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Dr. Jacob N. Blatt, a cardiac electrophysiologist, is an Atlanta native. He graduated with honors from Duke University and earned a bachelor’s degree in Biological Anthropology & Anatomy. After receiving his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, he was appointed a clinical fellow at Harvard Medical School while completing his internship and residency in internal medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. He returned home to Atlanta and completed fellowships in cardiovascular disease and cardiac electrophysiology at Emory University School of Medicine.
Dr. Blatt is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease, and is board-eligible in cardiac electrophysiology. He is a member of the Heart Rhythm Society, American Heart Association and the Medical Honor Society Alpha Omega Alpha. He joined Wellstar in August of 2010, and is fully trained in all aspects of invasive cardiac electrophysiology including pacemakers, defibrillators, resynchronization therapy, complex arrhythmia management and ablation, transeptal catheterization, and transvenous lead extraction. He has a special interest in catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation.
Dr. Blatt is married and the father of two children. When not practicing medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family and has always been an avid Atlanta Braves fan.
Meet Dr. Jacob Blatt
Specialties
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiovascular Disease
Education & Training
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Degree
Doctor of Medicine
Residency
Massachusetts General Hospital
Fellowship
Emory University School of Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Card/Electro
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
Based on 217 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Everything was great however when I checked out to make a follow up appointment I was not informed my appointment was being scheduled with a complete different provider. Now I'll have to call and reschedule although the whole point of scheduling in office is to avoid having to call. Other than that the doctor and his nurse are awesome.
August 15, 2025
5
Excellent
August 14, 2025
5
The whole WELLSTAR family from the the time I entered the facility until I left, everyone was knowledgeable,professional, friendly, all with excellent people skills. It was awesome, definitely Superior Customer Service !
August 14, 2025
5
Pleasant experience with efficient personable staff
August 2, 2025
5
Both team members that saw me were awesome, as always
August 2, 2025
5
Parking Sucks
July 12, 2025
5
Dr Blatt explained all of my 22 questions completely even before I asked them. He is a most impressive Individual.
July 11, 2025
5
The only negative I have is that the scheduler was supposed to call and set up the time for my procedure. I have waited all week and no call!
July 13, 2025
5
Dr. Blatt and all his support staff were amazing ! They listened to all my concerns with care and they were open and honest about next steps . I appreciated the level of care and thoughtful responses that were provided . They made me feel comfortable about the next steps in this process . They are co ringing to work hard for me even after my appointment . They have also been extremely responsive with any follow up questions I've had post my appointment! Love Dr. Blatt and his staff! They are truly amazing!!
July 11, 2025
4
Thank you
July 11, 2025
2
I should not have made this appt because it was a waist of both out time.
July 13, 2025
5
I was scared but I was given enough information to help in the process. Everyone was so kind and professional.
July 11, 2025
4
The nurses assistant was very sharp. He knew his duties and perform an excellent. He has a wonderful disposition and treated me with respect. Doctor Blatt a prayer to read my chart before he saw me. That was very impressive. He listened to me and I listen to him because he appeared to be confident and knew with the next step would be to keep my heart in good condition; controlling the a fib. He was professional and very courteous.
June 19, 2025
5
Thanks to Dr. Blatt, I feel better than I have in a long time. His expertise and knowledge has made the quality of my life so much better. I am forever grateful for Dr. Blatt
June 13, 2025
5
Dr. Blatt answered all my questions and addressed my concerns
June 11, 2025
5
Very caring and under stood my concerns
June 5, 2025
5
They are amazingly friendly and caring professionals ?
June 5, 2025
5
Great staff
May 29, 2025
5
Dr. Jacob Blatt is extremely knowledgeable and meets patient concerns with care. I know that I am receiving the best care from Dr. Blatt.
May 29, 2025
5
Dr Blatt is the best. All of the staff are professional and courageous. JP
May 25, 2025
5
Listened well and tried to look at info I had on my phone. Explained procedures and the "why" behind them well.
May 9, 2025
5
Very informative. Spent the time. To answer my questions and provide detailed answers that help me improve my health.
May 9, 2025
5
I'd like to say that Dr. Blatt and Mrs. Rachael Paris were very professional and compassionate to my needs and concerns and gave me the information I needed to make a decision on my future coronary treatments. I highly recommend these two for anyone with coronary heart concerns.
May 8, 2025
5
This was my first time seeing this Dr and I was impressed with the entire staff.
May 8, 2025
5
Great experience
May 7, 2025
5
Always a pleasant experience!!
May 2, 2025
5
A great example
May 2, 2025
5
Dr Blatt is a great doctor he is very professional and definitely very personable. I would definitely recommend my family and friends to him and the wellstar health system.
May 2, 2025
5
Very pleased with Dr.Blatt
April 24, 2025
5
Everyone was so nice. Dr. Blatt took his time to explain everything very well and was thorough. I appreciate his caring demeanor.
April 23, 2025
5
Everything was great however when I checked out to make a follow up appointment I was not informed my appointment was being scheduled with a complete different provider. Now I'll have to call and reschedule although the whole point of scheduling in office is to avoid having to call. Other than that the doctor and his nurse are awesome.
August 15, 2025
5
Excellent
August 14, 2025
5
The whole WELLSTAR family from the the time I entered the facility until I left, everyone was knowledgeable,professional, friendly, all with excellent people skills. It was awesome, definitely Superior Customer Service !
August 14, 2025
5
Pleasant experience with efficient personable staff
August 2, 2025
5
Both team members that saw me were awesome, as always
August 2, 2025
5
Parking Sucks
July 12, 2025
5
Dr Blatt explained all of my 22 questions completely even before I asked them. He is a most impressive Individual.
July 11, 2025
5
The only negative I have is that the scheduler was supposed to call and set up the time for my procedure. I have waited all week and no call!
July 13, 2025
5
Dr. Blatt and all his support staff were amazing ! They listened to all my concerns with care and they were open and honest about next steps . I appreciated the level of care and thoughtful responses that were provided . They made me feel comfortable about the next steps in this process . They are co ringing to work hard for me even after my appointment . They have also been extremely responsive with any follow up questions I've had post my appointment! Love Dr. Blatt and his staff! They are truly amazing!!
July 11, 2025
5
I was scared but I was given enough information to help in the process. Everyone was so kind and professional.
July 11, 2025
5
Thanks to Dr. Blatt, I feel better than I have in a long time. His expertise and knowledge has made the quality of my life so much better. I am forever grateful for Dr. Blatt
June 13, 2025
5
Dr. Blatt answered all my questions and addressed my concerns
June 11, 2025
5
Very caring and under stood my concerns
June 5, 2025
5
They are amazingly friendly and caring professionals ?
June 5, 2025
5
Great staff
May 29, 2025
5
Dr. Jacob Blatt is extremely knowledgeable and meets patient concerns with care. I know that I am receiving the best care from Dr. Blatt.
May 29, 2025
5
Dr Blatt is the best. All of the staff are professional and courageous. JP
May 25, 2025
5
Listened well and tried to look at info I had on my phone. Explained procedures and the "why" behind them well.
May 9, 2025
5
Very informative. Spent the time. To answer my questions and provide detailed answers that help me improve my health.
May 9, 2025
5
I'd like to say that Dr. Blatt and Mrs. Rachael Paris were very professional and compassionate to my needs and concerns and gave me the information I needed to make a decision on my future coronary treatments. I highly recommend these two for anyone with coronary heart concerns.
May 8, 2025
5
This was my first time seeing this Dr and I was impressed with the entire staff.
May 8, 2025
5
Great experience
May 7, 2025
5
Always a pleasant experience!!
May 2, 2025
5
A great example
May 2, 2025
5
Dr Blatt is a great doctor he is very professional and definitely very personable. I would definitely recommend my family and friends to him and the wellstar health system.
May 2, 2025
5
Very pleased with Dr.Blatt
April 24, 2025
5
Everyone was so nice. Dr. Blatt took his time to explain everything very well and was thorough. I appreciate his caring demeanor.
April 23, 2025
4
Thank you
July 11, 2025
4
The nurses assistant was very sharp. He knew his duties and perform an excellent. He has a wonderful disposition and treated me with respect. Doctor Blatt a prayer to read my chart before he saw me. That was very impressive. He listened to me and I listen to him because he appeared to be confident and knew with the next step would be to keep my heart in good condition; controlling the a fib. He was professional and very courteous.
June 19, 2025
2
I should not have made this appt because it was a waist of both out time.
July 13, 2025
2
I should not have made this appt because it was a waist of both out time.
July 13, 2025
4
Thank you
July 11, 2025
4
The nurses assistant was very sharp. He knew his duties and perform an excellent. He has a wonderful disposition and treated me with respect. Doctor Blatt a prayer to read my chart before he saw me. That was very impressive. He listened to me and I listen to him because he appeared to be confident and knew with the next step would be to keep my heart in good condition; controlling the a fib. He was professional and very courteous.
June 19, 2025
5
Everything was great however when I checked out to make a follow up appointment I was not informed my appointment was being scheduled with a complete different provider. Now I'll have to call and reschedule although the whole point of scheduling in office is to avoid having to call. Other than that the doctor and his nurse are awesome.
August 15, 2025
5
Excellent
August 14, 2025
5
The whole WELLSTAR family from the the time I entered the facility until I left, everyone was knowledgeable,professional, friendly, all with excellent people skills. It was awesome, definitely Superior Customer Service !
August 14, 2025
5
Pleasant experience with efficient personable staff
August 2, 2025
5
Both team members that saw me were awesome, as always
August 2, 2025
5
Parking Sucks
July 12, 2025
5
Dr Blatt explained all of my 22 questions completely even before I asked them. He is a most impressive Individual.
July 11, 2025
5
The only negative I have is that the scheduler was supposed to call and set up the time for my procedure. I have waited all week and no call!
July 13, 2025
5
Dr. Blatt and all his support staff were amazing ! They listened to all my concerns with care and they were open and honest about next steps . I appreciated the level of care and thoughtful responses that were provided . They made me feel comfortable about the next steps in this process . They are co ringing to work hard for me even after my appointment . They have also been extremely responsive with any follow up questions I've had post my appointment! Love Dr. Blatt and his staff! They are truly amazing!!
July 11, 2025
5
I was scared but I was given enough information to help in the process. Everyone was so kind and professional.
July 11, 2025
5
Thanks to Dr. Blatt, I feel better than I have in a long time. His expertise and knowledge has made the quality of my life so much better. I am forever grateful for Dr. Blatt
June 13, 2025
5
Dr. Blatt answered all my questions and addressed my concerns
June 11, 2025
5
Very caring and under stood my concerns
June 5, 2025
5
They are amazingly friendly and caring professionals ?
June 5, 2025
5
Great staff
May 29, 2025
5
Dr. Jacob Blatt is extremely knowledgeable and meets patient concerns with care. I know that I am receiving the best care from Dr. Blatt.
May 29, 2025
5
Dr Blatt is the best. All of the staff are professional and courageous. JP
May 25, 2025
5
Listened well and tried to look at info I had on my phone. Explained procedures and the "why" behind them well.
May 9, 2025
5
Very informative. Spent the time. To answer my questions and provide detailed answers that help me improve my health.
May 9, 2025
5
I'd like to say that Dr. Blatt and Mrs. Rachael Paris were very professional and compassionate to my needs and concerns and gave me the information I needed to make a decision on my future coronary treatments. I highly recommend these two for anyone with coronary heart concerns.
May 8, 2025
5
This was my first time seeing this Dr and I was impressed with the entire staff.
May 8, 2025
5
Great experience
May 7, 2025
5
Always a pleasant experience!!
May 2, 2025
5
A great example
May 2, 2025
5
Dr Blatt is a great doctor he is very professional and definitely very personable. I would definitely recommend my family and friends to him and the wellstar health system.
May 2, 2025
5
Very pleased with Dr.Blatt
April 24, 2025
5
Everyone was so nice. Dr. Blatt took his time to explain everything very well and was thorough. I appreciate his caring demeanor.
April 23, 2025
5
Everything was great however when I checked out to make a follow up appointment I was not informed my appointment was being scheduled with a complete different provider. Now I'll have to call and reschedule although the whole point of scheduling in office is to avoid having to call. Other than that the doctor and his nurse are awesome.
August 15, 2025
5
Excellent
August 14, 2025
5
The whole WELLSTAR family from the the time I entered the facility until I left, everyone was knowledgeable,professional, friendly, all with excellent people skills. It was awesome, definitely Superior Customer Service !
August 14, 2025
5
Pleasant experience with efficient personable staff
August 2, 2025
5
Both team members that saw me were awesome, as always
August 2, 2025
2
I should not have made this appt because it was a waist of both out time.
July 13, 2025
5
The only negative I have is that the scheduler was supposed to call and set up the time for my procedure. I have waited all week and no call!
July 13, 2025
5
Parking Sucks
July 12, 2025
5
Dr Blatt explained all of my 22 questions completely even before I asked them. He is a most impressive Individual.
July 11, 2025
5
Dr. Blatt and all his support staff were amazing ! They listened to all my concerns with care and they were open and honest about next steps . I appreciated the level of care and thoughtful responses that were provided . They made me feel comfortable about the next steps in this process . They are co ringing to work hard for me even after my appointment . They have also been extremely responsive with any follow up questions I've had post my appointment! Love Dr. Blatt and his staff! They are truly amazing!!
July 11, 2025
4
Thank you
July 11, 2025
5
I was scared but I was given enough information to help in the process. Everyone was so kind and professional.
July 11, 2025
4
The nurses assistant was very sharp. He knew his duties and perform an excellent. He has a wonderful disposition and treated me with respect. Doctor Blatt a prayer to read my chart before he saw me. That was very impressive. He listened to me and I listen to him because he appeared to be confident and knew with the next step would be to keep my heart in good condition; controlling the a fib. He was professional and very courteous.
June 19, 2025
5
Thanks to Dr. Blatt, I feel better than I have in a long time. His expertise and knowledge has made the quality of my life so much better. I am forever grateful for Dr. Blatt
June 13, 2025
5
Dr. Blatt answered all my questions and addressed my concerns
June 11, 2025
5
Very caring and under stood my concerns
June 5, 2025
5
They are amazingly friendly and caring professionals ?
June 5, 2025
5
Great staff
May 29, 2025
5
Dr. Jacob Blatt is extremely knowledgeable and meets patient concerns with care. I know that I am receiving the best care from Dr. Blatt.
May 29, 2025
5
Dr Blatt is the best. All of the staff are professional and courageous. JP
May 25, 2025
5
Listened well and tried to look at info I had on my phone. Explained procedures and the "why" behind them well.
May 9, 2025
5
Very informative. Spent the time. To answer my questions and provide detailed answers that help me improve my health.
May 9, 2025
5
I'd like to say that Dr. Blatt and Mrs. Rachael Paris were very professional and compassionate to my needs and concerns and gave me the information I needed to make a decision on my future coronary treatments. I highly recommend these two for anyone with coronary heart concerns.
May 8, 2025
5
This was my first time seeing this Dr and I was impressed with the entire staff.
May 8, 2025
5
Great experience
May 7, 2025
5
Always a pleasant experience!!
May 2, 2025
5
A great example
May 2, 2025
5
Dr Blatt is a great doctor he is very professional and definitely very personable. I would definitely recommend my family and friends to him and the wellstar health system.
May 2, 2025
5
Very pleased with Dr.Blatt
April 24, 2025
5
Everyone was so nice. Dr. Blatt took his time to explain everything very well and was thorough. I appreciate his caring demeanor.
April 23, 2025
5
Everyone was so nice. Dr. Blatt took his time to explain everything very well and was thorough. I appreciate his caring demeanor.
April 23, 2025
5
Very pleased with Dr.Blatt
April 24, 2025
5
Dr Blatt is a great doctor he is very professional and definitely very personable. I would definitely recommend my family and friends to him and the wellstar health system.
May 2, 2025
5
A great example
May 2, 2025
5
Always a pleasant experience!!
May 2, 2025
5
Great experience
May 7, 2025
5
This was my first time seeing this Dr and I was impressed with the entire staff.
May 8, 2025
5
I'd like to say that Dr. Blatt and Mrs. Rachael Paris were very professional and compassionate to my needs and concerns and gave me the information I needed to make a decision on my future coronary treatments. I highly recommend these two for anyone with coronary heart concerns.
May 8, 2025
5
Very informative. Spent the time. To answer my questions and provide detailed answers that help me improve my health.
May 9, 2025
5
Listened well and tried to look at info I had on my phone. Explained procedures and the "why" behind them well.
May 9, 2025
5
Dr Blatt is the best. All of the staff are professional and courageous. JP
May 25, 2025
5
Dr. Jacob Blatt is extremely knowledgeable and meets patient concerns with care. I know that I am receiving the best care from Dr. Blatt.
May 29, 2025
5
Great staff
May 29, 2025
5
They are amazingly friendly and caring professionals ?
June 5, 2025
5
Very caring and under stood my concerns
June 5, 2025
5
Dr. Blatt answered all my questions and addressed my concerns
June 11, 2025
5
Thanks to Dr. Blatt, I feel better than I have in a long time. His expertise and knowledge has made the quality of my life so much better. I am forever grateful for Dr. Blatt
June 13, 2025
4
The nurses assistant was very sharp. He knew his duties and perform an excellent. He has a wonderful disposition and treated me with respect. Doctor Blatt a prayer to read my chart before he saw me. That was very impressive. He listened to me and I listen to him because he appeared to be confident and knew with the next step would be to keep my heart in good condition; controlling the a fib. He was professional and very courteous.
June 19, 2025
5
I was scared but I was given enough information to help in the process. Everyone was so kind and professional.
July 11, 2025
4
Thank you
July 11, 2025
5
Dr. Blatt and all his support staff were amazing ! They listened to all my concerns with care and they were open and honest about next steps . I appreciated the level of care and thoughtful responses that were provided . They made me feel comfortable about the next steps in this process . They are co ringing to work hard for me even after my appointment . They have also been extremely responsive with any follow up questions I've had post my appointment! Love Dr. Blatt and his staff! They are truly amazing!!
July 11, 2025
5
Dr Blatt explained all of my 22 questions completely even before I asked them. He is a most impressive Individual.
July 11, 2025
5
Parking Sucks
July 12, 2025
5
The only negative I have is that the scheduler was supposed to call and set up the time for my procedure. I have waited all week and no call!
July 13, 2025
2
I should not have made this appt because it was a waist of both out time.
July 13, 2025
5
Both team members that saw me were awesome, as always
August 2, 2025
5
Pleasant experience with efficient personable staff
August 2, 2025
5
The whole WELLSTAR family from the the time I entered the facility until I left, everyone was knowledgeable,professional, friendly, all with excellent people skills. It was awesome, definitely Superior Customer Service !
August 14, 2025
5
Excellent
August 14, 2025
5
Everything was great however when I checked out to make a follow up appointment I was not informed my appointment was being scheduled with a complete different provider. Now I'll have to call and reschedule although the whole point of scheduling in office is to avoid having to call. Other than that the doctor and his nurse are awesome.
August 15, 2025
Publications and Articles
JohnCare
John Petrick loves the simple things in life. He revels in time spent with family, reeling in a big catch and feeling the crisp wind in his face during a morning bike ride.
However, for a man that enjoys such simple pleasures, John’s heart health is quite complicated. For a long time, his well-being felt like a puzzle that no one could quite figure out.
John’s complex heart issues first began over two decades ago, when he nearly died after his heart suddenly went into an abnormal rhythm.
After the life-threatening heart episode, specialists in California diagnosed him with ventricular tachycardia (VT), a severe heart condition in which abnormal electrical signals cause the heart to beat faster. Then later, he was also diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular and rapid heart rhythm that can cause heart palpitations and shortness of breath.
From defibrillators to heart surgeries, John and his Californian care team worked hard to manage the ups and downs of his heart conditions. But after spending years in the Golden State, John was ready to take on a new adventure: moving over 2,000 miles away to Georgia.
“The decision to move to Georgia was difficult because of my heart conditions,” John shared. “I needed a doctor who would really take the time to sort everything out.”
Luckily, it wasn’t long before John was connected with an entire team of Wellstar heart experts delivering comprehensive care all within the same health system.
Finding the right rhythm
Before being referred for specialty care by his Wellstar primary care provider, John briefly received heart care from another health system in Georgia. However, he had some reservations about his treatment.
“Honestly, it wasn’t the level of care—especially in terms of empathy—that I was used to,” he admitted. “And that’s a scary situation when you have a condition like mine.”
That was never a problem at Wellstar. As soon as he met with Wellstar Health System Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology Dr. Narendra Kanuru, John knew the physician was in his corner.
“I could tell Dr. Kanuru really took the time to study my case,” John said, remembering his first visit with the specialist. “He recited my medical history from the last 20 years, without having to look at any papers.”
Since then, they have developed a great healthcare partnership, always keeping an open line of communication.
“I feel so comfortable expressing any fears or apprehensions about my conditions or treatment with Dr. Kanuru. He’s always very receptive,” John shared. “His level of empathy, professional expertise and ability to communicate and understand me is just as valuable as his technical, medical skills.”
Along with Dr. Kanuru’s expertise, Wellstar Cardiologist Dr. David Caras provides an essential complement to John’s cardiovascular care. While a cardiac electrophysiologist hones in on the functional and rhythmic areas of the heart, a cardiologist offers a broad spectrum of heart care.
While each focusing on their areas of expertise, the two heart specialists collaborate to create the best treatment plan for John, and adjust it along the way.
“Dr. Kanuru and Dr. Caras work together as a team,” John said. “It’s truly remarkable and beautiful. Often, I’ll go to see one of the doctors and they’ll mention a conversation they had about me with the other recently.”
