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George Deriso, MD

Specialties

Cardiovascular Disease

Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine

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George Deriso, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2007.

Specialties

Cardiovascular Disease

Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2007
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About George Deriso, MD

A graduate of the University of Georgia, Dr. Deriso received his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. After completing his internship and residency at Emory University, he was employed as a hospitalist at Emory University Crawford Long Hospital. He also served as an instructor of medicine at Emory University.
 
 
Dr. Deriso went on to a cardiology fellowship at the Oschner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, La. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease and is a member of several medical societies.
 
 
Dr. Deriso joined Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine in July 2007. He is currently on staff at Wellstar Cobb, Douglas, Kennestone and Paulding hospitals.
 
 
Dr. Deriso is married and has two children. He enjoys golf, snow skiing, and travel.
 

Specialties

  • Cardiovascular Disease

Education & Training

  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Degree

  • Doctor of Medicine

Residency

  • Emory University School of Medicine

Fellowship

  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation

Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wellstar Cobb Hospital
  • Wellstar Douglas Hospital
  • Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
  • Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
  • Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
  • Wellstar North Fulton 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 591 patient ratings

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

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

Dr Deriso is the best!!

October 9, 2026

5

Everyone in the office was very caring, and took the time to listen to my concerns.

October 6, 2026

5

I was served quickly and everyone was very friendly and professional in their work; I wish it were like that everywhere.

October 3, 2026

5

Good communication- clear and concise.

October 1, 2026

5

Dr. Deriso was very courteous and informative. He's the best. The staff there were also professional and courteous.

September 25, 2026

5

Very nice people.

September 24, 2026

5

Dr. Deriso and his staff are amazing. They literally saved my life. There is nothing in this world that I would not do for him.

September 23, 2026

5

Been my Dr for many years love him

September 20, 2026

5

The Doctor and staff are very professional

September 17, 2026

5

Dr Deriso is the

September 17, 2026

5

Great staff . Doctor very professional and knowledgeable. Interested in my situation!!

September 17, 2026

5

I have never had a bad experience with anyone in this office. With every visit I feel heard. I feel like a person when I'm seen here. I would highly recommend this office to anyone.

September 18, 2026

5

Dr. Deriso is a calm, gifted, and knowledgeable professional. He listens and provide adequate information for each and every question.

September 17, 2026

5

Th doctor and staff were very patient and informative and answered all of my questions

September 16, 2026

5

Everyone at the office and the ones that worked with me were professional, personable, and just overall it was a real pleasant visit. Didn't make your blood pressure go up or anything like that. They were all treated you the way they would want to be treated if they were the patient and that's what I loved.

September 16, 2026

5

Everyone was very pleasant and professional.

September 14, 2026

5

Excellent treatment!

September 13, 2026

5

Dr. Deriso is so thorough and listens intently to all of our concerns. We refer everyone we know to him. The staff is also exceptional.

September 11, 2026

5

Very attentive and professional experience

September 7, 2026

5

I feel blessed to be Dr. Deriso's patient.

September 5, 2026

4

Wait time was a little long, I waited for about an hour and the lady at the front desk wasn't very friendly.

September 2, 2026

5

I have been given excellent care in my opinion.

August 30, 2026

5

I am so thankful to have Dr . Deriso as my Dr. He is great and very knowledgeable! Makes you feel comfortable . His nurse, Jordan, is absolutely wonderful!!

August 30, 2026

4

This has been my first visit with the doctor and his staff. The customer service was very good. The medical system was very firm and good, showing good and everything. And the doctor, like I said, he explained things very well to me. And I most likely will take his word and belief and trusting in him. So I think overall it was very good. The staff was very cooperative. And that's my rating for them. Okay, most likely it's a nine for all. Thank you.

August 30, 2026

5

Dr. Deriso and his staff are always friendly and professional.

August 30, 2026

5

I trust Dr. Deriso and his staff to deliver the best care possible. He listens carefully and is always knowledgeable of what is going on with me. You can't ask anything more of a good doctor.

August 28, 2026

5

Service was very good

August 28, 2026

5

As always, Dr. Deriso is very thorough and takes his time during appointments. At the end of the appointment he always tells me to let him know if I have any issues or concerns. I also want to mention that the staff at this location are very friendly and make you feel welcomed.

August 28, 2026

5

Dr Deriso is so kind and listens to any concerns I had. The staff were so kind and made me feel comfortable.

August 28, 2026

5

My office visit with Dr. Deriso and nurse plus staff always nice, caring and knowledgeable. Great listener and helpful.

August 26, 2026

5

Dr Deriso is the best!!

October 9, 2026

5

Everyone in the office was very caring, and took the time to listen to my concerns.

October 6, 2026

5

I was served quickly and everyone was very friendly and professional in their work; I wish it were like that everywhere.

October 3, 2026

5

Good communication- clear and concise.

October 1, 2026

5

Dr. Deriso was very courteous and informative. He's the best. The staff there were also professional and courteous.

September 25, 2026

5

Very nice people.

September 24, 2026

5

Dr. Deriso and his staff are amazing. They literally saved my life. There is nothing in this world that I would not do for him.

September 23, 2026

5

Been my Dr for many years love him

September 20, 2026

5

The Doctor and staff are very professional

September 17, 2026

5

Dr Deriso is the

September 17, 2026

5

Great staff . Doctor very professional and knowledgeable. Interested in my situation!!

September 17, 2026

5

I have never had a bad experience with anyone in this office. With every visit I feel heard. I feel like a person when I'm seen here. I would highly recommend this office to anyone.

September 18, 2026

5

Dr. Deriso is a calm, gifted, and knowledgeable professional. He listens and provide adequate information for each and every question.

September 17, 2026

5

Th doctor and staff were very patient and informative and answered all of my questions

September 16, 2026

5

Everyone at the office and the ones that worked with me were professional, personable, and just overall it was a real pleasant visit. Didn't make your blood pressure go up or anything like that. They were all treated you the way they would want to be treated if they were the patient and that's what I loved.

September 16, 2026

5

Everyone was very pleasant and professional.

September 14, 2026

5

Excellent treatment!

September 13, 2026

5

Dr. Deriso is so thorough and listens intently to all of our concerns. We refer everyone we know to him. The staff is also exceptional.

September 11, 2026

5

Very attentive and professional experience

September 7, 2026

5

I feel blessed to be Dr. Deriso's patient.

September 5, 2026

5

I have been given excellent care in my opinion.

August 30, 2026

5

I am so thankful to have Dr . Deriso as my Dr. He is great and very knowledgeable! Makes you feel comfortable . His nurse, Jordan, is absolutely wonderful!!

August 30, 2026

5

Dr. Deriso and his staff are always friendly and professional.

August 30, 2026

5

I trust Dr. Deriso and his staff to deliver the best care possible. He listens carefully and is always knowledgeable of what is going on with me. You can't ask anything more of a good doctor.

August 28, 2026

5

Service was very good

August 28, 2026

5

As always, Dr. Deriso is very thorough and takes his time during appointments. At the end of the appointment he always tells me to let him know if I have any issues or concerns. I also want to mention that the staff at this location are very friendly and make you feel welcomed.

August 28, 2026

5

Dr Deriso is so kind and listens to any concerns I had. The staff were so kind and made me feel comfortable.

August 28, 2026

5

My office visit with Dr. Deriso and nurse plus staff always nice, caring and knowledgeable. Great listener and helpful.

August 26, 2026

4

Wait time was a little long, I waited for about an hour and the lady at the front desk wasn't very friendly.

September 2, 2026

4

This has been my first visit with the doctor and his staff. The customer service was very good. The medical system was very firm and good, showing good and everything. And the doctor, like I said, he explained things very well to me. And I most likely will take his word and belief and trusting in him. So I think overall it was very good. The staff was very cooperative. And that's my rating for them. Okay, most likely it's a nine for all. Thank you.

August 30, 2026

4

Wait time was a little long, I waited for about an hour and the lady at the front desk wasn't very friendly.

September 2, 2026

4

This has been my first visit with the doctor and his staff. The customer service was very good. The medical system was very firm and good, showing good and everything. And the doctor, like I said, he explained things very well to me. And I most likely will take his word and belief and trusting in him. So I think overall it was very good. The staff was very cooperative. And that's my rating for them. Okay, most likely it's a nine for all. Thank you.

August 30, 2026

5

Dr Deriso is the best!!

October 9, 2026

5

Everyone in the office was very caring, and took the time to listen to my concerns.

October 6, 2026

5

I was served quickly and everyone was very friendly and professional in their work; I wish it were like that everywhere.

October 3, 2026

5

Good communication- clear and concise.

October 1, 2026

5

Dr. Deriso was very courteous and informative. He's the best. The staff there were also professional and courteous.

September 25, 2026

5

Very nice people.

September 24, 2026

5

Dr. Deriso and his staff are amazing. They literally saved my life. There is nothing in this world that I would not do for him.

September 23, 2026

5

Been my Dr for many years love him

September 20, 2026

5

The Doctor and staff are very professional

September 17, 2026

5

Dr Deriso is the

September 17, 2026

5

Great staff . Doctor very professional and knowledgeable. Interested in my situation!!

September 17, 2026

5

I have never had a bad experience with anyone in this office. With every visit I feel heard. I feel like a person when I'm seen here. I would highly recommend this office to anyone.

September 18, 2026

5

Dr. Deriso is a calm, gifted, and knowledgeable professional. He listens and provide adequate information for each and every question.

September 17, 2026

5

Th doctor and staff were very patient and informative and answered all of my questions

September 16, 2026

5

Everyone at the office and the ones that worked with me were professional, personable, and just overall it was a real pleasant visit. Didn't make your blood pressure go up or anything like that. They were all treated you the way they would want to be treated if they were the patient and that's what I loved.

September 16, 2026

5

Everyone was very pleasant and professional.

September 14, 2026

5

Excellent treatment!

September 13, 2026

5

Dr. Deriso is so thorough and listens intently to all of our concerns. We refer everyone we know to him. The staff is also exceptional.

September 11, 2026

5

Very attentive and professional experience

September 7, 2026

5

I feel blessed to be Dr. Deriso's patient.

September 5, 2026

5

I have been given excellent care in my opinion.

August 30, 2026

5

I am so thankful to have Dr . Deriso as my Dr. He is great and very knowledgeable! Makes you feel comfortable . His nurse, Jordan, is absolutely wonderful!!

August 30, 2026

5

Dr. Deriso and his staff are always friendly and professional.

August 30, 2026

5

I trust Dr. Deriso and his staff to deliver the best care possible. He listens carefully and is always knowledgeable of what is going on with me. You can't ask anything more of a good doctor.

August 28, 2026

5

Service was very good

August 28, 2026

5

As always, Dr. Deriso is very thorough and takes his time during appointments. At the end of the appointment he always tells me to let him know if I have any issues or concerns. I also want to mention that the staff at this location are very friendly and make you feel welcomed.

August 28, 2026

5

Dr Deriso is so kind and listens to any concerns I had. The staff were so kind and made me feel comfortable.

August 28, 2026

5

My office visit with Dr. Deriso and nurse plus staff always nice, caring and knowledgeable. Great listener and helpful.

August 26, 2026

5

Dr Deriso is the best!!

October 9, 2026

5

Everyone in the office was very caring, and took the time to listen to my concerns.

October 6, 2026

5

I was served quickly and everyone was very friendly and professional in their work; I wish it were like that everywhere.

October 3, 2026

5

Good communication- clear and concise.

October 1, 2026

5

Dr. Deriso was very courteous and informative. He's the best. The staff there were also professional and courteous.

September 25, 2026

5

Very nice people.

September 24, 2026

5

Dr. Deriso and his staff are amazing. They literally saved my life. There is nothing in this world that I would not do for him.

September 23, 2026

5

Been my Dr for many years love him

September 20, 2026

5

I have never had a bad experience with anyone in this office. With every visit I feel heard. I feel like a person when I'm seen here. I would highly recommend this office to anyone.

September 18, 2026

5

The Doctor and staff are very professional

September 17, 2026

5

Dr Deriso is the

September 17, 2026

5

Dr. Deriso is a calm, gifted, and knowledgeable professional. He listens and provide adequate information for each and every question.

September 17, 2026

5

Great staff . Doctor very professional and knowledgeable. Interested in my situation!!

September 17, 2026

5

Everyone at the office and the ones that worked with me were professional, personable, and just overall it was a real pleasant visit. Didn't make your blood pressure go up or anything like that. They were all treated you the way they would want to be treated if they were the patient and that's what I loved.

September 16, 2026

5

Th doctor and staff were very patient and informative and answered all of my questions

September 16, 2026

5

Everyone was very pleasant and professional.

September 14, 2026

5

Excellent treatment!

September 13, 2026

5

Dr. Deriso is so thorough and listens intently to all of our concerns. We refer everyone we know to him. The staff is also exceptional.

September 11, 2026

5

Very attentive and professional experience

September 7, 2026

5

I feel blessed to be Dr. Deriso's patient.

September 5, 2026

4

Wait time was a little long, I waited for about an hour and the lady at the front desk wasn't very friendly.

September 2, 2026

4

This has been my first visit with the doctor and his staff. The customer service was very good. The medical system was very firm and good, showing good and everything. And the doctor, like I said, he explained things very well to me. And I most likely will take his word and belief and trusting in him. So I think overall it was very good. The staff was very cooperative. And that's my rating for them. Okay, most likely it's a nine for all. Thank you.

August 30, 2026

5

I have been given excellent care in my opinion.

August 30, 2026

5

Dr. Deriso and his staff are always friendly and professional.

August 30, 2026

5

I am so thankful to have Dr . Deriso as my Dr. He is great and very knowledgeable! Makes you feel comfortable . His nurse, Jordan, is absolutely wonderful!!

August 30, 2026

5

I trust Dr. Deriso and his staff to deliver the best care possible. He listens carefully and is always knowledgeable of what is going on with me. You can't ask anything more of a good doctor.

August 28, 2026

5

Service was very good

August 28, 2026

5

As always, Dr. Deriso is very thorough and takes his time during appointments. At the end of the appointment he always tells me to let him know if I have any issues or concerns. I also want to mention that the staff at this location are very friendly and make you feel welcomed.

August 28, 2026

5

Dr Deriso is so kind and listens to any concerns I had. The staff were so kind and made me feel comfortable.

August 28, 2026

5

My office visit with Dr. Deriso and nurse plus staff always nice, caring and knowledgeable. Great listener and helpful.

August 26, 2026

5

My office visit with Dr. Deriso and nurse plus staff always nice, caring and knowledgeable. Great listener and helpful.

August 26, 2026

5

Dr Deriso is so kind and listens to any concerns I had. The staff were so kind and made me feel comfortable.

August 28, 2026

5

As always, Dr. Deriso is very thorough and takes his time during appointments. At the end of the appointment he always tells me to let him know if I have any issues or concerns. I also want to mention that the staff at this location are very friendly and make you feel welcomed.

August 28, 2026

5

Service was very good

August 28, 2026

5

I trust Dr. Deriso and his staff to deliver the best care possible. He listens carefully and is always knowledgeable of what is going on with me. You can't ask anything more of a good doctor.

August 28, 2026

5

I am so thankful to have Dr . Deriso as my Dr. He is great and very knowledgeable! Makes you feel comfortable . His nurse, Jordan, is absolutely wonderful!!

August 30, 2026

5

Dr. Deriso and his staff are always friendly and professional.

August 30, 2026

5

I have been given excellent care in my opinion.

August 30, 2026

4

This has been my first visit with the doctor and his staff. The customer service was very good. The medical system was very firm and good, showing good and everything. And the doctor, like I said, he explained things very well to me. And I most likely will take his word and belief and trusting in him. So I think overall it was very good. The staff was very cooperative. And that's my rating for them. Okay, most likely it's a nine for all. Thank you.

August 30, 2026

4

Wait time was a little long, I waited for about an hour and the lady at the front desk wasn't very friendly.

September 2, 2026

5

I feel blessed to be Dr. Deriso's patient.

September 5, 2026

5

Very attentive and professional experience

September 7, 2026

5

Dr. Deriso is so thorough and listens intently to all of our concerns. We refer everyone we know to him. The staff is also exceptional.

September 11, 2026

5

Excellent treatment!

September 13, 2026

5

Everyone was very pleasant and professional.

September 14, 2026

5

Th doctor and staff were very patient and informative and answered all of my questions

September 16, 2026

5

Everyone at the office and the ones that worked with me were professional, personable, and just overall it was a real pleasant visit. Didn't make your blood pressure go up or anything like that. They were all treated you the way they would want to be treated if they were the patient and that's what I loved.

September 16, 2026

5

Great staff . Doctor very professional and knowledgeable. Interested in my situation!!

September 17, 2026

5

Dr. Deriso is a calm, gifted, and knowledgeable professional. He listens and provide adequate information for each and every question.

September 17, 2026

5

The Doctor and staff are very professional

September 17, 2026

5

Dr Deriso is the

September 17, 2026

5

I have never had a bad experience with anyone in this office. With every visit I feel heard. I feel like a person when I'm seen here. I would highly recommend this office to anyone.

September 18, 2026

5

Been my Dr for many years love him

September 20, 2026

5

Dr. Deriso and his staff are amazing. They literally saved my life. There is nothing in this world that I would not do for him.

September 23, 2026

5

Very nice people.

September 24, 2026

5

Dr. Deriso was very courteous and informative. He's the best. The staff there were also professional and courteous.

September 25, 2026

5

Good communication- clear and concise.

October 1, 2026

5

I was served quickly and everyone was very friendly and professional in their work; I wish it were like that everywhere.

October 3, 2026

5

Everyone in the office was very caring, and took the time to listen to my concerns.

October 6, 2026

5

Dr Deriso is the best!!

October 9, 2026

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George Deriso, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2007
Rating
4.8
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Residency
Emory University School of Medicine
Fellowship
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Office Locations
www.wellstar.org/physicians/george-deriso-md

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