Joel Wachs, MD
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiac Imaging
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Joel Wachs, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2003.
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiac Imaging
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Office Locations
Expertise
About Joel Wachs, MD
Dr. Wachs received his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, after completing a six-year Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Medicine program. He completed his residency at Long Island Jewish Hospital in New York and completed his cardiology fellowship at the University of Chicago.
Dr. Wachs practiced cardiology in South Bend, Ind., from 1984 until 2004, where he was medical director of cardiology at Memorial Hospital. Since February 2004, he has been with Wellstar Medical Group, Cardiovascular Medicine where he serves as medical director. He is currently on staff at Wellstar Cobb, Douglas and Kennestone hospitals.
Dr. Wachs is a fellow of both the American College of Cardiology and the College of Chest Physicians. He is board certified in cardiovascular diseases and has a particular interest is congestive heart failure.
Specialties
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Cardiac Imaging
Education & Training
- Northwestern University Medical School
Degree
- Doctor of Medicine
Residency
- Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Fellowship
- University of Chicago Hospitals
Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular
Hospital Affiliations
- Wellstar Cobb Hospital
- Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
- Wellstar Douglas Hospital
- Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
- Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Languages spoken
- English
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
- Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)
- Congestive Heart Failure
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8Based on 512 patient ratings
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr. Wachs is the best!
April 21, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is great. He explains things thoroughly so that the patient understands the "why" behind his treatment recommendations.
April 18, 2025
5
Dr Wachs and his staff are wonderful ! very professional, caring and answered all my questions. They really make you feel like they care about you and your health!
April 18, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs always treats me with respect and listens carefully to any issues I might raise.
April 14, 2025
5
Coordination of services of a number of providers is impressive
March 28, 2025
5
Dr Wachs takes time to really listen to questions and fully answer them. He is friendly and calm and has a happy demeanor.
March 28, 2025
5
Exceptional staff at this cardiologist office. Just moved to the area and this cardiologist was absolutely fantastic! He explained our plan of treatment and gave us information that we had never been given at her previous cardiologist office. 10/10
March 26, 2025
5
Got info I needed to keep me healthy
March 21, 2025
5
Since Dr. Wachs wants to see me every six months, the calendar should be open six months ahead.
March 20, 2025
5
The Doctor was very reassuring and answered all my questions and concerns.
March 21, 2025
5
Great I am very satisfied
March 19, 2025
5
We appreciate their willingness to take care of us. Thank you! We are thankful for everything!
March 16, 2025
5
Dr Wachs made difficult terms understandable!
March 15, 2025
5
Everyone was professionally
March 2, 2025
5
From my very 1st encounter with Ola I had an outstanding experience today with the entire staff. Everyone was courteous and helpful. Very professional team at WellStar. I would recommend to my family and friends.
March 1, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is awesome!!
March 2, 2025
5
Dr Wachs is a knowledgeable cardiologist that cares about his patients.
February 28, 2025
5
I know them and they know me!!!! Absolutely love the practice and especially Dr. Wachs!!!!!
February 28, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs listened to my concerns beyond cardiovascular issues and encouraged me to continue what I'm doing to stay healthy. Office staff is always top notch.
February 27, 2025
5
I feel confident having Dr. Wachs as my cardiologist
February 24, 2025
5
The experience was amazing from the wonderful lady by the elevator. Front desk courtesy the engagement with the patient. The tech was also great
February 21, 2025
5
Always a friendly and professional atmosphere at Wellstar Cardiovascular at Whitcher Street!
February 19, 2025
5
The staff were so helpful and professional.
February 15, 2025
5
Always comfortable with Dr Wachs to treat me with knowledge and understanding!!
February 15, 2025
5
Excellent...
February 14, 2025
5
Staff and Dr. Wachs are always patient and kind dealing with my elderly father.
February 12, 2025
5
Thank you for your care
February 11, 2025
5
Dr Wachs came in and spent time reviewed and explained the results in my chart. It was wonderful to have him answer our questions and it gave me confidence that I am in good hands with this medical group
February 4, 2025
5
Fantastic doctor for many years!
February 1, 2025
3
Not really enough exposure and would like to see results of what he has recommended.
February 1, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is the best!
April 21, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is great. He explains things thoroughly so that the patient understands the "why" behind his treatment recommendations.
April 18, 2025
5
Dr Wachs and his staff are wonderful ! very professional, caring and answered all my questions. They really make you feel like they care about you and your health!
April 18, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs always treats me with respect and listens carefully to any issues I might raise.
April 14, 2025
5
Coordination of services of a number of providers is impressive
March 28, 2025
5
Dr Wachs takes time to really listen to questions and fully answer them. He is friendly and calm and has a happy demeanor.
March 28, 2025
5
Exceptional staff at this cardiologist office. Just moved to the area and this cardiologist was absolutely fantastic! He explained our plan of treatment and gave us information that we had never been given at her previous cardiologist office. 10/10
March 26, 2025
5
Got info I needed to keep me healthy
March 21, 2025
5
Since Dr. Wachs wants to see me every six months, the calendar should be open six months ahead.
March 20, 2025
5
The Doctor was very reassuring and answered all my questions and concerns.
March 21, 2025
5
Great I am very satisfied
March 19, 2025
5
We appreciate their willingness to take care of us. Thank you! We are thankful for everything!
March 16, 2025
5
Dr Wachs made difficult terms understandable!
March 15, 2025
5
Everyone was professionally
March 2, 2025
5
From my very 1st encounter with Ola I had an outstanding experience today with the entire staff. Everyone was courteous and helpful. Very professional team at WellStar. I would recommend to my family and friends.
March 1, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is awesome!!
March 2, 2025
5
Dr Wachs is a knowledgeable cardiologist that cares about his patients.
February 28, 2025
5
I know them and they know me!!!! Absolutely love the practice and especially Dr. Wachs!!!!!
February 28, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs listened to my concerns beyond cardiovascular issues and encouraged me to continue what I'm doing to stay healthy. Office staff is always top notch.
February 27, 2025
5
I feel confident having Dr. Wachs as my cardiologist
February 24, 2025
5
The experience was amazing from the wonderful lady by the elevator. Front desk courtesy the engagement with the patient. The tech was also great
February 21, 2025
5
Always a friendly and professional atmosphere at Wellstar Cardiovascular at Whitcher Street!
February 19, 2025
5
The staff were so helpful and professional.
February 15, 2025
5
Always comfortable with Dr Wachs to treat me with knowledge and understanding!!
February 15, 2025
5
Excellent...
February 14, 2025
5
Staff and Dr. Wachs are always patient and kind dealing with my elderly father.
February 12, 2025
5
Thank you for your care
February 11, 2025
5
Dr Wachs came in and spent time reviewed and explained the results in my chart. It was wonderful to have him answer our questions and it gave me confidence that I am in good hands with this medical group
February 4, 2025
5
Fantastic doctor for many years!
February 1, 2025
3
Not really enough exposure and would like to see results of what he has recommended.
February 1, 2025
3
Not really enough exposure and would like to see results of what he has recommended.
February 1, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is the best!
April 21, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is great. He explains things thoroughly so that the patient understands the "why" behind his treatment recommendations.
April 18, 2025
5
Dr Wachs and his staff are wonderful ! very professional, caring and answered all my questions. They really make you feel like they care about you and your health!
April 18, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs always treats me with respect and listens carefully to any issues I might raise.
April 14, 2025
5
Coordination of services of a number of providers is impressive
March 28, 2025
5
Dr Wachs takes time to really listen to questions and fully answer them. He is friendly and calm and has a happy demeanor.
March 28, 2025
5
Exceptional staff at this cardiologist office. Just moved to the area and this cardiologist was absolutely fantastic! He explained our plan of treatment and gave us information that we had never been given at her previous cardiologist office. 10/10
March 26, 2025
5
Got info I needed to keep me healthy
March 21, 2025
5
Since Dr. Wachs wants to see me every six months, the calendar should be open six months ahead.
March 20, 2025
5
The Doctor was very reassuring and answered all my questions and concerns.
March 21, 2025
5
Great I am very satisfied
March 19, 2025
5
We appreciate their willingness to take care of us. Thank you! We are thankful for everything!
March 16, 2025
5
Dr Wachs made difficult terms understandable!
March 15, 2025
5
Everyone was professionally
March 2, 2025
5
From my very 1st encounter with Ola I had an outstanding experience today with the entire staff. Everyone was courteous and helpful. Very professional team at WellStar. I would recommend to my family and friends.
March 1, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is awesome!!
March 2, 2025
5
Dr Wachs is a knowledgeable cardiologist that cares about his patients.
February 28, 2025
5
I know them and they know me!!!! Absolutely love the practice and especially Dr. Wachs!!!!!
February 28, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs listened to my concerns beyond cardiovascular issues and encouraged me to continue what I'm doing to stay healthy. Office staff is always top notch.
February 27, 2025
5
I feel confident having Dr. Wachs as my cardiologist
February 24, 2025
5
The experience was amazing from the wonderful lady by the elevator. Front desk courtesy the engagement with the patient. The tech was also great
February 21, 2025
5
Always a friendly and professional atmosphere at Wellstar Cardiovascular at Whitcher Street!
February 19, 2025
5
The staff were so helpful and professional.
February 15, 2025
5
Always comfortable with Dr Wachs to treat me with knowledge and understanding!!
February 15, 2025
5
Excellent...
February 14, 2025
5
Staff and Dr. Wachs are always patient and kind dealing with my elderly father.
February 12, 2025
5
Thank you for your care
February 11, 2025
5
Dr Wachs came in and spent time reviewed and explained the results in my chart. It was wonderful to have him answer our questions and it gave me confidence that I am in good hands with this medical group
February 4, 2025
5
Fantastic doctor for many years!
February 1, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is the best!
April 21, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is great. He explains things thoroughly so that the patient understands the "why" behind his treatment recommendations.
April 18, 2025
5
Dr Wachs and his staff are wonderful ! very professional, caring and answered all my questions. They really make you feel like they care about you and your health!
April 18, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs always treats me with respect and listens carefully to any issues I might raise.
April 14, 2025
5
Dr Wachs takes time to really listen to questions and fully answer them. He is friendly and calm and has a happy demeanor.
March 28, 2025
5
Coordination of services of a number of providers is impressive
March 28, 2025
5
Exceptional staff at this cardiologist office. Just moved to the area and this cardiologist was absolutely fantastic! He explained our plan of treatment and gave us information that we had never been given at her previous cardiologist office. 10/10
March 26, 2025
5
Got info I needed to keep me healthy
March 21, 2025
5
The Doctor was very reassuring and answered all my questions and concerns.
March 21, 2025
5
Since Dr. Wachs wants to see me every six months, the calendar should be open six months ahead.
March 20, 2025
5
Great I am very satisfied
March 19, 2025
5
We appreciate their willingness to take care of us. Thank you! We are thankful for everything!
March 16, 2025
5
Dr Wachs made difficult terms understandable!
March 15, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is awesome!!
March 2, 2025
5
Everyone was professionally
March 2, 2025
5
From my very 1st encounter with Ola I had an outstanding experience today with the entire staff. Everyone was courteous and helpful. Very professional team at WellStar. I would recommend to my family and friends.
March 1, 2025
5
Dr Wachs is a knowledgeable cardiologist that cares about his patients.
February 28, 2025
5
I know them and they know me!!!! Absolutely love the practice and especially Dr. Wachs!!!!!
February 28, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs listened to my concerns beyond cardiovascular issues and encouraged me to continue what I'm doing to stay healthy. Office staff is always top notch.
February 27, 2025
5
I feel confident having Dr. Wachs as my cardiologist
February 24, 2025
5
The experience was amazing from the wonderful lady by the elevator. Front desk courtesy the engagement with the patient. The tech was also great
February 21, 2025
5
Always a friendly and professional atmosphere at Wellstar Cardiovascular at Whitcher Street!
February 19, 2025
5
The staff were so helpful and professional.
February 15, 2025
5
Always comfortable with Dr Wachs to treat me with knowledge and understanding!!
February 15, 2025
5
Excellent...
February 14, 2025
5
Staff and Dr. Wachs are always patient and kind dealing with my elderly father.
February 12, 2025
5
Thank you for your care
February 11, 2025
5
Dr Wachs came in and spent time reviewed and explained the results in my chart. It was wonderful to have him answer our questions and it gave me confidence that I am in good hands with this medical group
February 4, 2025
5
Fantastic doctor for many years!
February 1, 2025
3
Not really enough exposure and would like to see results of what he has recommended.
February 1, 2025
3
Not really enough exposure and would like to see results of what he has recommended.
February 1, 2025
5
Fantastic doctor for many years!
February 1, 2025
5
Dr Wachs came in and spent time reviewed and explained the results in my chart. It was wonderful to have him answer our questions and it gave me confidence that I am in good hands with this medical group
February 4, 2025
5
Thank you for your care
February 11, 2025
5
Staff and Dr. Wachs are always patient and kind dealing with my elderly father.
February 12, 2025
5
Excellent...
February 14, 2025
5
The staff were so helpful and professional.
February 15, 2025
5
Always comfortable with Dr Wachs to treat me with knowledge and understanding!!
February 15, 2025
5
Always a friendly and professional atmosphere at Wellstar Cardiovascular at Whitcher Street!
February 19, 2025
5
The experience was amazing from the wonderful lady by the elevator. Front desk courtesy the engagement with the patient. The tech was also great
February 21, 2025
5
I feel confident having Dr. Wachs as my cardiologist
February 24, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs listened to my concerns beyond cardiovascular issues and encouraged me to continue what I'm doing to stay healthy. Office staff is always top notch.
February 27, 2025
5
I know them and they know me!!!! Absolutely love the practice and especially Dr. Wachs!!!!!
February 28, 2025
5
Dr Wachs is a knowledgeable cardiologist that cares about his patients.
February 28, 2025
5
From my very 1st encounter with Ola I had an outstanding experience today with the entire staff. Everyone was courteous and helpful. Very professional team at WellStar. I would recommend to my family and friends.
March 1, 2025
5
Everyone was professionally
March 2, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is awesome!!
March 2, 2025
5
Dr Wachs made difficult terms understandable!
March 15, 2025
5
We appreciate their willingness to take care of us. Thank you! We are thankful for everything!
March 16, 2025
5
Great I am very satisfied
March 19, 2025
5
Since Dr. Wachs wants to see me every six months, the calendar should be open six months ahead.
March 20, 2025
5
The Doctor was very reassuring and answered all my questions and concerns.
March 21, 2025
5
Got info I needed to keep me healthy
March 21, 2025
5
Exceptional staff at this cardiologist office. Just moved to the area and this cardiologist was absolutely fantastic! He explained our plan of treatment and gave us information that we had never been given at her previous cardiologist office. 10/10
March 26, 2025
5
Coordination of services of a number of providers is impressive
March 28, 2025
5
Dr Wachs takes time to really listen to questions and fully answer them. He is friendly and calm and has a happy demeanor.
March 28, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs always treats me with respect and listens carefully to any issues I might raise.
April 14, 2025
5
Dr Wachs and his staff are wonderful ! very professional, caring and answered all my questions. They really make you feel like they care about you and your health!
April 18, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is great. He explains things thoroughly so that the patient understands the "why" behind his treatment recommendations.
April 18, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is the best!
April 21, 2025
Joel Wachs, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2003
Rating
4.8
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Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
, Cardiac Imaging
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
Northwestern University Medical School
Residency
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Fellowship
University of Chicago Hospitals
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Cobb Hospital Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Wellstar Douglas Hospital Wellstar Paulding Medical Center Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Office Locations
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www.wellstar.org/physicians/joel-wachs-md
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