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Patient Reviews
5
Dr Fishman is excellent. He always takes the time everything in details that are understandable.
April 15, 2024
5
I felt so comfortable talking about my concerns. Dr. Fishman was so easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about my diagnosis. I will recommend Dr. Fishman to everyone. The Nurse was very nice and helpful as well.
April 15, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is a most excellent doctor. I have met few (I'm a former RN) doctors that can measure up to Dr. Fishman's clinical expertise, level of care, or congenial manners. Thank you.
April 14, 2024
5
Dr Fishman and staff are terrific, professional and makes me very calm and easy, enjoy my visits ?
April 14, 2024
5
Dr Fishman is great
April 13, 2024
4
Dr. Fishman isa very arm and caring doctor.
April 14, 2024
5
I had a excellent visit. Dr Fishman and the staff never make me feel rushed or hurried during my visits.
April 12, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is pleasant, careful, thorough. I like his demeanor and approach. No problems with this doctor.
April 10, 2024
4
Dr. Fishman made me feel very comfortable and his staff has done all they can do to get me into the proper testing so I can have my surgery.
March 27, 2024
5
Excellent visit!
March 25, 2024
5
Great Dr.!!! Very caring!!!
March 23, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is one of the greatest doctors I've encountered thus far. He goes over every detail in my chart....he listens, answers questions and makes sure I understand everything before I leave. Dr. Fishman is a gem of a gentleman and an amazing doctor!
March 23, 2024
5
The doctor is excellent. I will continue seeing him and also my husband. We made an appointment with my husband also. The clinic is clean and I wish it was closer to my house, but I'll do the driving to go back to him.
March 16, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is the best.
March 16, 2024
5
The Doctor and his staff were very professional.
March 14, 2024
5
I arrive at 12:25PM for a 1:15PM appt. There's no one in the reception office. At checkout, the receptionist is on the phone for neaerly 10 minutes before I can get out of there to get to the lab. Meanwhile, new arrivals show up for appointments, and I'm put in the back of the list. NOT HAPPY!! I get there early to be on time; I'm still the last one called from 3 other parties. And, the selection of channel is preposterous~AWFUL
March 12, 2024
5
Doc Fishman is best. Listens to concerns and is straight with you
March 15, 2024
5
The staff was accommodating and the Dr provided excellent service and bedside manner.
February 29, 2024
5
MA provided excellent check in services. Dr Fishman as always excellent patient relationship and high degree of professionalism.
February 28, 2024
5
Staff was very kind and professional!
February 23, 2024
5
Great team of professionals. Have recommended Wellstar cardio to many friends and family members over the years.
February 23, 2024
5
I wish he also did hair transplants
February 21, 2024
5
Great staff - and Doctor
February 17, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman listens well diagnosis as well and explains very well. I cannot praise him enough.
February 17, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is a wonderful Doctor. He is understanding and listening to my concerns. The whole staff is very professional.
February 16, 2024
5
I have already been bragging about my experience with Dr. Fishman and the staff today. I especially appreciate the way Dr. Fishman communicates with me regarding my situation. I felt the same way the day I first met Dr. Fishman and the staff at WellStar. I have already recommended your organization and also the blue tower and nursing staff at Wellstar. Thank you for giving me excellent, professional care.
February 10, 2024
5
My visit was on time and went well.
February 8, 2024
5
Dr Fishman
February 8, 2024
5
I want to say thank you for all team who been around me at that hard time.
February 5, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is very kind and explained everything that was happening with me. He takes time to make sure all my questions are answered and you can tell that he cares about your health.
January 28, 2024
5
Dr Fishman is excellent. He always takes the time everything in details that are understandable.
April 15, 2024
5
I felt so comfortable talking about my concerns. Dr. Fishman was so easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about my diagnosis. I will recommend Dr. Fishman to everyone. The Nurse was very nice and helpful as well.
April 15, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is a most excellent doctor. I have met few (I'm a former RN) doctors that can measure up to Dr. Fishman's clinical expertise, level of care, or congenial manners. Thank you.
April 14, 2024
5
Dr Fishman and staff are terrific, professional and makes me very calm and easy, enjoy my visits ?
April 14, 2024
5
Dr Fishman is great
April 13, 2024
5
I had a excellent visit. Dr Fishman and the staff never make me feel rushed or hurried during my visits.
April 12, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is pleasant, careful, thorough. I like his demeanor and approach. No problems with this doctor.
April 10, 2024
5
Excellent visit!
March 25, 2024
5
Great Dr.!!! Very caring!!!
March 23, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is one of the greatest doctors I've encountered thus far. He goes over every detail in my chart....he listens, answers questions and makes sure I understand everything before I leave. Dr. Fishman is a gem of a gentleman and an amazing doctor!
March 23, 2024
5
The doctor is excellent. I will continue seeing him and also my husband. We made an appointment with my husband also. The clinic is clean and I wish it was closer to my house, but I'll do the driving to go back to him.
March 16, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is the best.
March 16, 2024
5
The Doctor and his staff were very professional.
March 14, 2024
5
I arrive at 12:25PM for a 1:15PM appt. There's no one in the reception office. At checkout, the receptionist is on the phone for neaerly 10 minutes before I can get out of there to get to the lab. Meanwhile, new arrivals show up for appointments, and I'm put in the back of the list. NOT HAPPY!! I get there early to be on time; I'm still the last one called from 3 other parties. And, the selection of channel is preposterous~AWFUL
March 12, 2024
5
Doc Fishman is best. Listens to concerns and is straight with you
March 15, 2024
5
The staff was accommodating and the Dr provided excellent service and bedside manner.
February 29, 2024
5
MA provided excellent check in services. Dr Fishman as always excellent patient relationship and high degree of professionalism.
February 28, 2024
5
Staff was very kind and professional!
February 23, 2024
5
Great team of professionals. Have recommended Wellstar cardio to many friends and family members over the years.
February 23, 2024
5
I wish he also did hair transplants
February 21, 2024
5
Great staff - and Doctor
February 17, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman listens well diagnosis as well and explains very well. I cannot praise him enough.
February 17, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is a wonderful Doctor. He is understanding and listening to my concerns. The whole staff is very professional.
February 16, 2024
5
I have already been bragging about my experience with Dr. Fishman and the staff today. I especially appreciate the way Dr. Fishman communicates with me regarding my situation. I felt the same way the day I first met Dr. Fishman and the staff at WellStar. I have already recommended your organization and also the blue tower and nursing staff at Wellstar. Thank you for giving me excellent, professional care.
February 10, 2024
5
My visit was on time and went well.
February 8, 2024
5
Dr Fishman
February 8, 2024
5
I want to say thank you for all team who been around me at that hard time.
February 5, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is very kind and explained everything that was happening with me. He takes time to make sure all my questions are answered and you can tell that he cares about your health.
January 28, 2024
4
Dr. Fishman isa very arm and caring doctor.
April 14, 2024
4
Dr. Fishman made me feel very comfortable and his staff has done all they can do to get me into the proper testing so I can have my surgery.
March 27, 2024
4
Dr. Fishman isa very arm and caring doctor.
April 14, 2024
4
Dr. Fishman made me feel very comfortable and his staff has done all they can do to get me into the proper testing so I can have my surgery.
March 27, 2024
5
Dr Fishman is excellent. He always takes the time everything in details that are understandable.
April 15, 2024
5
I felt so comfortable talking about my concerns. Dr. Fishman was so easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about my diagnosis. I will recommend Dr. Fishman to everyone. The Nurse was very nice and helpful as well.
April 15, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is a most excellent doctor. I have met few (I'm a former RN) doctors that can measure up to Dr. Fishman's clinical expertise, level of care, or congenial manners. Thank you.
April 14, 2024
5
Dr Fishman and staff are terrific, professional and makes me very calm and easy, enjoy my visits ?
April 14, 2024
5
Dr Fishman is great
April 13, 2024
5
I had a excellent visit. Dr Fishman and the staff never make me feel rushed or hurried during my visits.
April 12, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is pleasant, careful, thorough. I like his demeanor and approach. No problems with this doctor.
April 10, 2024
5
Excellent visit!
March 25, 2024
5
Great Dr.!!! Very caring!!!
March 23, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is one of the greatest doctors I've encountered thus far. He goes over every detail in my chart....he listens, answers questions and makes sure I understand everything before I leave. Dr. Fishman is a gem of a gentleman and an amazing doctor!
March 23, 2024
5
The doctor is excellent. I will continue seeing him and also my husband. We made an appointment with my husband also. The clinic is clean and I wish it was closer to my house, but I'll do the driving to go back to him.
March 16, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is the best.
March 16, 2024
5
The Doctor and his staff were very professional.
March 14, 2024
5
I arrive at 12:25PM for a 1:15PM appt. There's no one in the reception office. At checkout, the receptionist is on the phone for neaerly 10 minutes before I can get out of there to get to the lab. Meanwhile, new arrivals show up for appointments, and I'm put in the back of the list. NOT HAPPY!! I get there early to be on time; I'm still the last one called from 3 other parties. And, the selection of channel is preposterous~AWFUL
March 12, 2024
5
Doc Fishman is best. Listens to concerns and is straight with you
March 15, 2024
5
The staff was accommodating and the Dr provided excellent service and bedside manner.
February 29, 2024
5
MA provided excellent check in services. Dr Fishman as always excellent patient relationship and high degree of professionalism.
February 28, 2024
5
Staff was very kind and professional!
February 23, 2024
5
Great team of professionals. Have recommended Wellstar cardio to many friends and family members over the years.
February 23, 2024
5
I wish he also did hair transplants
February 21, 2024
5
Great staff - and Doctor
February 17, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman listens well diagnosis as well and explains very well. I cannot praise him enough.
February 17, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is a wonderful Doctor. He is understanding and listening to my concerns. The whole staff is very professional.
February 16, 2024
5
I have already been bragging about my experience with Dr. Fishman and the staff today. I especially appreciate the way Dr. Fishman communicates with me regarding my situation. I felt the same way the day I first met Dr. Fishman and the staff at WellStar. I have already recommended your organization and also the blue tower and nursing staff at Wellstar. Thank you for giving me excellent, professional care.
February 10, 2024
5
My visit was on time and went well.
February 8, 2024
5
Dr Fishman
February 8, 2024
5
I want to say thank you for all team who been around me at that hard time.
February 5, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is very kind and explained everything that was happening with me. He takes time to make sure all my questions are answered and you can tell that he cares about your health.
January 28, 2024
5
Dr Fishman is excellent. He always takes the time everything in details that are understandable.
April 15, 2024
5
I felt so comfortable talking about my concerns. Dr. Fishman was so easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about my diagnosis. I will recommend Dr. Fishman to everyone. The Nurse was very nice and helpful as well.
April 15, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is a most excellent doctor. I have met few (I'm a former RN) doctors that can measure up to Dr. Fishman's clinical expertise, level of care, or congenial manners. Thank you.
April 14, 2024
5
Dr Fishman and staff are terrific, professional and makes me very calm and easy, enjoy my visits ?
April 14, 2024
4
Dr. Fishman isa very arm and caring doctor.
April 14, 2024
5
Dr Fishman is great
April 13, 2024
5
I had a excellent visit. Dr Fishman and the staff never make me feel rushed or hurried during my visits.
April 12, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is pleasant, careful, thorough. I like his demeanor and approach. No problems with this doctor.
April 10, 2024
4
Dr. Fishman made me feel very comfortable and his staff has done all they can do to get me into the proper testing so I can have my surgery.
March 27, 2024
5
Excellent visit!
March 25, 2024
5
Great Dr.!!! Very caring!!!
March 23, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is one of the greatest doctors I've encountered thus far. He goes over every detail in my chart....he listens, answers questions and makes sure I understand everything before I leave. Dr. Fishman is a gem of a gentleman and an amazing doctor!
March 23, 2024
5
The doctor is excellent. I will continue seeing him and also my husband. We made an appointment with my husband also. The clinic is clean and I wish it was closer to my house, but I'll do the driving to go back to him.
March 16, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is the best.
March 16, 2024
5
Doc Fishman is best. Listens to concerns and is straight with you
March 15, 2024
5
The Doctor and his staff were very professional.
March 14, 2024
5
I arrive at 12:25PM for a 1:15PM appt. There's no one in the reception office. At checkout, the receptionist is on the phone for neaerly 10 minutes before I can get out of there to get to the lab. Meanwhile, new arrivals show up for appointments, and I'm put in the back of the list. NOT HAPPY!! I get there early to be on time; I'm still the last one called from 3 other parties. And, the selection of channel is preposterous~AWFUL
March 12, 2024
5
The staff was accommodating and the Dr provided excellent service and bedside manner.
February 29, 2024
5
MA provided excellent check in services. Dr Fishman as always excellent patient relationship and high degree of professionalism.
February 28, 2024
5
Staff was very kind and professional!
February 23, 2024
5
Great team of professionals. Have recommended Wellstar cardio to many friends and family members over the years.
February 23, 2024
5
I wish he also did hair transplants
February 21, 2024
5
Great staff - and Doctor
February 17, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman listens well diagnosis as well and explains very well. I cannot praise him enough.
February 17, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is a wonderful Doctor. He is understanding and listening to my concerns. The whole staff is very professional.
February 16, 2024
5
I have already been bragging about my experience with Dr. Fishman and the staff today. I especially appreciate the way Dr. Fishman communicates with me regarding my situation. I felt the same way the day I first met Dr. Fishman and the staff at WellStar. I have already recommended your organization and also the blue tower and nursing staff at Wellstar. Thank you for giving me excellent, professional care.
February 10, 2024
5
My visit was on time and went well.
February 8, 2024
5
Dr Fishman
February 8, 2024
5
I want to say thank you for all team who been around me at that hard time.
February 5, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is very kind and explained everything that was happening with me. He takes time to make sure all my questions are answered and you can tell that he cares about your health.
January 28, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is very kind and explained everything that was happening with me. He takes time to make sure all my questions are answered and you can tell that he cares about your health.
January 28, 2024
5
I want to say thank you for all team who been around me at that hard time.
February 5, 2024
5
Dr Fishman
February 8, 2024
5
My visit was on time and went well.
February 8, 2024
5
I have already been bragging about my experience with Dr. Fishman and the staff today. I especially appreciate the way Dr. Fishman communicates with me regarding my situation. I felt the same way the day I first met Dr. Fishman and the staff at WellStar. I have already recommended your organization and also the blue tower and nursing staff at Wellstar. Thank you for giving me excellent, professional care.
February 10, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is a wonderful Doctor. He is understanding and listening to my concerns. The whole staff is very professional.
February 16, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman listens well diagnosis as well and explains very well. I cannot praise him enough.
February 17, 2024
5
Great staff - and Doctor
February 17, 2024
5
I wish he also did hair transplants
February 21, 2024
5
Great team of professionals. Have recommended Wellstar cardio to many friends and family members over the years.
February 23, 2024
5
Staff was very kind and professional!
February 23, 2024
5
MA provided excellent check in services. Dr Fishman as always excellent patient relationship and high degree of professionalism.
February 28, 2024
5
The staff was accommodating and the Dr provided excellent service and bedside manner.
February 29, 2024
5
I arrive at 12:25PM for a 1:15PM appt. There's no one in the reception office. At checkout, the receptionist is on the phone for neaerly 10 minutes before I can get out of there to get to the lab. Meanwhile, new arrivals show up for appointments, and I'm put in the back of the list. NOT HAPPY!! I get there early to be on time; I'm still the last one called from 3 other parties. And, the selection of channel is preposterous~AWFUL
March 12, 2024
5
The Doctor and his staff were very professional.
March 14, 2024
5
Doc Fishman is best. Listens to concerns and is straight with you
March 15, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is the best.
March 16, 2024
5
The doctor is excellent. I will continue seeing him and also my husband. We made an appointment with my husband also. The clinic is clean and I wish it was closer to my house, but I'll do the driving to go back to him.
March 16, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is one of the greatest doctors I've encountered thus far. He goes over every detail in my chart....he listens, answers questions and makes sure I understand everything before I leave. Dr. Fishman is a gem of a gentleman and an amazing doctor!
March 23, 2024
5
Great Dr.!!! Very caring!!!
March 23, 2024
5
Excellent visit!
March 25, 2024
4
Dr. Fishman made me feel very comfortable and his staff has done all they can do to get me into the proper testing so I can have my surgery.
March 27, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is pleasant, careful, thorough. I like his demeanor and approach. No problems with this doctor.
April 10, 2024
5
I had a excellent visit. Dr Fishman and the staff never make me feel rushed or hurried during my visits.
April 12, 2024
5
Dr Fishman is great
April 13, 2024
4
Dr. Fishman isa very arm and caring doctor.
April 14, 2024
5
Dr Fishman and staff are terrific, professional and makes me very calm and easy, enjoy my visits ?
April 14, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is a most excellent doctor. I have met few (I'm a former RN) doctors that can measure up to Dr. Fishman's clinical expertise, level of care, or congenial manners. Thank you.
April 14, 2024
5
I felt so comfortable talking about my concerns. Dr. Fishman was so easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about my diagnosis. I will recommend Dr. Fishman to everyone. The Nurse was very nice and helpful as well.
April 15, 2024
5
Dr Fishman is excellent. He always takes the time everything in details that are understandable.
April 15, 2024
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PatCare
Pat Gelisse has been dancing for 30 years. She even taught the Carolina shag for a while. It’s a partner dance, sometimes compared to Swing dancing to beach music.
But severe heart failure downgraded Pat’s dancing queen status for close to 10 years.
“I went from feeling happy to feeling like a nothing,” she remembered of that time in her life.
With a team of Wellstar heart specialists working together for her, Pat found hope and new life on the dance floor.
Heart failure masquerades as acid reflux
It started more than a decade ago when Pat lived in central Georgia. She scheduled a doctor’s appointment for what she thought was acid reflux. She popped in on a quick break from her marketing job, assuming it wouldn’t take long.
Blood work and an EKG got Pat a ticket straight to the hospital and a quadruple bypass.
“My heart got worse; it wasn’t pumping blood,” Pat said.
She was in acute heart failure, a life-threatening condition where the heart doesn’t pump well enough to deliver the necessary amount of oxygen to her body. Pat’s ejection fraction (EF)—the percentage measurement of the blood that leaves the heart each time it pumps—was only 10%. The normal range is 50 to 70%.
It was a scary time, and with a family history of heart problems, Pat was worried. She’d lost both parents to heart failure, as well as other family members.
“I just knew for sure I was going to be next,” said Pat.
Doctors from various academic institutions discussed serious treatments ranging from LVAD to transplant, but because the pumping performance of her heart improved, she was no longer a candidate for those procedures. Instead, Pat spent close to nine years managing her heart failure with a pacemaker and various medications—treatments that failed to get her back on the dance floor.