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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 586 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.89
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
4.89
Listened to me carefully
4.88
Shared the right amount of information
4.82
Earned my trust
4.68
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr deriso so wonderful Dr He take time check his patient
April 17, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso and staff very caring and professional. Very pleased with the referral from Dr. Tina Jones. Thank you.
April 17, 2024
5
I love the Vinings Wellstar facility. It has so much depth as far as professional staffing that it provides comfort to patients as they need more advanced treatment!
April 14, 2024
5
Good experience
April 12, 2024
4
Everyone did everything that they were supposed to do. I really like coming there.
April 13, 2024
5
Swell Staff - No worries - Wellstar still has room for improvement, though. ESPECIALLY regarding the automated 'operator'.
April 14, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is thorough, efficient, and concerned about my health as a whole person, not just as a cardiovascular patient . I am very pleased with his care.
April 11, 2024
5
Great experience with staff and Dr
April 11, 2024
4
Dr Deriso is a good doctor
April 7, 2024
5
Excellent experience.
April 6, 2024
5
Grateful for Wellstar and my Primary and all my Providers. I'm still alive because of them. They saved my life.
April 5, 2024
5
We think highly of Dr. Deriso and his staff. He is thorough and patient and his manner is kind.
March 29, 2024
5
KEEP UP THE GREAT SERVICE!
March 29, 2024
5
The staff is Always, Well informed & professionals...!!!!
March 27, 2024
5
This is one of the very best doctors offices my husband and I have ever been to. From Dr. Deriso to his medical assistant to the front office staff. They are simply the best! We are never disappointed! Thank you for all you guys do to help keep us healthy.
March 22, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso and the staff are always professional, knowledgeable and friendly, we have always had a good experience every visit to Wellstar Cardiovascular. They are the best!
March 21, 2024
5
Dr. showed concern over my medications and has a plan to revise assuming tests show him to be correct. I'm quite pleased
March 20, 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
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
Dr deriso so wonderful Dr He take time check his patient
April 17, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso and staff very caring and professional. Very pleased with the referral from Dr. Tina Jones. Thank you.
April 17, 2024
5
I love the Vinings Wellstar facility. It has so much depth as far as professional staffing that it provides comfort to patients as they need more advanced treatment!
April 14, 2024
5
Good experience
April 12, 2024
5
Swell Staff - No worries - Wellstar still has room for improvement, though. ESPECIALLY regarding the automated 'operator'.
April 14, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is thorough, efficient, and concerned about my health as a whole person, not just as a cardiovascular patient . I am very pleased with his care.
April 11, 2024
5
Great experience with staff and Dr
April 11, 2024
5
Excellent experience.
April 6, 2024
5
Grateful for Wellstar and my Primary and all my Providers. I'm still alive because of them. They saved my life.
April 5, 2024
5
We think highly of Dr. Deriso and his staff. He is thorough and patient and his manner is kind.
March 29, 2024
5
KEEP UP THE GREAT SERVICE!
March 29, 2024
5
The staff is Always, Well informed & professionals...!!!!
March 27, 2024
5
This is one of the very best doctors offices my husband and I have ever been to. From Dr. Deriso to his medical assistant to the front office staff. They are simply the best! We are never disappointed! Thank you for all you guys do to help keep us healthy.
March 22, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso and the staff are always professional, knowledgeable and friendly, we have always had a good experience every visit to Wellstar Cardiovascular. They are the best!
March 21, 2024
5
Dr. showed concern over my medications and has a plan to revise assuming tests show him to be correct. I'm quite pleased
March 20, 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
4
Everyone did everything that they were supposed to do. I really like coming there.
April 13, 2024
4
Dr Deriso is a good doctor
April 7, 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
Everyone did everything that they were supposed to do. I really like coming there.
April 13, 2024
4
Dr Deriso is a good doctor
April 7, 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
Dr deriso so wonderful Dr He take time check his patient
April 17, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso and staff very caring and professional. Very pleased with the referral from Dr. Tina Jones. Thank you.
April 17, 2024
5
I love the Vinings Wellstar facility. It has so much depth as far as professional staffing that it provides comfort to patients as they need more advanced treatment!
April 14, 2024
5
Good experience
April 12, 2024
5
Swell Staff - No worries - Wellstar still has room for improvement, though. ESPECIALLY regarding the automated 'operator'.
April 14, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is thorough, efficient, and concerned about my health as a whole person, not just as a cardiovascular patient . I am very pleased with his care.
April 11, 2024
5
Great experience with staff and Dr
April 11, 2024
5
Excellent experience.
April 6, 2024
5
Grateful for Wellstar and my Primary and all my Providers. I'm still alive because of them. They saved my life.
April 5, 2024
5
We think highly of Dr. Deriso and his staff. He is thorough and patient and his manner is kind.
March 29, 2024
5
KEEP UP THE GREAT SERVICE!
March 29, 2024
5
The staff is Always, Well informed & professionals...!!!!
March 27, 2024
5
This is one of the very best doctors offices my husband and I have ever been to. From Dr. Deriso to his medical assistant to the front office staff. They are simply the best! We are never disappointed! Thank you for all you guys do to help keep us healthy.
March 22, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso and the staff are always professional, knowledgeable and friendly, we have always had a good experience every visit to Wellstar Cardiovascular. They are the best!
March 21, 2024
5
Dr. showed concern over my medications and has a plan to revise assuming tests show him to be correct. I'm quite pleased
March 20, 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
Dr deriso so wonderful Dr He take time check his patient
April 17, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso and staff very caring and professional. Very pleased with the referral from Dr. Tina Jones. Thank you.
April 17, 2024
5
I love the Vinings Wellstar facility. It has so much depth as far as professional staffing that it provides comfort to patients as they need more advanced treatment!
April 14, 2024
5
Swell Staff - No worries - Wellstar still has room for improvement, though. ESPECIALLY regarding the automated 'operator'.
April 14, 2024
4
Everyone did everything that they were supposed to do. I really like coming there.
April 13, 2024
5
Good experience
April 12, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is thorough, efficient, and concerned about my health as a whole person, not just as a cardiovascular patient . I am very pleased with his care.
April 11, 2024
5
Great experience with staff and Dr
April 11, 2024
4
Dr Deriso is a good doctor
April 7, 2024
5
Excellent experience.
April 6, 2024
5
Grateful for Wellstar and my Primary and all my Providers. I'm still alive because of them. They saved my life.
April 5, 2024
5
We think highly of Dr. Deriso and his staff. He is thorough and patient and his manner is kind.
March 29, 2024
5
KEEP UP THE GREAT SERVICE!
March 29, 2024
5
The staff is Always, Well informed & professionals...!!!!
March 27, 2024
5
This is one of the very best doctors offices my husband and I have ever been to. From Dr. Deriso to his medical assistant to the front office staff. They are simply the best! We are never disappointed! Thank you for all you guys do to help keep us healthy.
March 22, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso and the staff are always professional, knowledgeable and friendly, we have always had a good experience every visit to Wellstar Cardiovascular. They are the best!
March 21, 2024
5
Dr. showed concern over my medications and has a plan to revise assuming tests show him to be correct. I'm quite pleased
March 20, 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
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
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
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
5
Dr. showed concern over my medications and has a plan to revise assuming tests show him to be correct. I'm quite pleased
March 20, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso and the staff are always professional, knowledgeable and friendly, we have always had a good experience every visit to Wellstar Cardiovascular. They are the best!
March 21, 2024
5
This is one of the very best doctors offices my husband and I have ever been to. From Dr. Deriso to his medical assistant to the front office staff. They are simply the best! We are never disappointed! Thank you for all you guys do to help keep us healthy.
March 22, 2024
5
The staff is Always, Well informed & professionals...!!!!
March 27, 2024
5
KEEP UP THE GREAT SERVICE!
March 29, 2024
5
We think highly of Dr. Deriso and his staff. He is thorough and patient and his manner is kind.
March 29, 2024
5
Grateful for Wellstar and my Primary and all my Providers. I'm still alive because of them. They saved my life.
April 5, 2024
5
Excellent experience.
April 6, 2024
4
Dr Deriso is a good doctor
April 7, 2024
5
Great experience with staff and Dr
April 11, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is thorough, efficient, and concerned about my health as a whole person, not just as a cardiovascular patient . I am very pleased with his care.
April 11, 2024
5
Good experience
April 12, 2024
4
Everyone did everything that they were supposed to do. I really like coming there.
April 13, 2024
5
Swell Staff - No worries - Wellstar still has room for improvement, though. ESPECIALLY regarding the automated 'operator'.
April 14, 2024
5
I love the Vinings Wellstar facility. It has so much depth as far as professional staffing that it provides comfort to patients as they need more advanced treatment!
April 14, 2024
5
Dr deriso so wonderful Dr He take time check his patient
April 17, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso and staff very caring and professional. Very pleased with the referral from Dr. Tina Jones. Thank you.
April 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