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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 565 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
I am very happy with the Professionalism of Dr. Deriso. I have being his patient many years. His team is great too.
May 16, 2025
5
I enjoyed my doctor visit with my doctor. He's very friendly, very thorough, and to the point. Love it.
May 14, 2025
5
Doctor Deriso and his staff were all kind and helpful.
May 11, 2025
5
I leave satisfied with the visit.
May 11, 2025
4
Thankyou for taking care of me
May 10, 2025
5
It's always good Dr Derisio is an outstanding doctor.
May 10, 2025
5
Pleasant & efficient.
May 9, 2025
5
Dr. Deriso listens and address all concerns and this makes the experience excellent
May 2, 2025
5
I've had Dr. Deriso for almost 11 years and he's been very confident and very, he treated me very well and giving me good medical treatment. Thank you.
May 3, 2025
5
everyone was pleasant from the time I walked in until the time I left. my wait time was not long and I just had a very pleasant visit. It was clean smell good and I was appreciative..
May 2, 2025
4
Timely service.
May 2, 2025
5
Highly recommend the wonderful Dr Deriso and his staff!!
May 2, 2025
5
Dr. DeRiso is one of my favorite doctors and he does listen very, very well to everything I have to say. He answers all my questions. And I rely on him greatly, greatly in order to confide in other doctors that I may have to go to. So I look to him as my number one doctor. Thank you.
May 2, 2025
5
In and out quickly
April 30, 2025
5
I love Dr Deriso.
May 2, 2025
5
have had extremely good service and care from Dr. Deriso. And his staffing is good, but his care is fantastic. And his manner and care are off the charts positive. Thank you.
April 30, 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
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
I am very happy with the Professionalism of Dr. Deriso. I have being his patient many years. His team is great too.
May 16, 2025
5
I enjoyed my doctor visit with my doctor. He's very friendly, very thorough, and to the point. Love it.
May 14, 2025
5
Doctor Deriso and his staff were all kind and helpful.
May 11, 2025
5
I leave satisfied with the visit.
May 11, 2025
5
It's always good Dr Derisio is an outstanding doctor.
May 10, 2025
5
Pleasant & efficient.
May 9, 2025
5
Dr. Deriso listens and address all concerns and this makes the experience excellent
May 2, 2025
5
I've had Dr. Deriso for almost 11 years and he's been very confident and very, he treated me very well and giving me good medical treatment. Thank you.
May 3, 2025
5
everyone was pleasant from the time I walked in until the time I left. my wait time was not long and I just had a very pleasant visit. It was clean smell good and I was appreciative..
May 2, 2025
5
Highly recommend the wonderful Dr Deriso and his staff!!
May 2, 2025
5
Dr. DeRiso is one of my favorite doctors and he does listen very, very well to everything I have to say. He answers all my questions. And I rely on him greatly, greatly in order to confide in other doctors that I may have to go to. So I look to him as my number one doctor. Thank you.
May 2, 2025
5
In and out quickly
April 30, 2025
5
I love Dr Deriso.
May 2, 2025
5
have had extremely good service and care from Dr. Deriso. And his staffing is good, but his care is fantastic. And his manner and care are off the charts positive. Thank you.
April 30, 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
4
Thankyou for taking care of me
May 10, 2025
4
Timely service.
May 2, 2025
4
good experiance overall
April 24, 2025
4
Thankyou for taking care of me
May 10, 2025
4
Timely service.
May 2, 2025
4
good experiance overall
April 24, 2025
5
I am very happy with the Professionalism of Dr. Deriso. I have being his patient many years. His team is great too.
May 16, 2025
5
I enjoyed my doctor visit with my doctor. He's very friendly, very thorough, and to the point. Love it.
May 14, 2025
5
Doctor Deriso and his staff were all kind and helpful.
May 11, 2025
5
I leave satisfied with the visit.
May 11, 2025
5
It's always good Dr Derisio is an outstanding doctor.
May 10, 2025
5
Pleasant & efficient.
May 9, 2025
5
Dr. Deriso listens and address all concerns and this makes the experience excellent
May 2, 2025
5
I've had Dr. Deriso for almost 11 years and he's been very confident and very, he treated me very well and giving me good medical treatment. Thank you.
May 3, 2025
5
everyone was pleasant from the time I walked in until the time I left. my wait time was not long and I just had a very pleasant visit. It was clean smell good and I was appreciative..
May 2, 2025
5
Highly recommend the wonderful Dr Deriso and his staff!!
May 2, 2025
5
Dr. DeRiso is one of my favorite doctors and he does listen very, very well to everything I have to say. He answers all my questions. And I rely on him greatly, greatly in order to confide in other doctors that I may have to go to. So I look to him as my number one doctor. Thank you.
May 2, 2025
5
In and out quickly
April 30, 2025
5
I love Dr Deriso.
May 2, 2025
5
have had extremely good service and care from Dr. Deriso. And his staffing is good, but his care is fantastic. And his manner and care are off the charts positive. Thank you.
April 30, 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
I am very happy with the Professionalism of Dr. Deriso. I have being his patient many years. His team is great too.
May 16, 2025
5
I enjoyed my doctor visit with my doctor. He's very friendly, very thorough, and to the point. Love it.
May 14, 2025
5
Doctor Deriso and his staff were all kind and helpful.
May 11, 2025
5
I leave satisfied with the visit.
May 11, 2025
4
Thankyou for taking care of me
May 10, 2025
5
It's always good Dr Derisio is an outstanding doctor.
May 10, 2025
5
Pleasant & efficient.
May 9, 2025
5
I've had Dr. Deriso for almost 11 years and he's been very confident and very, he treated me very well and giving me good medical treatment. Thank you.
May 3, 2025
5
Dr. DeRiso is one of my favorite doctors and he does listen very, very well to everything I have to say. He answers all my questions. And I rely on him greatly, greatly in order to confide in other doctors that I may have to go to. So I look to him as my number one doctor. Thank you.
May 2, 2025
5
Dr. Deriso listens and address all concerns and this makes the experience excellent
May 2, 2025
5
everyone was pleasant from the time I walked in until the time I left. my wait time was not long and I just had a very pleasant visit. It was clean smell good and I was appreciative..
May 2, 2025
4
Timely service.
May 2, 2025
5
I love Dr Deriso.
May 2, 2025
5
Highly recommend the wonderful Dr Deriso and his staff!!
May 2, 2025
5
In and out quickly
April 30, 2025
5
have had extremely good service and care from Dr. Deriso. And his staffing is good, but his care is fantastic. And his manner and care are off the charts positive. Thank you.
April 30, 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
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
5
have had extremely good service and care from Dr. Deriso. And his staffing is good, but his care is fantastic. And his manner and care are off the charts positive. Thank you.
April 30, 2025
5
In and out quickly
April 30, 2025
5
Highly recommend the wonderful Dr Deriso and his staff!!
May 2, 2025
5
I love Dr Deriso.
May 2, 2025
4
Timely service.
May 2, 2025
5
everyone was pleasant from the time I walked in until the time I left. my wait time was not long and I just had a very pleasant visit. It was clean smell good and I was appreciative..
May 2, 2025
5
Dr. Deriso listens and address all concerns and this makes the experience excellent
May 2, 2025
5
Dr. DeRiso is one of my favorite doctors and he does listen very, very well to everything I have to say. He answers all my questions. And I rely on him greatly, greatly in order to confide in other doctors that I may have to go to. So I look to him as my number one doctor. Thank you.
May 2, 2025
5
I've had Dr. Deriso for almost 11 years and he's been very confident and very, he treated me very well and giving me good medical treatment. Thank you.
May 3, 2025
5
Pleasant & efficient.
May 9, 2025
5
It's always good Dr Derisio is an outstanding doctor.
May 10, 2025
4
Thankyou for taking care of me
May 10, 2025
5
I leave satisfied with the visit.
May 11, 2025
5
Doctor Deriso and his staff were all kind and helpful.
May 11, 2025
5
I enjoyed my doctor visit with my doctor. He's very friendly, very thorough, and to the point. Love it.
May 14, 2025
5
I am very happy with the Professionalism of Dr. Deriso. I have being his patient many years. His team is great too.
May 16, 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
