Dr. Isakow entered medical school immediately after graduating from high school. He completed a seven-year program, including an internship in internal medicine and surgery. He came to the United States in 1994 and completed an internal medicine residency at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, where he served as assistant and chief resident in the department of internal medicine.
Upon completion of his residency, Dr. Isakow entered cardiology training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 1999. He was elected chief cardiology fellow at Vanderbilt from 2001 to 2002. He then went on to complete an advanced fellowship in cardiac ultrasound and stress echocardiology at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He is trained in cardiac catheterization and nuclear cardiology, and has Level III training in cardiac ultrasound. His special areas of interest are valvular and ischemic heart disease.
Dr. Isakow joined Cardiovascular Medicine in July 2003 and is currently on staff at Wellstar Cobb, Douglas, Kennestone and Paulding hospitals. A native of South Africa, he is married and a proud father. Outside of work, Dr. Isakow enjoys exercising and spending time with his family.
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Nuclear Cardiology
Cardiac Imaging
Education & Training
University of Witwatersrand Medical School
Degree
Doctor of Medicine
Residency
Case Western Reserve University
Fellowship
Massachusetts General Hospital
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Certifications
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons
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
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
Languages spoken
English
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)
Congestive Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Stroke
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
Based on 461 patient ratings
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr. Isakow and his staff are the best.
October 18, 2026
5
Excellent-as usual. All staff have such excellent customer service. Dr. Isakow is great!
October 18, 2026
5
Wellstar is the best
October 18, 2026
5
always excellence.
October 16, 2026
5
Dr Isakow always listens to our thoughts and concerns and provides his reasoning behind his recommendations/decidions.
October 16, 2026
5
I trust my life with Wellstar
October 15, 2026
5
Everyone was great
October 7, 2026
5
Dr. Isakow is a great doctor and I have full confidence in him and I know when I go there that he's taking good care of me and giving me good feedback to take care of myself. Thank you.
October 3, 2026
5
Very well organized front office, medical assistant very courteous and friendly. Dr Isakow is top notch, took care of my husband and is now attending me. I strongly recommend this practice.
October 2, 2026
5
Front office person that helped me wasn't very welcoming
October 1, 2026
5
Marvelous as usually.
September 30, 2026
5
Courteous, prompt, & customer service friendly!
September 30, 2026
5
No waiting...in and out in no time!
September 21, 2026
5
The front desk nurse was extremely organized, friendly and organized.
September 18, 2026
4
Office staff were joking around a lot. Not very professional ?
September 17, 2026
5
The wait time was minimal I was in and out very quickly which I appreciated waiting makes my anxiety go through the roof!
September 14, 2026
5
Dr. Isakow and Nurse Savoy were patient and personable. They took the time to answer my questions and ensure my health concerns were addressed. They exceeded my expectations.
September 11, 2026
5
I REALLY LIKE DR. ISAKOW I REALLY TRUST WHAT HE SAYS!
September 5, 2026
5
Enjoyed given information regarding my health.
September 5, 2026
5
Dr Isakow listens and responds to all questions etc. I trust him to be honest and straightforward and he is.
September 4, 2026
5
Practical, efficient, effective, confident.
September 3, 2026
5
Every thing went as planned
September 3, 2026
5
Everyone in the 0ffice is always friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable. Always a pleasant experience!
August 29, 2026
5
The staff and dr Isakow are the best!
August 28, 2026
5
The service from the staff was excellent. They are very helpful and informative they talk to you with respect and courtesy
August 26, 2026
5
Hi, yes, I'd just like to say the assistant that assisted the doctor, I can't remember his name, but he was great as well. Thanks.
August 23, 2026
5
I'm a long time patient of Dr. Isakow. He is thorough, direct and kind. I had the pleasure to be assisted by "Savoy" who was a delight. Love this practice and love Dr. Isakow.
August 16, 2026
5
Thank you
August 14, 2026
5
Accurate and professional
August 12, 2026
5
Staff was very helpful n the dr too
August 2, 2026
5
Dr. Isakow and his staff are the best.
October 18, 2026
5
Excellent-as usual. All staff have such excellent customer service. Dr. Isakow is great!
October 18, 2026
5
Wellstar is the best
October 18, 2026
5
always excellence.
October 16, 2026
5
Dr Isakow always listens to our thoughts and concerns and provides his reasoning behind his recommendations/decidions.
October 16, 2026
5
I trust my life with Wellstar
October 15, 2026
5
Everyone was great
October 7, 2026
5
Dr. Isakow is a great doctor and I have full confidence in him and I know when I go there that he's taking good care of me and giving me good feedback to take care of myself. Thank you.
October 3, 2026
5
Very well organized front office, medical assistant very courteous and friendly. Dr Isakow is top notch, took care of my husband and is now attending me. I strongly recommend this practice.
October 2, 2026
5
Front office person that helped me wasn't very welcoming
October 1, 2026
5
Marvelous as usually.
September 30, 2026
5
Courteous, prompt, & customer service friendly!
September 30, 2026
5
No waiting...in and out in no time!
September 21, 2026
5
The front desk nurse was extremely organized, friendly and organized.
September 18, 2026
5
The wait time was minimal I was in and out very quickly which I appreciated waiting makes my anxiety go through the roof!
September 14, 2026
5
Dr. Isakow and Nurse Savoy were patient and personable. They took the time to answer my questions and ensure my health concerns were addressed. They exceeded my expectations.
September 11, 2026
5
I REALLY LIKE DR. ISAKOW I REALLY TRUST WHAT HE SAYS!
September 5, 2026
5
Enjoyed given information regarding my health.
September 5, 2026
5
Dr Isakow listens and responds to all questions etc. I trust him to be honest and straightforward and he is.
September 4, 2026
5
Practical, efficient, effective, confident.
September 3, 2026
5
Every thing went as planned
September 3, 2026
5
Everyone in the 0ffice is always friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable. Always a pleasant experience!
August 29, 2026
5
The staff and dr Isakow are the best!
August 28, 2026
5
The service from the staff was excellent. They are very helpful and informative they talk to you with respect and courtesy
August 26, 2026
5
Hi, yes, I'd just like to say the assistant that assisted the doctor, I can't remember his name, but he was great as well. Thanks.
August 23, 2026
5
I'm a long time patient of Dr. Isakow. He is thorough, direct and kind. I had the pleasure to be assisted by "Savoy" who was a delight. Love this practice and love Dr. Isakow.
August 16, 2026
5
Thank you
August 14, 2026
5
Accurate and professional
August 12, 2026
5
Staff was very helpful n the dr too
August 2, 2026
4
Office staff were joking around a lot. Not very professional ?
September 17, 2026
4
Office staff were joking around a lot. Not very professional ?
September 17, 2026
5
Dr. Isakow and his staff are the best.
October 18, 2026
5
Excellent-as usual. All staff have such excellent customer service. Dr. Isakow is great!
October 18, 2026
5
Wellstar is the best
October 18, 2026
5
always excellence.
October 16, 2026
5
Dr Isakow always listens to our thoughts and concerns and provides his reasoning behind his recommendations/decidions.
October 16, 2026
5
I trust my life with Wellstar
October 15, 2026
5
Everyone was great
October 7, 2026
5
Dr. Isakow is a great doctor and I have full confidence in him and I know when I go there that he's taking good care of me and giving me good feedback to take care of myself. Thank you.
October 3, 2026
5
Very well organized front office, medical assistant very courteous and friendly. Dr Isakow is top notch, took care of my husband and is now attending me. I strongly recommend this practice.
October 2, 2026
5
Front office person that helped me wasn't very welcoming
October 1, 2026
5
Marvelous as usually.
September 30, 2026
5
Courteous, prompt, & customer service friendly!
September 30, 2026
5
No waiting...in and out in no time!
September 21, 2026
5
The front desk nurse was extremely organized, friendly and organized.
September 18, 2026
5
The wait time was minimal I was in and out very quickly which I appreciated waiting makes my anxiety go through the roof!
September 14, 2026
5
Dr. Isakow and Nurse Savoy were patient and personable. They took the time to answer my questions and ensure my health concerns were addressed. They exceeded my expectations.
September 11, 2026
5
I REALLY LIKE DR. ISAKOW I REALLY TRUST WHAT HE SAYS!
September 5, 2026
5
Enjoyed given information regarding my health.
September 5, 2026
5
Dr Isakow listens and responds to all questions etc. I trust him to be honest and straightforward and he is.
September 4, 2026
5
Practical, efficient, effective, confident.
September 3, 2026
5
Every thing went as planned
September 3, 2026
5
Everyone in the 0ffice is always friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable. Always a pleasant experience!
August 29, 2026
5
The staff and dr Isakow are the best!
August 28, 2026
5
The service from the staff was excellent. They are very helpful and informative they talk to you with respect and courtesy
August 26, 2026
5
Hi, yes, I'd just like to say the assistant that assisted the doctor, I can't remember his name, but he was great as well. Thanks.
August 23, 2026
5
I'm a long time patient of Dr. Isakow. He is thorough, direct and kind. I had the pleasure to be assisted by "Savoy" who was a delight. Love this practice and love Dr. Isakow.
August 16, 2026
5
Thank you
August 14, 2026
5
Accurate and professional
August 12, 2026
5
Staff was very helpful n the dr too
August 2, 2026
5
Dr. Isakow and his staff are the best.
October 18, 2026
5
Excellent-as usual. All staff have such excellent customer service. Dr. Isakow is great!
October 18, 2026
5
Wellstar is the best
October 18, 2026
5
always excellence.
October 16, 2026
5
Dr Isakow always listens to our thoughts and concerns and provides his reasoning behind his recommendations/decidions.
October 16, 2026
5
I trust my life with Wellstar
October 15, 2026
5
Everyone was great
October 7, 2026
5
Dr. Isakow is a great doctor and I have full confidence in him and I know when I go there that he's taking good care of me and giving me good feedback to take care of myself. Thank you.
October 3, 2026
5
Very well organized front office, medical assistant very courteous and friendly. Dr Isakow is top notch, took care of my husband and is now attending me. I strongly recommend this practice.
October 2, 2026
5
Front office person that helped me wasn't very welcoming
October 1, 2026
5
Marvelous as usually.
September 30, 2026
5
Courteous, prompt, & customer service friendly!
September 30, 2026
5
No waiting...in and out in no time!
September 21, 2026
5
The front desk nurse was extremely organized, friendly and organized.
September 18, 2026
4
Office staff were joking around a lot. Not very professional ?
September 17, 2026
5
The wait time was minimal I was in and out very quickly which I appreciated waiting makes my anxiety go through the roof!
September 14, 2026
5
Dr. Isakow and Nurse Savoy were patient and personable. They took the time to answer my questions and ensure my health concerns were addressed. They exceeded my expectations.
September 11, 2026
5
I REALLY LIKE DR. ISAKOW I REALLY TRUST WHAT HE SAYS!
September 5, 2026
5
Enjoyed given information regarding my health.
September 5, 2026
5
Dr Isakow listens and responds to all questions etc. I trust him to be honest and straightforward and he is.
September 4, 2026
5
Practical, efficient, effective, confident.
September 3, 2026
5
Every thing went as planned
September 3, 2026
5
Everyone in the 0ffice is always friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable. Always a pleasant experience!
August 29, 2026
5
The staff and dr Isakow are the best!
August 28, 2026
5
The service from the staff was excellent. They are very helpful and informative they talk to you with respect and courtesy
August 26, 2026
5
Hi, yes, I'd just like to say the assistant that assisted the doctor, I can't remember his name, but he was great as well. Thanks.
August 23, 2026
5
I'm a long time patient of Dr. Isakow. He is thorough, direct and kind. I had the pleasure to be assisted by "Savoy" who was a delight. Love this practice and love Dr. Isakow.
August 16, 2026
5
Thank you
August 14, 2026
5
Accurate and professional
August 12, 2026
5
Staff was very helpful n the dr too
August 2, 2026
5
Staff was very helpful n the dr too
August 2, 2026
5
Accurate and professional
August 12, 2026
5
Thank you
August 14, 2026
5
I'm a long time patient of Dr. Isakow. He is thorough, direct and kind. I had the pleasure to be assisted by "Savoy" who was a delight. Love this practice and love Dr. Isakow.
August 16, 2026
5
Hi, yes, I'd just like to say the assistant that assisted the doctor, I can't remember his name, but he was great as well. Thanks.
August 23, 2026
5
The service from the staff was excellent. They are very helpful and informative they talk to you with respect and courtesy
August 26, 2026
5
The staff and dr Isakow are the best!
August 28, 2026
5
Everyone in the 0ffice is always friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable. Always a pleasant experience!
August 29, 2026
5
Every thing went as planned
September 3, 2026
5
Practical, efficient, effective, confident.
September 3, 2026
5
Dr Isakow listens and responds to all questions etc. I trust him to be honest and straightforward and he is.
September 4, 2026
5
Enjoyed given information regarding my health.
September 5, 2026
5
I REALLY LIKE DR. ISAKOW I REALLY TRUST WHAT HE SAYS!
September 5, 2026
5
Dr. Isakow and Nurse Savoy were patient and personable. They took the time to answer my questions and ensure my health concerns were addressed. They exceeded my expectations.
September 11, 2026
5
The wait time was minimal I was in and out very quickly which I appreciated waiting makes my anxiety go through the roof!
September 14, 2026
4
Office staff were joking around a lot. Not very professional ?
September 17, 2026
5
The front desk nurse was extremely organized, friendly and organized.
September 18, 2026
5
No waiting...in and out in no time!
September 21, 2026
5
Courteous, prompt, & customer service friendly!
September 30, 2026
5
Marvelous as usually.
September 30, 2026
5
Front office person that helped me wasn't very welcoming
October 1, 2026
5
Very well organized front office, medical assistant very courteous and friendly. Dr Isakow is top notch, took care of my husband and is now attending me. I strongly recommend this practice.
October 2, 2026
5
Dr. Isakow is a great doctor and I have full confidence in him and I know when I go there that he's taking good care of me and giving me good feedback to take care of myself. Thank you.
October 3, 2026
5
Everyone was great
October 7, 2026
5
I trust my life with Wellstar
October 15, 2026
5
Dr Isakow always listens to our thoughts and concerns and provides his reasoning behind his recommendations/decidions.
October 16, 2026
5
always excellence.
October 16, 2026
5
Wellstar is the best
October 18, 2026
5
Excellent-as usual. All staff have such excellent customer service. Dr. Isakow is great!
October 18, 2026
5
Dr. Isakow and his staff are the best.
October 18, 2026
Julian Isakow, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2003
