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Bruce E. Alayof, M.D., F.A.C.C, was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and received a bachelor’s degree in Zoology from Duke University. After graduating with distinction from the University of North Carolina Medical School in 1997, he went on to complete his Internal Medicine residency and Cardiovascular Disease fellowship at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA.
Dr. Alayof enjoys the practice of general cardiology and has a special interest in consultative cardiology and non-invasive imaging.
He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. He is currently on staff at Wellstar Cobb, Douglas, Kennestone and Paulding hospitals.
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Education & Training
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Degree
Doctor of Medicine
Residency
University of Virginia Health System
Fellowship
University of Virginia Health System
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)
Congestive Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Stroke
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
Based on 367 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr Alayof and his staff are always great!
July 3, 2026
5
It was just fantastic I felt complete trust thank you so much
June 27, 2026
3
It seemed the physician was scheduling multiple diagnostic procedures with limited benefit and NO consideration of the financial impact to the patient
June 26, 2026
5
My overall experience was great. Dr. Alayof is an excellent doctor and very attentive to his patients. He always provides information pertaining to your health and request labs necessary to improve my health. . The staff is very courteous and always greet you upon entering the office.
June 26, 2026
5
GOOD
June 21, 2026
5
Very pleased-always so nice and helpful!
June 19, 2026
5
Doc was running a little behind, but that is expected.
June 17, 2026
5
First of all the staff was stellar! Very professional. I was only in the waiting room for about 5 minutes or less. Dr. Bruce E. Alayof is the absolute BEST in Cardiology. He explained things thoroughly and looked through past medical records and worked backwards to have a better understanding of my situation. I felt completely confident in his analysis and recommendations.
June 17, 2026
5
It's very easy to talk with someone about a problem. They are very knowledgeable about what they are doing.
June 11, 2026
5
Great.
June 10, 2026
5
Everyone is wonderful, I appreciate every single one of them
June 10, 2026
5
Dr. Bruce is very thorough in his examination. He reads all the recent medical reports and checks the current medications and asks for blood tests that he deems appropriate.
June 10, 2026
5
The entire staff and Dr. Alayof was excellent. I have no problem with any of them. They treated me with the very best respect and listened and I was very pleased, always very pleased when I go see them. And that's all. I am through.
June 6, 2026
5
All staff very professional and attentive
June 3, 2026
5
Staff is always pleasant & helpful
June 3, 2026
5
Dr. Aloyoff is great, friendly, and very personal. Gives you the time you need. Like old hometown doctors.
June 2, 2026
5
Dr Alayof is a good doctor. He listens and answers my questions.
June 1, 2026
5
Dr. Alayof is awesome and Nurse Savoy was very efficient and friendly.
May 31, 2026
5
Dr. Alayof and the entire staff at Wellstar Cardiology Austell are very professional and patient focused. Reasonable amount of wait time and Dr. Alayof spends enough time to understand my concerns and answer any questions.
May 24, 2026
5
Good customer service
May 22, 2026
5
Doctor us very concerned about my blood pressure
May 16, 2026
5
Highly recommended
May 6, 2026
5
Dr. Alayof and his staff are top notch. I feel grateful to have gotten in with him at such a critical time in my life. He has helped stabilize my health, provided me with invaluable insight about my wellbeing and is supported by the most amazing staff.
May 4, 2026
5
Dr. Alayof doesn't just take care of my heart, he's concerned about my overall health. He asked questions, he listens and he explains. He gives me the opportunity to participate in my own health care decisions.
May 3, 2026
5
I appreciated the time my doctor took explaining changes in my prescriptions today.
May 2, 2026
5
Great team!
May 2, 2026
5
Visit went well.
May 1, 2026
5
Very good doctor.
May 1, 2026
5
good
April 29, 2026
5
The staff was great, kind and very helpful. The doctor was awesome.
April 29, 2026
5
Dr Alayof and his staff are always great!
July 3, 2026
5
It was just fantastic I felt complete trust thank you so much
June 27, 2026
5
My overall experience was great. Dr. Alayof is an excellent doctor and very attentive to his patients. He always provides information pertaining to your health and request labs necessary to improve my health. . The staff is very courteous and always greet you upon entering the office.
June 26, 2026
5
GOOD
June 21, 2026
5
Very pleased-always so nice and helpful!
June 19, 2026
5
Doc was running a little behind, but that is expected.
June 17, 2026
5
First of all the staff was stellar! Very professional. I was only in the waiting room for about 5 minutes or less. Dr. Bruce E. Alayof is the absolute BEST in Cardiology. He explained things thoroughly and looked through past medical records and worked backwards to have a better understanding of my situation. I felt completely confident in his analysis and recommendations.
June 17, 2026
5
It's very easy to talk with someone about a problem. They are very knowledgeable about what they are doing.
June 11, 2026
5
Great.
June 10, 2026
5
Everyone is wonderful, I appreciate every single one of them
June 10, 2026
5
Dr. Bruce is very thorough in his examination. He reads all the recent medical reports and checks the current medications and asks for blood tests that he deems appropriate.
June 10, 2026
5
The entire staff and Dr. Alayof was excellent. I have no problem with any of them. They treated me with the very best respect and listened and I was very pleased, always very pleased when I go see them. And that's all. I am through.
June 6, 2026
5
All staff very professional and attentive
June 3, 2026
5
Staff is always pleasant & helpful
June 3, 2026
5
Dr. Aloyoff is great, friendly, and very personal. Gives you the time you need. Like old hometown doctors.
June 2, 2026
5
Dr Alayof is a good doctor. He listens and answers my questions.
June 1, 2026
5
Dr. Alayof is awesome and Nurse Savoy was very efficient and friendly.
May 31, 2026
5
Dr. Alayof and the entire staff at Wellstar Cardiology Austell are very professional and patient focused. Reasonable amount of wait time and Dr. Alayof spends enough time to understand my concerns and answer any questions.
May 24, 2026
5
Good customer service
May 22, 2026
5
Doctor us very concerned about my blood pressure
May 16, 2026
5
Highly recommended
May 6, 2026
5
Dr. Alayof and his staff are top notch. I feel grateful to have gotten in with him at such a critical time in my life. He has helped stabilize my health, provided me with invaluable insight about my wellbeing and is supported by the most amazing staff.
May 4, 2026
5
Dr. Alayof doesn't just take care of my heart, he's concerned about my overall health. He asked questions, he listens and he explains. He gives me the opportunity to participate in my own health care decisions.
May 3, 2026
5
I appreciated the time my doctor took explaining changes in my prescriptions today.
May 2, 2026
5
Great team!
May 2, 2026
5
Visit went well.
May 1, 2026
5
Very good doctor.
May 1, 2026
5
good
April 29, 2026
5
The staff was great, kind and very helpful. The doctor was awesome.
April 29, 2026
3
It seemed the physician was scheduling multiple diagnostic procedures with limited benefit and NO consideration of the financial impact to the patient
June 26, 2026
3
It seemed the physician was scheduling multiple diagnostic procedures with limited benefit and NO consideration of the financial impact to the patient
June 26, 2026
5
Dr Alayof and his staff are always great!
July 3, 2026
5
It was just fantastic I felt complete trust thank you so much
June 27, 2026
5
My overall experience was great. Dr. Alayof is an excellent doctor and very attentive to his patients. He always provides information pertaining to your health and request labs necessary to improve my health. . The staff is very courteous and always greet you upon entering the office.
June 26, 2026
5
GOOD
June 21, 2026
5
Very pleased-always so nice and helpful!
June 19, 2026
5
Doc was running a little behind, but that is expected.
June 17, 2026
5
First of all the staff was stellar! Very professional. I was only in the waiting room for about 5 minutes or less. Dr. Bruce E. Alayof is the absolute BEST in Cardiology. He explained things thoroughly and looked through past medical records and worked backwards to have a better understanding of my situation. I felt completely confident in his analysis and recommendations.
June 17, 2026
5
It's very easy to talk with someone about a problem. They are very knowledgeable about what they are doing.
June 11, 2026
5
Great.
June 10, 2026
5
Everyone is wonderful, I appreciate every single one of them
June 10, 2026
5
Dr. Bruce is very thorough in his examination. He reads all the recent medical reports and checks the current medications and asks for blood tests that he deems appropriate.
June 10, 2026
5
The entire staff and Dr. Alayof was excellent. I have no problem with any of them. They treated me with the very best respect and listened and I was very pleased, always very pleased when I go see them. And that's all. I am through.
June 6, 2026
5
All staff very professional and attentive
June 3, 2026
5
Staff is always pleasant & helpful
June 3, 2026
5
Dr. Aloyoff is great, friendly, and very personal. Gives you the time you need. Like old hometown doctors.
June 2, 2026
5
Dr Alayof is a good doctor. He listens and answers my questions.
June 1, 2026
5
Dr. Alayof is awesome and Nurse Savoy was very efficient and friendly.
May 31, 2026
5
Dr. Alayof and the entire staff at Wellstar Cardiology Austell are very professional and patient focused. Reasonable amount of wait time and Dr. Alayof spends enough time to understand my concerns and answer any questions.
May 24, 2026
5
Good customer service
May 22, 2026
5
Doctor us very concerned about my blood pressure
May 16, 2026
5
Highly recommended
May 6, 2026
5
Dr. Alayof and his staff are top notch. I feel grateful to have gotten in with him at such a critical time in my life. He has helped stabilize my health, provided me with invaluable insight about my wellbeing and is supported by the most amazing staff.
May 4, 2026
5
Dr. Alayof doesn't just take care of my heart, he's concerned about my overall health. He asked questions, he listens and he explains. He gives me the opportunity to participate in my own health care decisions.
May 3, 2026
5
I appreciated the time my doctor took explaining changes in my prescriptions today.
May 2, 2026
5
Great team!
May 2, 2026
5
Visit went well.
May 1, 2026
5
Very good doctor.
May 1, 2026
5
good
April 29, 2026
5
The staff was great, kind and very helpful. The doctor was awesome.
April 29, 2026
5
Dr Alayof and his staff are always great!
July 3, 2026
5
It was just fantastic I felt complete trust thank you so much
June 27, 2026
3
It seemed the physician was scheduling multiple diagnostic procedures with limited benefit and NO consideration of the financial impact to the patient
June 26, 2026
5
My overall experience was great. Dr. Alayof is an excellent doctor and very attentive to his patients. He always provides information pertaining to your health and request labs necessary to improve my health. . The staff is very courteous and always greet you upon entering the office.
June 26, 2026
5
GOOD
June 21, 2026
5
Very pleased-always so nice and helpful!
June 19, 2026
5
Doc was running a little behind, but that is expected.
June 17, 2026
5
First of all the staff was stellar! Very professional. I was only in the waiting room for about 5 minutes or less. Dr. Bruce E. Alayof is the absolute BEST in Cardiology. He explained things thoroughly and looked through past medical records and worked backwards to have a better understanding of my situation. I felt completely confident in his analysis and recommendations.
June 17, 2026
5
It's very easy to talk with someone about a problem. They are very knowledgeable about what they are doing.
June 11, 2026
5
Great.
June 10, 2026
5
Everyone is wonderful, I appreciate every single one of them
June 10, 2026
5
Dr. Bruce is very thorough in his examination. He reads all the recent medical reports and checks the current medications and asks for blood tests that he deems appropriate.
June 10, 2026
5
The entire staff and Dr. Alayof was excellent. I have no problem with any of them. They treated me with the very best respect and listened and I was very pleased, always very pleased when I go see them. And that's all. I am through.
June 6, 2026
5
All staff very professional and attentive
June 3, 2026
5
Staff is always pleasant & helpful
June 3, 2026
5
Dr. Aloyoff is great, friendly, and very personal. Gives you the time you need. Like old hometown doctors.
June 2, 2026
5
Dr Alayof is a good doctor. He listens and answers my questions.
June 1, 2026
5
Dr. Alayof is awesome and Nurse Savoy was very efficient and friendly.
May 31, 2026
5
Dr. Alayof and the entire staff at Wellstar Cardiology Austell are very professional and patient focused. Reasonable amount of wait time and Dr. Alayof spends enough time to understand my concerns and answer any questions.
May 24, 2026
5
Good customer service
May 22, 2026
5
Doctor us very concerned about my blood pressure
May 16, 2026
5
Highly recommended
May 6, 2026
5
Dr. Alayof and his staff are top notch. I feel grateful to have gotten in with him at such a critical time in my life. He has helped stabilize my health, provided me with invaluable insight about my wellbeing and is supported by the most amazing staff.
May 4, 2026
5
Dr. Alayof doesn't just take care of my heart, he's concerned about my overall health. He asked questions, he listens and he explains. He gives me the opportunity to participate in my own health care decisions.
May 3, 2026
5
I appreciated the time my doctor took explaining changes in my prescriptions today.
May 2, 2026
5
Great team!
May 2, 2026
5
Very good doctor.
May 1, 2026
5
Visit went well.
May 1, 2026
5
good
April 29, 2026
5
The staff was great, kind and very helpful. The doctor was awesome.
April 29, 2026
5
The staff was great, kind and very helpful. The doctor was awesome.
April 29, 2026
5
good
April 29, 2026
5
Visit went well.
May 1, 2026
5
Very good doctor.
May 1, 2026
5
Great team!
May 2, 2026
5
I appreciated the time my doctor took explaining changes in my prescriptions today.
May 2, 2026
5
Dr. Alayof doesn't just take care of my heart, he's concerned about my overall health. He asked questions, he listens and he explains. He gives me the opportunity to participate in my own health care decisions.
May 3, 2026
5
Dr. Alayof and his staff are top notch. I feel grateful to have gotten in with him at such a critical time in my life. He has helped stabilize my health, provided me with invaluable insight about my wellbeing and is supported by the most amazing staff.
May 4, 2026
5
Highly recommended
May 6, 2026
5
Doctor us very concerned about my blood pressure
May 16, 2026
5
Good customer service
May 22, 2026
5
Dr. Alayof and the entire staff at Wellstar Cardiology Austell are very professional and patient focused. Reasonable amount of wait time and Dr. Alayof spends enough time to understand my concerns and answer any questions.
May 24, 2026
5
Dr. Alayof is awesome and Nurse Savoy was very efficient and friendly.
May 31, 2026
5
Dr Alayof is a good doctor. He listens and answers my questions.
June 1, 2026
5
Dr. Aloyoff is great, friendly, and very personal. Gives you the time you need. Like old hometown doctors.
June 2, 2026
5
Staff is always pleasant & helpful
June 3, 2026
5
All staff very professional and attentive
June 3, 2026
5
The entire staff and Dr. Alayof was excellent. I have no problem with any of them. They treated me with the very best respect and listened and I was very pleased, always very pleased when I go see them. And that's all. I am through.
June 6, 2026
5
Dr. Bruce is very thorough in his examination. He reads all the recent medical reports and checks the current medications and asks for blood tests that he deems appropriate.
June 10, 2026
5
Everyone is wonderful, I appreciate every single one of them
June 10, 2026
5
Great.
June 10, 2026
5
It's very easy to talk with someone about a problem. They are very knowledgeable about what they are doing.
June 11, 2026
5
First of all the staff was stellar! Very professional. I was only in the waiting room for about 5 minutes or less. Dr. Bruce E. Alayof is the absolute BEST in Cardiology. He explained things thoroughly and looked through past medical records and worked backwards to have a better understanding of my situation. I felt completely confident in his analysis and recommendations.
June 17, 2026
5
Doc was running a little behind, but that is expected.
June 17, 2026
5
Very pleased-always so nice and helpful!
June 19, 2026
5
GOOD
June 21, 2026
5
My overall experience was great. Dr. Alayof is an excellent doctor and very attentive to his patients. He always provides information pertaining to your health and request labs necessary to improve my health. . The staff is very courteous and always greet you upon entering the office.
June 26, 2026
3
It seemed the physician was scheduling multiple diagnostic procedures with limited benefit and NO consideration of the financial impact to the patient
June 26, 2026
5
It was just fantastic I felt complete trust thank you so much
June 27, 2026
5
Dr Alayof and his staff are always great!
July 3, 2026
Publications and Articles
Wellstar Team Members Voted Best of Cobb in 2024
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
Cardiac/Vascular Specialist, Third Place
Ryan Cantwell, MD
Wellstar Primary Care
Family Physician, Third Place
General Practice Doctor, Third Place
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
