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Joseph Hormes, MD

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Neurology

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Joseph Hormes, MD

Neurologist with Wellstar since 2018.

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Neurology

Education & Training

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Neurologist with Wellstar since 2018
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Expertise

Specialties

  • Neurology

Education & Training

  • Ross University School of Medicine

Degree

  • Doctor of Medicine

Residency

  • Emory University School of Medicine

Fellowship

  • Emory University School of Medicine

Certifications

  • American Board of Psych/Neurology - Neuro

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
  • Wellstar Cobb Hospital
  • Wellstar Douglas Hospital
  • Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
  • Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
  • Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
  • Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
  • Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital
  • Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center

Languages spoken

  • English

Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures

  • Brain Tumor
  • Dystonia
  • Migraine Headache
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Problems

Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating

4.9

Based on 402 patient ratings

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I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
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Patient Reviews

5

It is a pleasure and I tell everyone

August 2, 2025

5

Excellent bedside manner and willingness to explore lots of options to help me!

August 1, 2025

5

Dr. Hormes is excellent. He listens to me and gives the solutions needed.

August 1, 2025

5

Great experience with the doctor and the staff.

August 1, 2025

5

Nothing more. Very happy with my experience!

August 1, 2025

5

Always a pleasant experience

July 31, 2025

5

Excellant service

July 31, 2025

5

We were impressed with Dr Hormes. He took the time needed to ask questions, listen to our concerns and answer questions that we had. We were very pleased with our appointment.

August 1, 2025

5

This office was very efficient!! Thank you for that!! Most Dr offices are painfully slow!! Not this practice I was in and out in less than an hour!! You need to adopt this to your other practices!!

August 1, 2025

5

Dr. Hormes and staff are excellent

July 31, 2025

5

My doctor was outstanding in every aspect of our appointment. My wife and I were very impressed with his knowledge, advice, opinions, professionalism, personality, and most of all his personability with us.

July 30, 2025

5

Dr.Hormes,Jr. was knowledgeable and compassionate. He is kind and caring, you could not wish for a better experience with a medical professional.

July 30, 2025

5

The doctor was punctual, professional, and very personable.

July 16, 2025

5

Always an excellent experience from front desk, Monique, to Dr Hormes medical assistant, to the most excellent Dr Hormes. I always feel cared for when I am in thier space.

July 12, 2025

5

The greeting with Monica was pleasant and welcoming. The doctor took time to answer questions and did not appear to be in a rush. Also important to me was leaving with a plan of action that we agreed on.

July 12, 2025

5

The front office staff is just absolutely wonderful! Dr Hormes is one of the best, if not the best doctor anyone could ever ask for!

July 12, 2025

5

Excellent doctor! He presented the information in a way that was clear and helpful.

July 12, 2025

5

Dr Hormes was wonderful !! He listened and was very patient. I am very appreciative of that. I am glad I chose Dr Hormes !!!

July 11, 2025

5

Great experience

July 9, 2025

5

The front office is very caring and courteous. And respectful, Dr. Hormes Jr always goes above and beyond when it comes to your care. He listens to all your needs and then makes a decision from there on what's going to be right for you in the long run? He always does follow ups and never leave you hanging when you need him the most. very respectful.

July 9, 2025

5

I've been going to Dr. Hormes for almost six years (since my MS diagnosis), and I trust him completely.

July 9, 2025

5

I arrived about 10 minutes early and was called back almost as soon as I sat down. Everyone involved was pleasant and seemed to know their duties and did them well. Dr. Hormes is great. His treatment of my migraines has been life changing. The nurse was efficient and friendly.

July 9, 2025

5

Dr. Hormes is a wonderful doctor, great listener and takes lots of time with his patients. A plus

July 4, 2025

5

Good service.

June 15, 2025

4

Long wait.

June 15, 2025

5

Dr. Hormes is extremely caring and professional; truly a breath of fresh air, competent and so very kind. A million thanks.

June 13, 2025

5

Always enjoy seeing Dr. Hormes Jr. and his medical assistant! His staff is the best!

June 13, 2025

5

Womderful

June 12, 2025

5

I love Dr. Hormes. I always feel like he takes the time to listen to my concerns and is very thorough with my treatment regarding my migraines. I have been very satisfied with my medical care with him and his team.

June 12, 2025

5

The visit was very productive and I understood and I was very pleased with the visit.

June 13, 2025

5

It is a pleasure and I tell everyone

August 2, 2025

5

Excellent bedside manner and willingness to explore lots of options to help me!

August 1, 2025

5

Dr. Hormes is excellent. He listens to me and gives the solutions needed.

August 1, 2025

5

Great experience with the doctor and the staff.

August 1, 2025

5

Nothing more. Very happy with my experience!

August 1, 2025

5

Always a pleasant experience

July 31, 2025

5

Excellant service

July 31, 2025

5

We were impressed with Dr Hormes. He took the time needed to ask questions, listen to our concerns and answer questions that we had. We were very pleased with our appointment.

August 1, 2025

5

This office was very efficient!! Thank you for that!! Most Dr offices are painfully slow!! Not this practice I was in and out in less than an hour!! You need to adopt this to your other practices!!

August 1, 2025

5

Dr. Hormes and staff are excellent

July 31, 2025

5

My doctor was outstanding in every aspect of our appointment. My wife and I were very impressed with his knowledge, advice, opinions, professionalism, personality, and most of all his personability with us.

July 30, 2025

5

Dr.Hormes,Jr. was knowledgeable and compassionate. He is kind and caring, you could not wish for a better experience with a medical professional.

July 30, 2025

5

The doctor was punctual, professional, and very personable.

July 16, 2025

5

Always an excellent experience from front desk, Monique, to Dr Hormes medical assistant, to the most excellent Dr Hormes. I always feel cared for when I am in thier space.

July 12, 2025

5

The greeting with Monica was pleasant and welcoming. The doctor took time to answer questions and did not appear to be in a rush. Also important to me was leaving with a plan of action that we agreed on.

July 12, 2025

5

The front office staff is just absolutely wonderful! Dr Hormes is one of the best, if not the best doctor anyone could ever ask for!

July 12, 2025

5

Excellent doctor! He presented the information in a way that was clear and helpful.

July 12, 2025

5

Dr Hormes was wonderful !! He listened and was very patient. I am very appreciative of that. I am glad I chose Dr Hormes !!!

July 11, 2025

5

Great experience

July 9, 2025

5

The front office is very caring and courteous. And respectful, Dr. Hormes Jr always goes above and beyond when it comes to your care. He listens to all your needs and then makes a decision from there on what's going to be right for you in the long run? He always does follow ups and never leave you hanging when you need him the most. very respectful.

July 9, 2025

5

I've been going to Dr. Hormes for almost six years (since my MS diagnosis), and I trust him completely.

July 9, 2025

5

I arrived about 10 minutes early and was called back almost as soon as I sat down. Everyone involved was pleasant and seemed to know their duties and did them well. Dr. Hormes is great. His treatment of my migraines has been life changing. The nurse was efficient and friendly.

July 9, 2025

5

Dr. Hormes is a wonderful doctor, great listener and takes lots of time with his patients. A plus

July 4, 2025

5

Good service.

June 15, 2025

5

Dr. Hormes is extremely caring and professional; truly a breath of fresh air, competent and so very kind. A million thanks.

June 13, 2025

5

Always enjoy seeing Dr. Hormes Jr. and his medical assistant! His staff is the best!

June 13, 2025

5

Womderful

June 12, 2025

5

I love Dr. Hormes. I always feel like he takes the time to listen to my concerns and is very thorough with my treatment regarding my migraines. I have been very satisfied with my medical care with him and his team.

June 12, 2025

5

The visit was very productive and I understood and I was very pleased with the visit.

June 13, 2025

4

Long wait.

June 15, 2025

4

Long wait.

June 15, 2025

5

It is a pleasure and I tell everyone

August 2, 2025

5

Excellent bedside manner and willingness to explore lots of options to help me!

August 1, 2025

5

Dr. Hormes is excellent. He listens to me and gives the solutions needed.

August 1, 2025

5

Great experience with the doctor and the staff.

August 1, 2025

5

Nothing more. Very happy with my experience!

August 1, 2025

5

Always a pleasant experience

July 31, 2025

5

Excellant service

July 31, 2025

5

We were impressed with Dr Hormes. He took the time needed to ask questions, listen to our concerns and answer questions that we had. We were very pleased with our appointment.

August 1, 2025

5

This office was very efficient!! Thank you for that!! Most Dr offices are painfully slow!! Not this practice I was in and out in less than an hour!! You need to adopt this to your other practices!!

August 1, 2025

5

Dr. Hormes and staff are excellent

July 31, 2025

5

My doctor was outstanding in every aspect of our appointment. My wife and I were very impressed with his knowledge, advice, opinions, professionalism, personality, and most of all his personability with us.

July 30, 2025

5

Dr.Hormes,Jr. was knowledgeable and compassionate. He is kind and caring, you could not wish for a better experience with a medical professional.

July 30, 2025

5

The doctor was punctual, professional, and very personable.

July 16, 2025

5

Always an excellent experience from front desk, Monique, to Dr Hormes medical assistant, to the most excellent Dr Hormes. I always feel cared for when I am in thier space.

July 12, 2025

5

The greeting with Monica was pleasant and welcoming. The doctor took time to answer questions and did not appear to be in a rush. Also important to me was leaving with a plan of action that we agreed on.

July 12, 2025

5

The front office staff is just absolutely wonderful! Dr Hormes is one of the best, if not the best doctor anyone could ever ask for!

July 12, 2025

5

Excellent doctor! He presented the information in a way that was clear and helpful.

July 12, 2025

5

Dr Hormes was wonderful !! He listened and was very patient. I am very appreciative of that. I am glad I chose Dr Hormes !!!

July 11, 2025

5

Great experience

July 9, 2025

5

The front office is very caring and courteous. And respectful, Dr. Hormes Jr always goes above and beyond when it comes to your care. He listens to all your needs and then makes a decision from there on what's going to be right for you in the long run? He always does follow ups and never leave you hanging when you need him the most. very respectful.

July 9, 2025

5

I've been going to Dr. Hormes for almost six years (since my MS diagnosis), and I trust him completely.

July 9, 2025

5

I arrived about 10 minutes early and was called back almost as soon as I sat down. Everyone involved was pleasant and seemed to know their duties and did them well. Dr. Hormes is great. His treatment of my migraines has been life changing. The nurse was efficient and friendly.

July 9, 2025

5

Dr. Hormes is a wonderful doctor, great listener and takes lots of time with his patients. A plus

July 4, 2025

5

Good service.

June 15, 2025

5

Dr. Hormes is extremely caring and professional; truly a breath of fresh air, competent and so very kind. A million thanks.

June 13, 2025

5

Always enjoy seeing Dr. Hormes Jr. and his medical assistant! His staff is the best!

June 13, 2025

5

Womderful

June 12, 2025

5

I love Dr. Hormes. I always feel like he takes the time to listen to my concerns and is very thorough with my treatment regarding my migraines. I have been very satisfied with my medical care with him and his team.

June 12, 2025

5

The visit was very productive and I understood and I was very pleased with the visit.

June 13, 2025

5

It is a pleasure and I tell everyone

August 2, 2025

5

We were impressed with Dr Hormes. He took the time needed to ask questions, listen to our concerns and answer questions that we had. We were very pleased with our appointment.

August 1, 2025

5

Excellent bedside manner and willingness to explore lots of options to help me!

August 1, 2025

5

Dr. Hormes is excellent. He listens to me and gives the solutions needed.

August 1, 2025

5

Nothing more. Very happy with my experience!

August 1, 2025

5

Great experience with the doctor and the staff.

August 1, 2025

5

This office was very efficient!! Thank you for that!! Most Dr offices are painfully slow!! Not this practice I was in and out in less than an hour!! You need to adopt this to your other practices!!

August 1, 2025

5

Always a pleasant experience

July 31, 2025

5

Dr. Hormes and staff are excellent

July 31, 2025

5

Excellant service

July 31, 2025

5

My doctor was outstanding in every aspect of our appointment. My wife and I were very impressed with his knowledge, advice, opinions, professionalism, personality, and most of all his personability with us.

July 30, 2025

5

Dr.Hormes,Jr. was knowledgeable and compassionate. He is kind and caring, you could not wish for a better experience with a medical professional.

July 30, 2025

5

The doctor was punctual, professional, and very personable.

July 16, 2025

5

Always an excellent experience from front desk, Monique, to Dr Hormes medical assistant, to the most excellent Dr Hormes. I always feel cared for when I am in thier space.

July 12, 2025

5

The front office staff is just absolutely wonderful! Dr Hormes is one of the best, if not the best doctor anyone could ever ask for!

July 12, 2025

5

Excellent doctor! He presented the information in a way that was clear and helpful.

July 12, 2025

5

The greeting with Monica was pleasant and welcoming. The doctor took time to answer questions and did not appear to be in a rush. Also important to me was leaving with a plan of action that we agreed on.

July 12, 2025

5

Dr Hormes was wonderful !! He listened and was very patient. I am very appreciative of that. I am glad I chose Dr Hormes !!!

July 11, 2025

5

I've been going to Dr. Hormes for almost six years (since my MS diagnosis), and I trust him completely.

July 9, 2025

5

Great experience

July 9, 2025

5

The front office is very caring and courteous. And respectful, Dr. Hormes Jr always goes above and beyond when it comes to your care. He listens to all your needs and then makes a decision from there on what's going to be right for you in the long run? He always does follow ups and never leave you hanging when you need him the most. very respectful.

July 9, 2025

5

I arrived about 10 minutes early and was called back almost as soon as I sat down. Everyone involved was pleasant and seemed to know their duties and did them well. Dr. Hormes is great. His treatment of my migraines has been life changing. The nurse was efficient and friendly.

July 9, 2025

5

Dr. Hormes is a wonderful doctor, great listener and takes lots of time with his patients. A plus

July 4, 2025

5

Good service.

June 15, 2025

4

Long wait.

June 15, 2025

5

The visit was very productive and I understood and I was very pleased with the visit.

June 13, 2025

5

Dr. Hormes is extremely caring and professional; truly a breath of fresh air, competent and so very kind. A million thanks.

June 13, 2025

5

Always enjoy seeing Dr. Hormes Jr. and his medical assistant! His staff is the best!

June 13, 2025

5

Womderful

June 12, 2025

5

I love Dr. Hormes. I always feel like he takes the time to listen to my concerns and is very thorough with my treatment regarding my migraines. I have been very satisfied with my medical care with him and his team.

June 12, 2025

5

I love Dr. Hormes. I always feel like he takes the time to listen to my concerns and is very thorough with my treatment regarding my migraines. I have been very satisfied with my medical care with him and his team.

June 12, 2025

5

Womderful

June 12, 2025

5

Always enjoy seeing Dr. Hormes Jr. and his medical assistant! His staff is the best!

June 13, 2025

5

Dr. Hormes is extremely caring and professional; truly a breath of fresh air, competent and so very kind. A million thanks.

June 13, 2025

5

The visit was very productive and I understood and I was very pleased with the visit.

June 13, 2025

4

Long wait.

June 15, 2025

5

Good service.

June 15, 2025

5

Dr. Hormes is a wonderful doctor, great listener and takes lots of time with his patients. A plus

July 4, 2025

5

I arrived about 10 minutes early and was called back almost as soon as I sat down. Everyone involved was pleasant and seemed to know their duties and did them well. Dr. Hormes is great. His treatment of my migraines has been life changing. The nurse was efficient and friendly.

July 9, 2025

5

The front office is very caring and courteous. And respectful, Dr. Hormes Jr always goes above and beyond when it comes to your care. He listens to all your needs and then makes a decision from there on what's going to be right for you in the long run? He always does follow ups and never leave you hanging when you need him the most. very respectful.

July 9, 2025

5

Great experience

July 9, 2025

5

I've been going to Dr. Hormes for almost six years (since my MS diagnosis), and I trust him completely.

July 9, 2025

5

Dr Hormes was wonderful !! He listened and was very patient. I am very appreciative of that. I am glad I chose Dr Hormes !!!

July 11, 2025

5

The greeting with Monica was pleasant and welcoming. The doctor took time to answer questions and did not appear to be in a rush. Also important to me was leaving with a plan of action that we agreed on.

July 12, 2025

5

Excellent doctor! He presented the information in a way that was clear and helpful.

July 12, 2025

5

The front office staff is just absolutely wonderful! Dr Hormes is one of the best, if not the best doctor anyone could ever ask for!

July 12, 2025

5

Always an excellent experience from front desk, Monique, to Dr Hormes medical assistant, to the most excellent Dr Hormes. I always feel cared for when I am in thier space.

July 12, 2025

5

The doctor was punctual, professional, and very personable.

July 16, 2025

5

Dr.Hormes,Jr. was knowledgeable and compassionate. He is kind and caring, you could not wish for a better experience with a medical professional.

July 30, 2025

5

My doctor was outstanding in every aspect of our appointment. My wife and I were very impressed with his knowledge, advice, opinions, professionalism, personality, and most of all his personability with us.

July 30, 2025

5

Excellant service

July 31, 2025

5

Dr. Hormes and staff are excellent

July 31, 2025

5

Always a pleasant experience

July 31, 2025

5

This office was very efficient!! Thank you for that!! Most Dr offices are painfully slow!! Not this practice I was in and out in less than an hour!! You need to adopt this to your other practices!!

August 1, 2025

5

Great experience with the doctor and the staff.

August 1, 2025

5

Nothing more. Very happy with my experience!

August 1, 2025

5

Dr. Hormes is excellent. He listens to me and gives the solutions needed.

August 1, 2025

5

Excellent bedside manner and willingness to explore lots of options to help me!

August 1, 2025

5

We were impressed with Dr Hormes. He took the time needed to ask questions, listen to our concerns and answer questions that we had. We were very pleased with our appointment.

August 1, 2025

5

It is a pleasure and I tell everyone

August 2, 2025

Publications and Articles

Ashley with her baby on a bridge

AshleyCare

September hasn't always been Ashley Irwin’s favorite month. Years ago, that time of year when the leaves changed into bright, warm colors held some of the darkest moments of her life.

In 2011, a 28-year-old Ashley was battling a particularly bad bout of Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory illness that can cause painful and often debilitating abdominal and bowel issues.

After the intense flare-up, Ashley was settling in at home again with the assistance of her mother. She was determined to regain her independence and get back on track.

But it wasn’t long before the sharp sensation of a migraine hit her full force. Pushing through the pain, she tried to check her email for any new messages, though it was nearly impossible to type in her username and password.

“As I sat in front of the computer, I couldn’t even remember my last name to log in to my email account—no matter how hard I tried,” Ashley recalled the terrifying moment.

Almost immediately, Ashley’s mother noticed her confusion, and stepped in to assess the situation and double-check her daughter’s cognitive abilities.

“My mom asked me, ‘Who am I? What’s my name?’ In my head, I knew she was my mother, but I just couldn’t connect the dots and express it,” Ashley said, describing her confusion and difficulty thinking. “At that moment, I couldn’t tell you her name or her relationship to me.”

Worried, the mother and daughter rushed to the Emergency Department at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center for immediate medical treatment. After being evaluated, it was clear that Ashley was dealing with much more than just a bad headache—she was having a stroke.

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Joseph Hormes, MD
Neurologist with Wellstar since 2018
Rating
4.9
Specialties
Neurology
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
Ross University School of Medicine
Residency
Emory University School of Medicine
Fellowship
Emory University School of Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Psych/Neurology - Neuro
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
Office Locations
www.wellstar.org/physicians/joseph-hormes-md
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