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Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 1992.
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 1992
Office Locations
Expertise
About George Kramer, MD
Dr. Kramer graduated from Loyola University with a degree in biology and holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Illinois. He obtained his medical degree from the Chicago Medical School in 1985. Upon completion of an internship and residency in internal medicine at Ohio State University Hospital, he went on to a cardiology fellowship at Emory University. In June 1992, Dr. Kramer completed a fellowship in interventional cardiology at the Minneapolis Heart Institute.
A board certified cardiologist, Dr. Kramer has been with Cardiovascular Medicine since 1992. He performs coronary heart catheterizations, single and multi-vessel angioplasty and coronary stent placement. He is on staff at Wellstar Cobb, Douglas, Kennestone and Paulding hospitals.
Dr. Kramer is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and member of the Medical Association of Georgia and the Cobb County Medical Association. He is also the director of cardiac rehab at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. He enjoys preventative cardiology with a special emphasis on lipids and hypertension.
Originally from Dayton, Ohio, Dr. Kramer is married with four children.
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Education & Training
Chicago Medical School
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)
Congenital Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
Congestive Heart Failure
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
Based on 640 patient ratings
Listened to me carefully
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr.Kramer is the best. I have said it before and will say it again. I stay with the group because of him. He treats me like I am family. I feel comfortable asking or telling him anything. His nurse that pre screened me was a delight.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is the best
November 22, 2024
5
Always a good experience with Dr. Kramer
November 20, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is a wonderful cardiologist! I highly recommend him!
November 15, 2024
5
Dr Kramer was very interested in my situation. He didn't take a lot of time and came up with a solution ! I would recommend him to anyone that needs help! He is a wonderful doctor!
November 15, 2024
5
Keep up the good work.
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer and his staff and the young lady that did all the prior testing and on the cardiogram and everything, they were excellent. And when you come in the office, even the two ladies at the reception are exceptionally very, very kind and nice. The whole experience is always enjoyable and very pleasant. And Dr. Kramer is very, very in detail about everything. I really appreciate that. Have a great day.
November 16, 2024
5
Always feel very comfortable with office visits and phone calls with Dr. Kramer and staff.
November 14, 2024
5
Always very professional and friendly
November 14, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer & every single one of the staff are friendly, respectful and caring. Awesome group of people!
November 14, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer creates a comfortable atmosphere with his pleasant personality. His examination was thorough and I left the experience feeling positive about my health.
November 14, 2024
5
Great experience! Dr. Kramer was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. His staff was pleasant. All my issues were addressed. I was well cared for and left feeling hopeful. .
November 13, 2024
5
Dr Kramer and his staff are a shining star for what professional care and concern that is a win for Wellstar
November 2, 2024
5
I loved promptness of going to Dr Kramer .....always ! Great attitude of Nurses ..... and Dr Kramer always Listening to what's on my mind!!!!!
November 1, 2024
5
Feel like I get excellent care from Doctor Kramer.
October 30, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer and his staff are personable, competent, and very reassuring.
October 30, 2024
5
they do a really good job.
October 30, 2024
5
Always friendly and professional. Great visit !
October 30, 2024
5
I can't hear it.
October 26, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer diagnosed my PVC's 25 years ago. Dr. Kramer set me up for a successful open heart Mitral Valve repair approximately 23 years ago after arranging for a color echogram. No doubt about it... Dr. Kramer, the surgeon team, and all the staff involved... They all put their hand in extending my life 23 years. This is a miracle which wasn't possible in 1972 when heart transplants began approximately!!!
October 24, 2024
5
Dr was great
October 24, 2024
5
Very professional staff and outstanding care in all areas. My first visit and it exceeded all my expectations.
October 24, 2024
5
Dr Kramer has been my cardiologist for 28 years and I'm so grateful for his attention and care.
October 24, 2024
5
Never had a bad experience.
October 24, 2024
5
Very personable physician... caring and knowledgeable. Top notch all the way.
October 19, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is the best.
October 19, 2024
5
Wonderfully efficient, competent and pleasant care. I have enjoyed ALL my staff interactions-Wellstar Marietta locations are knocking it out of the park these days! Thank you for taking good care of me as I rapidly decay! :)
October 17, 2024
5
Great service and great people!!!
October 11, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer has been my Cardiologist for several years and I have always felt extremely comfortable knowing that he is 'in my corner" when it pertains to my heart health! I have, and always will recommend him to my family and friends. He truly is a good man doing a great service!
October 11, 2024
1
It wasn't good. Doctor didn't listen to my concern he ignored everything I said it took him about 5 minutes to let me know that everything is fine i will see you next year. I will not come back to see this doctor.
October 11, 2024
5
Dr.Kramer is the best. I have said it before and will say it again. I stay with the group because of him. He treats me like I am family. I feel comfortable asking or telling him anything. His nurse that pre screened me was a delight.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is the best
November 22, 2024
5
Always a good experience with Dr. Kramer
November 20, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is a wonderful cardiologist! I highly recommend him!
November 15, 2024
5
Dr Kramer was very interested in my situation. He didn't take a lot of time and came up with a solution ! I would recommend him to anyone that needs help! He is a wonderful doctor!
November 15, 2024
5
Keep up the good work.
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer and his staff and the young lady that did all the prior testing and on the cardiogram and everything, they were excellent. And when you come in the office, even the two ladies at the reception are exceptionally very, very kind and nice. The whole experience is always enjoyable and very pleasant. And Dr. Kramer is very, very in detail about everything. I really appreciate that. Have a great day.
November 16, 2024
5
Always feel very comfortable with office visits and phone calls with Dr. Kramer and staff.
November 14, 2024
5
Always very professional and friendly
November 14, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer & every single one of the staff are friendly, respectful and caring. Awesome group of people!
November 14, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer creates a comfortable atmosphere with his pleasant personality. His examination was thorough and I left the experience feeling positive about my health.
November 14, 2024
5
Great experience! Dr. Kramer was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. His staff was pleasant. All my issues were addressed. I was well cared for and left feeling hopeful. .
November 13, 2024
5
Dr Kramer and his staff are a shining star for what professional care and concern that is a win for Wellstar
November 2, 2024
5
I loved promptness of going to Dr Kramer .....always ! Great attitude of Nurses ..... and Dr Kramer always Listening to what's on my mind!!!!!
November 1, 2024
5
Feel like I get excellent care from Doctor Kramer.
October 30, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer and his staff are personable, competent, and very reassuring.
October 30, 2024
5
they do a really good job.
October 30, 2024
5
Always friendly and professional. Great visit !
October 30, 2024
5
I can't hear it.
October 26, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer diagnosed my PVC's 25 years ago. Dr. Kramer set me up for a successful open heart Mitral Valve repair approximately 23 years ago after arranging for a color echogram. No doubt about it... Dr. Kramer, the surgeon team, and all the staff involved... They all put their hand in extending my life 23 years. This is a miracle which wasn't possible in 1972 when heart transplants began approximately!!!
October 24, 2024
5
Dr was great
October 24, 2024
5
Very professional staff and outstanding care in all areas. My first visit and it exceeded all my expectations.
October 24, 2024
5
Dr Kramer has been my cardiologist for 28 years and I'm so grateful for his attention and care.
October 24, 2024
5
Never had a bad experience.
October 24, 2024
5
Very personable physician... caring and knowledgeable. Top notch all the way.
October 19, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is the best.
October 19, 2024
5
Wonderfully efficient, competent and pleasant care. I have enjoyed ALL my staff interactions-Wellstar Marietta locations are knocking it out of the park these days! Thank you for taking good care of me as I rapidly decay! :)
October 17, 2024
5
Great service and great people!!!
October 11, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer has been my Cardiologist for several years and I have always felt extremely comfortable knowing that he is 'in my corner" when it pertains to my heart health! I have, and always will recommend him to my family and friends. He truly is a good man doing a great service!
October 11, 2024
1
It wasn't good. Doctor didn't listen to my concern he ignored everything I said it took him about 5 minutes to let me know that everything is fine i will see you next year. I will not come back to see this doctor.
October 11, 2024
1
It wasn't good. Doctor didn't listen to my concern he ignored everything I said it took him about 5 minutes to let me know that everything is fine i will see you next year. I will not come back to see this doctor.
October 11, 2024
5
Dr.Kramer is the best. I have said it before and will say it again. I stay with the group because of him. He treats me like I am family. I feel comfortable asking or telling him anything. His nurse that pre screened me was a delight.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is the best
November 22, 2024
5
Always a good experience with Dr. Kramer
November 20, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is a wonderful cardiologist! I highly recommend him!
November 15, 2024
5
Dr Kramer was very interested in my situation. He didn't take a lot of time and came up with a solution ! I would recommend him to anyone that needs help! He is a wonderful doctor!
November 15, 2024
5
Keep up the good work.
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer and his staff and the young lady that did all the prior testing and on the cardiogram and everything, they were excellent. And when you come in the office, even the two ladies at the reception are exceptionally very, very kind and nice. The whole experience is always enjoyable and very pleasant. And Dr. Kramer is very, very in detail about everything. I really appreciate that. Have a great day.
November 16, 2024
5
Always feel very comfortable with office visits and phone calls with Dr. Kramer and staff.
November 14, 2024
5
Always very professional and friendly
November 14, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer & every single one of the staff are friendly, respectful and caring. Awesome group of people!
November 14, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer creates a comfortable atmosphere with his pleasant personality. His examination was thorough and I left the experience feeling positive about my health.
November 14, 2024
5
Great experience! Dr. Kramer was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. His staff was pleasant. All my issues were addressed. I was well cared for and left feeling hopeful. .
November 13, 2024
5
Dr Kramer and his staff are a shining star for what professional care and concern that is a win for Wellstar
November 2, 2024
5
I loved promptness of going to Dr Kramer .....always ! Great attitude of Nurses ..... and Dr Kramer always Listening to what's on my mind!!!!!
November 1, 2024
5
Feel like I get excellent care from Doctor Kramer.
October 30, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer and his staff are personable, competent, and very reassuring.
October 30, 2024
5
they do a really good job.
October 30, 2024
5
Always friendly and professional. Great visit !
October 30, 2024
5
I can't hear it.
October 26, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer diagnosed my PVC's 25 years ago. Dr. Kramer set me up for a successful open heart Mitral Valve repair approximately 23 years ago after arranging for a color echogram. No doubt about it... Dr. Kramer, the surgeon team, and all the staff involved... They all put their hand in extending my life 23 years. This is a miracle which wasn't possible in 1972 when heart transplants began approximately!!!
October 24, 2024
5
Dr was great
October 24, 2024
5
Very professional staff and outstanding care in all areas. My first visit and it exceeded all my expectations.
October 24, 2024
5
Dr Kramer has been my cardiologist for 28 years and I'm so grateful for his attention and care.
October 24, 2024
5
Never had a bad experience.
October 24, 2024
5
Very personable physician... caring and knowledgeable. Top notch all the way.
October 19, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is the best.
October 19, 2024
5
Wonderfully efficient, competent and pleasant care. I have enjoyed ALL my staff interactions-Wellstar Marietta locations are knocking it out of the park these days! Thank you for taking good care of me as I rapidly decay! :)
October 17, 2024
5
Great service and great people!!!
October 11, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer has been my Cardiologist for several years and I have always felt extremely comfortable knowing that he is 'in my corner" when it pertains to my heart health! I have, and always will recommend him to my family and friends. He truly is a good man doing a great service!
October 11, 2024
5
Dr.Kramer is the best. I have said it before and will say it again. I stay with the group because of him. He treats me like I am family. I feel comfortable asking or telling him anything. His nurse that pre screened me was a delight.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is the best
November 22, 2024
5
Always a good experience with Dr. Kramer
November 20, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer and his staff and the young lady that did all the prior testing and on the cardiogram and everything, they were excellent. And when you come in the office, even the two ladies at the reception are exceptionally very, very kind and nice. The whole experience is always enjoyable and very pleasant. And Dr. Kramer is very, very in detail about everything. I really appreciate that. Have a great day.
November 16, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is a wonderful cardiologist! I highly recommend him!
November 15, 2024
5
Dr Kramer was very interested in my situation. He didn't take a lot of time and came up with a solution ! I would recommend him to anyone that needs help! He is a wonderful doctor!
November 15, 2024
5
Keep up the good work.
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer creates a comfortable atmosphere with his pleasant personality. His examination was thorough and I left the experience feeling positive about my health.
November 14, 2024
5
Always feel very comfortable with office visits and phone calls with Dr. Kramer and staff.
November 14, 2024
5
Always very professional and friendly
November 14, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer & every single one of the staff are friendly, respectful and caring. Awesome group of people!
November 14, 2024
5
Great experience! Dr. Kramer was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. His staff was pleasant. All my issues were addressed. I was well cared for and left feeling hopeful. .
November 13, 2024
5
Dr Kramer and his staff are a shining star for what professional care and concern that is a win for Wellstar
November 2, 2024
5
I loved promptness of going to Dr Kramer .....always ! Great attitude of Nurses ..... and Dr Kramer always Listening to what's on my mind!!!!!
November 1, 2024
5
Feel like I get excellent care from Doctor Kramer.
October 30, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer and his staff are personable, competent, and very reassuring.
October 30, 2024
5
they do a really good job.
October 30, 2024
5
Always friendly and professional. Great visit !
October 30, 2024
5
I can't hear it.
October 26, 2024
5
Very professional staff and outstanding care in all areas. My first visit and it exceeded all my expectations.
October 24, 2024
5
Dr Kramer has been my cardiologist for 28 years and I'm so grateful for his attention and care.
October 24, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer diagnosed my PVC's 25 years ago. Dr. Kramer set me up for a successful open heart Mitral Valve repair approximately 23 years ago after arranging for a color echogram. No doubt about it... Dr. Kramer, the surgeon team, and all the staff involved... They all put their hand in extending my life 23 years. This is a miracle which wasn't possible in 1972 when heart transplants began approximately!!!
October 24, 2024
5
Never had a bad experience.
October 24, 2024
5
Dr was great
October 24, 2024
5
Very personable physician... caring and knowledgeable. Top notch all the way.
October 19, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is the best.
October 19, 2024
5
Wonderfully efficient, competent and pleasant care. I have enjoyed ALL my staff interactions-Wellstar Marietta locations are knocking it out of the park these days! Thank you for taking good care of me as I rapidly decay! :)
October 17, 2024
1
It wasn't good. Doctor didn't listen to my concern he ignored everything I said it took him about 5 minutes to let me know that everything is fine i will see you next year. I will not come back to see this doctor.
October 11, 2024
5
Great service and great people!!!
October 11, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer has been my Cardiologist for several years and I have always felt extremely comfortable knowing that he is 'in my corner" when it pertains to my heart health! I have, and always will recommend him to my family and friends. He truly is a good man doing a great service!
October 11, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer has been my Cardiologist for several years and I have always felt extremely comfortable knowing that he is 'in my corner" when it pertains to my heart health! I have, and always will recommend him to my family and friends. He truly is a good man doing a great service!
October 11, 2024
5
Great service and great people!!!
October 11, 2024
1
It wasn't good. Doctor didn't listen to my concern he ignored everything I said it took him about 5 minutes to let me know that everything is fine i will see you next year. I will not come back to see this doctor.
October 11, 2024
5
Wonderfully efficient, competent and pleasant care. I have enjoyed ALL my staff interactions-Wellstar Marietta locations are knocking it out of the park these days! Thank you for taking good care of me as I rapidly decay! :)
October 17, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is the best.
October 19, 2024
5
Very personable physician... caring and knowledgeable. Top notch all the way.
October 19, 2024
5
Dr was great
October 24, 2024
5
Never had a bad experience.
October 24, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer diagnosed my PVC's 25 years ago. Dr. Kramer set me up for a successful open heart Mitral Valve repair approximately 23 years ago after arranging for a color echogram. No doubt about it... Dr. Kramer, the surgeon team, and all the staff involved... They all put their hand in extending my life 23 years. This is a miracle which wasn't possible in 1972 when heart transplants began approximately!!!
October 24, 2024
5
Dr Kramer has been my cardiologist for 28 years and I'm so grateful for his attention and care.
October 24, 2024
5
Very professional staff and outstanding care in all areas. My first visit and it exceeded all my expectations.
October 24, 2024
5
I can't hear it.
October 26, 2024
5
Always friendly and professional. Great visit !
October 30, 2024
5
they do a really good job.
October 30, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer and his staff are personable, competent, and very reassuring.
October 30, 2024
5
Feel like I get excellent care from Doctor Kramer.
October 30, 2024
5
I loved promptness of going to Dr Kramer .....always ! Great attitude of Nurses ..... and Dr Kramer always Listening to what's on my mind!!!!!
November 1, 2024
5
Dr Kramer and his staff are a shining star for what professional care and concern that is a win for Wellstar
November 2, 2024
5
Great experience! Dr. Kramer was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. His staff was pleasant. All my issues were addressed. I was well cared for and left feeling hopeful. .
November 13, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer & every single one of the staff are friendly, respectful and caring. Awesome group of people!
November 14, 2024
5
Always very professional and friendly
November 14, 2024
5
Always feel very comfortable with office visits and phone calls with Dr. Kramer and staff.
November 14, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer creates a comfortable atmosphere with his pleasant personality. His examination was thorough and I left the experience feeling positive about my health.
November 14, 2024
5
Keep up the good work.
November 15, 2024
5
Dr Kramer was very interested in my situation. He didn't take a lot of time and came up with a solution ! I would recommend him to anyone that needs help! He is a wonderful doctor!
November 15, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is a wonderful cardiologist! I highly recommend him!
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer and his staff and the young lady that did all the prior testing and on the cardiogram and everything, they were excellent. And when you come in the office, even the two ladies at the reception are exceptionally very, very kind and nice. The whole experience is always enjoyable and very pleasant. And Dr. Kramer is very, very in detail about everything. I really appreciate that. Have a great day.
November 16, 2024
5
Always a good experience with Dr. Kramer
November 20, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is the best
November 22, 2024
5
Dr.Kramer is the best. I have said it before and will say it again. I stay with the group because of him. He treats me like I am family. I feel comfortable asking or telling him anything. His nurse that pre screened me was a delight.
November 22, 2024
Publications and Articles
TomCare
When COVID forced everyone to spend more time at home, Tom Murphy decided he wouldn’t sit around idle. At 62, he upped his regular activity to work out with his son, daughter and daughter’s fiancé—college athletes who kept him in top shape.
Tom’s go-to workout was a long walk in a hilly East Cobb neighborhood. He and the kids also played a lot of pickleball.
About a year in, Tom noticed a physical change.
“I was playing fewer games of pickleball at a time and making it only halfway through my walks,” he said.
During Tom’s annual appointment with Dr. George Kramer, he shared his concerns about his symptoms.
“I do sports with my kids, and I’m short of breath,” Tom said.
The physician requested a cardiac CT (CCTA), the new standard for detecting heart disease, according to the American Heart Association. It can be more accurate than treadmill stress tests and is less invasive than cardiac catheterization.
“Results of the initial CT showed two blockages,” Dr. Kramer said. “One blockage was 67%, one was 75%, and we decided to follow up with further analysis using the HeartFlow test.”
Because Wellstar was the first HeartFlow Platinum site in Georgia, the cardiology staff were able to create a personalized, 3D model of Tom’s coronary arteries to check on blood flow. HeartFlow is a fractional reserve assessment that looks at how each blockage impacts the heart. Previously, this in-depth view of the heart could only happen with a more invasive procedure.
According to Dr. Kramer, the test itself has been “a godsend” since it makes it possible for patients to avoid invasive tests while still getting important—and potentially lifesaving—information about their hearts.
HeartFlow revealed the blood flow to Tom’s heart was significantly compromised.
Tom and his 91-year-old mother stand together for heart health.
