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Dr. Snapper received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He completed his internship and residency at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago and completed a general and interventional fellowship at the New England Medical Center Hospital in Boston.
Dr. Snapper joined Wellstar Medical Group, Cardiovascular Medicine in November 2008. He is currently on staff at Wellstar Kennestone and Cobb hospitals. Dr. Snapper is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and interventional cardiology. He is recently board certified in Autonomic Disorders. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
Dr. Snapper has been instrumental in establishing the first cardiac screening program for student athletes in Cobb County using echocardiography.
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Interventional Cardiology
Cardiac Imaging
Education & Training
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Degree
Doctor of Medicine
Residency
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Fellowship
Tufts University School of Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Languages spoken
English
French
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)
Congestive Heart Failure
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.7
Based on 649 patient ratings
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
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Earned my trust
Shared the right amount of information
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Patient Reviews
5
Anna, the nurse navigator, was so thorough and kind. She is an extremely hard worker who is very attentive to her patience and gracious during long wait times. Dr. Snapper and his team, particularly Anna, are wonderful.
September 12, 2025
5
Overall excellent!
September 11, 2025
5
Best Doctor in your system as far as I'm concerned.
September 7, 2025
5
There is none better than Dr. Snapper. I trust him with my life!
September 7, 2025
5
Grateful for this practice. It was a great experience which is rare in medical settings.
September 10, 2025
5
All of the office staff was incredibly kind, and Dr. Snapper took the time to listen to the problems I was having and put the puzzle pieces together to diagnose MCAS, M-C-A-S, which I had never known that I have. He gave me two new medicines, and I have been doing fantastic. Thank you so much, Dr. Snapper. Thank you.
August 31, 2025
5
Dr snapper is always amazing. A life saver. Also michael my nurse was so sweet and attentive
August 30, 2025
5
Dr Snapper was absolutely amazing he was able to see most of my issues were all related he was able to give me information that will help me get better
August 27, 2025
5
I've been to 2 other specialists with concern for my health, both of which said I was probably just experiencing anxiety. Dr. Snapper is the only one who actually listened to my concerns, with which he was able to correctly diagnose me.
August 27, 2025
5
The female staff members should not wear perfume or scents in a medical setting. It truly causes so many issues with patients.
August 20, 2025
5
So thankful for Dr. Snapper!!!! He listens carefully and is so helpful.
August 20, 2025
5
Dr. Snapper is wonderful. I've been with him a long time and will never leave. I appreciate him so very much!
August 20, 2025
5
Great experience
August 17, 2025
5
Absolutely wonderful, Dr Snapper is Outstanding and is so knowledgeable about the conditions I have. Nurse Anna is lovely and the receptionist so friendly. Very impressed and feel really happy ??
August 15, 2025
5
Great doctors who have helped me for years. I highly recommend them!
August 15, 2025
5
Great Doctor and staff!
August 14, 2025
5
Absolutely brilliant staff. I was very well looked after!
August 14, 2025
5
Staff was great an Dr Snapper has been my doctor since 2005
August 13, 2025
5
I've been feeling sick for going on 1.5 years now. My current cardiologist just doesn't know enough about POTS to even know what to do to help. I'm very thankful that I was finally able to get in with him, that he listened, and hopefully will be able to help me get to feeling like myself again. The staff was all very nice and accommodating as well!
August 13, 2025
5
He was fantastic
August 10, 2025
5
The office staff is so friendly and helpful
August 10, 2025
5
Dr. Snapper and Nurse Anna were kind and knowledgeable. It felt so good to be validated.
August 8, 2025
5
Arrived at 2:00 for 2:15 appointment. Waited 75 minutes in waiting room. Wait was too long, but once in doc was terrific. Improper scheduling.
August 8, 2025
5
Dr. Snapper is an excellent doctor. I would highly recommend him.
August 7, 2025
5
From my first phone call to schedule and the entire appointment process Dr. Snapper was worth the year long wait; and actually, it was really a 15 year wait to finally have a physician diagnosis and explain why my daughter struggled with so many debilitating symptoms. We drove from Augusta and would do it every month for this doctor. Today we had a life changing day, and hours of prayers answered. I cried during the appointment and on the way home. We are so thankful for Dr. Snapper's knowledge, listening skills, ability to explain it all, and all his positivity that things are going to get better. He was kind, funny, professional, and on time. He is an excellent provider, and we feel very fortunate to be under his care and with the entire staff.
August 6, 2025
1
After waiting months for an appointment, and over an hour at the office to be seen, I got less than 10 minutes of time with the doctor and was not given the chance to talk about the concerns I had or ask the questions I was prepared to ask. I was then told the earliest follow up I could get was over a year out. Very disappointing and disheartening
August 4, 2025
5
Dr. Snapper was everything I've been looking for in a provider and more! He listened, took his time ,explained everything throughly, and was extremely kind and knowledgeable.
August 7, 2025
5
This was the first time I've been to a doctor who actually looked at the whole picture. Dr. Snapper actually figured out what was wrong with me when no one else could for the last 20 years. It was absolutely incredible. His knowledge and expertise blew me away. And the entire team was so nice and truly seem to care about their patients. This was the best experience I have ever had with a doctor and I look forward to working with them in the future.
August 6, 2025
5
I appreciate Dr Snappers knowledge and time he took to explain to me my medical situation thank you
July 28, 2025
5
I was most impressed with Dr. snapper. He took time to listen to me, explained his interpretation of my medical history and symptoms, his thoughts and plans for evaluation and his hopes for outcome. I would highly recommend Dr snapper to anyone with complicated neurological issues.
July 26, 2025
5
Anna, the nurse navigator, was so thorough and kind. She is an extremely hard worker who is very attentive to her patience and gracious during long wait times. Dr. Snapper and his team, particularly Anna, are wonderful.
September 12, 2025
5
Overall excellent!
September 11, 2025
5
Best Doctor in your system as far as I'm concerned.
September 7, 2025
5
There is none better than Dr. Snapper. I trust him with my life!
September 7, 2025
5
Grateful for this practice. It was a great experience which is rare in medical settings.
September 10, 2025
5
All of the office staff was incredibly kind, and Dr. Snapper took the time to listen to the problems I was having and put the puzzle pieces together to diagnose MCAS, M-C-A-S, which I had never known that I have. He gave me two new medicines, and I have been doing fantastic. Thank you so much, Dr. Snapper. Thank you.
August 31, 2025
5
Dr snapper is always amazing. A life saver. Also michael my nurse was so sweet and attentive
August 30, 2025
5
Dr Snapper was absolutely amazing he was able to see most of my issues were all related he was able to give me information that will help me get better
August 27, 2025
5
I've been to 2 other specialists with concern for my health, both of which said I was probably just experiencing anxiety. Dr. Snapper is the only one who actually listened to my concerns, with which he was able to correctly diagnose me.
August 27, 2025
5
The female staff members should not wear perfume or scents in a medical setting. It truly causes so many issues with patients.
August 20, 2025
5
So thankful for Dr. Snapper!!!! He listens carefully and is so helpful.
August 20, 2025
5
Dr. Snapper is wonderful. I've been with him a long time and will never leave. I appreciate him so very much!
August 20, 2025
5
Great experience
August 17, 2025
5
Absolutely wonderful, Dr Snapper is Outstanding and is so knowledgeable about the conditions I have. Nurse Anna is lovely and the receptionist so friendly. Very impressed and feel really happy ??
August 15, 2025
5
Great doctors who have helped me for years. I highly recommend them!
August 15, 2025
5
Great Doctor and staff!
August 14, 2025
5
Absolutely brilliant staff. I was very well looked after!
August 14, 2025
5
Staff was great an Dr Snapper has been my doctor since 2005
August 13, 2025
5
I've been feeling sick for going on 1.5 years now. My current cardiologist just doesn't know enough about POTS to even know what to do to help. I'm very thankful that I was finally able to get in with him, that he listened, and hopefully will be able to help me get to feeling like myself again. The staff was all very nice and accommodating as well!
August 13, 2025
5
He was fantastic
August 10, 2025
5
The office staff is so friendly and helpful
August 10, 2025
5
Dr. Snapper and Nurse Anna were kind and knowledgeable. It felt so good to be validated.
August 8, 2025
5
Arrived at 2:00 for 2:15 appointment. Waited 75 minutes in waiting room. Wait was too long, but once in doc was terrific. Improper scheduling.
August 8, 2025
5
Dr. Snapper is an excellent doctor. I would highly recommend him.
August 7, 2025
5
From my first phone call to schedule and the entire appointment process Dr. Snapper was worth the year long wait; and actually, it was really a 15 year wait to finally have a physician diagnosis and explain why my daughter struggled with so many debilitating symptoms. We drove from Augusta and would do it every month for this doctor. Today we had a life changing day, and hours of prayers answered. I cried during the appointment and on the way home. We are so thankful for Dr. Snapper's knowledge, listening skills, ability to explain it all, and all his positivity that things are going to get better. He was kind, funny, professional, and on time. He is an excellent provider, and we feel very fortunate to be under his care and with the entire staff.
August 6, 2025
5
Dr. Snapper was everything I've been looking for in a provider and more! He listened, took his time ,explained everything throughly, and was extremely kind and knowledgeable.
August 7, 2025
5
This was the first time I've been to a doctor who actually looked at the whole picture. Dr. Snapper actually figured out what was wrong with me when no one else could for the last 20 years. It was absolutely incredible. His knowledge and expertise blew me away. And the entire team was so nice and truly seem to care about their patients. This was the best experience I have ever had with a doctor and I look forward to working with them in the future.
August 6, 2025
5
I appreciate Dr Snappers knowledge and time he took to explain to me my medical situation thank you
July 28, 2025
5
I was most impressed with Dr. snapper. He took time to listen to me, explained his interpretation of my medical history and symptoms, his thoughts and plans for evaluation and his hopes for outcome. I would highly recommend Dr snapper to anyone with complicated neurological issues.
July 26, 2025
1
After waiting months for an appointment, and over an hour at the office to be seen, I got less than 10 minutes of time with the doctor and was not given the chance to talk about the concerns I had or ask the questions I was prepared to ask. I was then told the earliest follow up I could get was over a year out. Very disappointing and disheartening
August 4, 2025
1
After waiting months for an appointment, and over an hour at the office to be seen, I got less than 10 minutes of time with the doctor and was not given the chance to talk about the concerns I had or ask the questions I was prepared to ask. I was then told the earliest follow up I could get was over a year out. Very disappointing and disheartening
August 4, 2025
5
Anna, the nurse navigator, was so thorough and kind. She is an extremely hard worker who is very attentive to her patience and gracious during long wait times. Dr. Snapper and his team, particularly Anna, are wonderful.
September 12, 2025
5
Overall excellent!
September 11, 2025
5
Best Doctor in your system as far as I'm concerned.
September 7, 2025
5
There is none better than Dr. Snapper. I trust him with my life!
September 7, 2025
5
Grateful for this practice. It was a great experience which is rare in medical settings.
September 10, 2025
5
All of the office staff was incredibly kind, and Dr. Snapper took the time to listen to the problems I was having and put the puzzle pieces together to diagnose MCAS, M-C-A-S, which I had never known that I have. He gave me two new medicines, and I have been doing fantastic. Thank you so much, Dr. Snapper. Thank you.
August 31, 2025
5
Dr snapper is always amazing. A life saver. Also michael my nurse was so sweet and attentive
August 30, 2025
5
Dr Snapper was absolutely amazing he was able to see most of my issues were all related he was able to give me information that will help me get better
August 27, 2025
5
I've been to 2 other specialists with concern for my health, both of which said I was probably just experiencing anxiety. Dr. Snapper is the only one who actually listened to my concerns, with which he was able to correctly diagnose me.
August 27, 2025
5
The female staff members should not wear perfume or scents in a medical setting. It truly causes so many issues with patients.
August 20, 2025
5
So thankful for Dr. Snapper!!!! He listens carefully and is so helpful.
August 20, 2025
5
Dr. Snapper is wonderful. I've been with him a long time and will never leave. I appreciate him so very much!
August 20, 2025
5
Great experience
August 17, 2025
5
Absolutely wonderful, Dr Snapper is Outstanding and is so knowledgeable about the conditions I have. Nurse Anna is lovely and the receptionist so friendly. Very impressed and feel really happy ??
August 15, 2025
5
Great doctors who have helped me for years. I highly recommend them!
August 15, 2025
5
Great Doctor and staff!
August 14, 2025
5
Absolutely brilliant staff. I was very well looked after!
August 14, 2025
5
Staff was great an Dr Snapper has been my doctor since 2005
August 13, 2025
5
I've been feeling sick for going on 1.5 years now. My current cardiologist just doesn't know enough about POTS to even know what to do to help. I'm very thankful that I was finally able to get in with him, that he listened, and hopefully will be able to help me get to feeling like myself again. The staff was all very nice and accommodating as well!
August 13, 2025
5
He was fantastic
August 10, 2025
5
The office staff is so friendly and helpful
August 10, 2025
5
Dr. Snapper and Nurse Anna were kind and knowledgeable. It felt so good to be validated.
August 8, 2025
5
Arrived at 2:00 for 2:15 appointment. Waited 75 minutes in waiting room. Wait was too long, but once in doc was terrific. Improper scheduling.
August 8, 2025
5
Dr. Snapper is an excellent doctor. I would highly recommend him.
August 7, 2025
5
From my first phone call to schedule and the entire appointment process Dr. Snapper was worth the year long wait; and actually, it was really a 15 year wait to finally have a physician diagnosis and explain why my daughter struggled with so many debilitating symptoms. We drove from Augusta and would do it every month for this doctor. Today we had a life changing day, and hours of prayers answered. I cried during the appointment and on the way home. We are so thankful for Dr. Snapper's knowledge, listening skills, ability to explain it all, and all his positivity that things are going to get better. He was kind, funny, professional, and on time. He is an excellent provider, and we feel very fortunate to be under his care and with the entire staff.
August 6, 2025
5
Dr. Snapper was everything I've been looking for in a provider and more! He listened, took his time ,explained everything throughly, and was extremely kind and knowledgeable.
August 7, 2025
5
This was the first time I've been to a doctor who actually looked at the whole picture. Dr. Snapper actually figured out what was wrong with me when no one else could for the last 20 years. It was absolutely incredible. His knowledge and expertise blew me away. And the entire team was so nice and truly seem to care about their patients. This was the best experience I have ever had with a doctor and I look forward to working with them in the future.
August 6, 2025
5
I appreciate Dr Snappers knowledge and time he took to explain to me my medical situation thank you
July 28, 2025
5
I was most impressed with Dr. snapper. He took time to listen to me, explained his interpretation of my medical history and symptoms, his thoughts and plans for evaluation and his hopes for outcome. I would highly recommend Dr snapper to anyone with complicated neurological issues.
July 26, 2025
5
Anna, the nurse navigator, was so thorough and kind. She is an extremely hard worker who is very attentive to her patience and gracious during long wait times. Dr. Snapper and his team, particularly Anna, are wonderful.
September 12, 2025
5
Overall excellent!
September 11, 2025
5
Grateful for this practice. It was a great experience which is rare in medical settings.
September 10, 2025
5
Best Doctor in your system as far as I'm concerned.
September 7, 2025
5
There is none better than Dr. Snapper. I trust him with my life!
September 7, 2025
5
All of the office staff was incredibly kind, and Dr. Snapper took the time to listen to the problems I was having and put the puzzle pieces together to diagnose MCAS, M-C-A-S, which I had never known that I have. He gave me two new medicines, and I have been doing fantastic. Thank you so much, Dr. Snapper. Thank you.
August 31, 2025
5
Dr snapper is always amazing. A life saver. Also michael my nurse was so sweet and attentive
August 30, 2025
5
Dr Snapper was absolutely amazing he was able to see most of my issues were all related he was able to give me information that will help me get better
August 27, 2025
5
I've been to 2 other specialists with concern for my health, both of which said I was probably just experiencing anxiety. Dr. Snapper is the only one who actually listened to my concerns, with which he was able to correctly diagnose me.
August 27, 2025
5
The female staff members should not wear perfume or scents in a medical setting. It truly causes so many issues with patients.
August 20, 2025
5
So thankful for Dr. Snapper!!!! He listens carefully and is so helpful.
August 20, 2025
5
Dr. Snapper is wonderful. I've been with him a long time and will never leave. I appreciate him so very much!
August 20, 2025
5
Great experience
August 17, 2025
5
Absolutely wonderful, Dr Snapper is Outstanding and is so knowledgeable about the conditions I have. Nurse Anna is lovely and the receptionist so friendly. Very impressed and feel really happy ??
August 15, 2025
5
Great doctors who have helped me for years. I highly recommend them!
August 15, 2025
5
Absolutely brilliant staff. I was very well looked after!
August 14, 2025
5
Great Doctor and staff!
August 14, 2025
5
Staff was great an Dr Snapper has been my doctor since 2005
August 13, 2025
5
I've been feeling sick for going on 1.5 years now. My current cardiologist just doesn't know enough about POTS to even know what to do to help. I'm very thankful that I was finally able to get in with him, that he listened, and hopefully will be able to help me get to feeling like myself again. The staff was all very nice and accommodating as well!
August 13, 2025
5
He was fantastic
August 10, 2025
5
The office staff is so friendly and helpful
August 10, 2025
5
Dr. Snapper and Nurse Anna were kind and knowledgeable. It felt so good to be validated.
August 8, 2025
5
Arrived at 2:00 for 2:15 appointment. Waited 75 minutes in waiting room. Wait was too long, but once in doc was terrific. Improper scheduling.
August 8, 2025
5
Dr. Snapper was everything I've been looking for in a provider and more! He listened, took his time ,explained everything throughly, and was extremely kind and knowledgeable.
August 7, 2025
5
Dr. Snapper is an excellent doctor. I would highly recommend him.
August 7, 2025
5
This was the first time I've been to a doctor who actually looked at the whole picture. Dr. Snapper actually figured out what was wrong with me when no one else could for the last 20 years. It was absolutely incredible. His knowledge and expertise blew me away. And the entire team was so nice and truly seem to care about their patients. This was the best experience I have ever had with a doctor and I look forward to working with them in the future.
August 6, 2025
5
From my first phone call to schedule and the entire appointment process Dr. Snapper was worth the year long wait; and actually, it was really a 15 year wait to finally have a physician diagnosis and explain why my daughter struggled with so many debilitating symptoms. We drove from Augusta and would do it every month for this doctor. Today we had a life changing day, and hours of prayers answered. I cried during the appointment and on the way home. We are so thankful for Dr. Snapper's knowledge, listening skills, ability to explain it all, and all his positivity that things are going to get better. He was kind, funny, professional, and on time. He is an excellent provider, and we feel very fortunate to be under his care and with the entire staff.
August 6, 2025
1
After waiting months for an appointment, and over an hour at the office to be seen, I got less than 10 minutes of time with the doctor and was not given the chance to talk about the concerns I had or ask the questions I was prepared to ask. I was then told the earliest follow up I could get was over a year out. Very disappointing and disheartening
August 4, 2025
5
I appreciate Dr Snappers knowledge and time he took to explain to me my medical situation thank you
July 28, 2025
5
I was most impressed with Dr. snapper. He took time to listen to me, explained his interpretation of my medical history and symptoms, his thoughts and plans for evaluation and his hopes for outcome. I would highly recommend Dr snapper to anyone with complicated neurological issues.
July 26, 2025
5
I was most impressed with Dr. snapper. He took time to listen to me, explained his interpretation of my medical history and symptoms, his thoughts and plans for evaluation and his hopes for outcome. I would highly recommend Dr snapper to anyone with complicated neurological issues.
July 26, 2025
5
I appreciate Dr Snappers knowledge and time he took to explain to me my medical situation thank you
July 28, 2025
1
After waiting months for an appointment, and over an hour at the office to be seen, I got less than 10 minutes of time with the doctor and was not given the chance to talk about the concerns I had or ask the questions I was prepared to ask. I was then told the earliest follow up I could get was over a year out. Very disappointing and disheartening
August 4, 2025
5
From my first phone call to schedule and the entire appointment process Dr. Snapper was worth the year long wait; and actually, it was really a 15 year wait to finally have a physician diagnosis and explain why my daughter struggled with so many debilitating symptoms. We drove from Augusta and would do it every month for this doctor. Today we had a life changing day, and hours of prayers answered. I cried during the appointment and on the way home. We are so thankful for Dr. Snapper's knowledge, listening skills, ability to explain it all, and all his positivity that things are going to get better. He was kind, funny, professional, and on time. He is an excellent provider, and we feel very fortunate to be under his care and with the entire staff.
August 6, 2025
5
This was the first time I've been to a doctor who actually looked at the whole picture. Dr. Snapper actually figured out what was wrong with me when no one else could for the last 20 years. It was absolutely incredible. His knowledge and expertise blew me away. And the entire team was so nice and truly seem to care about their patients. This was the best experience I have ever had with a doctor and I look forward to working with them in the future.
August 6, 2025
5
Dr. Snapper is an excellent doctor. I would highly recommend him.
August 7, 2025
5
Dr. Snapper was everything I've been looking for in a provider and more! He listened, took his time ,explained everything throughly, and was extremely kind and knowledgeable.
August 7, 2025
5
Arrived at 2:00 for 2:15 appointment. Waited 75 minutes in waiting room. Wait was too long, but once in doc was terrific. Improper scheduling.
August 8, 2025
5
Dr. Snapper and Nurse Anna were kind and knowledgeable. It felt so good to be validated.
August 8, 2025
5
The office staff is so friendly and helpful
August 10, 2025
5
He was fantastic
August 10, 2025
5
I've been feeling sick for going on 1.5 years now. My current cardiologist just doesn't know enough about POTS to even know what to do to help. I'm very thankful that I was finally able to get in with him, that he listened, and hopefully will be able to help me get to feeling like myself again. The staff was all very nice and accommodating as well!
August 13, 2025
5
Staff was great an Dr Snapper has been my doctor since 2005
August 13, 2025
5
Great Doctor and staff!
August 14, 2025
5
Absolutely brilliant staff. I was very well looked after!
August 14, 2025
5
Great doctors who have helped me for years. I highly recommend them!
August 15, 2025
5
Absolutely wonderful, Dr Snapper is Outstanding and is so knowledgeable about the conditions I have. Nurse Anna is lovely and the receptionist so friendly. Very impressed and feel really happy ??
August 15, 2025
5
Great experience
August 17, 2025
5
Dr. Snapper is wonderful. I've been with him a long time and will never leave. I appreciate him so very much!
August 20, 2025
5
So thankful for Dr. Snapper!!!! He listens carefully and is so helpful.
August 20, 2025
5
The female staff members should not wear perfume or scents in a medical setting. It truly causes so many issues with patients.
August 20, 2025
5
I've been to 2 other specialists with concern for my health, both of which said I was probably just experiencing anxiety. Dr. Snapper is the only one who actually listened to my concerns, with which he was able to correctly diagnose me.
August 27, 2025
5
Dr Snapper was absolutely amazing he was able to see most of my issues were all related he was able to give me information that will help me get better
August 27, 2025
5
Dr snapper is always amazing. A life saver. Also michael my nurse was so sweet and attentive
August 30, 2025
5
All of the office staff was incredibly kind, and Dr. Snapper took the time to listen to the problems I was having and put the puzzle pieces together to diagnose MCAS, M-C-A-S, which I had never known that I have. He gave me two new medicines, and I have been doing fantastic. Thank you so much, Dr. Snapper. Thank you.
August 31, 2025
5
There is none better than Dr. Snapper. I trust him with my life!
September 7, 2025
5
Best Doctor in your system as far as I'm concerned.
September 7, 2025
5
Grateful for this practice. It was a great experience which is rare in medical settings.
September 10, 2025
5
Overall excellent!
September 11, 2025
5
Anna, the nurse navigator, was so thorough and kind. She is an extremely hard worker who is very attentive to her patience and gracious during long wait times. Dr. Snapper and his team, particularly Anna, are wonderful.
September 12, 2025
Publications and Articles
Wellstar Autonomic Center Expands Care for Autonomic Disorders
For people with autonomic disorders, finding treatment can be difficult. With only a few specialized programs in the country, getting care can require traveling a long distance.
However, patients in Georgia can access this crucial care close to home. Wellstar Cardiovascular Disease Specialist Dr. Howard Snapper, who sees patients in Woodstock, is one of fewer than 50 physicians in North America certified to diagnose and treat autonomic disorders.
Autonomic disorders, including postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), involve the autonomic nervous system, which regulates involuntary body functions like heart rate, temperature, sweating and digestion.
When people with POTS move from sitting down to standing up, their heart rate increases by about 30 beats per minute, but their blood pressure doesn’t change. This sudden increase can lead to dizziness or fainting. Most patients with POTS are younger women about 13 to 50 years old.
“Autonomic disorders are not that rare—about 2 to 3 million people in the country are affected—but they are often underdiagnosed because the symptoms can indicate other conditions,” Dr. Snapper said. “It can also be difficult to get the proper diagnosis and treatment to start improving these conditions.”
Dr. Snapper sees patients from as far as California, and Wellstar has one of only two autonomic disorder programs in the Southeast. With the addition of two new advanced practice providers, the program at Wellstar now has increased capacity and can help more patients live healthier and more comfortably.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Snapper, call (678) 324-4400.
