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 458 patient ratings
- I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
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- Listened to me carefully
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- I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
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- Shared the right amount of information
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- Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
All good! Dr. Wachs has been my doctor for 20 years. I'm very sorry he is basically retiring going to two days a week.
July 7, 2025
5
I will miss DR. Wachs and our brief conversations.
July 4, 2025
5
Hate that Doctor Wachs is semi retiring!
July 6, 2025
5
My experience was very good
July 7, 2025
5
Great experience! Very organized, friendly and staff took their time with my test and exams.
June 23, 2025
5
Very professional . Incredible knowledge about the function. I could speak with him hours . I am lucky, I picked the king of ? ?
June 22, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is friendly and professional. An expert in this field of medicine.
June 20, 2025
5
Dr Wachs was extremely concerned and knowledgeable. He knew our issues and provided a common sense approach for both short term and long term care. I trust Dr Wachs completely.
June 20, 2025
5
Great People
June 20, 2025
2
their front reception desks need to be more courteous and listen more.
June 19, 2025
5
Dr Wachs is the most caring doctor I have. He will be missed when he retires.
June 16, 2025
5
Extremely professional, answered all questions accurately. Appreciate, sorry he's retiring.
June 14, 2025
5
Dr Wachs is exceptional. I really like his calm, professional demeanor. Thanks for a job well done.
June 8, 2025
5
Dr Wachs is the best. I feel very comfortable with him and know he has my best interest at heart.
June 7, 2025
5
Dr Wachs was very thorough with my appointment to establish a baseline evaluation. I made this appointment because I have a family history of heart disease and wanted to make sure I'm doing all I need to do to stay healthy
June 7, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is an outstanding cardiologist. He listens carefully to my concerns. He reviewed my test results. Recommended additional steps. I would highly recommend him!
June 5, 2025
5
I had been told he was an excellent physician and found him so. He was familiar with my medical record and explained the next testing steps in detail. I was very nervous about my afib, and he instantly put me at ease. I have worked at hospitals for 40 years and have to say he is one of the best physicians I have encountered.
June 5, 2025
5
Showed up on time, Since of humor, pleasant, professional. He's a keeper.
May 27, 2025
5
very knowledgeable
May 23, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is an excellent cardiologist, very grateful for all his help.
May 23, 2025
5
Always the best and attentive. No the lab folks I saw after my visit was totally out of touch with why I was there. I expect WellStar to eat the charges how my lab visit.
May 15, 2025
5
I felt listened to and respected by all the professionals from the reception to the parking lot. The service was excellent.
May 14, 2025
5
We love Dr Wachs. He's the best!!!!
May 12, 2025
5
Dr Wachs is excellent. I am thankful to have him as my cardiologist.
May 9, 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
All good! Dr. Wachs has been my doctor for 20 years. I'm very sorry he is basically retiring going to two days a week.
July 7, 2025
5
I will miss DR. Wachs and our brief conversations.
July 4, 2025
5
Hate that Doctor Wachs is semi retiring!
July 6, 2025
5
My experience was very good
July 7, 2025
5
Great experience! Very organized, friendly and staff took their time with my test and exams.
June 23, 2025
5
Very professional . Incredible knowledge about the function. I could speak with him hours . I am lucky, I picked the king of ? ?
June 22, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is friendly and professional. An expert in this field of medicine.
June 20, 2025
5
Dr Wachs was extremely concerned and knowledgeable. He knew our issues and provided a common sense approach for both short term and long term care. I trust Dr Wachs completely.
June 20, 2025
5
Great People
June 20, 2025
5
Dr Wachs is the most caring doctor I have. He will be missed when he retires.
June 16, 2025
5
Extremely professional, answered all questions accurately. Appreciate, sorry he's retiring.
June 14, 2025
5
Dr Wachs is exceptional. I really like his calm, professional demeanor. Thanks for a job well done.
June 8, 2025
5
Dr Wachs is the best. I feel very comfortable with him and know he has my best interest at heart.
June 7, 2025
5
Dr Wachs was very thorough with my appointment to establish a baseline evaluation. I made this appointment because I have a family history of heart disease and wanted to make sure I'm doing all I need to do to stay healthy
June 7, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is an outstanding cardiologist. He listens carefully to my concerns. He reviewed my test results. Recommended additional steps. I would highly recommend him!
June 5, 2025
5
I had been told he was an excellent physician and found him so. He was familiar with my medical record and explained the next testing steps in detail. I was very nervous about my afib, and he instantly put me at ease. I have worked at hospitals for 40 years and have to say he is one of the best physicians I have encountered.
June 5, 2025
5
Showed up on time, Since of humor, pleasant, professional. He's a keeper.
May 27, 2025
5
very knowledgeable
May 23, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is an excellent cardiologist, very grateful for all his help.
May 23, 2025
5
Always the best and attentive. No the lab folks I saw after my visit was totally out of touch with why I was there. I expect WellStar to eat the charges how my lab visit.
May 15, 2025
5
I felt listened to and respected by all the professionals from the reception to the parking lot. The service was excellent.
May 14, 2025
5
We love Dr Wachs. He's the best!!!!
May 12, 2025
5
Dr Wachs is excellent. I am thankful to have him as my cardiologist.
May 9, 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
2
their front reception desks need to be more courteous and listen more.
June 19, 2025
2
their front reception desks need to be more courteous and listen more.
June 19, 2025
5
All good! Dr. Wachs has been my doctor for 20 years. I'm very sorry he is basically retiring going to two days a week.
July 7, 2025
5
I will miss DR. Wachs and our brief conversations.
July 4, 2025
5
Hate that Doctor Wachs is semi retiring!
July 6, 2025
5
My experience was very good
July 7, 2025
5
Great experience! Very organized, friendly and staff took their time with my test and exams.
June 23, 2025
5
Very professional . Incredible knowledge about the function. I could speak with him hours . I am lucky, I picked the king of ? ?
June 22, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is friendly and professional. An expert in this field of medicine.
June 20, 2025
5
Dr Wachs was extremely concerned and knowledgeable. He knew our issues and provided a common sense approach for both short term and long term care. I trust Dr Wachs completely.
June 20, 2025
5
Great People
June 20, 2025
5
Dr Wachs is the most caring doctor I have. He will be missed when he retires.
June 16, 2025
5
Extremely professional, answered all questions accurately. Appreciate, sorry he's retiring.
June 14, 2025
5
Dr Wachs is exceptional. I really like his calm, professional demeanor. Thanks for a job well done.
June 8, 2025
5
Dr Wachs is the best. I feel very comfortable with him and know he has my best interest at heart.
June 7, 2025
5
Dr Wachs was very thorough with my appointment to establish a baseline evaluation. I made this appointment because I have a family history of heart disease and wanted to make sure I'm doing all I need to do to stay healthy
June 7, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is an outstanding cardiologist. He listens carefully to my concerns. He reviewed my test results. Recommended additional steps. I would highly recommend him!
June 5, 2025
5
I had been told he was an excellent physician and found him so. He was familiar with my medical record and explained the next testing steps in detail. I was very nervous about my afib, and he instantly put me at ease. I have worked at hospitals for 40 years and have to say he is one of the best physicians I have encountered.
June 5, 2025
5
Showed up on time, Since of humor, pleasant, professional. He's a keeper.
May 27, 2025
5
very knowledgeable
May 23, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is an excellent cardiologist, very grateful for all his help.
May 23, 2025
5
Always the best and attentive. No the lab folks I saw after my visit was totally out of touch with why I was there. I expect WellStar to eat the charges how my lab visit.
May 15, 2025
5
I felt listened to and respected by all the professionals from the reception to the parking lot. The service was excellent.
May 14, 2025
5
We love Dr Wachs. He's the best!!!!
May 12, 2025
5
Dr Wachs is excellent. I am thankful to have him as my cardiologist.
May 9, 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
My experience was very good
July 7, 2025
5
All good! Dr. Wachs has been my doctor for 20 years. I'm very sorry he is basically retiring going to two days a week.
July 7, 2025
5
Hate that Doctor Wachs is semi retiring!
July 6, 2025
5
I will miss DR. Wachs and our brief conversations.
July 4, 2025
5
Great experience! Very organized, friendly and staff took their time with my test and exams.
June 23, 2025
5
Very professional . Incredible knowledge about the function. I could speak with him hours . I am lucky, I picked the king of ? ?
June 22, 2025
5
Great People
June 20, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is friendly and professional. An expert in this field of medicine.
June 20, 2025
5
Dr Wachs was extremely concerned and knowledgeable. He knew our issues and provided a common sense approach for both short term and long term care. I trust Dr Wachs completely.
June 20, 2025
2
their front reception desks need to be more courteous and listen more.
June 19, 2025
5
Dr Wachs is the most caring doctor I have. He will be missed when he retires.
June 16, 2025
5
Extremely professional, answered all questions accurately. Appreciate, sorry he's retiring.
June 14, 2025
5
Dr Wachs is exceptional. I really like his calm, professional demeanor. Thanks for a job well done.
June 8, 2025
5
Dr Wachs was very thorough with my appointment to establish a baseline evaluation. I made this appointment because I have a family history of heart disease and wanted to make sure I'm doing all I need to do to stay healthy
June 7, 2025
5
Dr Wachs is the best. I feel very comfortable with him and know he has my best interest at heart.
June 7, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is an outstanding cardiologist. He listens carefully to my concerns. He reviewed my test results. Recommended additional steps. I would highly recommend him!
June 5, 2025
5
I had been told he was an excellent physician and found him so. He was familiar with my medical record and explained the next testing steps in detail. I was very nervous about my afib, and he instantly put me at ease. I have worked at hospitals for 40 years and have to say he is one of the best physicians I have encountered.
June 5, 2025
5
Showed up on time, Since of humor, pleasant, professional. He's a keeper.
May 27, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is an excellent cardiologist, very grateful for all his help.
May 23, 2025
5
very knowledgeable
May 23, 2025
5
Always the best and attentive. No the lab folks I saw after my visit was totally out of touch with why I was there. I expect WellStar to eat the charges how my lab visit.
May 15, 2025
5
I felt listened to and respected by all the professionals from the reception to the parking lot. The service was excellent.
May 14, 2025
5
We love Dr Wachs. He's the best!!!!
May 12, 2025
5
Dr Wachs is excellent. I am thankful to have him as my cardiologist.
May 9, 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
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
5
Dr Wachs is excellent. I am thankful to have him as my cardiologist.
May 9, 2025
5
We love Dr Wachs. He's the best!!!!
May 12, 2025
5
I felt listened to and respected by all the professionals from the reception to the parking lot. The service was excellent.
May 14, 2025
5
Always the best and attentive. No the lab folks I saw after my visit was totally out of touch with why I was there. I expect WellStar to eat the charges how my lab visit.
May 15, 2025
5
very knowledgeable
May 23, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is an excellent cardiologist, very grateful for all his help.
May 23, 2025
5
Showed up on time, Since of humor, pleasant, professional. He's a keeper.
May 27, 2025
5
I had been told he was an excellent physician and found him so. He was familiar with my medical record and explained the next testing steps in detail. I was very nervous about my afib, and he instantly put me at ease. I have worked at hospitals for 40 years and have to say he is one of the best physicians I have encountered.
June 5, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is an outstanding cardiologist. He listens carefully to my concerns. He reviewed my test results. Recommended additional steps. I would highly recommend him!
June 5, 2025
5
Dr Wachs is the best. I feel very comfortable with him and know he has my best interest at heart.
June 7, 2025
5
Dr Wachs was very thorough with my appointment to establish a baseline evaluation. I made this appointment because I have a family history of heart disease and wanted to make sure I'm doing all I need to do to stay healthy
June 7, 2025
5
Dr Wachs is exceptional. I really like his calm, professional demeanor. Thanks for a job well done.
June 8, 2025
5
Extremely professional, answered all questions accurately. Appreciate, sorry he's retiring.
June 14, 2025
5
Dr Wachs is the most caring doctor I have. He will be missed when he retires.
June 16, 2025
2
their front reception desks need to be more courteous and listen more.
June 19, 2025
5
Dr Wachs was extremely concerned and knowledgeable. He knew our issues and provided a common sense approach for both short term and long term care. I trust Dr Wachs completely.
June 20, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is friendly and professional. An expert in this field of medicine.
June 20, 2025
5
Great People
June 20, 2025
5
Very professional . Incredible knowledge about the function. I could speak with him hours . I am lucky, I picked the king of ? ?
June 22, 2025
5
Great experience! Very organized, friendly and staff took their time with my test and exams.
June 23, 2025
5
I will miss DR. Wachs and our brief conversations.
July 4, 2025
5
Hate that Doctor Wachs is semi retiring!
July 6, 2025
5
All good! Dr. Wachs has been my doctor for 20 years. I'm very sorry he is basically retiring going to two days a week.
July 7, 2025
5
My experience was very good
July 7, 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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