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Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2014

4.7

446 reviews

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About Jennifer Giuseffi, MD

Dr. Jennifer Giuseffi received her Bachelor of Arts from Cornell University and medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. She completed internship and residency in internal medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, and served as chief medical resident during her senior year. Dr. Giuseffi went on to a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at Vanderbilt University and served as chief cardiology fellow.

Her special interests include women and heart disease, cardiac intensive care, aortic disease, prevention and cardiac imaging.

Dr. Giuseffi is currently on staff at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital with her primary clinical practice at the Wellstar East Cobb Health Park. She is a member of the American College of Cardiology, the American Medical Association and the American Heart Association.

Dr. Giuseffi is married with two children.

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Specialties

  • Cardiovascular Disease

Education & Training

  • Medical College of Georgia-Augusta University

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
  • Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
  • Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
  • Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center

Languages spoken

  • English

Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating

4.7

4.7

Based on 446 patient ratings

I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.83
Listened to me carefully
4.80
Shared the right amount of information
4.72
Earned my trust
4.68

All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider.For more information about the review system, check out this Learn more about our review system.

Patient Reviews

5

Nurse Tiffany as very friendly, showed a caring attitude, and made me feel at ease. Dr Giuseffi always listens in a caring manner and instills trust in her knowledge and diagnosis.

November 24, 2023

5

First time at this facility. Start to finish, I was very pleased and very impressed.

November 20, 2023

5

Dr Giuseffi is outstanding in her field and I feel as though my health could not be in better hands.

November 20, 2023

5

Looking forward to the next visit.

November 17, 2023

5

Always a good experience at the east cobb health park Friendly and competent staff

November 17, 2023

5

Office was totally on time, I was in and out very quickly.

November 17, 2023

5

Dr GIUSEFFI and staff made my transition to a new cardiac doctor seemless. She was very thorough and took all the time required to address my health.

November 18, 2023

5

I don't understand the last question.

November 18, 2023

5

Dr Giuseffi is great.

November 18, 2023

5

Dr. Giuseffi is wonderful!!

November 16, 2023

3

This was my first visit with this cardiologist and I personally feel that she did not give the attention necessary for this visit. I was told that her schedule was getting behind and would address some items on my next visit. I just felt that my visit was not given the time and attention it should have been given for a first visit.

November 10, 2023

5

I was taken on time and my doctor respected all my decision.

November 5, 2023

5

This was a first-time visit with my new cardiologist and I was very pleased with her thoroughness, professionalism, and overall patient-centric approach. She was easy to talk to and sincerely empathetic.

November 5, 2023

5

It was my first visit. She reviewed all my information,all my tests , asked questions and decided I needed a change of blood pressure medicine and wanted to see me again in 4 weeks to make sure the medication is working.

November 4, 2023

5

very good experience

October 29, 2023

5

Very minimal waiting to be seen. All the staff from front desk to exam room were very respectful and friendly. Dr. G was very friendly and answered my questions

October 28, 2023

3

Okay, it's the day after my appointment. I had several blood tests taken and I haven't heard back from them regarding the results of my tests. They did call this morning and but they were about to leave a message and I was unable to take a message and they have not called back since then. So I'm a little concerned about the results of my test. I did see them in my charts, but I do have some questions. Thank you very much.

October 27, 2023

4

We had the first appointment of the morning, still had a 45 min wait. Unacceptable! Today had an appointment for blood work and 30 min wait.

October 26, 2023

5

Timely, courtious, highly professional, and friendly services and staff.

October 23, 2023

5

Excellent practice from the front office, to nursing staff, to doctor.

October 19, 2023

5

Dr. Giuseffi has always been extremely professional yet warm and caring. I have never had a negative experience with her or the practice.

October 19, 2023

5

My doctors are so sweet and nice ????

October 18, 2023

5

Had a lot of anxiety about the visit but everyone was so nice and follow up was scheduled. Thank you

October 18, 2023

5

Dr. Giueseffi is wonderful, very patient centric

October 18, 2023

5

Very kind

October 11, 2023

5

Everyone in this practice are always caring and courteous to me! Dr Giuseffi is a wonderful cardiologist!! She is very in tune with everything I'm dealing with - my heart and other issues too!

October 11, 2023

5

This was my first visit with this cardiologist. I left better informed.

October 10, 2023

5

Dr Giuseffi was very easy to talk to and thoroughly answered all of my questions. I am very happy to have Dr Giuseffi as my cardiologist.

September 17, 2023

5

All was great

September 13, 2023

5

I always have a positive feeling here.

September 10, 2023

5

Nurse Tiffany as very friendly, showed a caring attitude, and made me feel at ease. Dr Giuseffi always listens in a caring manner and instills trust in her knowledge and diagnosis.

November 24, 2023

5

First time at this facility. Start to finish, I was very pleased and very impressed.

November 20, 2023

5

Dr Giuseffi is outstanding in her field and I feel as though my health could not be in better hands.

November 20, 2023

5

Looking forward to the next visit.

November 17, 2023

5

Always a good experience at the east cobb health park Friendly and competent staff

November 17, 2023

5

Office was totally on time, I was in and out very quickly.

November 17, 2023

5

Dr GIUSEFFI and staff made my transition to a new cardiac doctor seemless. She was very thorough and took all the time required to address my health.

November 18, 2023

5

I don't understand the last question.

November 18, 2023

5

Dr Giuseffi is great.

November 18, 2023

5

Dr. Giuseffi is wonderful!!

November 16, 2023

5

I was taken on time and my doctor respected all my decision.

November 5, 2023

5

This was a first-time visit with my new cardiologist and I was very pleased with her thoroughness, professionalism, and overall patient-centric approach. She was easy to talk to and sincerely empathetic.

November 5, 2023

5

It was my first visit. She reviewed all my information,all my tests , asked questions and decided I needed a change of blood pressure medicine and wanted to see me again in 4 weeks to make sure the medication is working.

November 4, 2023

5

very good experience

October 29, 2023

5

Very minimal waiting to be seen. All the staff from front desk to exam room were very respectful and friendly. Dr. G was very friendly and answered my questions

October 28, 2023

5

Timely, courtious, highly professional, and friendly services and staff.

October 23, 2023

5

Excellent practice from the front office, to nursing staff, to doctor.

October 19, 2023

5

Dr. Giuseffi has always been extremely professional yet warm and caring. I have never had a negative experience with her or the practice.

October 19, 2023

5

My doctors are so sweet and nice ????

October 18, 2023

5

Had a lot of anxiety about the visit but everyone was so nice and follow up was scheduled. Thank you

October 18, 2023

5

Dr. Giueseffi is wonderful, very patient centric

October 18, 2023

5

Very kind

October 11, 2023

5

Everyone in this practice are always caring and courteous to me! Dr Giuseffi is a wonderful cardiologist!! She is very in tune with everything I'm dealing with - my heart and other issues too!

October 11, 2023

5

This was my first visit with this cardiologist. I left better informed.

October 10, 2023

5

Dr Giuseffi was very easy to talk to and thoroughly answered all of my questions. I am very happy to have Dr Giuseffi as my cardiologist.

September 17, 2023

5

All was great

September 13, 2023

5

I always have a positive feeling here.

September 10, 2023

4

We had the first appointment of the morning, still had a 45 min wait. Unacceptable! Today had an appointment for blood work and 30 min wait.

October 26, 2023

3

This was my first visit with this cardiologist and I personally feel that she did not give the attention necessary for this visit. I was told that her schedule was getting behind and would address some items on my next visit. I just felt that my visit was not given the time and attention it should have been given for a first visit.

November 10, 2023

3

Okay, it's the day after my appointment. I had several blood tests taken and I haven't heard back from them regarding the results of my tests. They did call this morning and but they were about to leave a message and I was unable to take a message and they have not called back since then. So I'm a little concerned about the results of my test. I did see them in my charts, but I do have some questions. Thank you very much.

October 27, 2023

3

This was my first visit with this cardiologist and I personally feel that she did not give the attention necessary for this visit. I was told that her schedule was getting behind and would address some items on my next visit. I just felt that my visit was not given the time and attention it should have been given for a first visit.

November 10, 2023

3

Okay, it's the day after my appointment. I had several blood tests taken and I haven't heard back from them regarding the results of my tests. They did call this morning and but they were about to leave a message and I was unable to take a message and they have not called back since then. So I'm a little concerned about the results of my test. I did see them in my charts, but I do have some questions. Thank you very much.

October 27, 2023

4

We had the first appointment of the morning, still had a 45 min wait. Unacceptable! Today had an appointment for blood work and 30 min wait.

October 26, 2023

5

Nurse Tiffany as very friendly, showed a caring attitude, and made me feel at ease. Dr Giuseffi always listens in a caring manner and instills trust in her knowledge and diagnosis.

November 24, 2023

5

First time at this facility. Start to finish, I was very pleased and very impressed.

November 20, 2023

5

Dr Giuseffi is outstanding in her field and I feel as though my health could not be in better hands.

November 20, 2023

5

Looking forward to the next visit.

November 17, 2023

5

Always a good experience at the east cobb health park Friendly and competent staff

November 17, 2023

5

Office was totally on time, I was in and out very quickly.

November 17, 2023

5

Dr GIUSEFFI and staff made my transition to a new cardiac doctor seemless. She was very thorough and took all the time required to address my health.

November 18, 2023

5

I don't understand the last question.

November 18, 2023

5

Dr Giuseffi is great.

November 18, 2023

5

Dr. Giuseffi is wonderful!!

November 16, 2023

5

I was taken on time and my doctor respected all my decision.

November 5, 2023

5

This was a first-time visit with my new cardiologist and I was very pleased with her thoroughness, professionalism, and overall patient-centric approach. She was easy to talk to and sincerely empathetic.

November 5, 2023

5

It was my first visit. She reviewed all my information,all my tests , asked questions and decided I needed a change of blood pressure medicine and wanted to see me again in 4 weeks to make sure the medication is working.

November 4, 2023

5

very good experience

October 29, 2023

5

Very minimal waiting to be seen. All the staff from front desk to exam room were very respectful and friendly. Dr. G was very friendly and answered my questions

October 28, 2023

5

Timely, courtious, highly professional, and friendly services and staff.

October 23, 2023

5

Excellent practice from the front office, to nursing staff, to doctor.

October 19, 2023

5

Dr. Giuseffi has always been extremely professional yet warm and caring. I have never had a negative experience with her or the practice.

October 19, 2023

5

My doctors are so sweet and nice ????

October 18, 2023

5

Had a lot of anxiety about the visit but everyone was so nice and follow up was scheduled. Thank you

October 18, 2023

5

Dr. Giueseffi is wonderful, very patient centric

October 18, 2023

5

Very kind

October 11, 2023

5

Everyone in this practice are always caring and courteous to me! Dr Giuseffi is a wonderful cardiologist!! She is very in tune with everything I'm dealing with - my heart and other issues too!

October 11, 2023

5

This was my first visit with this cardiologist. I left better informed.

October 10, 2023

5

Dr Giuseffi was very easy to talk to and thoroughly answered all of my questions. I am very happy to have Dr Giuseffi as my cardiologist.

September 17, 2023

5

All was great

September 13, 2023

5

I always have a positive feeling here.

September 10, 2023

5

Nurse Tiffany as very friendly, showed a caring attitude, and made me feel at ease. Dr Giuseffi always listens in a caring manner and instills trust in her knowledge and diagnosis.

November 24, 2023

5

First time at this facility. Start to finish, I was very pleased and very impressed.

November 20, 2023

5

Dr Giuseffi is outstanding in her field and I feel as though my health could not be in better hands.

November 20, 2023

5

Dr GIUSEFFI and staff made my transition to a new cardiac doctor seemless. She was very thorough and took all the time required to address my health.

November 18, 2023

5

I don't understand the last question.

November 18, 2023

5

Dr Giuseffi is great.

November 18, 2023

5

Looking forward to the next visit.

November 17, 2023

5

Always a good experience at the east cobb health park Friendly and competent staff

November 17, 2023

5

Office was totally on time, I was in and out very quickly.

November 17, 2023

5

Dr. Giuseffi is wonderful!!

November 16, 2023

3

This was my first visit with this cardiologist and I personally feel that she did not give the attention necessary for this visit. I was told that her schedule was getting behind and would address some items on my next visit. I just felt that my visit was not given the time and attention it should have been given for a first visit.

November 10, 2023

5

I was taken on time and my doctor respected all my decision.

November 5, 2023

5

This was a first-time visit with my new cardiologist and I was very pleased with her thoroughness, professionalism, and overall patient-centric approach. She was easy to talk to and sincerely empathetic.

November 5, 2023

5

It was my first visit. She reviewed all my information,all my tests , asked questions and decided I needed a change of blood pressure medicine and wanted to see me again in 4 weeks to make sure the medication is working.

November 4, 2023

5

very good experience

October 29, 2023

5

Very minimal waiting to be seen. All the staff from front desk to exam room were very respectful and friendly. Dr. G was very friendly and answered my questions

October 28, 2023

3

Okay, it's the day after my appointment. I had several blood tests taken and I haven't heard back from them regarding the results of my tests. They did call this morning and but they were about to leave a message and I was unable to take a message and they have not called back since then. So I'm a little concerned about the results of my test. I did see them in my charts, but I do have some questions. Thank you very much.

October 27, 2023

4

We had the first appointment of the morning, still had a 45 min wait. Unacceptable! Today had an appointment for blood work and 30 min wait.

October 26, 2023

5

Timely, courtious, highly professional, and friendly services and staff.

October 23, 2023

5

Excellent practice from the front office, to nursing staff, to doctor.

October 19, 2023

5

Dr. Giuseffi has always been extremely professional yet warm and caring. I have never had a negative experience with her or the practice.

October 19, 2023

5

My doctors are so sweet and nice ????

October 18, 2023

5

Had a lot of anxiety about the visit but everyone was so nice and follow up was scheduled. Thank you

October 18, 2023

5

Dr. Giueseffi is wonderful, very patient centric

October 18, 2023

5

Everyone in this practice are always caring and courteous to me! Dr Giuseffi is a wonderful cardiologist!! She is very in tune with everything I'm dealing with - my heart and other issues too!

October 11, 2023

5

Very kind

October 11, 2023

5

This was my first visit with this cardiologist. I left better informed.

October 10, 2023

5

Dr Giuseffi was very easy to talk to and thoroughly answered all of my questions. I am very happy to have Dr Giuseffi as my cardiologist.

September 17, 2023

5

All was great

September 13, 2023

5

I always have a positive feeling here.

September 10, 2023

5

I always have a positive feeling here.

September 10, 2023

5

All was great

September 13, 2023

5

Dr Giuseffi was very easy to talk to and thoroughly answered all of my questions. I am very happy to have Dr Giuseffi as my cardiologist.

September 17, 2023

5

This was my first visit with this cardiologist. I left better informed.

October 10, 2023

5

Very kind

October 11, 2023

5

Everyone in this practice are always caring and courteous to me! Dr Giuseffi is a wonderful cardiologist!! She is very in tune with everything I'm dealing with - my heart and other issues too!

October 11, 2023

5

Dr. Giueseffi is wonderful, very patient centric

October 18, 2023

5

Had a lot of anxiety about the visit but everyone was so nice and follow up was scheduled. Thank you

October 18, 2023

5

My doctors are so sweet and nice ????

October 18, 2023

5

Dr. Giuseffi has always been extremely professional yet warm and caring. I have never had a negative experience with her or the practice.

October 19, 2023

5

Excellent practice from the front office, to nursing staff, to doctor.

October 19, 2023

5

Timely, courtious, highly professional, and friendly services and staff.

October 23, 2023

4

We had the first appointment of the morning, still had a 45 min wait. Unacceptable! Today had an appointment for blood work and 30 min wait.

October 26, 2023

3

Okay, it's the day after my appointment. I had several blood tests taken and I haven't heard back from them regarding the results of my tests. They did call this morning and but they were about to leave a message and I was unable to take a message and they have not called back since then. So I'm a little concerned about the results of my test. I did see them in my charts, but I do have some questions. Thank you very much.

October 27, 2023

5

Very minimal waiting to be seen. All the staff from front desk to exam room were very respectful and friendly. Dr. G was very friendly and answered my questions

October 28, 2023

5

very good experience

October 29, 2023

5

It was my first visit. She reviewed all my information,all my tests , asked questions and decided I needed a change of blood pressure medicine and wanted to see me again in 4 weeks to make sure the medication is working.

November 4, 2023

5

This was a first-time visit with my new cardiologist and I was very pleased with her thoroughness, professionalism, and overall patient-centric approach. She was easy to talk to and sincerely empathetic.

November 5, 2023

5

I was taken on time and my doctor respected all my decision.

November 5, 2023

3

This was my first visit with this cardiologist and I personally feel that she did not give the attention necessary for this visit. I was told that her schedule was getting behind and would address some items on my next visit. I just felt that my visit was not given the time and attention it should have been given for a first visit.

November 10, 2023

5

Dr. Giuseffi is wonderful!!

November 16, 2023

5

Office was totally on time, I was in and out very quickly.

November 17, 2023

5

Always a good experience at the east cobb health park Friendly and competent staff

November 17, 2023

5

Looking forward to the next visit.

November 17, 2023

5

Dr Giuseffi is great.

November 18, 2023

5

I don't understand the last question.

November 18, 2023

5

Dr GIUSEFFI and staff made my transition to a new cardiac doctor seemless. She was very thorough and took all the time required to address my health.

November 18, 2023

5

Dr Giuseffi is outstanding in her field and I feel as though my health could not be in better hands.

November 20, 2023

5

First time at this facility. Start to finish, I was very pleased and very impressed.

November 20, 2023

5

Nurse Tiffany as very friendly, showed a caring attitude, and made me feel at ease. Dr Giuseffi always listens in a caring manner and instills trust in her knowledge and diagnosis.

November 24, 2023

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Wellstar Comprehensive Aortic Program Provides Complete Care for Aortic Conditions

A new multidisciplinary program at Wellstar cares for people with aortic conditions, providing both emergency and non-emergent treatment.

The Wellstar Comprehensive Aortic Program brings together a highly-skilled team of experts, including cardiovascular surgeons and vascular surgeons, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. These providers share the common goal of diagnosing, treating and preventing aortic diseases and emergencies — making care more comprehensive and improving outcomes for patients.

“Traditionally, aortic diseases have been managed by multiple physicians spread throughout multiple specialties, which can lead to confusion, delays in treatment and competing treatment plans,” said Wellstar Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. James Ryan Burke. “Wellstar has created a single, multidisciplinary program to bring together aortic-specific disease expertise and leverage advanced technology.”

Aortic health is crucial to overall wellness

The aorta is the major artery that carries blood away from the heart to the rest of the body. If the aorta is ruptured, then blood does not flow to other areas like the legs, feet and brain, which can lead to lasting brain damage or death.

An aortic aneurysm is an abnormal bulge in the wall of the aorta. Aneurysms are often asymptomatic until they become large, rupture or dissect. However, an aortic dissection, when a tear develops on the inner wall of the aorta, is one for concern. Depending on the aneurysm location, the most common symptom could be one of severe chest pain, back pain, or abdominal pain.  When an aneurysm ruptures or tears, it can lead to death within minutes or hours.

Wellstar’s aortic program takes a proactive approach to prevent aneurysms by monitoring and treating aortic conditions.

“Identifying aortic pathology early leads to better patient outcomes,” said Wellstar Cardiovascular Disease Specialist Dr. Jennifer Giuseffi. 

The program’s team partners with patients to reduce their risk of an aortic emergency. Risk factors include tobacco use, being older than 65, obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, history of coronary artery disease or peripheral vascular disease, family history of aneurysms, certain connective tissue disorders, and certain genetic conditions. Men are also at higher risk than women.

The team of aortic care specialists gets to know each patient and collaborates with them to create a personalized care plan to keep their aorta healthy.

“Every patient is different. Every aorta is different. The risk factors and complications with every aorta are different,” Dr. Giuseffi said. “Within our group, we’ll be able to address all of our patients’ issues individually.”

Wellstar’s approach to aortic care brings together experts from multiple specialties, allowing patients to have all their questions answered and get multiple perspectives.

“All patients with aortic diseases being cared for at Wellstar will benefit long-term through the program’s unique collaboration of health care practitioners from cardiology, cardiac surgery and vascular surgery all working together to ensure the best possible care and outcomes for patients with these complex heart conditions,” said Vascular Surgeon Dr. Michael Corey.

Managing aortic emergencies

While the program includes an outpatient component to help patients manage aortic conditions or recover from aneurysms or dissections, the systemwide team is also prepared to save lives and step into action during emergencies.

The program offers treatments including aortic root and aortic valve surgery, thoracic aortic surgery and thoracoabdominal aortic surgery.

If you experience any of these symptoms of aortic disease, call 911:

  • Severe, sudden pain in the chest, back, abdomen or groin area
  • Pulsating feeling in the abdomen similar to a heartbeat
  • Cold, numbness or tingling in the hands, legs or feet
  • Drop in blood pressure, dizziness or feeling faint

While the team performs procedures at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, care teams at all Wellstar hospitals are trained in how to address aortic emergencies and transfer patients if needed. Kennestone was the first hospital in Georgia and only fourth in the country to receive the highest certification in cardiovascular care — the Comprehensive Cardiac Care Center Certification — by The Joint Commission and American Heart Association.

Receiving care from the Wellstar Comprehensive Aortic Program

To see a provider in the aortic program, patients can either be referred by their physician or call the office to make an appointment. The team will help patients determine which provider they should see first, depending on their health history or aortic condition. Call (770) 590-4180 to make an appointment or learn more about the program.

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Published on: September 2022
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Jennifer Giuseffi, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2014
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4.7
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
Medical College of Georgia-Augusta University
Residency
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular
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English
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Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
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