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John Plowden, MD

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Pediatric Cardiology

Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine

John Plowden, MD

Pediatric Cardiologist affiliated with Wellstar since 2021.

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Specialties

Pediatric Cardiology

Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine

Pediatric Cardiologist affiliated with Wellstar since 2021
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Expertise

Specialties

  • Pediatric Cardiology

Education & Training

  • Medical College of Georgia-Augusta University

Degree

  • Doctor of Medicine

Residency

  • Indiana University School of Medicine Program

Fellowship

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Certifications

  • American Board of Pediatrics - Card

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center
  • Wellstar Cobb Hospital
  • Wellstar Douglas Hospital
  • Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
  • Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
  • Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
  • Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
  • Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center

Languages spoken

  • English

Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating

4.5

Based on 86 patient ratings

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

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

Dr Plowden is very thorough! Great experience.

February 10, 2026

5

Everyone was courteous and transparent about wait times and any questions I had.

January 17, 2026

5

Dr Plowden had a wonderful bedside manner, showing empathy for our concern and was very reassuring and thorough. I appreciated he discussed the possibilities going forward, guiding us to decide without dictating what was to be done next.

January 17, 2026

5

Everyone is always very helpful .....

December 14, 2025

5

Doctor explained everything I needed to know in the front desk when I ask for a school slip provided it with no problem

November 15, 2025

1

I think that he needs to improve how he approaches his patients and medical staff. Also, he needs to listen more.

November 19, 2025

5

the doctor is great & he make sure i understand everything he's telling me

November 16, 2025

5

Everything was fine.

November 8, 2025

5

Dr Plowden and the ECHO tech at West Wheeler are wonderful! So are all the staff including the front desk receptionist. They turned a scary diagnosis for my baby girl into comforting visits each time! They treat my baby girl with such concern and care. Thank you Dr Plowden and staff!

September 27, 2025

5

It was a pleasure..staff is very friendly and kind

September 27, 2025

5

Was very professional

September 13, 2025

5

Staff was absolutely AMAZING and stopped at nothing to make my 3 year old feel comfortable at her appt.

September 4, 2025

5

Dr Plowden is very thorough! Great experience.

February 10, 2026

5

Everyone was courteous and transparent about wait times and any questions I had.

January 17, 2026

5

Dr Plowden had a wonderful bedside manner, showing empathy for our concern and was very reassuring and thorough. I appreciated he discussed the possibilities going forward, guiding us to decide without dictating what was to be done next.

January 17, 2026

5

Everyone is always very helpful .....

December 14, 2025

5

Doctor explained everything I needed to know in the front desk when I ask for a school slip provided it with no problem

November 15, 2025

5

the doctor is great & he make sure i understand everything he's telling me

November 16, 2025

5

Everything was fine.

November 8, 2025

5

Dr Plowden and the ECHO tech at West Wheeler are wonderful! So are all the staff including the front desk receptionist. They turned a scary diagnosis for my baby girl into comforting visits each time! They treat my baby girl with such concern and care. Thank you Dr Plowden and staff!

September 27, 2025

5

It was a pleasure..staff is very friendly and kind

September 27, 2025

5

Was very professional

September 13, 2025

5

Staff was absolutely AMAZING and stopped at nothing to make my 3 year old feel comfortable at her appt.

September 4, 2025

1

I think that he needs to improve how he approaches his patients and medical staff. Also, he needs to listen more.

November 19, 2025

1

I think that he needs to improve how he approaches his patients and medical staff. Also, he needs to listen more.

November 19, 2025

5

Dr Plowden is very thorough! Great experience.

February 10, 2026

5

Everyone was courteous and transparent about wait times and any questions I had.

January 17, 2026

5

Dr Plowden had a wonderful bedside manner, showing empathy for our concern and was very reassuring and thorough. I appreciated he discussed the possibilities going forward, guiding us to decide without dictating what was to be done next.

January 17, 2026

5

Everyone is always very helpful .....

December 14, 2025

5

Doctor explained everything I needed to know in the front desk when I ask for a school slip provided it with no problem

November 15, 2025

5

the doctor is great & he make sure i understand everything he's telling me

November 16, 2025

5

Everything was fine.

November 8, 2025

5

Dr Plowden and the ECHO tech at West Wheeler are wonderful! So are all the staff including the front desk receptionist. They turned a scary diagnosis for my baby girl into comforting visits each time! They treat my baby girl with such concern and care. Thank you Dr Plowden and staff!

September 27, 2025

5

It was a pleasure..staff is very friendly and kind

September 27, 2025

5

Was very professional

September 13, 2025

5

Staff was absolutely AMAZING and stopped at nothing to make my 3 year old feel comfortable at her appt.

September 4, 2025

5

Dr Plowden is very thorough! Great experience.

February 10, 2026

5

Everyone was courteous and transparent about wait times and any questions I had.

January 17, 2026

5

Dr Plowden had a wonderful bedside manner, showing empathy for our concern and was very reassuring and thorough. I appreciated he discussed the possibilities going forward, guiding us to decide without dictating what was to be done next.

January 17, 2026

5

Everyone is always very helpful .....

December 14, 2025

1

I think that he needs to improve how he approaches his patients and medical staff. Also, he needs to listen more.

November 19, 2025

5

the doctor is great & he make sure i understand everything he's telling me

November 16, 2025

5

Doctor explained everything I needed to know in the front desk when I ask for a school slip provided it with no problem

November 15, 2025

5

Everything was fine.

November 8, 2025

5

Dr Plowden and the ECHO tech at West Wheeler are wonderful! So are all the staff including the front desk receptionist. They turned a scary diagnosis for my baby girl into comforting visits each time! They treat my baby girl with such concern and care. Thank you Dr Plowden and staff!

September 27, 2025

5

It was a pleasure..staff is very friendly and kind

September 27, 2025

5

Was very professional

September 13, 2025

5

Staff was absolutely AMAZING and stopped at nothing to make my 3 year old feel comfortable at her appt.

September 4, 2025

5

Staff was absolutely AMAZING and stopped at nothing to make my 3 year old feel comfortable at her appt.

September 4, 2025

5

Was very professional

September 13, 2025

5

It was a pleasure..staff is very friendly and kind

September 27, 2025

5

Dr Plowden and the ECHO tech at West Wheeler are wonderful! So are all the staff including the front desk receptionist. They turned a scary diagnosis for my baby girl into comforting visits each time! They treat my baby girl with such concern and care. Thank you Dr Plowden and staff!

September 27, 2025

5

Everything was fine.

November 8, 2025

5

Doctor explained everything I needed to know in the front desk when I ask for a school slip provided it with no problem

November 15, 2025

5

the doctor is great & he make sure i understand everything he's telling me

November 16, 2025

1

I think that he needs to improve how he approaches his patients and medical staff. Also, he needs to listen more.

November 19, 2025

5

Everyone is always very helpful .....

December 14, 2025

5

Dr Plowden had a wonderful bedside manner, showing empathy for our concern and was very reassuring and thorough. I appreciated he discussed the possibilities going forward, guiding us to decide without dictating what was to be done next.

January 17, 2026

5

Everyone was courteous and transparent about wait times and any questions I had.

January 17, 2026

5

Dr Plowden is very thorough! Great experience.

February 10, 2026

John Plowden, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist affiliated with Wellstar since 2021
Rating
4.5
Specialties
Pediatric Cardiology
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
Medical College of Georgia-Augusta University
Residency
Indiana University School of Medicine Program
Fellowship
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics - Card
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
Office Locations
www.wellstar.org/physicians/john-plowden-md
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