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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
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
4.8
Based on 573 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.91
Listened to me carefully
4.89
Shared the right amount of information
4.82
Earned my trust
4.71
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Patient Reviews
5
This office is always so friendly and professional.
March 16, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso takes his time during our appointments and makes sure any issues or concerns are addressed. We are very fortunate to have him as our doctor. Also, the staff are always helpful and kind.
March 16, 2024
5
Just hate waiting for the doctor and then waiting to give blood. About a 2 hours and 15 minute office visit.
March 17, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is great. Very thougtful and explains test results with care for my health.
March 16, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso and all of the WellStar Cardiology Team are just the best!
March 15, 2024
5
The staff is friendly and professional. They are eager to help. I can't say enough good about Dr. Deriso. He is great and really cares about my health. I am glad to have him as my doctor.
March 14, 2024
4
It took over an hour pass scheduled appointment time to be seen by the doctor. No good ? ?
March 13, 2024
5
My husband and I both felt very comfortable with the practice and with Dr. Deriso. Very good visit with this cardiologist! We appreciated his knowledge, expertise, care, concern and efforts to find the cause of my husband's discomfort.
March 13, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is efficient, communicative and personable. I'm glad to have him dealing with my medical issues.
March 4, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is an excellent physician. He listens to and explains all questions. He also makes sure that all suggested actions are clear and discusses the reason for each action.
March 2, 2024
4
The wait time to see the doctor was extremely long.
March 1, 2024
4
I was very happy with the service and the care I received seeing Dr. DeRiso. I actually enjoyed the visit very well. He listened and understood and asked questions. That's very important to me.
March 1, 2024
5
Excellent
February 25, 2024
5
They listen!! They care!! I haven't felt this type of experience in over 10 years. I'm Blessed to have been referred!! Thanks to the entire staff!
February 24, 2024
5
The staff and doctor were great and show excellent concern about my health
February 25, 2024
5
Dr Deriso always make sure I understands and always ready to address any concerns
February 23, 2024
5
They know my name. They are terrific
March 2, 2024
5
Good.
February 23, 2024
5
Professional, knowledgeable and courteous!
February 22, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is one of the positives that I found during the pandemic. He's professional. He explains everything. He's interested. He remembers you. What can I say?
February 14, 2024
5
I really appreciate our Dr. Deriso's service. I really wish he was my regular doctor, my family doctor instead of cardiologist. I'd rather for him to be that too, but I just like his manners and his service as a doctor. Thank you.
February 14, 2024
5
We love the way this office is run. Great service and efficiency.
February 9, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso and this entire staff has always been very helpful and kind.
February 6, 2024
5
Outstanding provider and nurse. Attention to detail was impressive.
February 5, 2024
5
Excellent Doctor and staff.
February 3, 2024
5
I really love Dr. Deriso he is very attentive and will answer all my questions. He is a very pleasant person. There was a floater. Nurse also I don't remember her name. However, for a floater she was very pleasant and helpful in caring for me. I really enjoy my appointments with this practice.
February 2, 2024
5
The doctor was great. He was very informative.
February 2, 2024
5
EXCELLENT. BEST DOCTOR FOR ME
January 28, 2024
5
I was taken in for my appointment about 20 minutes late, but my treatment and care were excellent, and that's what matters most.
January 22, 2024
5
All the staff, clerical and medical, including the doctor were friendly, yet always professional in their treatment during my visit. Wellstar Health System should be very proud that this group of persons represents Your organization.
January 21, 2024
5
This office is always so friendly and professional.
March 16, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso takes his time during our appointments and makes sure any issues or concerns are addressed. We are very fortunate to have him as our doctor. Also, the staff are always helpful and kind.
March 16, 2024
5
Just hate waiting for the doctor and then waiting to give blood. About a 2 hours and 15 minute office visit.
March 17, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is great. Very thougtful and explains test results with care for my health.
March 16, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso and all of the WellStar Cardiology Team are just the best!
March 15, 2024
5
The staff is friendly and professional. They are eager to help. I can't say enough good about Dr. Deriso. He is great and really cares about my health. I am glad to have him as my doctor.
March 14, 2024
5
My husband and I both felt very comfortable with the practice and with Dr. Deriso. Very good visit with this cardiologist! We appreciated his knowledge, expertise, care, concern and efforts to find the cause of my husband's discomfort.
March 13, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is efficient, communicative and personable. I'm glad to have him dealing with my medical issues.
March 4, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is an excellent physician. He listens to and explains all questions. He also makes sure that all suggested actions are clear and discusses the reason for each action.
March 2, 2024
5
Excellent
February 25, 2024
5
They listen!! They care!! I haven't felt this type of experience in over 10 years. I'm Blessed to have been referred!! Thanks to the entire staff!
February 24, 2024
5
The staff and doctor were great and show excellent concern about my health
February 25, 2024
5
Dr Deriso always make sure I understands and always ready to address any concerns
February 23, 2024
5
They know my name. They are terrific
March 2, 2024
5
Good.
February 23, 2024
5
Professional, knowledgeable and courteous!
February 22, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is one of the positives that I found during the pandemic. He's professional. He explains everything. He's interested. He remembers you. What can I say?
February 14, 2024
5
I really appreciate our Dr. Deriso's service. I really wish he was my regular doctor, my family doctor instead of cardiologist. I'd rather for him to be that too, but I just like his manners and his service as a doctor. Thank you.
February 14, 2024
5
We love the way this office is run. Great service and efficiency.
February 9, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso and this entire staff has always been very helpful and kind.
February 6, 2024
5
Outstanding provider and nurse. Attention to detail was impressive.
February 5, 2024
5
Excellent Doctor and staff.
February 3, 2024
5
I really love Dr. Deriso he is very attentive and will answer all my questions. He is a very pleasant person. There was a floater. Nurse also I don't remember her name. However, for a floater she was very pleasant and helpful in caring for me. I really enjoy my appointments with this practice.
February 2, 2024
5
The doctor was great. He was very informative.
February 2, 2024
5
EXCELLENT. BEST DOCTOR FOR ME
January 28, 2024
5
I was taken in for my appointment about 20 minutes late, but my treatment and care were excellent, and that's what matters most.
January 22, 2024
5
All the staff, clerical and medical, including the doctor were friendly, yet always professional in their treatment during my visit. Wellstar Health System should be very proud that this group of persons represents Your organization.
January 21, 2024
4
It took over an hour pass scheduled appointment time to be seen by the doctor. No good ? ?
March 13, 2024
4
The wait time to see the doctor was extremely long.
March 1, 2024
4
I was very happy with the service and the care I received seeing Dr. DeRiso. I actually enjoyed the visit very well. He listened and understood and asked questions. That's very important to me.
March 1, 2024
4
It took over an hour pass scheduled appointment time to be seen by the doctor. No good ? ?
March 13, 2024
4
The wait time to see the doctor was extremely long.
March 1, 2024
4
I was very happy with the service and the care I received seeing Dr. DeRiso. I actually enjoyed the visit very well. He listened and understood and asked questions. That's very important to me.
March 1, 2024
5
This office is always so friendly and professional.
March 16, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso takes his time during our appointments and makes sure any issues or concerns are addressed. We are very fortunate to have him as our doctor. Also, the staff are always helpful and kind.
March 16, 2024
5
Just hate waiting for the doctor and then waiting to give blood. About a 2 hours and 15 minute office visit.
March 17, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is great. Very thougtful and explains test results with care for my health.
March 16, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso and all of the WellStar Cardiology Team are just the best!
March 15, 2024
5
The staff is friendly and professional. They are eager to help. I can't say enough good about Dr. Deriso. He is great and really cares about my health. I am glad to have him as my doctor.
March 14, 2024
5
My husband and I both felt very comfortable with the practice and with Dr. Deriso. Very good visit with this cardiologist! We appreciated his knowledge, expertise, care, concern and efforts to find the cause of my husband's discomfort.
March 13, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is efficient, communicative and personable. I'm glad to have him dealing with my medical issues.
March 4, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is an excellent physician. He listens to and explains all questions. He also makes sure that all suggested actions are clear and discusses the reason for each action.
March 2, 2024
5
Excellent
February 25, 2024
5
They listen!! They care!! I haven't felt this type of experience in over 10 years. I'm Blessed to have been referred!! Thanks to the entire staff!
February 24, 2024
5
The staff and doctor were great and show excellent concern about my health
February 25, 2024
5
Dr Deriso always make sure I understands and always ready to address any concerns
February 23, 2024
5
They know my name. They are terrific
March 2, 2024
5
Good.
February 23, 2024
5
Professional, knowledgeable and courteous!
February 22, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is one of the positives that I found during the pandemic. He's professional. He explains everything. He's interested. He remembers you. What can I say?
February 14, 2024
5
I really appreciate our Dr. Deriso's service. I really wish he was my regular doctor, my family doctor instead of cardiologist. I'd rather for him to be that too, but I just like his manners and his service as a doctor. Thank you.
February 14, 2024
5
We love the way this office is run. Great service and efficiency.
February 9, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso and this entire staff has always been very helpful and kind.
February 6, 2024
5
Outstanding provider and nurse. Attention to detail was impressive.
February 5, 2024
5
Excellent Doctor and staff.
February 3, 2024
5
I really love Dr. Deriso he is very attentive and will answer all my questions. He is a very pleasant person. There was a floater. Nurse also I don't remember her name. However, for a floater she was very pleasant and helpful in caring for me. I really enjoy my appointments with this practice.
February 2, 2024
5
The doctor was great. He was very informative.
February 2, 2024
5
EXCELLENT. BEST DOCTOR FOR ME
January 28, 2024
5
I was taken in for my appointment about 20 minutes late, but my treatment and care were excellent, and that's what matters most.
January 22, 2024
5
All the staff, clerical and medical, including the doctor were friendly, yet always professional in their treatment during my visit. Wellstar Health System should be very proud that this group of persons represents Your organization.
January 21, 2024
5
Just hate waiting for the doctor and then waiting to give blood. About a 2 hours and 15 minute office visit.
March 17, 2024
5
This office is always so friendly and professional.
March 16, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso takes his time during our appointments and makes sure any issues or concerns are addressed. We are very fortunate to have him as our doctor. Also, the staff are always helpful and kind.
March 16, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is great. Very thougtful and explains test results with care for my health.
March 16, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso and all of the WellStar Cardiology Team are just the best!
March 15, 2024
5
The staff is friendly and professional. They are eager to help. I can't say enough good about Dr. Deriso. He is great and really cares about my health. I am glad to have him as my doctor.
March 14, 2024
4
It took over an hour pass scheduled appointment time to be seen by the doctor. No good ? ?
March 13, 2024
5
My husband and I both felt very comfortable with the practice and with Dr. Deriso. Very good visit with this cardiologist! We appreciated his knowledge, expertise, care, concern and efforts to find the cause of my husband's discomfort.
March 13, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is efficient, communicative and personable. I'm glad to have him dealing with my medical issues.
March 4, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is an excellent physician. He listens to and explains all questions. He also makes sure that all suggested actions are clear and discusses the reason for each action.
March 2, 2024
5
They know my name. They are terrific
March 2, 2024
4
I was very happy with the service and the care I received seeing Dr. DeRiso. I actually enjoyed the visit very well. He listened and understood and asked questions. That's very important to me.
March 1, 2024
4
The wait time to see the doctor was extremely long.
March 1, 2024
5
Excellent
February 25, 2024
5
The staff and doctor were great and show excellent concern about my health
February 25, 2024
5
They listen!! They care!! I haven't felt this type of experience in over 10 years. I'm Blessed to have been referred!! Thanks to the entire staff!
February 24, 2024
5
Good.
February 23, 2024
5
Dr Deriso always make sure I understands and always ready to address any concerns
February 23, 2024
5
Professional, knowledgeable and courteous!
February 22, 2024
5
I really appreciate our Dr. Deriso's service. I really wish he was my regular doctor, my family doctor instead of cardiologist. I'd rather for him to be that too, but I just like his manners and his service as a doctor. Thank you.
February 14, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is one of the positives that I found during the pandemic. He's professional. He explains everything. He's interested. He remembers you. What can I say?
February 14, 2024
5
We love the way this office is run. Great service and efficiency.
February 9, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso and this entire staff has always been very helpful and kind.
February 6, 2024
5
Outstanding provider and nurse. Attention to detail was impressive.
February 5, 2024
5
Excellent Doctor and staff.
February 3, 2024
5
I really love Dr. Deriso he is very attentive and will answer all my questions. He is a very pleasant person. There was a floater. Nurse also I don't remember her name. However, for a floater she was very pleasant and helpful in caring for me. I really enjoy my appointments with this practice.
February 2, 2024
5
The doctor was great. He was very informative.
February 2, 2024
5
EXCELLENT. BEST DOCTOR FOR ME
January 28, 2024
5
I was taken in for my appointment about 20 minutes late, but my treatment and care were excellent, and that's what matters most.
January 22, 2024
5
All the staff, clerical and medical, including the doctor were friendly, yet always professional in their treatment during my visit. Wellstar Health System should be very proud that this group of persons represents Your organization.
January 21, 2024
5
All the staff, clerical and medical, including the doctor were friendly, yet always professional in their treatment during my visit. Wellstar Health System should be very proud that this group of persons represents Your organization.
January 21, 2024
5
I was taken in for my appointment about 20 minutes late, but my treatment and care were excellent, and that's what matters most.
January 22, 2024
5
EXCELLENT. BEST DOCTOR FOR ME
January 28, 2024
5
The doctor was great. He was very informative.
February 2, 2024
5
I really love Dr. Deriso he is very attentive and will answer all my questions. He is a very pleasant person. There was a floater. Nurse also I don't remember her name. However, for a floater she was very pleasant and helpful in caring for me. I really enjoy my appointments with this practice.
February 2, 2024
5
Excellent Doctor and staff.
February 3, 2024
5
Outstanding provider and nurse. Attention to detail was impressive.
February 5, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso and this entire staff has always been very helpful and kind.
February 6, 2024
5
We love the way this office is run. Great service and efficiency.
February 9, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is one of the positives that I found during the pandemic. He's professional. He explains everything. He's interested. He remembers you. What can I say?
February 14, 2024
5
I really appreciate our Dr. Deriso's service. I really wish he was my regular doctor, my family doctor instead of cardiologist. I'd rather for him to be that too, but I just like his manners and his service as a doctor. Thank you.
February 14, 2024
5
Professional, knowledgeable and courteous!
February 22, 2024
5
Dr Deriso always make sure I understands and always ready to address any concerns
February 23, 2024
5
Good.
February 23, 2024
5
They listen!! They care!! I haven't felt this type of experience in over 10 years. I'm Blessed to have been referred!! Thanks to the entire staff!
February 24, 2024
5
The staff and doctor were great and show excellent concern about my health
February 25, 2024
5
Excellent
February 25, 2024
4
The wait time to see the doctor was extremely long.
March 1, 2024
4
I was very happy with the service and the care I received seeing Dr. DeRiso. I actually enjoyed the visit very well. He listened and understood and asked questions. That's very important to me.
March 1, 2024
5
They know my name. They are terrific
March 2, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is an excellent physician. He listens to and explains all questions. He also makes sure that all suggested actions are clear and discusses the reason for each action.
March 2, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is efficient, communicative and personable. I'm glad to have him dealing with my medical issues.
March 4, 2024
4
It took over an hour pass scheduled appointment time to be seen by the doctor. No good ? ?
March 13, 2024
5
My husband and I both felt very comfortable with the practice and with Dr. Deriso. Very good visit with this cardiologist! We appreciated his knowledge, expertise, care, concern and efforts to find the cause of my husband's discomfort.
March 13, 2024
5
The staff is friendly and professional. They are eager to help. I can't say enough good about Dr. Deriso. He is great and really cares about my health. I am glad to have him as my doctor.
March 14, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso and all of the WellStar Cardiology Team are just the best!
March 15, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is great. Very thougtful and explains test results with care for my health.
March 16, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso takes his time during our appointments and makes sure any issues or concerns are addressed. We are very fortunate to have him as our doctor. Also, the staff are always helpful and kind.
March 16, 2024
5
This office is always so friendly and professional.
March 16, 2024
5
Just hate waiting for the doctor and then waiting to give blood. About a 2 hours and 15 minute office visit.
March 17, 2024
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