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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
Stroke
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
Based on 595 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
I heard that Dr Snapper was the best and I have to agree with them.
March 18, 2026
5
That was basically the most valuable 30 minutes with the most amount of information that I have probably ever experienced with any doctor. So thank you guys very much. Bye.
March 15, 2026
5
They are great!!!!
March 13, 2026
5
Appreciate Dr. Snapper
March 11, 2026
5
So hard to get an appointment!
March 11, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper and his staff are very professional. Dr. Snapper listens and looks at all data to give you a comprehensive assessment. It's always a please to be there. Thank you.
March 10, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper and his staff are amazing. I'm on my 11 year with this team. Big fan!
March 7, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper was the first to take me seriously about my heart rate, blood pressure, and syncope in the last ten years with no answers. He diagnosed me with everything I had been begging for help with since I was a teenager. I started treatment today and know it's all up from here after most of my life was stolen from me by my conditions. I'm forever grateful.
March 6, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper was incredibly understanding and helped me with my medical conditions. He is very knowledgeable.
March 5, 2026
5
Dr Snapper has been my doctor for many years and has helped me tremendously. He is a valuable asset to Wellstar.
February 27, 2026
5
Have been to Cleveland clinic and two other heart specialist with no results Dr Snapper has given me a diagnosis and hope that if it's not my heart what is it? Thank you
February 26, 2026
5
I have been with Dr. Snapper for 15 years and feel extremely lucky to have him for my Doctor.
February 24, 2026
5
Great practice. Always feel heard. Thank you!
February 14, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper was AMAZING! I have waited 5 years for someone to give me a diagnoses and he did!! He actually listened and cared about my health!! He is the best Doctor I have seen and I've seen several!! Thanks to him I now have a proper diagnoses and can start trying to help my problem and get back to some semblance of a normal life!!The nurse (Anna Colapinto) was so knowledgeable and helped to make sure I understand everything!! She was so kind and on top of everything! This place was definitely worth the wait!!
February 14, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper taught me so much about my chronic illnesses, and gave me diagnoses I didn't know were affecting me.
February 14, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper and his staff gave me back my sense of hope, allowing me to begin feeling better. I have never met a doctor and staff more willing to help their patients.
February 14, 2026
5
I was just grateful to finally, after many years, find a doctor who put everything together and listened to help me figure out what my issues really are.
February 14, 2026
2
Dr. Snapper did not listen very well. He just tried to cover it up and undermine what I was saying.
February 14, 2026
5
Amazing doctor. Amazing person doing the tilt table testing. Great lab.
February 14, 2026
5
Always professional.
February 12, 2026
5
Dr.Snapper is outstanding.... Office is efficient and well prepared. Everyone is kind and caring. Great experience.
February 12, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper is extremely efficient and thorough. In a short visit, he listened attentively to my complex issues and provided valuable information and treatment to address my symptoms. He is an advocate for his patients and treats them as a true care partner.
February 12, 2026
2
Dr. Snapper is a doctor I only get to see once a year and this was only the second time seeing him. The first time I saw him in person, he was very thorough and made me feel very comfortable and that I could trust him. The second time I saw his PA, Lakeisha, she did not pay attention to what I was saying at all, did not have any confidence in her, so I went back to see Judy and she was fine. I did well with her. Then this visit with Dr. Snapper, I felt like he was off. He barely gave me 10 minutes. I had a lot of stuff that I needed to ask him and talk to him about. I did not get to ask or talk to him about a lot of that stuff. He took me off medications that he had said before was imperative that I take. Yes, I agree that they were not working, but he had told me at that point that if that didn't work, that there was something else that he would have to give me or send me to another provider, which he did not do. I'm only giving a six because he's the only one in this area who is ?
February 10, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper is one of the best doctors I've seen for this condition. I highly recommend him he has been my provider for several years now.
February 8, 2026
5
We love our doctor ?? ?
February 8, 2026
5
Very busy practice - time for expansion of providers for autonomic disorders - perhaps adding more providers to practice on east side?
February 4, 2026
5
Everybody was very kind and helpful from the moment I entered to the moment I left.
January 31, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper is brilliant and he's completely helped and given a better quality of life to my overall health.
January 28, 2026
5
We appreciate the time provided by Dr Snapper and his staff. They were excellent at listening and helping us find a solution to our issue.
January 26, 2026
5
I was happy to finally find a provider who is an expert in POTS and EDS.
January 25, 2026
5
I heard that Dr Snapper was the best and I have to agree with them.
March 18, 2026
5
That was basically the most valuable 30 minutes with the most amount of information that I have probably ever experienced with any doctor. So thank you guys very much. Bye.
March 15, 2026
5
They are great!!!!
March 13, 2026
5
Appreciate Dr. Snapper
March 11, 2026
5
So hard to get an appointment!
March 11, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper and his staff are very professional. Dr. Snapper listens and looks at all data to give you a comprehensive assessment. It's always a please to be there. Thank you.
March 10, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper and his staff are amazing. I'm on my 11 year with this team. Big fan!
March 7, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper was the first to take me seriously about my heart rate, blood pressure, and syncope in the last ten years with no answers. He diagnosed me with everything I had been begging for help with since I was a teenager. I started treatment today and know it's all up from here after most of my life was stolen from me by my conditions. I'm forever grateful.
March 6, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper was incredibly understanding and helped me with my medical conditions. He is very knowledgeable.
March 5, 2026
5
Dr Snapper has been my doctor for many years and has helped me tremendously. He is a valuable asset to Wellstar.
February 27, 2026
5
Have been to Cleveland clinic and two other heart specialist with no results Dr Snapper has given me a diagnosis and hope that if it's not my heart what is it? Thank you
February 26, 2026
5
I have been with Dr. Snapper for 15 years and feel extremely lucky to have him for my Doctor.
February 24, 2026
5
Great practice. Always feel heard. Thank you!
February 14, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper was AMAZING! I have waited 5 years for someone to give me a diagnoses and he did!! He actually listened and cared about my health!! He is the best Doctor I have seen and I've seen several!! Thanks to him I now have a proper diagnoses and can start trying to help my problem and get back to some semblance of a normal life!!The nurse (Anna Colapinto) was so knowledgeable and helped to make sure I understand everything!! She was so kind and on top of everything! This place was definitely worth the wait!!
February 14, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper taught me so much about my chronic illnesses, and gave me diagnoses I didn't know were affecting me.
February 14, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper and his staff gave me back my sense of hope, allowing me to begin feeling better. I have never met a doctor and staff more willing to help their patients.
February 14, 2026
5
I was just grateful to finally, after many years, find a doctor who put everything together and listened to help me figure out what my issues really are.
February 14, 2026
5
Amazing doctor. Amazing person doing the tilt table testing. Great lab.
February 14, 2026
5
Always professional.
February 12, 2026
5
Dr.Snapper is outstanding.... Office is efficient and well prepared. Everyone is kind and caring. Great experience.
February 12, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper is extremely efficient and thorough. In a short visit, he listened attentively to my complex issues and provided valuable information and treatment to address my symptoms. He is an advocate for his patients and treats them as a true care partner.
February 12, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper is one of the best doctors I've seen for this condition. I highly recommend him he has been my provider for several years now.
February 8, 2026
5
We love our doctor ?? ?
February 8, 2026
5
Very busy practice - time for expansion of providers for autonomic disorders - perhaps adding more providers to practice on east side?
February 4, 2026
5
Everybody was very kind and helpful from the moment I entered to the moment I left.
January 31, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper is brilliant and he's completely helped and given a better quality of life to my overall health.
January 28, 2026
5
We appreciate the time provided by Dr Snapper and his staff. They were excellent at listening and helping us find a solution to our issue.
January 26, 2026
5
I was happy to finally find a provider who is an expert in POTS and EDS.
January 25, 2026
2
Dr. Snapper did not listen very well. He just tried to cover it up and undermine what I was saying.
February 14, 2026
2
Dr. Snapper is a doctor I only get to see once a year and this was only the second time seeing him. The first time I saw him in person, he was very thorough and made me feel very comfortable and that I could trust him. The second time I saw his PA, Lakeisha, she did not pay attention to what I was saying at all, did not have any confidence in her, so I went back to see Judy and she was fine. I did well with her. Then this visit with Dr. Snapper, I felt like he was off. He barely gave me 10 minutes. I had a lot of stuff that I needed to ask him and talk to him about. I did not get to ask or talk to him about a lot of that stuff. He took me off medications that he had said before was imperative that I take. Yes, I agree that they were not working, but he had told me at that point that if that didn't work, that there was something else that he would have to give me or send me to another provider, which he did not do. I'm only giving a six because he's the only one in this area who is ?
February 10, 2026
2
Dr. Snapper did not listen very well. He just tried to cover it up and undermine what I was saying.
February 14, 2026
2
Dr. Snapper is a doctor I only get to see once a year and this was only the second time seeing him. The first time I saw him in person, he was very thorough and made me feel very comfortable and that I could trust him. The second time I saw his PA, Lakeisha, she did not pay attention to what I was saying at all, did not have any confidence in her, so I went back to see Judy and she was fine. I did well with her. Then this visit with Dr. Snapper, I felt like he was off. He barely gave me 10 minutes. I had a lot of stuff that I needed to ask him and talk to him about. I did not get to ask or talk to him about a lot of that stuff. He took me off medications that he had said before was imperative that I take. Yes, I agree that they were not working, but he had told me at that point that if that didn't work, that there was something else that he would have to give me or send me to another provider, which he did not do. I'm only giving a six because he's the only one in this area who is ?
February 10, 2026
5
I heard that Dr Snapper was the best and I have to agree with them.
March 18, 2026
5
That was basically the most valuable 30 minutes with the most amount of information that I have probably ever experienced with any doctor. So thank you guys very much. Bye.
March 15, 2026
5
They are great!!!!
March 13, 2026
5
Appreciate Dr. Snapper
March 11, 2026
5
So hard to get an appointment!
March 11, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper and his staff are very professional. Dr. Snapper listens and looks at all data to give you a comprehensive assessment. It's always a please to be there. Thank you.
March 10, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper and his staff are amazing. I'm on my 11 year with this team. Big fan!
March 7, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper was the first to take me seriously about my heart rate, blood pressure, and syncope in the last ten years with no answers. He diagnosed me with everything I had been begging for help with since I was a teenager. I started treatment today and know it's all up from here after most of my life was stolen from me by my conditions. I'm forever grateful.
March 6, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper was incredibly understanding and helped me with my medical conditions. He is very knowledgeable.
March 5, 2026
5
Dr Snapper has been my doctor for many years and has helped me tremendously. He is a valuable asset to Wellstar.
February 27, 2026
5
Have been to Cleveland clinic and two other heart specialist with no results Dr Snapper has given me a diagnosis and hope that if it's not my heart what is it? Thank you
February 26, 2026
5
I have been with Dr. Snapper for 15 years and feel extremely lucky to have him for my Doctor.
February 24, 2026
5
Great practice. Always feel heard. Thank you!
February 14, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper was AMAZING! I have waited 5 years for someone to give me a diagnoses and he did!! He actually listened and cared about my health!! He is the best Doctor I have seen and I've seen several!! Thanks to him I now have a proper diagnoses and can start trying to help my problem and get back to some semblance of a normal life!!The nurse (Anna Colapinto) was so knowledgeable and helped to make sure I understand everything!! She was so kind and on top of everything! This place was definitely worth the wait!!
February 14, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper taught me so much about my chronic illnesses, and gave me diagnoses I didn't know were affecting me.
February 14, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper and his staff gave me back my sense of hope, allowing me to begin feeling better. I have never met a doctor and staff more willing to help their patients.
February 14, 2026
5
I was just grateful to finally, after many years, find a doctor who put everything together and listened to help me figure out what my issues really are.
February 14, 2026
5
Amazing doctor. Amazing person doing the tilt table testing. Great lab.
February 14, 2026
5
Always professional.
February 12, 2026
5
Dr.Snapper is outstanding.... Office is efficient and well prepared. Everyone is kind and caring. Great experience.
February 12, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper is extremely efficient and thorough. In a short visit, he listened attentively to my complex issues and provided valuable information and treatment to address my symptoms. He is an advocate for his patients and treats them as a true care partner.
February 12, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper is one of the best doctors I've seen for this condition. I highly recommend him he has been my provider for several years now.
February 8, 2026
5
We love our doctor ?? ?
February 8, 2026
5
Very busy practice - time for expansion of providers for autonomic disorders - perhaps adding more providers to practice on east side?
February 4, 2026
5
Everybody was very kind and helpful from the moment I entered to the moment I left.
January 31, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper is brilliant and he's completely helped and given a better quality of life to my overall health.
January 28, 2026
5
We appreciate the time provided by Dr Snapper and his staff. They were excellent at listening and helping us find a solution to our issue.
January 26, 2026
5
I was happy to finally find a provider who is an expert in POTS and EDS.
January 25, 2026
5
I heard that Dr Snapper was the best and I have to agree with them.
March 18, 2026
5
That was basically the most valuable 30 minutes with the most amount of information that I have probably ever experienced with any doctor. So thank you guys very much. Bye.
March 15, 2026
5
They are great!!!!
March 13, 2026
5
Appreciate Dr. Snapper
March 11, 2026
5
So hard to get an appointment!
March 11, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper and his staff are very professional. Dr. Snapper listens and looks at all data to give you a comprehensive assessment. It's always a please to be there. Thank you.
March 10, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper and his staff are amazing. I'm on my 11 year with this team. Big fan!
March 7, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper was the first to take me seriously about my heart rate, blood pressure, and syncope in the last ten years with no answers. He diagnosed me with everything I had been begging for help with since I was a teenager. I started treatment today and know it's all up from here after most of my life was stolen from me by my conditions. I'm forever grateful.
March 6, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper was incredibly understanding and helped me with my medical conditions. He is very knowledgeable.
March 5, 2026
5
Dr Snapper has been my doctor for many years and has helped me tremendously. He is a valuable asset to Wellstar.
February 27, 2026
5
Have been to Cleveland clinic and two other heart specialist with no results Dr Snapper has given me a diagnosis and hope that if it's not my heart what is it? Thank you
February 26, 2026
5
I have been with Dr. Snapper for 15 years and feel extremely lucky to have him for my Doctor.
February 24, 2026
5
Great practice. Always feel heard. Thank you!
February 14, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper was AMAZING! I have waited 5 years for someone to give me a diagnoses and he did!! He actually listened and cared about my health!! He is the best Doctor I have seen and I've seen several!! Thanks to him I now have a proper diagnoses and can start trying to help my problem and get back to some semblance of a normal life!!The nurse (Anna Colapinto) was so knowledgeable and helped to make sure I understand everything!! She was so kind and on top of everything! This place was definitely worth the wait!!
February 14, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper and his staff gave me back my sense of hope, allowing me to begin feeling better. I have never met a doctor and staff more willing to help their patients.
February 14, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper taught me so much about my chronic illnesses, and gave me diagnoses I didn't know were affecting me.
February 14, 2026
5
I was just grateful to finally, after many years, find a doctor who put everything together and listened to help me figure out what my issues really are.
February 14, 2026
2
Dr. Snapper did not listen very well. He just tried to cover it up and undermine what I was saying.
February 14, 2026
5
Amazing doctor. Amazing person doing the tilt table testing. Great lab.
February 14, 2026
5
Always professional.
February 12, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper is extremely efficient and thorough. In a short visit, he listened attentively to my complex issues and provided valuable information and treatment to address my symptoms. He is an advocate for his patients and treats them as a true care partner.
February 12, 2026
5
Dr.Snapper is outstanding.... Office is efficient and well prepared. Everyone is kind and caring. Great experience.
February 12, 2026
2
Dr. Snapper is a doctor I only get to see once a year and this was only the second time seeing him. The first time I saw him in person, he was very thorough and made me feel very comfortable and that I could trust him. The second time I saw his PA, Lakeisha, she did not pay attention to what I was saying at all, did not have any confidence in her, so I went back to see Judy and she was fine. I did well with her. Then this visit with Dr. Snapper, I felt like he was off. He barely gave me 10 minutes. I had a lot of stuff that I needed to ask him and talk to him about. I did not get to ask or talk to him about a lot of that stuff. He took me off medications that he had said before was imperative that I take. Yes, I agree that they were not working, but he had told me at that point that if that didn't work, that there was something else that he would have to give me or send me to another provider, which he did not do. I'm only giving a six because he's the only one in this area who is ?
February 10, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper is one of the best doctors I've seen for this condition. I highly recommend him he has been my provider for several years now.
February 8, 2026
5
We love our doctor ?? ?
February 8, 2026
5
Very busy practice - time for expansion of providers for autonomic disorders - perhaps adding more providers to practice on east side?
February 4, 2026
5
Everybody was very kind and helpful from the moment I entered to the moment I left.
January 31, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper is brilliant and he's completely helped and given a better quality of life to my overall health.
January 28, 2026
5
We appreciate the time provided by Dr Snapper and his staff. They were excellent at listening and helping us find a solution to our issue.
January 26, 2026
5
I was happy to finally find a provider who is an expert in POTS and EDS.
January 25, 2026
5
I was happy to finally find a provider who is an expert in POTS and EDS.
January 25, 2026
5
We appreciate the time provided by Dr Snapper and his staff. They were excellent at listening and helping us find a solution to our issue.
January 26, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper is brilliant and he's completely helped and given a better quality of life to my overall health.
January 28, 2026
5
Everybody was very kind and helpful from the moment I entered to the moment I left.
January 31, 2026
5
Very busy practice - time for expansion of providers for autonomic disorders - perhaps adding more providers to practice on east side?
February 4, 2026
5
We love our doctor ?? ?
February 8, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper is one of the best doctors I've seen for this condition. I highly recommend him he has been my provider for several years now.
February 8, 2026
2
Dr. Snapper is a doctor I only get to see once a year and this was only the second time seeing him. The first time I saw him in person, he was very thorough and made me feel very comfortable and that I could trust him. The second time I saw his PA, Lakeisha, she did not pay attention to what I was saying at all, did not have any confidence in her, so I went back to see Judy and she was fine. I did well with her. Then this visit with Dr. Snapper, I felt like he was off. He barely gave me 10 minutes. I had a lot of stuff that I needed to ask him and talk to him about. I did not get to ask or talk to him about a lot of that stuff. He took me off medications that he had said before was imperative that I take. Yes, I agree that they were not working, but he had told me at that point that if that didn't work, that there was something else that he would have to give me or send me to another provider, which he did not do. I'm only giving a six because he's the only one in this area who is ?
February 10, 2026
5
Dr.Snapper is outstanding.... Office is efficient and well prepared. Everyone is kind and caring. Great experience.
February 12, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper is extremely efficient and thorough. In a short visit, he listened attentively to my complex issues and provided valuable information and treatment to address my symptoms. He is an advocate for his patients and treats them as a true care partner.
February 12, 2026
5
Always professional.
February 12, 2026
5
Amazing doctor. Amazing person doing the tilt table testing. Great lab.
February 14, 2026
2
Dr. Snapper did not listen very well. He just tried to cover it up and undermine what I was saying.
February 14, 2026
5
I was just grateful to finally, after many years, find a doctor who put everything together and listened to help me figure out what my issues really are.
February 14, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper taught me so much about my chronic illnesses, and gave me diagnoses I didn't know were affecting me.
February 14, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper and his staff gave me back my sense of hope, allowing me to begin feeling better. I have never met a doctor and staff more willing to help their patients.
February 14, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper was AMAZING! I have waited 5 years for someone to give me a diagnoses and he did!! He actually listened and cared about my health!! He is the best Doctor I have seen and I've seen several!! Thanks to him I now have a proper diagnoses and can start trying to help my problem and get back to some semblance of a normal life!!The nurse (Anna Colapinto) was so knowledgeable and helped to make sure I understand everything!! She was so kind and on top of everything! This place was definitely worth the wait!!
February 14, 2026
5
Great practice. Always feel heard. Thank you!
February 14, 2026
5
I have been with Dr. Snapper for 15 years and feel extremely lucky to have him for my Doctor.
February 24, 2026
5
Have been to Cleveland clinic and two other heart specialist with no results Dr Snapper has given me a diagnosis and hope that if it's not my heart what is it? Thank you
February 26, 2026
5
Dr Snapper has been my doctor for many years and has helped me tremendously. He is a valuable asset to Wellstar.
February 27, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper was incredibly understanding and helped me with my medical conditions. He is very knowledgeable.
March 5, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper was the first to take me seriously about my heart rate, blood pressure, and syncope in the last ten years with no answers. He diagnosed me with everything I had been begging for help with since I was a teenager. I started treatment today and know it's all up from here after most of my life was stolen from me by my conditions. I'm forever grateful.
March 6, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper and his staff are amazing. I'm on my 11 year with this team. Big fan!
March 7, 2026
5
Dr. Snapper and his staff are very professional. Dr. Snapper listens and looks at all data to give you a comprehensive assessment. It's always a please to be there. Thank you.
March 10, 2026
5
So hard to get an appointment!
March 11, 2026
5
Appreciate Dr. Snapper
March 11, 2026
5
They are great!!!!
March 13, 2026
5
That was basically the most valuable 30 minutes with the most amount of information that I have probably ever experienced with any doctor. So thank you guys very much. Bye.
March 15, 2026
5
I heard that Dr Snapper was the best and I have to agree with them.
March 18, 2026
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.
