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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
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9
4.9
Based on 540 patient ratings
Listened to me carefully
4.94
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.93
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
4.93
Shared the right amount of information
4.90
Earned my trust
4.87
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Patient Reviews
5
i HAVE ALWAYS HAD A GOOD EXPEERIENCE WITH THIS DOCTOR. HE IS THE BEEST.
April 14, 2024
5
Have always had great experiences with this provider and the entire staff
April 13, 2024
5
Dr. Had excellent bedside maner.
April 9, 2024
5
No issues w/ the entire Wellstar system
April 7, 2024
5
The doctor was very professional and he listened carefully to my concerns and showed a great interest in helping resolve my problem. The nurse was equally caring and professional. The front desk clerks were very friendly and courteous
April 7, 2024
5
I loved Beth who checked me in. She was friendly and helpful. Dr. Wachs is an excellent doctor, he was very knowledgeable and listened to me and didn't rush me . I will keep going to him
April 7, 2024
5
I am always very comfortable when I come to your office, both with the staff of the office and with the doctor, and I would recommend you highly to anybody who were to ask me. And I appreciate it, all of you, very much. Thank you.
April 7, 2024
5
very Professional and knowledgeable.
April 10, 2024
5
Trust and confidence
March 31, 2024
5
We love Dr Wachs
March 31, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs listens and takes his time. I have recommended him to my friends and relatives.
March 31, 2024
5
Established patient. Very well satisfied with Dr. Wachs
March 30, 2024
5
Pleasant and informed with an action plan snd follow up visit
March 31, 2024
5
Great PA and Dr,
March 29, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is excellent and always takes time to explain everything and is friendly and professional. His Staff makes it comfortable to go there...always helpful. Chase is also excellent at his job. He is kind, compassionate, friendly and professional. I'm glad God lead me to this Office.
March 29, 2024
5
Never have a bad experience with Dr. Wachs office .
March 29, 2024
5
Had a nice time, everyone was so nice to me!
March 28, 2024
5
My provider and staff treated me with kindness and respect. As far as my provider I have nothing but respect and gratitude this expresses my experience at Wellstar.
March 28, 2024
5
The first time experience was very good.
March 27, 2024
5
I received the best medical care today and totally trust the Physician and his Assistant.
March 27, 2024
5
Dr Wachs is the very best.
March 23, 2024
5
I fully appreciate Dr. Wachs & his nurses & feel very confident of their capabilities.
March 23, 2024
5
Great service! Everyone was very kind and friendly. The doctor was extremely knowledgeable and answered all my questions.
March 22, 2024
5
On time, little wait time. Would be nice if they validated parking though.
March 20, 2024
5
This was my first cardiology appt. I was nervous and didn't really know what to expect. The front desk, the nurse, and Dr. Wachs, were all great. Things were communicated clearly and all the next steps were also communicated.
March 20, 2024
5
Consistency, professional & empathetic.
March 16, 2024
5
Listen
March 14, 2024
5
I'm nearing the elevator when a woman asks if I need help. She said I work there let me show you the way. Friendly and efficient staff had me checked in and I was allowed to relax long enough to text family "I'm here ". I am called, weighed, had my meds , and made to feel welcome. The assistant apologized for his hands being cold. I told him my wife's were colder. Dr. Wachs was calm, discussed the heart ct information clearly, asked for my questions, listened and answered me fully. He explained how he could help me. I left believing that I was most fortunate to have him working with me.
March 14, 2024
5
As always, Dr. Wachs is knowledgable and helpful. He is courteous and friendly. I never feel rushed because he takes the time to listen.
March 14, 2024
5
They are always friendly, professional & helpful . Thank you to them!
March 13, 2024
5
i HAVE ALWAYS HAD A GOOD EXPEERIENCE WITH THIS DOCTOR. HE IS THE BEEST.
April 14, 2024
5
Have always had great experiences with this provider and the entire staff
April 13, 2024
5
Dr. Had excellent bedside maner.
April 9, 2024
5
No issues w/ the entire Wellstar system
April 7, 2024
5
The doctor was very professional and he listened carefully to my concerns and showed a great interest in helping resolve my problem. The nurse was equally caring and professional. The front desk clerks were very friendly and courteous
April 7, 2024
5
I loved Beth who checked me in. She was friendly and helpful. Dr. Wachs is an excellent doctor, he was very knowledgeable and listened to me and didn't rush me . I will keep going to him
April 7, 2024
5
I am always very comfortable when I come to your office, both with the staff of the office and with the doctor, and I would recommend you highly to anybody who were to ask me. And I appreciate it, all of you, very much. Thank you.
April 7, 2024
5
very Professional and knowledgeable.
April 10, 2024
5
Trust and confidence
March 31, 2024
5
We love Dr Wachs
March 31, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs listens and takes his time. I have recommended him to my friends and relatives.
March 31, 2024
5
Established patient. Very well satisfied with Dr. Wachs
March 30, 2024
5
Pleasant and informed with an action plan snd follow up visit
March 31, 2024
5
Great PA and Dr,
March 29, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is excellent and always takes time to explain everything and is friendly and professional. His Staff makes it comfortable to go there...always helpful. Chase is also excellent at his job. He is kind, compassionate, friendly and professional. I'm glad God lead me to this Office.
March 29, 2024
5
Never have a bad experience with Dr. Wachs office .
March 29, 2024
5
Had a nice time, everyone was so nice to me!
March 28, 2024
5
My provider and staff treated me with kindness and respect. As far as my provider I have nothing but respect and gratitude this expresses my experience at Wellstar.
March 28, 2024
5
The first time experience was very good.
March 27, 2024
5
I received the best medical care today and totally trust the Physician and his Assistant.
March 27, 2024
5
Dr Wachs is the very best.
March 23, 2024
5
I fully appreciate Dr. Wachs & his nurses & feel very confident of their capabilities.
March 23, 2024
5
Great service! Everyone was very kind and friendly. The doctor was extremely knowledgeable and answered all my questions.
March 22, 2024
5
On time, little wait time. Would be nice if they validated parking though.
March 20, 2024
5
This was my first cardiology appt. I was nervous and didn't really know what to expect. The front desk, the nurse, and Dr. Wachs, were all great. Things were communicated clearly and all the next steps were also communicated.
March 20, 2024
5
Consistency, professional & empathetic.
March 16, 2024
5
Listen
March 14, 2024
5
I'm nearing the elevator when a woman asks if I need help. She said I work there let me show you the way. Friendly and efficient staff had me checked in and I was allowed to relax long enough to text family "I'm here ". I am called, weighed, had my meds , and made to feel welcome. The assistant apologized for his hands being cold. I told him my wife's were colder. Dr. Wachs was calm, discussed the heart ct information clearly, asked for my questions, listened and answered me fully. He explained how he could help me. I left believing that I was most fortunate to have him working with me.
March 14, 2024
5
As always, Dr. Wachs is knowledgable and helpful. He is courteous and friendly. I never feel rushed because he takes the time to listen.
March 14, 2024
5
They are always friendly, professional & helpful . Thank you to them!
March 13, 2024
5
i HAVE ALWAYS HAD A GOOD EXPEERIENCE WITH THIS DOCTOR. HE IS THE BEEST.
April 14, 2024
5
Have always had great experiences with this provider and the entire staff
April 13, 2024
5
Dr. Had excellent bedside maner.
April 9, 2024
5
No issues w/ the entire Wellstar system
April 7, 2024
5
The doctor was very professional and he listened carefully to my concerns and showed a great interest in helping resolve my problem. The nurse was equally caring and professional. The front desk clerks were very friendly and courteous
April 7, 2024
5
I loved Beth who checked me in. She was friendly and helpful. Dr. Wachs is an excellent doctor, he was very knowledgeable and listened to me and didn't rush me . I will keep going to him
April 7, 2024
5
I am always very comfortable when I come to your office, both with the staff of the office and with the doctor, and I would recommend you highly to anybody who were to ask me. And I appreciate it, all of you, very much. Thank you.
April 7, 2024
5
very Professional and knowledgeable.
April 10, 2024
5
Trust and confidence
March 31, 2024
5
We love Dr Wachs
March 31, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs listens and takes his time. I have recommended him to my friends and relatives.
March 31, 2024
5
Established patient. Very well satisfied with Dr. Wachs
March 30, 2024
5
Pleasant and informed with an action plan snd follow up visit
March 31, 2024
5
Great PA and Dr,
March 29, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is excellent and always takes time to explain everything and is friendly and professional. His Staff makes it comfortable to go there...always helpful. Chase is also excellent at his job. He is kind, compassionate, friendly and professional. I'm glad God lead me to this Office.
March 29, 2024
5
Never have a bad experience with Dr. Wachs office .
March 29, 2024
5
Had a nice time, everyone was so nice to me!
March 28, 2024
5
My provider and staff treated me with kindness and respect. As far as my provider I have nothing but respect and gratitude this expresses my experience at Wellstar.
March 28, 2024
5
The first time experience was very good.
March 27, 2024
5
I received the best medical care today and totally trust the Physician and his Assistant.
March 27, 2024
5
Dr Wachs is the very best.
March 23, 2024
5
I fully appreciate Dr. Wachs & his nurses & feel very confident of their capabilities.
March 23, 2024
5
Great service! Everyone was very kind and friendly. The doctor was extremely knowledgeable and answered all my questions.
March 22, 2024
5
On time, little wait time. Would be nice if they validated parking though.
March 20, 2024
5
This was my first cardiology appt. I was nervous and didn't really know what to expect. The front desk, the nurse, and Dr. Wachs, were all great. Things were communicated clearly and all the next steps were also communicated.
March 20, 2024
5
Consistency, professional & empathetic.
March 16, 2024
5
Listen
March 14, 2024
5
I'm nearing the elevator when a woman asks if I need help. She said I work there let me show you the way. Friendly and efficient staff had me checked in and I was allowed to relax long enough to text family "I'm here ". I am called, weighed, had my meds , and made to feel welcome. The assistant apologized for his hands being cold. I told him my wife's were colder. Dr. Wachs was calm, discussed the heart ct information clearly, asked for my questions, listened and answered me fully. He explained how he could help me. I left believing that I was most fortunate to have him working with me.
March 14, 2024
5
As always, Dr. Wachs is knowledgable and helpful. He is courteous and friendly. I never feel rushed because he takes the time to listen.
March 14, 2024
5
They are always friendly, professional & helpful . Thank you to them!
March 13, 2024
5
i HAVE ALWAYS HAD A GOOD EXPEERIENCE WITH THIS DOCTOR. HE IS THE BEEST.
April 14, 2024
5
Have always had great experiences with this provider and the entire staff
April 13, 2024
5
very Professional and knowledgeable.
April 10, 2024
5
Dr. Had excellent bedside maner.
April 9, 2024
5
I am always very comfortable when I come to your office, both with the staff of the office and with the doctor, and I would recommend you highly to anybody who were to ask me. And I appreciate it, all of you, very much. Thank you.
April 7, 2024
5
No issues w/ the entire Wellstar system
April 7, 2024
5
I loved Beth who checked me in. She was friendly and helpful. Dr. Wachs is an excellent doctor, he was very knowledgeable and listened to me and didn't rush me . I will keep going to him
April 7, 2024
5
The doctor was very professional and he listened carefully to my concerns and showed a great interest in helping resolve my problem. The nurse was equally caring and professional. The front desk clerks were very friendly and courteous
April 7, 2024
5
Trust and confidence
March 31, 2024
5
We love Dr Wachs
March 31, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs listens and takes his time. I have recommended him to my friends and relatives.
March 31, 2024
5
Pleasant and informed with an action plan snd follow up visit
March 31, 2024
5
Established patient. Very well satisfied with Dr. Wachs
March 30, 2024
5
Great PA and Dr,
March 29, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is excellent and always takes time to explain everything and is friendly and professional. His Staff makes it comfortable to go there...always helpful. Chase is also excellent at his job. He is kind, compassionate, friendly and professional. I'm glad God lead me to this Office.
March 29, 2024
5
Never have a bad experience with Dr. Wachs office .
March 29, 2024
5
Had a nice time, everyone was so nice to me!
March 28, 2024
5
My provider and staff treated me with kindness and respect. As far as my provider I have nothing but respect and gratitude this expresses my experience at Wellstar.
March 28, 2024
5
The first time experience was very good.
March 27, 2024
5
I received the best medical care today and totally trust the Physician and his Assistant.
March 27, 2024
5
Dr Wachs is the very best.
March 23, 2024
5
I fully appreciate Dr. Wachs & his nurses & feel very confident of their capabilities.
March 23, 2024
5
Great service! Everyone was very kind and friendly. The doctor was extremely knowledgeable and answered all my questions.
March 22, 2024
5
This was my first cardiology appt. I was nervous and didn't really know what to expect. The front desk, the nurse, and Dr. Wachs, were all great. Things were communicated clearly and all the next steps were also communicated.
March 20, 2024
5
On time, little wait time. Would be nice if they validated parking though.
March 20, 2024
5
Consistency, professional & empathetic.
March 16, 2024
5
Listen
March 14, 2024
5
I'm nearing the elevator when a woman asks if I need help. She said I work there let me show you the way. Friendly and efficient staff had me checked in and I was allowed to relax long enough to text family "I'm here ". I am called, weighed, had my meds , and made to feel welcome. The assistant apologized for his hands being cold. I told him my wife's were colder. Dr. Wachs was calm, discussed the heart ct information clearly, asked for my questions, listened and answered me fully. He explained how he could help me. I left believing that I was most fortunate to have him working with me.
March 14, 2024
5
As always, Dr. Wachs is knowledgable and helpful. He is courteous and friendly. I never feel rushed because he takes the time to listen.
March 14, 2024
5
They are always friendly, professional & helpful . Thank you to them!
March 13, 2024
5
They are always friendly, professional & helpful . Thank you to them!
March 13, 2024
5
As always, Dr. Wachs is knowledgable and helpful. He is courteous and friendly. I never feel rushed because he takes the time to listen.
March 14, 2024
5
I'm nearing the elevator when a woman asks if I need help. She said I work there let me show you the way. Friendly and efficient staff had me checked in and I was allowed to relax long enough to text family "I'm here ". I am called, weighed, had my meds , and made to feel welcome. The assistant apologized for his hands being cold. I told him my wife's were colder. Dr. Wachs was calm, discussed the heart ct information clearly, asked for my questions, listened and answered me fully. He explained how he could help me. I left believing that I was most fortunate to have him working with me.
March 14, 2024
5
Listen
March 14, 2024
5
Consistency, professional & empathetic.
March 16, 2024
5
On time, little wait time. Would be nice if they validated parking though.
March 20, 2024
5
This was my first cardiology appt. I was nervous and didn't really know what to expect. The front desk, the nurse, and Dr. Wachs, were all great. Things were communicated clearly and all the next steps were also communicated.
March 20, 2024
5
Great service! Everyone was very kind and friendly. The doctor was extremely knowledgeable and answered all my questions.
March 22, 2024
5
I fully appreciate Dr. Wachs & his nurses & feel very confident of their capabilities.
March 23, 2024
5
Dr Wachs is the very best.
March 23, 2024
5
I received the best medical care today and totally trust the Physician and his Assistant.
March 27, 2024
5
The first time experience was very good.
March 27, 2024
5
My provider and staff treated me with kindness and respect. As far as my provider I have nothing but respect and gratitude this expresses my experience at Wellstar.
March 28, 2024
5
Had a nice time, everyone was so nice to me!
March 28, 2024
5
Never have a bad experience with Dr. Wachs office .
March 29, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is excellent and always takes time to explain everything and is friendly and professional. His Staff makes it comfortable to go there...always helpful. Chase is also excellent at his job. He is kind, compassionate, friendly and professional. I'm glad God lead me to this Office.
March 29, 2024
5
Great PA and Dr,
March 29, 2024
5
Established patient. Very well satisfied with Dr. Wachs
March 30, 2024
5
Pleasant and informed with an action plan snd follow up visit
March 31, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs listens and takes his time. I have recommended him to my friends and relatives.
March 31, 2024
5
We love Dr Wachs
March 31, 2024
5
Trust and confidence
March 31, 2024
5
The doctor was very professional and he listened carefully to my concerns and showed a great interest in helping resolve my problem. The nurse was equally caring and professional. The front desk clerks were very friendly and courteous
April 7, 2024
5
I loved Beth who checked me in. She was friendly and helpful. Dr. Wachs is an excellent doctor, he was very knowledgeable and listened to me and didn't rush me . I will keep going to him
April 7, 2024
5
No issues w/ the entire Wellstar system
April 7, 2024
5
I am always very comfortable when I come to your office, both with the staff of the office and with the doctor, and I would recommend you highly to anybody who were to ask me. And I appreciate it, all of you, very much. Thank you.
April 7, 2024
5
Dr. Had excellent bedside maner.
April 9, 2024
5
very Professional and knowledgeable.
April 10, 2024
5
Have always had great experiences with this provider and the entire staff
April 13, 2024
5
i HAVE ALWAYS HAD A GOOD EXPEERIENCE WITH THIS DOCTOR. HE IS THE BEEST.
April 14, 2024
Joel Wachs, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2003
Rating
4.9
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