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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 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
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
Based on 568 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
Very pleasant and helpful
April 24, 2025
5
Great staff great Doctor.
April 24, 2025
5
This group is AMAZING from the front office, medical assistants, RN, and Dr. Deriso!
April 17, 2025
5
Very organized and a calm atmosphere. Very Friendly. Thanks
April 16, 2025
4
good experiance overall
April 24, 2025
5
Everything was just fine and wonderful. I enjoyed visiting the doctor.
April 14, 2025
5
I felt confident I was being checked & treatment was of excellent qualit.
April 4, 2025
5
Considering everything, it was a very good visit.
April 3, 2025
5
Great job
April 2, 2025
5
Excellent
March 30, 2025
5
Love my Dr.
March 30, 2025
5
Keep up the outstanding service.
March 30, 2025
5
Dr. Deriso listens. He is easy to get information from and I trust him to guide me thru this.
March 30, 2025
5
Caring and a good listener
March 30, 2025
5
A1 service
March 28, 2025
5
Wait time was not bad at all. Pretty much on schedule.
March 23, 2025
5
Folks were awesome to the front counter, people to the nurse, and the doctor was outstanding
March 23, 2025
5
My experience from stepping in the door until I left out of the door was one that made me feel safe and secure. Speaking with my doctor, not only did he talk to me medically, but man to man, and I appreciated that. Thank you very much.
March 26, 2025
5
Dr. Deriso is an excellent physician and always takes time with me during appointments. The staff at this location is very courteous and helpful.
March 22, 2025
5
Everyone in this practice is great. Very professional and kind.
March 22, 2025
5
Dr. Deriso was very nice and was very reassuring. I feel comfortable in the care I will receive regarding my health issue.
March 21, 2025
5
Excellent experience thank you
March 19, 2025
4
I didn't like the attitude and treatment. Was considering leaving and not return.
March 17, 2025
5
Very impressed with first visit to this practice. Knowledgeable and caring staff.
March 14, 2025
5
I had a good experience with the doctor, he took good care of me, when he finished he asked if I had one last question for him and if so, don't hesitate to call him if I need to.
March 13, 2025
5
Always a pleasure. Something you don't often say about a doctor visit
March 12, 2025
5
Good
March 12, 2025
5
My visits with Dr. DeRiso are always informative for me and I know I can trust his diagnoses.
February 28, 2025
5
I love and appreciate Wellstar and all my medical providers through Wellstar
March 1, 2025
5
Professional and personal
February 28, 2025
5
Very pleasant and helpful
April 24, 2025
5
Great staff great Doctor.
April 24, 2025
5
This group is AMAZING from the front office, medical assistants, RN, and Dr. Deriso!
April 17, 2025
5
Very organized and a calm atmosphere. Very Friendly. Thanks
April 16, 2025
5
Everything was just fine and wonderful. I enjoyed visiting the doctor.
April 14, 2025
5
I felt confident I was being checked & treatment was of excellent qualit.
April 4, 2025
5
Considering everything, it was a very good visit.
April 3, 2025
5
Great job
April 2, 2025
5
Excellent
March 30, 2025
5
Love my Dr.
March 30, 2025
5
Keep up the outstanding service.
March 30, 2025
5
Dr. Deriso listens. He is easy to get information from and I trust him to guide me thru this.
March 30, 2025
5
Caring and a good listener
March 30, 2025
5
A1 service
March 28, 2025
5
Wait time was not bad at all. Pretty much on schedule.
March 23, 2025
5
Folks were awesome to the front counter, people to the nurse, and the doctor was outstanding
March 23, 2025
5
My experience from stepping in the door until I left out of the door was one that made me feel safe and secure. Speaking with my doctor, not only did he talk to me medically, but man to man, and I appreciated that. Thank you very much.
March 26, 2025
5
Dr. Deriso is an excellent physician and always takes time with me during appointments. The staff at this location is very courteous and helpful.
March 22, 2025
5
Everyone in this practice is great. Very professional and kind.
March 22, 2025
5
Dr. Deriso was very nice and was very reassuring. I feel comfortable in the care I will receive regarding my health issue.
March 21, 2025
5
Excellent experience thank you
March 19, 2025
5
Very impressed with first visit to this practice. Knowledgeable and caring staff.
March 14, 2025
5
I had a good experience with the doctor, he took good care of me, when he finished he asked if I had one last question for him and if so, don't hesitate to call him if I need to.
March 13, 2025
5
Always a pleasure. Something you don't often say about a doctor visit
March 12, 2025
5
Good
March 12, 2025
5
My visits with Dr. DeRiso are always informative for me and I know I can trust his diagnoses.
February 28, 2025
5
I love and appreciate Wellstar and all my medical providers through Wellstar
March 1, 2025
5
Professional and personal
February 28, 2025
4
good experiance overall
April 24, 2025
4
I didn't like the attitude and treatment. Was considering leaving and not return.
March 17, 2025
4
good experiance overall
April 24, 2025
4
I didn't like the attitude and treatment. Was considering leaving and not return.
March 17, 2025
5
Very pleasant and helpful
April 24, 2025
5
Great staff great Doctor.
April 24, 2025
5
This group is AMAZING from the front office, medical assistants, RN, and Dr. Deriso!
April 17, 2025
5
Very organized and a calm atmosphere. Very Friendly. Thanks
April 16, 2025
5
Everything was just fine and wonderful. I enjoyed visiting the doctor.
April 14, 2025
5
I felt confident I was being checked & treatment was of excellent qualit.
April 4, 2025
5
Considering everything, it was a very good visit.
April 3, 2025
5
Great job
April 2, 2025
5
Excellent
March 30, 2025
5
Love my Dr.
March 30, 2025
5
Keep up the outstanding service.
March 30, 2025
5
Dr. Deriso listens. He is easy to get information from and I trust him to guide me thru this.
March 30, 2025
5
Caring and a good listener
March 30, 2025
5
A1 service
March 28, 2025
5
Wait time was not bad at all. Pretty much on schedule.
March 23, 2025
5
Folks were awesome to the front counter, people to the nurse, and the doctor was outstanding
March 23, 2025
5
My experience from stepping in the door until I left out of the door was one that made me feel safe and secure. Speaking with my doctor, not only did he talk to me medically, but man to man, and I appreciated that. Thank you very much.
March 26, 2025
5
Dr. Deriso is an excellent physician and always takes time with me during appointments. The staff at this location is very courteous and helpful.
March 22, 2025
5
Everyone in this practice is great. Very professional and kind.
March 22, 2025
5
Dr. Deriso was very nice and was very reassuring. I feel comfortable in the care I will receive regarding my health issue.
March 21, 2025
5
Excellent experience thank you
March 19, 2025
5
Very impressed with first visit to this practice. Knowledgeable and caring staff.
March 14, 2025
5
I had a good experience with the doctor, he took good care of me, when he finished he asked if I had one last question for him and if so, don't hesitate to call him if I need to.
March 13, 2025
5
Always a pleasure. Something you don't often say about a doctor visit
March 12, 2025
5
Good
March 12, 2025
5
My visits with Dr. DeRiso are always informative for me and I know I can trust his diagnoses.
February 28, 2025
5
I love and appreciate Wellstar and all my medical providers through Wellstar
March 1, 2025
5
Professional and personal
February 28, 2025
5
Very pleasant and helpful
April 24, 2025
4
good experiance overall
April 24, 2025
5
Great staff great Doctor.
April 24, 2025
5
This group is AMAZING from the front office, medical assistants, RN, and Dr. Deriso!
April 17, 2025
5
Very organized and a calm atmosphere. Very Friendly. Thanks
April 16, 2025
5
Everything was just fine and wonderful. I enjoyed visiting the doctor.
April 14, 2025
5
I felt confident I was being checked & treatment was of excellent qualit.
April 4, 2025
5
Considering everything, it was a very good visit.
April 3, 2025
5
Great job
April 2, 2025
5
Excellent
March 30, 2025
5
Love my Dr.
March 30, 2025
5
Keep up the outstanding service.
March 30, 2025
5
Dr. Deriso listens. He is easy to get information from and I trust him to guide me thru this.
March 30, 2025
5
Caring and a good listener
March 30, 2025
5
A1 service
March 28, 2025
5
My experience from stepping in the door until I left out of the door was one that made me feel safe and secure. Speaking with my doctor, not only did he talk to me medically, but man to man, and I appreciated that. Thank you very much.
March 26, 2025
5
Wait time was not bad at all. Pretty much on schedule.
March 23, 2025
5
Folks were awesome to the front counter, people to the nurse, and the doctor was outstanding
March 23, 2025
5
Everyone in this practice is great. Very professional and kind.
March 22, 2025
5
Dr. Deriso is an excellent physician and always takes time with me during appointments. The staff at this location is very courteous and helpful.
March 22, 2025
5
Dr. Deriso was very nice and was very reassuring. I feel comfortable in the care I will receive regarding my health issue.
March 21, 2025
5
Excellent experience thank you
March 19, 2025
4
I didn't like the attitude and treatment. Was considering leaving and not return.
March 17, 2025
5
Very impressed with first visit to this practice. Knowledgeable and caring staff.
March 14, 2025
5
I had a good experience with the doctor, he took good care of me, when he finished he asked if I had one last question for him and if so, don't hesitate to call him if I need to.
March 13, 2025
5
Always a pleasure. Something you don't often say about a doctor visit
March 12, 2025
5
Good
March 12, 2025
5
I love and appreciate Wellstar and all my medical providers through Wellstar
March 1, 2025
5
Professional and personal
February 28, 2025
5
My visits with Dr. DeRiso are always informative for me and I know I can trust his diagnoses.
February 28, 2025
5
My visits with Dr. DeRiso are always informative for me and I know I can trust his diagnoses.
February 28, 2025
5
Professional and personal
February 28, 2025
5
I love and appreciate Wellstar and all my medical providers through Wellstar
March 1, 2025
5
Good
March 12, 2025
5
Always a pleasure. Something you don't often say about a doctor visit
March 12, 2025
5
I had a good experience with the doctor, he took good care of me, when he finished he asked if I had one last question for him and if so, don't hesitate to call him if I need to.
March 13, 2025
5
Very impressed with first visit to this practice. Knowledgeable and caring staff.
March 14, 2025
4
I didn't like the attitude and treatment. Was considering leaving and not return.
March 17, 2025
5
Excellent experience thank you
March 19, 2025
5
Dr. Deriso was very nice and was very reassuring. I feel comfortable in the care I will receive regarding my health issue.
March 21, 2025
5
Dr. Deriso is an excellent physician and always takes time with me during appointments. The staff at this location is very courteous and helpful.
March 22, 2025
5
Everyone in this practice is great. Very professional and kind.
March 22, 2025
5
Folks were awesome to the front counter, people to the nurse, and the doctor was outstanding
March 23, 2025
5
Wait time was not bad at all. Pretty much on schedule.
March 23, 2025
5
My experience from stepping in the door until I left out of the door was one that made me feel safe and secure. Speaking with my doctor, not only did he talk to me medically, but man to man, and I appreciated that. Thank you very much.
March 26, 2025
5
A1 service
March 28, 2025
5
Caring and a good listener
March 30, 2025
5
Dr. Deriso listens. He is easy to get information from and I trust him to guide me thru this.
March 30, 2025
5
Keep up the outstanding service.
March 30, 2025
5
Love my Dr.
March 30, 2025
5
Excellent
March 30, 2025
5
Great job
April 2, 2025
5
Considering everything, it was a very good visit.
April 3, 2025
5
I felt confident I was being checked & treatment was of excellent qualit.
April 4, 2025
5
Everything was just fine and wonderful. I enjoyed visiting the doctor.
April 14, 2025
5
Very organized and a calm atmosphere. Very Friendly. Thanks
April 16, 2025
5
This group is AMAZING from the front office, medical assistants, RN, and Dr. Deriso!
April 17, 2025
5
Great staff great Doctor.
April 24, 2025
4
good experiance overall
April 24, 2025
5
Very pleasant and helpful
April 24, 2025
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 School of Medicine
Residency
Emory University School of Medicine
Fellowship
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular
