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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
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
Based on 363 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
Excellent care.
October 17, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is an excellent physician in every aspect.
October 15, 2025
5
Nice, very professional, very attentive to my health. And he's a good doctor.
October 17, 2025
5
I had a very good experience. Dr. Alayof did a good job in explaining my health problems.
October 15, 2025
5
The Entire staff was extremely nice and very attentive.
October 12, 2025
5
The staff is very nice and efficient.
October 12, 2025
5
I was very pleased with the service that I have received Overall I would say it was excellent.
October 14, 2025
5
The service and care was top shelf as always.
October 12, 2025
5
They are always helpful and proficient from what they do. I am always comfortable visiting my cardiologist because he takes the time to review with me. What has to be done immediately or in the future
October 11, 2025
5
Really appreciate Dr Alayof. Great doctor that cares about his patients. Sent me directly to ER from the office to investigate symptoms reported.
October 10, 2025
5
The check-in and check-out was very professional, and the nurse was very professional, and the doctor was very knowledgeable and professional as well, and I felt very confident and secure that I would have the best healthcare.
October 11, 2025
5
Nice doctor gave me options about my care going forward.
October 9, 2025
5
Thank You for sharing your knowledge about my healthy care options with me
October 8, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is very attentive.
October 5, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof was very thorough, professional and personable. I was impressed how he took the time as a new patient to review my medical history before he examined me. Thank you Dr. Alayof.
October 5, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is an excellent Cardiologist who seeks the causes of any problems- Hid nurse today- Latwonda was excellent and caring- from the front to the back of this office- people are exceptional.
September 19, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is great.
September 12, 2025
5
Great, kind man
September 12, 2025
5
Is my long-time Cardiologist & highly trust him
September 6, 2025
5
I think I chose the right place for my health care.
September 5, 2025
5
Dr Alayof is a pleasure to see on my semi annual cardiology visits. He is personable yet professional. Tina is pleasant too.
September 4, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is a great doctor. He pays attention to what his patients have to say and is very thorough. He's one of the best.
August 30, 2025
5
Hi there it was a very nice experience and everyone was super kind and helpful
August 30, 2025
5
Yes, my whole experience from the time I got there to the time I left was very professional. They actually got me in early because the patient before me did not show up, so they took me early, so they got me in, they got me out. The receptionist was very polite. They had everything ready to go. Of course, I had done my stuff to get ready pre-op, whatever, pre-pay, pre-whatever. You know what I'm talking about. So they put me in soon, quick. The nurse was very, very professional, very kind, very talkative. The doctor, very kind, talkative, professional. Everybody was very professional. So they got me in and out and gave me all the information I needed. Thank you, have a great weekend.
August 31, 2025
5
I always enjoy my appointments with Dr. Alayof and his staff. They give me the best of care and listen to my concerns and questions.
August 30, 2025
5
I'm very happy that I went to Dr Alayof I'm sure my care will be in great hands He has already made improvements to my health.
August 28, 2025
4
The people was very nice
August 27, 2025
5
Dr Alayof listens to me and offers suggestions. I completely trust him.
August 23, 2025
5
It was a very good, very body was polite and nice.
August 20, 2025
5
It is what I needed at this moment I my life.
August 8, 2025
5
Excellent care.
October 17, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is an excellent physician in every aspect.
October 15, 2025
5
Nice, very professional, very attentive to my health. And he's a good doctor.
October 17, 2025
5
I had a very good experience. Dr. Alayof did a good job in explaining my health problems.
October 15, 2025
5
The Entire staff was extremely nice and very attentive.
October 12, 2025
5
The staff is very nice and efficient.
October 12, 2025
5
I was very pleased with the service that I have received Overall I would say it was excellent.
October 14, 2025
5
The service and care was top shelf as always.
October 12, 2025
5
They are always helpful and proficient from what they do. I am always comfortable visiting my cardiologist because he takes the time to review with me. What has to be done immediately or in the future
October 11, 2025
5
Really appreciate Dr Alayof. Great doctor that cares about his patients. Sent me directly to ER from the office to investigate symptoms reported.
October 10, 2025
5
The check-in and check-out was very professional, and the nurse was very professional, and the doctor was very knowledgeable and professional as well, and I felt very confident and secure that I would have the best healthcare.
October 11, 2025
5
Nice doctor gave me options about my care going forward.
October 9, 2025
5
Thank You for sharing your knowledge about my healthy care options with me
October 8, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is very attentive.
October 5, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof was very thorough, professional and personable. I was impressed how he took the time as a new patient to review my medical history before he examined me. Thank you Dr. Alayof.
October 5, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is an excellent Cardiologist who seeks the causes of any problems- Hid nurse today- Latwonda was excellent and caring- from the front to the back of this office- people are exceptional.
September 19, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is great.
September 12, 2025
5
Great, kind man
September 12, 2025
5
Is my long-time Cardiologist & highly trust him
September 6, 2025
5
I think I chose the right place for my health care.
September 5, 2025
5
Dr Alayof is a pleasure to see on my semi annual cardiology visits. He is personable yet professional. Tina is pleasant too.
September 4, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is a great doctor. He pays attention to what his patients have to say and is very thorough. He's one of the best.
August 30, 2025
5
Hi there it was a very nice experience and everyone was super kind and helpful
August 30, 2025
5
Yes, my whole experience from the time I got there to the time I left was very professional. They actually got me in early because the patient before me did not show up, so they took me early, so they got me in, they got me out. The receptionist was very polite. They had everything ready to go. Of course, I had done my stuff to get ready pre-op, whatever, pre-pay, pre-whatever. You know what I'm talking about. So they put me in soon, quick. The nurse was very, very professional, very kind, very talkative. The doctor, very kind, talkative, professional. Everybody was very professional. So they got me in and out and gave me all the information I needed. Thank you, have a great weekend.
August 31, 2025
5
I always enjoy my appointments with Dr. Alayof and his staff. They give me the best of care and listen to my concerns and questions.
August 30, 2025
5
I'm very happy that I went to Dr Alayof I'm sure my care will be in great hands He has already made improvements to my health.
August 28, 2025
5
Dr Alayof listens to me and offers suggestions. I completely trust him.
August 23, 2025
5
It was a very good, very body was polite and nice.
August 20, 2025
5
It is what I needed at this moment I my life.
August 8, 2025
4
The people was very nice
August 27, 2025
4
The people was very nice
August 27, 2025
5
Excellent care.
October 17, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is an excellent physician in every aspect.
October 15, 2025
5
Nice, very professional, very attentive to my health. And he's a good doctor.
October 17, 2025
5
I had a very good experience. Dr. Alayof did a good job in explaining my health problems.
October 15, 2025
5
The Entire staff was extremely nice and very attentive.
October 12, 2025
5
The staff is very nice and efficient.
October 12, 2025
5
I was very pleased with the service that I have received Overall I would say it was excellent.
October 14, 2025
5
The service and care was top shelf as always.
October 12, 2025
5
They are always helpful and proficient from what they do. I am always comfortable visiting my cardiologist because he takes the time to review with me. What has to be done immediately or in the future
October 11, 2025
5
Really appreciate Dr Alayof. Great doctor that cares about his patients. Sent me directly to ER from the office to investigate symptoms reported.
October 10, 2025
5
The check-in and check-out was very professional, and the nurse was very professional, and the doctor was very knowledgeable and professional as well, and I felt very confident and secure that I would have the best healthcare.
October 11, 2025
5
Nice doctor gave me options about my care going forward.
October 9, 2025
5
Thank You for sharing your knowledge about my healthy care options with me
October 8, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is very attentive.
October 5, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof was very thorough, professional and personable. I was impressed how he took the time as a new patient to review my medical history before he examined me. Thank you Dr. Alayof.
October 5, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is an excellent Cardiologist who seeks the causes of any problems- Hid nurse today- Latwonda was excellent and caring- from the front to the back of this office- people are exceptional.
September 19, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is great.
September 12, 2025
5
Great, kind man
September 12, 2025
5
Is my long-time Cardiologist & highly trust him
September 6, 2025
5
I think I chose the right place for my health care.
September 5, 2025
5
Dr Alayof is a pleasure to see on my semi annual cardiology visits. He is personable yet professional. Tina is pleasant too.
September 4, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is a great doctor. He pays attention to what his patients have to say and is very thorough. He's one of the best.
August 30, 2025
5
Hi there it was a very nice experience and everyone was super kind and helpful
August 30, 2025
5
Yes, my whole experience from the time I got there to the time I left was very professional. They actually got me in early because the patient before me did not show up, so they took me early, so they got me in, they got me out. The receptionist was very polite. They had everything ready to go. Of course, I had done my stuff to get ready pre-op, whatever, pre-pay, pre-whatever. You know what I'm talking about. So they put me in soon, quick. The nurse was very, very professional, very kind, very talkative. The doctor, very kind, talkative, professional. Everybody was very professional. So they got me in and out and gave me all the information I needed. Thank you, have a great weekend.
August 31, 2025
5
I always enjoy my appointments with Dr. Alayof and his staff. They give me the best of care and listen to my concerns and questions.
August 30, 2025
5
I'm very happy that I went to Dr Alayof I'm sure my care will be in great hands He has already made improvements to my health.
August 28, 2025
5
Dr Alayof listens to me and offers suggestions. I completely trust him.
August 23, 2025
5
It was a very good, very body was polite and nice.
August 20, 2025
5
It is what I needed at this moment I my life.
August 8, 2025
5
Nice, very professional, very attentive to my health. And he's a good doctor.
October 17, 2025
5
Excellent care.
October 17, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is an excellent physician in every aspect.
October 15, 2025
5
I had a very good experience. Dr. Alayof did a good job in explaining my health problems.
October 15, 2025
5
I was very pleased with the service that I have received Overall I would say it was excellent.
October 14, 2025
5
The service and care was top shelf as always.
October 12, 2025
5
The Entire staff was extremely nice and very attentive.
October 12, 2025
5
The staff is very nice and efficient.
October 12, 2025
5
The check-in and check-out was very professional, and the nurse was very professional, and the doctor was very knowledgeable and professional as well, and I felt very confident and secure that I would have the best healthcare.
October 11, 2025
5
They are always helpful and proficient from what they do. I am always comfortable visiting my cardiologist because he takes the time to review with me. What has to be done immediately or in the future
October 11, 2025
5
Really appreciate Dr Alayof. Great doctor that cares about his patients. Sent me directly to ER from the office to investigate symptoms reported.
October 10, 2025
5
Nice doctor gave me options about my care going forward.
October 9, 2025
5
Thank You for sharing your knowledge about my healthy care options with me
October 8, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof was very thorough, professional and personable. I was impressed how he took the time as a new patient to review my medical history before he examined me. Thank you Dr. Alayof.
October 5, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is very attentive.
October 5, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is an excellent Cardiologist who seeks the causes of any problems- Hid nurse today- Latwonda was excellent and caring- from the front to the back of this office- people are exceptional.
September 19, 2025
5
Great, kind man
September 12, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is great.
September 12, 2025
5
Is my long-time Cardiologist & highly trust him
September 6, 2025
5
I think I chose the right place for my health care.
September 5, 2025
5
Dr Alayof is a pleasure to see on my semi annual cardiology visits. He is personable yet professional. Tina is pleasant too.
September 4, 2025
5
Yes, my whole experience from the time I got there to the time I left was very professional. They actually got me in early because the patient before me did not show up, so they took me early, so they got me in, they got me out. The receptionist was very polite. They had everything ready to go. Of course, I had done my stuff to get ready pre-op, whatever, pre-pay, pre-whatever. You know what I'm talking about. So they put me in soon, quick. The nurse was very, very professional, very kind, very talkative. The doctor, very kind, talkative, professional. Everybody was very professional. So they got me in and out and gave me all the information I needed. Thank you, have a great weekend.
August 31, 2025
5
I always enjoy my appointments with Dr. Alayof and his staff. They give me the best of care and listen to my concerns and questions.
August 30, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is a great doctor. He pays attention to what his patients have to say and is very thorough. He's one of the best.
August 30, 2025
5
Hi there it was a very nice experience and everyone was super kind and helpful
August 30, 2025
5
I'm very happy that I went to Dr Alayof I'm sure my care will be in great hands He has already made improvements to my health.
August 28, 2025
4
The people was very nice
August 27, 2025
5
Dr Alayof listens to me and offers suggestions. I completely trust him.
August 23, 2025
5
It was a very good, very body was polite and nice.
August 20, 2025
5
It is what I needed at this moment I my life.
August 8, 2025
5
It is what I needed at this moment I my life.
August 8, 2025
5
It was a very good, very body was polite and nice.
August 20, 2025
5
Dr Alayof listens to me and offers suggestions. I completely trust him.
August 23, 2025
4
The people was very nice
August 27, 2025
5
I'm very happy that I went to Dr Alayof I'm sure my care will be in great hands He has already made improvements to my health.
August 28, 2025
5
Hi there it was a very nice experience and everyone was super kind and helpful
August 30, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is a great doctor. He pays attention to what his patients have to say and is very thorough. He's one of the best.
August 30, 2025
5
I always enjoy my appointments with Dr. Alayof and his staff. They give me the best of care and listen to my concerns and questions.
August 30, 2025
5
Yes, my whole experience from the time I got there to the time I left was very professional. They actually got me in early because the patient before me did not show up, so they took me early, so they got me in, they got me out. The receptionist was very polite. They had everything ready to go. Of course, I had done my stuff to get ready pre-op, whatever, pre-pay, pre-whatever. You know what I'm talking about. So they put me in soon, quick. The nurse was very, very professional, very kind, very talkative. The doctor, very kind, talkative, professional. Everybody was very professional. So they got me in and out and gave me all the information I needed. Thank you, have a great weekend.
August 31, 2025
5
Dr Alayof is a pleasure to see on my semi annual cardiology visits. He is personable yet professional. Tina is pleasant too.
September 4, 2025
5
I think I chose the right place for my health care.
September 5, 2025
5
Is my long-time Cardiologist & highly trust him
September 6, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is great.
September 12, 2025
5
Great, kind man
September 12, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is an excellent Cardiologist who seeks the causes of any problems- Hid nurse today- Latwonda was excellent and caring- from the front to the back of this office- people are exceptional.
September 19, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is very attentive.
October 5, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof was very thorough, professional and personable. I was impressed how he took the time as a new patient to review my medical history before he examined me. Thank you Dr. Alayof.
October 5, 2025
5
Thank You for sharing your knowledge about my healthy care options with me
October 8, 2025
5
Nice doctor gave me options about my care going forward.
October 9, 2025
5
Really appreciate Dr Alayof. Great doctor that cares about his patients. Sent me directly to ER from the office to investigate symptoms reported.
October 10, 2025
5
They are always helpful and proficient from what they do. I am always comfortable visiting my cardiologist because he takes the time to review with me. What has to be done immediately or in the future
October 11, 2025
5
The check-in and check-out was very professional, and the nurse was very professional, and the doctor was very knowledgeable and professional as well, and I felt very confident and secure that I would have the best healthcare.
October 11, 2025
5
The staff is very nice and efficient.
October 12, 2025
5
The Entire staff was extremely nice and very attentive.
October 12, 2025
5
The service and care was top shelf as always.
October 12, 2025
5
I was very pleased with the service that I have received Overall I would say it was excellent.
October 14, 2025
5
I had a very good experience. Dr. Alayof did a good job in explaining my health problems.
October 15, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is an excellent physician in every aspect.
October 15, 2025
5
Excellent care.
October 17, 2025
5
Nice, very professional, very attentive to my health. And he's a good doctor.
October 17, 2025
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
