very knowledgeable and caring

November 6, 2023

5

The doctor was most attentive and concluded visit by asking if I had any questions and finally, if all my questions were answered.

November 1, 2023

5

I really like the fact that he took the time to go over health and the importance of how health also affects your feet.

October 31, 2023

5

THANKS YOU DR KAPILA AND STAFF.

October 28, 2023

5

I always appreciate everyone being very professional it's impressive to see these days

October 25, 2023

5

Dr Kapila is and outstanding doctor.

October 1, 2023

5

Dr. Kapila is extremely knowledgeable and professional. He shows everyone respect, kindness and needed attention. I have recommended Dr. Kapila to everyone that I know or meet that is in need of an incredible Podiatrist. Dr. Kapila staff is exceptional and from beginning to the end of your appt., you are well taken care of and greeted with respect and a smile!!!!!

October 1, 2023

5

Had excellent service from Dr. kapila and staff

September 17, 2023

5

I have received excellent care from Dr Kapila. I would highly recommend him.

September 13, 2023

5

As always the treatment by Dr Kapila was outstanding. I have total confidence in his diagnosis, treatment and recommendations !!

September 11, 2023

5

Very good experience

August 22, 2023

5

I like his professionalism.

August 20, 2023

5

My Dr was very understanding and very good.Everytime I go to WELLSTARS DR.S they have been good.Wellstar has my 100 percent all the way.

August 19, 2023

5

Very satisfied.

August 16, 2023

5

I waited 35 minutes in the exam room. This should not happen.

August 7, 2023

5

Very kind and professional.

August 6, 2023

2

Very disappointed. MA not very attentive. Did not follow thru with vitals. Provider did not have treatment options for me. Would not do surgery stating I was non urgent. I would have to go see his partner. Late seeing provider by almost 30 min. Appt itself lasted 5 min with no resolution.

August 6, 2023

5

Great!

August 2, 2023

5

Dr. Kapila is a wonderful doctor. He listens to you and answers questions in a way that is easy to understand.

July 17, 2023

5

Dr Kapila is great doctor he takes really great care of me and his nurses are very nice and they help me with my feet so you have a great staff

July 14, 2023

5

I was disappointed when I showed up at 7:35, for a 7:45 appointment, only to find out that the clinic doesn't even open until 8:00am.

July 9, 2023

5

Great as usual

July 9, 2023

5

Kapila is a star!!!

June 28, 2023

5

Keep up the good work!!

June 28, 2023

5

Dr. Kapila is amazing

June 25, 2023

5

Great experience!

June 17, 2023

5

Received excellent care from MD. Office staff were very good and provided excellent care.

June 15, 2023

5

I cannot say enough about Dr. Kapila. Not only did he take the time to fit me in his completely booked schedule, he made sure that I understood the difference between my xray and my MRI by showing me the images from both and advised me that I can reach out to him at anytime with any questions. He is beyond awesome!!!

November 29, 2023

5

Very friendly staff & physician! I would highly recommend Dr Kapila to anyone who needs highly skilled foot care. So kind & really listened to my concerns.

November 18, 2023

5

Dr.Kapila is the best!!!

November 12, 2023

5

Very pleased with front desk check in. Dr Kapila is very knowledgeable and caring

November 6, 2023

5

The doctor was most attentive and concluded visit by asking if I had any questions and finally, if all my questions were answered.

November 1, 2023

5

I really like the fact that he took the time to go over health and the importance of how health also affects your feet.

October 31, 2023

5

THANKS YOU DR KAPILA AND STAFF.

October 28, 2023

5

I always appreciate everyone being very professional it's impressive to see these days

October 25, 2023

5

Dr Kapila is and outstanding doctor.

October 1, 2023

5

Dr. Kapila is extremely knowledgeable and professional. He shows everyone respect, kindness and needed attention. I have recommended Dr. Kapila to everyone that I know or meet that is in need of an incredible Podiatrist. Dr. Kapila staff is exceptional and from beginning to the end of your appt., you are well taken care of and greeted with respect and a smile!!!!!

October 1, 2023

5

Had excellent service from Dr. kapila and staff

September 17, 2023

5

I have received excellent care from Dr Kapila. I would highly recommend him.

September 13, 2023

5

As always the treatment by Dr Kapila was outstanding. I have total confidence in his diagnosis, treatment and recommendations !!

September 11, 2023

5

Very good experience

August 22, 2023

5

I like his professionalism.

August 20, 2023

5

My Dr was very understanding and very good.Everytime I go to WELLSTARS DR.S they have been good.Wellstar has my 100 percent all the way.

August 19, 2023

5

Very satisfied.

August 16, 2023

5

I waited 35 minutes in the exam room. This should not happen.

August 7, 2023

5

Very kind and professional.

August 6, 2023

5

Great!

August 2, 2023

5

Dr. Kapila is a wonderful doctor. He listens to you and answers questions in a way that is easy to understand.

July 17, 2023

5

Dr Kapila is great doctor he takes really great care of me and his nurses are very nice and they help me with my feet so you have a great staff

July 14, 2023

5

I was disappointed when I showed up at 7:35, for a 7:45 appointment, only to find out that the clinic doesn't even open until 8:00am.

July 9, 2023

5

Great as usual

July 9, 2023

5

Kapila is a star!!!

June 28, 2023

5

Keep up the good work!!

June 28, 2023

5

Dr. Kapila is amazing

June 25, 2023

5

Great experience!

June 17, 2023

5

Received excellent care from MD. Office staff were very good and provided excellent care.

June 15, 2023

2

Very disappointed. MA not very attentive. Did not follow thru with vitals. Provider did not have treatment options for me. Would not do surgery stating I was non urgent. I would have to go see his partner. Late seeing provider by almost 30 min. Appt itself lasted 5 min with no resolution.

August 6, 2023

2

Very disappointed. MA not very attentive. Did not follow thru with vitals. Provider did not have treatment options for me. Would not do surgery stating I was non urgent. I would have to go see his partner. Late seeing provider by almost 30 min. Appt itself lasted 5 min with no resolution.

August 6, 2023

5

I cannot say enough about Dr. Kapila. Not only did he take the time to fit me in his completely booked schedule, he made sure that I understood the difference between my xray and my MRI by showing me the images from both and advised me that I can reach out to him at anytime with any questions. He is beyond awesome!!!

November 29, 2023

5

Very friendly staff & physician! I would highly recommend Dr Kapila to anyone who needs highly skilled foot care. So kind & really listened to my concerns.

November 18, 2023

5

Dr.Kapila is the best!!!

November 12, 2023

5

Very pleased with front desk check in. Dr Kapila is very knowledgeable and caring

November 6, 2023

5

The doctor was most attentive and concluded visit by asking if I had any questions and finally, if all my questions were answered.

November 1, 2023

5

I really like the fact that he took the time to go over health and the importance of how health also affects your feet.

October 31, 2023

5

THANKS YOU DR KAPILA AND STAFF.

October 28, 2023

5

I always appreciate everyone being very professional it's impressive to see these days

October 25, 2023

5

Dr Kapila is and outstanding doctor.

October 1, 2023

5

Dr. Kapila is extremely knowledgeable and professional. He shows everyone respect, kindness and needed attention. I have recommended Dr. Kapila to everyone that I know or meet that is in need of an incredible Podiatrist. Dr. Kapila staff is exceptional and from beginning to the end of your appt., you are well taken care of and greeted with respect and a smile!!!!!

October 1, 2023

5

Had excellent service from Dr. kapila and staff

September 17, 2023

5

I have received excellent care from Dr Kapila. I would highly recommend him.

September 13, 2023

5

As always the treatment by Dr Kapila was outstanding. I have total confidence in his diagnosis, treatment and recommendations !!

September 11, 2023

5

Very good experience

August 22, 2023

5

I like his professionalism.

August 20, 2023

5

My Dr was very understanding and very good.Everytime I go to WELLSTARS DR.S they have been good.Wellstar has my 100 percent all the way.

August 19, 2023

5

Very satisfied.

August 16, 2023

5

I waited 35 minutes in the exam room. This should not happen.

August 7, 2023

5

Very kind and professional.

August 6, 2023

5

Great!

August 2, 2023

5

Dr. Kapila is a wonderful doctor. He listens to you and answers questions in a way that is easy to understand.

July 17, 2023

5

Dr Kapila is great doctor he takes really great care of me and his nurses are very nice and they help me with my feet so you have a great staff

July 14, 2023

5

I was disappointed when I showed up at 7:35, for a 7:45 appointment, only to find out that the clinic doesn't even open until 8:00am.

July 9, 2023

5

Great as usual

July 9, 2023

5

Kapila is a star!!!

June 28, 2023

5

Keep up the good work!!

June 28, 2023

5

Dr. Kapila is amazing

June 25, 2023

5

Great experience!

June 17, 2023

5

Received excellent care from MD. Office staff were very good and provided excellent care.

June 15, 2023

5

I cannot say enough about Dr. Kapila. Not only did he take the time to fit me in his completely booked schedule, he made sure that I understood the difference between my xray and my MRI by showing me the images from both and advised me that I can reach out to him at anytime with any questions. He is beyond awesome!!!

November 29, 2023

5

Very friendly staff & physician! I would highly recommend Dr Kapila to anyone who needs highly skilled foot care. So kind & really listened to my concerns.

November 18, 2023

5

Dr.Kapila is the best!!!

November 12, 2023

5

Very pleased with front desk check in. Dr Kapila is very knowledgeable and caring

November 6, 2023

5

The doctor was most attentive and concluded visit by asking if I had any questions and finally, if all my questions were answered.

November 1, 2023

5

I really like the fact that he took the time to go over health and the importance of how health also affects your feet.

October 31, 2023

5

THANKS YOU DR KAPILA AND STAFF.

October 28, 2023

5

I always appreciate everyone being very professional it's impressive to see these days

October 25, 2023

5

Dr Kapila is and outstanding doctor.

October 1, 2023

5

Dr. Kapila is extremely knowledgeable and professional. He shows everyone respect, kindness and needed attention. I have recommended Dr. Kapila to everyone that I know or meet that is in need of an incredible Podiatrist. Dr. Kapila staff is exceptional and from beginning to the end of your appt., you are well taken care of and greeted with respect and a smile!!!!!

October 1, 2023

5

Had excellent service from Dr. kapila and staff

September 17, 2023

5

I have received excellent care from Dr Kapila. I would highly recommend him.

September 13, 2023

5

As always the treatment by Dr Kapila was outstanding. I have total confidence in his diagnosis, treatment and recommendations !!

September 11, 2023

5

Very good experience

August 22, 2023

5

I like his professionalism.

August 20, 2023

5

My Dr was very understanding and very good.Everytime I go to WELLSTARS DR.S they have been good.Wellstar has my 100 percent all the way.

August 19, 2023

5

Very satisfied.

August 16, 2023

5

I waited 35 minutes in the exam room. This should not happen.

August 7, 2023

5

Very kind and professional.

August 6, 2023

2

Very disappointed. MA not very attentive. Did not follow thru with vitals. Provider did not have treatment options for me. Would not do surgery stating I was non urgent. I would have to go see his partner. Late seeing provider by almost 30 min. Appt itself lasted 5 min with no resolution.

August 6, 2023

5

Great!

August 2, 2023

5

Dr. Kapila is a wonderful doctor. He listens to you and answers questions in a way that is easy to understand.

July 17, 2023

5

Dr Kapila is great doctor he takes really great care of me and his nurses are very nice and they help me with my feet so you have a great staff

July 14, 2023

5

I was disappointed when I showed up at 7:35, for a 7:45 appointment, only to find out that the clinic doesn't even open until 8:00am.

July 9, 2023

5

Great as usual

July 9, 2023

5

Kapila is a star!!!

June 28, 2023

5

Keep up the good work!!

June 28, 2023

5

Dr. Kapila is amazing

June 25, 2023

5

Great experience!

June 17, 2023

5

Received excellent care from MD. Office staff were very good and provided excellent care.

June 15, 2023

5

Received excellent care from MD. Office staff were very good and provided excellent care.

June 15, 2023

5

Great experience!

June 17, 2023

5

Dr. Kapila is amazing

June 25, 2023

5

Keep up the good work!!

June 28, 2023

5

Kapila is a star!!!

June 28, 2023

5

Great as usual

July 9, 2023

5

I was disappointed when I showed up at 7:35, for a 7:45 appointment, only to find out that the clinic doesn't even open until 8:00am.

July 9, 2023

5

Dr Kapila is great doctor he takes really great care of me and his nurses are very nice and they help me with my feet so you have a great staff

July 14, 2023

5

Dr. Kapila is a wonderful doctor. He listens to you and answers questions in a way that is easy to understand.

July 17, 2023

5

Great!

August 2, 2023

2

Very disappointed. MA not very attentive. Did not follow thru with vitals. Provider did not have treatment options for me. Would not do surgery stating I was non urgent. I would have to go see his partner. Late seeing provider by almost 30 min. Appt itself lasted 5 min with no resolution.

August 6, 2023

5

Very kind and professional.

August 6, 2023

5

I waited 35 minutes in the exam room. This should not happen.

August 7, 2023

5

Very satisfied.

August 16, 2023

5

My Dr was very understanding and very good.Everytime I go to WELLSTARS DR.S they have been good.Wellstar has my 100 percent all the way.

August 19, 2023

5

I like his professionalism.

August 20, 2023

5

Very good experience

August 22, 2023

5

As always the treatment by Dr Kapila was outstanding. I have total confidence in his diagnosis, treatment and recommendations !!

September 11, 2023

5

I have received excellent care from Dr Kapila. I would highly recommend him.

September 13, 2023

5

Had excellent service from Dr. kapila and staff

September 17, 2023

5

Dr. Kapila is extremely knowledgeable and professional. He shows everyone respect, kindness and needed attention. I have recommended Dr. Kapila to everyone that I know or meet that is in need of an incredible Podiatrist. Dr. Kapila staff is exceptional and from beginning to the end of your appt., you are well taken care of and greeted with respect and a smile!!!!!

October 1, 2023

5

Dr Kapila is and outstanding doctor.

October 1, 2023

5

I always appreciate everyone being very professional it's impressive to see these days

October 25, 2023

5

THANKS YOU DR KAPILA AND STAFF.

October 28, 2023

5

I really like the fact that he took the time to go over health and the importance of how health also affects your feet.

October 31, 2023

5

The doctor was most attentive and concluded visit by asking if I had any questions and finally, if all my questions were answered.

November 1, 2023

5

Very pleased with front desk check in. Dr Kapila is very knowledgeable and caring

November 6, 2023

5

Dr.Kapila is the best!!!

November 12, 2023

5

Very friendly staff & physician! I would highly recommend Dr Kapila to anyone who needs highly skilled foot care. So kind & really listened to my concerns.

November 18, 2023

5

I cannot say enough about Dr. Kapila. Not only did he take the time to fit me in his completely booked schedule, he made sure that I understood the difference between my xray and my MRI by showing me the images from both and advised me that I can reach out to him at anytime with any questions. He is beyond awesome!!!

November 29, 2023

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Wellstar Team Members Voted Best of Cobb

The care teams at Wellstar are dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of everyone we serve, and we thank our team members for their commitment to world-class care. We also thank Cobb residents for trusting the expertise of Wellstar to keep their families healthy and provide them with more than healthcare, PeopleCare.
Several Wellstar team members have been voted among the Best of Cobb:

  • Bruce Alayof, MD
    Wellstar Center for Cardiovascular Care
    Best Cardiac/Vascular Specialist, Second Place

  • Kyle Brown
    Wellstar Health Place
    Best Personal Trainer, Second Place

  • Ryan Breshears, PhD
    Wellstar Clinical Psychology
    Best Psychologist, Second Place

  • Ryan Cantwell, MD
    Wellstar Internal Medicine
    Best Family Physician, First Place
    Best General Practice Doctor, Second Place

  • Kozue Cunningham
    Wellstar Health Place
    Best Massage Therapist, First Place

  • Diedre Greene, MD
    Wellstar Pediatrics
    Best Pediatrician, Second Place

  • Amy Gross
    Wellstar Outpatient Rehabilitation
    Best Physical Therapist, First Place

  • Ashish Kapila, DPM
    Wellstar Podiatry
    Best Podiatry, Third Place

  • Amy Kewin, MD
    Wellstar Pediatrics
    Best Pediatrician, First Place

  • Keisha McClure
    Wellstar Health Place
    Best Massage Therapist, Third Place

  • Eduardo Molinary, MD
    Wellstar Pulmonary Medicine
    Best Pulmonary Medicine, Third Place

  • David Parks, MD
    Wellstar ENT
    Best ENT Specialist, First Place

  • Dhaval Patel, MD
    Wellstar Center for Cardiovascular Care
    Best Cardiac/Vascular Specialist, Third Place

  • Daniel Saade, MD
    Wellstar Pediatrics
    Best Pediatrician, Third Place

  • Carolyn Smallwood, DO
    Wellstar Primary Care
    Best General Practice Doctor, First Place
    Best Family Physician, Second Place

  • Randall Webb, MD
    Wellstar OB/GYN
    Best OB/GYN, Third Place

  • Wellstar Atherton Place
    Senior Living and Memory Care
    Best Nursing Home, Third Place

  • Wellstar Health Place
    Best Fitness Center/Gym, First Place

  • Wellstar Health Place
    Best Yoga/Barre/Pilates Studio, Third Place

  • Wellstar Health Place
    A Healthier You- Medical Fitness
    Best Weight Loss Clinic, Third Place

  • Wellstar Pediatrics at 3707 Largent Way
    Best Pediatric Group, First Place

  • Wellstar Pediatrics at 760 Kennesaw Avenue
    Best Pediatric Group, Second Place

  • Wellstar Pediatrics at 121 Marble Mill Road
    Best Pediatric Group, Third Place
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Published on: April 2023
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Keeping Hearts Beating with Innovative LVAD Technology

Wellstar’s expert cardiac care specialists partner with patients at every step, from preventative care to high-tech treatments and supportive life-changing advice. 

For Mike Clements, the innovative care he received at Wellstar has empowered him to meet his goals and be there for life’s special moments — including walking his daughter down the aisle at her wedding and meeting his first grandchild.

Life-saving LVAD implants 

In October 2020, Mike received a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implant to support his heart. An LVAD is a battery-powered pump that is surgically implanted and does the job of the heart, pumping blood throughout the body. The external rechargeable battery pack can provide up to 17 hours of power, and most patients with LVAD implants are able to return to work and other routine activities. 

For patients whose hearts cannot effectively pump blood on their own, an LVAD is life-saving technology. The device can either keep the patient healthy until they can receive a transplant or serve as an alternative to a heart transplant.

Your Wellstar cardiologist or heart failure specialist can help you determine if an LVAD is the right option for your heart care.

Mike’s decades-long Wellstar partnership

Mike has been a Wellstar patient for decades, beginning when he began experiencing heart issues and was referred to Dr. David Caras for a consultation. As a Wellstar heart patient, he was ready to receive life-saving care right when he needed it, years later.

After Mike received his LVAD implant, an interdisciplinary team of Wellstar providers helped him recover. After Dr. Richard Myung and Dr. Theresa Luu performed the surgery, he spent three weeks in inpatient rehabilitation at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, guided by an expert team who helped him adjust to life with the implant.

Mike had been on vasopressors to elevate his blood pressure, and when he lost circulation in his toes and developed gangrene, Wellstar Podiatrist Dr. Ashish Kapila performed an amputation of the toes to control the infection, which could have been particularly dangerous with the LVAD. 

And when Mike was determined to walk his daughter down the aisle for her June 2021 wedding, Wellstar helped make it happen. He began cardiac rehabilitation and physical therapy at Wellstar Vinings Health Park. He knew the aisle at the church was 40 feet long, so his physical therapy team measured the distance and practiced with him. 

In June, he was able to walk with his daughter at her wedding, with the support of his LVAD implant keeping his heart beating with every step. Then in August, he was able to enjoy another family milestone — the birth of his first grandchild.

Mike said Wellstar made his care personal and helped him feel supported on his heart health journey. The LVAD coordinators and nursing team in the critical care unit and cardiovascular ICU and on the blue floor at Kennestone became like family as he began his life with the LVAD, Mike said.

“I can’t say enough great things about Wellstar Health System. They truly deliver ‘PeopleCare,’ from the physicians to the clinical staff to the maintenance team that cleans the rooms,” Mike said. “Rather than taking a cookie-cutter approach, they take the time to know me and my healthcare needs and coordinate care seamlessly. I feel like we’re a team in this journey together.”

Patient Mike Clements walking his daughter down the aisle at her wedding

Mike walking his daughter down the aisle

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Published on: September 2021
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Ashish Kapila, DPM
Podiatrist with Wellstar since 2013
Rating
4.8
Specialties
Podiatry
Education
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Medical School
Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Residency
South Miami Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Podiatric Medicine - ABPM
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Office Locations
www.wellstar.org/physicians/ashish-kapila-dpm
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