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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
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
Based on 365 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 staff are a great bunch of providers. Very personable and explaining each step of the process completely.
April 24, 2025
5
Pleasant and calming
April 24, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is a Great listener and pay attention to what your concerns are. The staff is always pleasant and professional.
April 23, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is a fantastic cardiologist. He takes his time and makes sure you understand everything. He asks your opinion on possible treatment alternatives.
April 21, 2025
5
Know complaints everyone was amazing
April 10, 2025
5
Excellent
April 9, 2025
4
it was my first visit. I just I will have to visit there a few times to determine what I think need to be done differently
April 9, 2025
5
I like Dr Alayof and he was professional and really cared about me and my health. His nurse was very professional also and caring.
March 23, 2025
5
After I thought about my visit, and received an abnormal EKG. I realized that the Dr's had me very worried about being uncovered when the Dr. entered the room. She was talking really fast and moving fast and saying she was not going to cover me up, because she could hear when the dr left the other room and then she said he's coming out now, and I said well cover me up. I felt very nervous and anxious about the Dr. coming in the room with me being uncovered and she said she wanted to hurry and do the EKG before the dr went to his office. I do not believe that EKG. I have never had an abnormal EKG until then. Instead of her having me calm she had me terrified that my Dr, was coming in the room but she would not put anything over me. My Dr. was great as usual.
March 23, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is the best, very friendly and helpful. Would recommend him to anyone.
March 22, 2025
5
My experience is always professional and pleasant. I am always treated with care and Dr. Alayof answers my questions, listens to my concerns and gives me choices when discussing my treatment or care plan for medications or tests.
March 23, 2025
5
Dr Alayof and the staff have always been pleasant and professional.
March 17, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof has been my cardiologist for quite a few years now. He is a very good doctor and I trust him with my heart care.
March 14, 2025
5
I have trusted Dr. Alayof with my heart health for years. He and his staff are always helpfull. I always recommend him highly.
March 14, 2025
5
Highly satisfied and impressed with services I received this morning . The reception at the front desk was wonderful being that this was my first visit at this facility. The professionalism and knowledge displayed by my new cardiologist and his staff were noticeably of high level. That made me feel like coming out of retirement and to return to the field of nursing. Thank you all for what you do and be blessed.
March 13, 2025
5
Always a good experience with this provider They go out of their way to help
March 15, 2025
5
Everyone was helpful and friendly
March 13, 2025
5
My heart doctor's are always very concerned about my health. Thank you Wellstar Cardiology Medicine. You are all the best.
March 12, 2025
5
Dr.Alayof is wonderful and very attentive to my needs.
March 12, 2025
5
I enjoyed the staff today had some good listening and quick service. Dr. Alayof asked me a lot of questions about my chest pain and has ordered some tests
March 12, 2025
5
I like Dr. Alayof, he's very attentive, he listens very well, he's very professional and he's a good doctor.
March 5, 2025
5
GREAT!
March 1, 2025
5
I would say Dr Alayof is the most amazing Doctor by far he listens to me he explains everything so I understand and he takes his time and doesn't rush thank you Doctor.
March 2, 2025
5
Tina was very pleasant. Dr Alayof is understanding and knowledgeable and caring.
February 21, 2025
5
It is very important to have a good relationship
February 8, 2025
5
Very caring people.
February 6, 2025
5
Great Dr. great staff
February 4, 2025
5
The staff at Wellstar Cardiology Austell are efficient and cordial. Dr Alayof is a very diligent and capable doctor. He is easy to talk to and explains things very well. I recommend this practice
February 3, 2025
5
Well, I trust this doctor. I trust him with my life. And I'm well pleased with the service I've been provided. I have no negatives whatsoever. Everything is positive. He's a good man. He knows what he's doing. And he's taking good care of me. That's it. Thank you.
February 4, 2025
5
Excellent!
January 31, 2025
5
Dr.Alayof and staff are a great bunch of providers. Very personable and explaining each step of the process completely.
April 24, 2025
5
Pleasant and calming
April 24, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is a Great listener and pay attention to what your concerns are. The staff is always pleasant and professional.
April 23, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is a fantastic cardiologist. He takes his time and makes sure you understand everything. He asks your opinion on possible treatment alternatives.
April 21, 2025
5
Know complaints everyone was amazing
April 10, 2025
5
Excellent
April 9, 2025
5
I like Dr Alayof and he was professional and really cared about me and my health. His nurse was very professional also and caring.
March 23, 2025
5
After I thought about my visit, and received an abnormal EKG. I realized that the Dr's had me very worried about being uncovered when the Dr. entered the room. She was talking really fast and moving fast and saying she was not going to cover me up, because she could hear when the dr left the other room and then she said he's coming out now, and I said well cover me up. I felt very nervous and anxious about the Dr. coming in the room with me being uncovered and she said she wanted to hurry and do the EKG before the dr went to his office. I do not believe that EKG. I have never had an abnormal EKG until then. Instead of her having me calm she had me terrified that my Dr, was coming in the room but she would not put anything over me. My Dr. was great as usual.
March 23, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is the best, very friendly and helpful. Would recommend him to anyone.
March 22, 2025
5
My experience is always professional and pleasant. I am always treated with care and Dr. Alayof answers my questions, listens to my concerns and gives me choices when discussing my treatment or care plan for medications or tests.
March 23, 2025
5
Dr Alayof and the staff have always been pleasant and professional.
March 17, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof has been my cardiologist for quite a few years now. He is a very good doctor and I trust him with my heart care.
March 14, 2025
5
I have trusted Dr. Alayof with my heart health for years. He and his staff are always helpfull. I always recommend him highly.
March 14, 2025
5
Highly satisfied and impressed with services I received this morning . The reception at the front desk was wonderful being that this was my first visit at this facility. The professionalism and knowledge displayed by my new cardiologist and his staff were noticeably of high level. That made me feel like coming out of retirement and to return to the field of nursing. Thank you all for what you do and be blessed.
March 13, 2025
5
Always a good experience with this provider They go out of their way to help
March 15, 2025
5
Everyone was helpful and friendly
March 13, 2025
5
My heart doctor's are always very concerned about my health. Thank you Wellstar Cardiology Medicine. You are all the best.
March 12, 2025
5
Dr.Alayof is wonderful and very attentive to my needs.
March 12, 2025
5
I enjoyed the staff today had some good listening and quick service. Dr. Alayof asked me a lot of questions about my chest pain and has ordered some tests
March 12, 2025
5
I like Dr. Alayof, he's very attentive, he listens very well, he's very professional and he's a good doctor.
March 5, 2025
5
GREAT!
March 1, 2025
5
I would say Dr Alayof is the most amazing Doctor by far he listens to me he explains everything so I understand and he takes his time and doesn't rush thank you Doctor.
March 2, 2025
5
Tina was very pleasant. Dr Alayof is understanding and knowledgeable and caring.
February 21, 2025
5
It is very important to have a good relationship
February 8, 2025
5
Very caring people.
February 6, 2025
5
Great Dr. great staff
February 4, 2025
5
The staff at Wellstar Cardiology Austell are efficient and cordial. Dr Alayof is a very diligent and capable doctor. He is easy to talk to and explains things very well. I recommend this practice
February 3, 2025
5
Well, I trust this doctor. I trust him with my life. And I'm well pleased with the service I've been provided. I have no negatives whatsoever. Everything is positive. He's a good man. He knows what he's doing. And he's taking good care of me. That's it. Thank you.
February 4, 2025
5
Excellent!
January 31, 2025
4
it was my first visit. I just I will have to visit there a few times to determine what I think need to be done differently
April 9, 2025
4
it was my first visit. I just I will have to visit there a few times to determine what I think need to be done differently
April 9, 2025
5
Dr.Alayof and staff are a great bunch of providers. Very personable and explaining each step of the process completely.
April 24, 2025
5
Pleasant and calming
April 24, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is a Great listener and pay attention to what your concerns are. The staff is always pleasant and professional.
April 23, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is a fantastic cardiologist. He takes his time and makes sure you understand everything. He asks your opinion on possible treatment alternatives.
April 21, 2025
5
Know complaints everyone was amazing
April 10, 2025
5
Excellent
April 9, 2025
5
I like Dr Alayof and he was professional and really cared about me and my health. His nurse was very professional also and caring.
March 23, 2025
5
After I thought about my visit, and received an abnormal EKG. I realized that the Dr's had me very worried about being uncovered when the Dr. entered the room. She was talking really fast and moving fast and saying she was not going to cover me up, because she could hear when the dr left the other room and then she said he's coming out now, and I said well cover me up. I felt very nervous and anxious about the Dr. coming in the room with me being uncovered and she said she wanted to hurry and do the EKG before the dr went to his office. I do not believe that EKG. I have never had an abnormal EKG until then. Instead of her having me calm she had me terrified that my Dr, was coming in the room but she would not put anything over me. My Dr. was great as usual.
March 23, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is the best, very friendly and helpful. Would recommend him to anyone.
March 22, 2025
5
My experience is always professional and pleasant. I am always treated with care and Dr. Alayof answers my questions, listens to my concerns and gives me choices when discussing my treatment or care plan for medications or tests.
March 23, 2025
5
Dr Alayof and the staff have always been pleasant and professional.
March 17, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof has been my cardiologist for quite a few years now. He is a very good doctor and I trust him with my heart care.
March 14, 2025
5
I have trusted Dr. Alayof with my heart health for years. He and his staff are always helpfull. I always recommend him highly.
March 14, 2025
5
Highly satisfied and impressed with services I received this morning . The reception at the front desk was wonderful being that this was my first visit at this facility. The professionalism and knowledge displayed by my new cardiologist and his staff were noticeably of high level. That made me feel like coming out of retirement and to return to the field of nursing. Thank you all for what you do and be blessed.
March 13, 2025
5
Always a good experience with this provider They go out of their way to help
March 15, 2025
5
Everyone was helpful and friendly
March 13, 2025
5
My heart doctor's are always very concerned about my health. Thank you Wellstar Cardiology Medicine. You are all the best.
March 12, 2025
5
Dr.Alayof is wonderful and very attentive to my needs.
March 12, 2025
5
I enjoyed the staff today had some good listening and quick service. Dr. Alayof asked me a lot of questions about my chest pain and has ordered some tests
March 12, 2025
5
I like Dr. Alayof, he's very attentive, he listens very well, he's very professional and he's a good doctor.
March 5, 2025
5
GREAT!
March 1, 2025
5
I would say Dr Alayof is the most amazing Doctor by far he listens to me he explains everything so I understand and he takes his time and doesn't rush thank you Doctor.
March 2, 2025
5
Tina was very pleasant. Dr Alayof is understanding and knowledgeable and caring.
February 21, 2025
5
It is very important to have a good relationship
February 8, 2025
5
Very caring people.
February 6, 2025
5
Great Dr. great staff
February 4, 2025
5
The staff at Wellstar Cardiology Austell are efficient and cordial. Dr Alayof is a very diligent and capable doctor. He is easy to talk to and explains things very well. I recommend this practice
February 3, 2025
5
Well, I trust this doctor. I trust him with my life. And I'm well pleased with the service I've been provided. I have no negatives whatsoever. Everything is positive. He's a good man. He knows what he's doing. And he's taking good care of me. That's it. Thank you.
February 4, 2025
5
Excellent!
January 31, 2025
5
Dr.Alayof and staff are a great bunch of providers. Very personable and explaining each step of the process completely.
April 24, 2025
5
Pleasant and calming
April 24, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is a Great listener and pay attention to what your concerns are. The staff is always pleasant and professional.
April 23, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is a fantastic cardiologist. He takes his time and makes sure you understand everything. He asks your opinion on possible treatment alternatives.
April 21, 2025
5
Know complaints everyone was amazing
April 10, 2025
5
Excellent
April 9, 2025
4
it was my first visit. I just I will have to visit there a few times to determine what I think need to be done differently
April 9, 2025
5
My experience is always professional and pleasant. I am always treated with care and Dr. Alayof answers my questions, listens to my concerns and gives me choices when discussing my treatment or care plan for medications or tests.
March 23, 2025
5
After I thought about my visit, and received an abnormal EKG. I realized that the Dr's had me very worried about being uncovered when the Dr. entered the room. She was talking really fast and moving fast and saying she was not going to cover me up, because she could hear when the dr left the other room and then she said he's coming out now, and I said well cover me up. I felt very nervous and anxious about the Dr. coming in the room with me being uncovered and she said she wanted to hurry and do the EKG before the dr went to his office. I do not believe that EKG. I have never had an abnormal EKG until then. Instead of her having me calm she had me terrified that my Dr, was coming in the room but she would not put anything over me. My Dr. was great as usual.
March 23, 2025
5
I like Dr Alayof and he was professional and really cared about me and my health. His nurse was very professional also and caring.
March 23, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is the best, very friendly and helpful. Would recommend him to anyone.
March 22, 2025
5
Dr Alayof and the staff have always been pleasant and professional.
March 17, 2025
5
Always a good experience with this provider They go out of their way to help
March 15, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof has been my cardiologist for quite a few years now. He is a very good doctor and I trust him with my heart care.
March 14, 2025
5
I have trusted Dr. Alayof with my heart health for years. He and his staff are always helpfull. I always recommend him highly.
March 14, 2025
5
Highly satisfied and impressed with services I received this morning . The reception at the front desk was wonderful being that this was my first visit at this facility. The professionalism and knowledge displayed by my new cardiologist and his staff were noticeably of high level. That made me feel like coming out of retirement and to return to the field of nursing. Thank you all for what you do and be blessed.
March 13, 2025
5
Everyone was helpful and friendly
March 13, 2025
5
My heart doctor's are always very concerned about my health. Thank you Wellstar Cardiology Medicine. You are all the best.
March 12, 2025
5
Dr.Alayof is wonderful and very attentive to my needs.
March 12, 2025
5
I enjoyed the staff today had some good listening and quick service. Dr. Alayof asked me a lot of questions about my chest pain and has ordered some tests
March 12, 2025
5
I like Dr. Alayof, he's very attentive, he listens very well, he's very professional and he's a good doctor.
March 5, 2025
5
I would say Dr Alayof is the most amazing Doctor by far he listens to me he explains everything so I understand and he takes his time and doesn't rush thank you Doctor.
March 2, 2025
5
GREAT!
March 1, 2025
5
Tina was very pleasant. Dr Alayof is understanding and knowledgeable and caring.
February 21, 2025
5
It is very important to have a good relationship
February 8, 2025
5
Very caring people.
February 6, 2025
5
Great Dr. great staff
February 4, 2025
5
Well, I trust this doctor. I trust him with my life. And I'm well pleased with the service I've been provided. I have no negatives whatsoever. Everything is positive. He's a good man. He knows what he's doing. And he's taking good care of me. That's it. Thank you.
February 4, 2025
5
The staff at Wellstar Cardiology Austell are efficient and cordial. Dr Alayof is a very diligent and capable doctor. He is easy to talk to and explains things very well. I recommend this practice
February 3, 2025
5
Excellent!
January 31, 2025
5
Excellent!
January 31, 2025
5
The staff at Wellstar Cardiology Austell are efficient and cordial. Dr Alayof is a very diligent and capable doctor. He is easy to talk to and explains things very well. I recommend this practice
February 3, 2025
5
Well, I trust this doctor. I trust him with my life. And I'm well pleased with the service I've been provided. I have no negatives whatsoever. Everything is positive. He's a good man. He knows what he's doing. And he's taking good care of me. That's it. Thank you.
February 4, 2025
5
Great Dr. great staff
February 4, 2025
5
Very caring people.
February 6, 2025
5
It is very important to have a good relationship
February 8, 2025
5
Tina was very pleasant. Dr Alayof is understanding and knowledgeable and caring.
February 21, 2025
5
GREAT!
March 1, 2025
5
I would say Dr Alayof is the most amazing Doctor by far he listens to me he explains everything so I understand and he takes his time and doesn't rush thank you Doctor.
March 2, 2025
5
I like Dr. Alayof, he's very attentive, he listens very well, he's very professional and he's a good doctor.
March 5, 2025
5
I enjoyed the staff today had some good listening and quick service. Dr. Alayof asked me a lot of questions about my chest pain and has ordered some tests
March 12, 2025
5
Dr.Alayof is wonderful and very attentive to my needs.
March 12, 2025
5
My heart doctor's are always very concerned about my health. Thank you Wellstar Cardiology Medicine. You are all the best.
March 12, 2025
5
Everyone was helpful and friendly
March 13, 2025
5
Highly satisfied and impressed with services I received this morning . The reception at the front desk was wonderful being that this was my first visit at this facility. The professionalism and knowledge displayed by my new cardiologist and his staff were noticeably of high level. That made me feel like coming out of retirement and to return to the field of nursing. Thank you all for what you do and be blessed.
March 13, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof has been my cardiologist for quite a few years now. He is a very good doctor and I trust him with my heart care.
March 14, 2025
5
I have trusted Dr. Alayof with my heart health for years. He and his staff are always helpfull. I always recommend him highly.
March 14, 2025
5
Always a good experience with this provider They go out of their way to help
March 15, 2025
5
Dr Alayof and the staff have always been pleasant and professional.
March 17, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is the best, very friendly and helpful. Would recommend him to anyone.
March 22, 2025
5
I like Dr Alayof and he was professional and really cared about me and my health. His nurse was very professional also and caring.
March 23, 2025
5
After I thought about my visit, and received an abnormal EKG. I realized that the Dr's had me very worried about being uncovered when the Dr. entered the room. She was talking really fast and moving fast and saying she was not going to cover me up, because she could hear when the dr left the other room and then she said he's coming out now, and I said well cover me up. I felt very nervous and anxious about the Dr. coming in the room with me being uncovered and she said she wanted to hurry and do the EKG before the dr went to his office. I do not believe that EKG. I have never had an abnormal EKG until then. Instead of her having me calm she had me terrified that my Dr, was coming in the room but she would not put anything over me. My Dr. was great as usual.
March 23, 2025
5
My experience is always professional and pleasant. I am always treated with care and Dr. Alayof answers my questions, listens to my concerns and gives me choices when discussing my treatment or care plan for medications or tests.
March 23, 2025
4
it was my first visit. I just I will have to visit there a few times to determine what I think need to be done differently
April 9, 2025
5
Excellent
April 9, 2025
5
Know complaints everyone was amazing
April 10, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is a fantastic cardiologist. He takes his time and makes sure you understand everything. He asks your opinion on possible treatment alternatives.
April 21, 2025
5
Dr. Alayof is a Great listener and pay attention to what your concerns are. The staff is always pleasant and professional.
April 23, 2025
5
Pleasant and calming
April 24, 2025
5
Dr.Alayof and staff are a great bunch of providers. Very personable and explaining each step of the process completely.
April 24, 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
