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American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)
Congestive Heart Failure
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
Based on 434 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
3
It was overall fine
August 18, 2025
5
Efficient nurses, and caring Dr.
August 17, 2025
5
Always polite and courteous.
August 17, 2025
5
It was great.
August 17, 2025
5
My experience at Wellstar Paulding is always positive, my only complaint is not enough parking.
August 15, 2025
5
Dr Burroughs took the time necessary to explain my situation to me and respond to all my questions. She was friendly and caring and treated me with respect. I am glad she was my physician.
August 14, 2025
5
Dr. Burroughs was fantastic. I'm really excited that I found her to be able to work with. And like I said, she was very thorough and listened to what my concerns were and was great to work with. So I appreciate that.
August 15, 2025
5
Great bedside manner
August 14, 2025
4
When I talked the Staff and Doctor looked at me and cared about what I was saying , how I was feeling , how I was worried about my heart and I was assured that they would do test to find out what was happening with me
August 13, 2025
5
The entire office was very prompt and efficient at every stage of my visit. I give all of them an A+++
August 8, 2025
5
Very knowledgeable about my health due to previous record keeping, discussed all my concerns
August 8, 2025
5
enjoyed my visits at this office
August 7, 2025
5
Dr. Burroughs is a patient listener (no pun intended). I came away from today's visit feeling reassured that I was listened to and that the tests that she ordered will establish whether what I'm experiencing is just old age creeping up on me, or whether the root causes of my symptoms might be effectively treated.
August 7, 2025
4
I came in to get a surgical clearance that needed to be sent to my primary care doctor. It was never sent. So follow-through with the prime objective required did not happen. I had to come back to the office and request the paperwork so I could PERSONALLY deliver it to my primary care doctor. This was a needless drain on my time and energy. My advice is to make sure you COMPLETE the job assignment once the patient leaves the office.
August 13, 2025
5
I was very happy with my provider. She had read my records and scans. This made the visit go quicker.
August 3, 2025
5
I really liked everyone in that office .
August 3, 2025
4
Good experience
August 5, 2025
5
Dr Burroughs and the entire staff are great!
August 4, 2025
5
My whole experience with Dr. Burroughs and everybody in her practice, it's amazing. They were really helpful. They explained things. They weren't afraid to repeat themselves to make it clear. It was just a really good situation for me. So yeah, I would definitely recommend them to people I know and care about. Yeah, I would definitely do that.
July 26, 2025
5
Since live been coming to this office Dr Burroughs has being very good ,I did recommend people to see her
July 19, 2025
5
Great and fast service.
July 19, 2025
5
Excellent service and recommendation for future health plans to be done.
July 19, 2025
5
nice
July 15, 2025
5
Dr Burroughs is extremely knowledgeable and kind. She also cares about the patient. The staff is also kind and will work with you.
July 14, 2025
5
The biggest problem I had was I was extremely weak, and having to check in on the kiosk was a bit of a problem. My wife was with me, but we ended up, it was my fault, but we left out the last name, so then we had to wait to get somebody to help us check in. The kiosks are pretty difficult if somebody's in pretty bad health, so you might want to think about something like that. A chair would be helpful. Yeah, if you could do it from a chair or something. Either a high chair or a lower, you know, you know, yeah, that'd be... Well, am I supposed to hit something and tell them I'm going to end it? It doesn't have a minute. We're finished. I guess probably some button I'm supposed to press.
July 13, 2025
5
My entire experience with this cardiology group- from initial treatment to rehab to follow- up- has been wonderful.
July 4, 2025
4
Every thing was fine. This was my first appointment with doctor Burroughs.
July 4, 2025
5
Dr. Burroughs listens to my concerns. She is concerned about my well being.
July 4, 2025
5
Dr. Melissa Burroughs is an excellent doctor and a very humane person. We love her.
July 2, 2025
5
just to say it was a nice visit with the doctor.
June 29, 2025
5
Efficient nurses, and caring Dr.
August 17, 2025
5
Always polite and courteous.
August 17, 2025
5
It was great.
August 17, 2025
5
My experience at Wellstar Paulding is always positive, my only complaint is not enough parking.
August 15, 2025
5
Dr Burroughs took the time necessary to explain my situation to me and respond to all my questions. She was friendly and caring and treated me with respect. I am glad she was my physician.
August 14, 2025
5
Dr. Burroughs was fantastic. I'm really excited that I found her to be able to work with. And like I said, she was very thorough and listened to what my concerns were and was great to work with. So I appreciate that.
August 15, 2025
5
Great bedside manner
August 14, 2025
5
The entire office was very prompt and efficient at every stage of my visit. I give all of them an A+++
August 8, 2025
5
Very knowledgeable about my health due to previous record keeping, discussed all my concerns
August 8, 2025
5
enjoyed my visits at this office
August 7, 2025
5
Dr. Burroughs is a patient listener (no pun intended). I came away from today's visit feeling reassured that I was listened to and that the tests that she ordered will establish whether what I'm experiencing is just old age creeping up on me, or whether the root causes of my symptoms might be effectively treated.
August 7, 2025
5
I was very happy with my provider. She had read my records and scans. This made the visit go quicker.
August 3, 2025
5
I really liked everyone in that office .
August 3, 2025
5
Dr Burroughs and the entire staff are great!
August 4, 2025
5
My whole experience with Dr. Burroughs and everybody in her practice, it's amazing. They were really helpful. They explained things. They weren't afraid to repeat themselves to make it clear. It was just a really good situation for me. So yeah, I would definitely recommend them to people I know and care about. Yeah, I would definitely do that.
July 26, 2025
5
Since live been coming to this office Dr Burroughs has being very good ,I did recommend people to see her
July 19, 2025
5
Great and fast service.
July 19, 2025
5
Excellent service and recommendation for future health plans to be done.
July 19, 2025
5
nice
July 15, 2025
5
Dr Burroughs is extremely knowledgeable and kind. She also cares about the patient. The staff is also kind and will work with you.
July 14, 2025
5
The biggest problem I had was I was extremely weak, and having to check in on the kiosk was a bit of a problem. My wife was with me, but we ended up, it was my fault, but we left out the last name, so then we had to wait to get somebody to help us check in. The kiosks are pretty difficult if somebody's in pretty bad health, so you might want to think about something like that. A chair would be helpful. Yeah, if you could do it from a chair or something. Either a high chair or a lower, you know, you know, yeah, that'd be... Well, am I supposed to hit something and tell them I'm going to end it? It doesn't have a minute. We're finished. I guess probably some button I'm supposed to press.
July 13, 2025
5
My entire experience with this cardiology group- from initial treatment to rehab to follow- up- has been wonderful.
July 4, 2025
5
Dr. Burroughs listens to my concerns. She is concerned about my well being.
July 4, 2025
5
Dr. Melissa Burroughs is an excellent doctor and a very humane person. We love her.
July 2, 2025
5
just to say it was a nice visit with the doctor.
June 29, 2025
4
When I talked the Staff and Doctor looked at me and cared about what I was saying , how I was feeling , how I was worried about my heart and I was assured that they would do test to find out what was happening with me
August 13, 2025
4
I came in to get a surgical clearance that needed to be sent to my primary care doctor. It was never sent. So follow-through with the prime objective required did not happen. I had to come back to the office and request the paperwork so I could PERSONALLY deliver it to my primary care doctor. This was a needless drain on my time and energy. My advice is to make sure you COMPLETE the job assignment once the patient leaves the office.
August 13, 2025
4
Good experience
August 5, 2025
4
Every thing was fine. This was my first appointment with doctor Burroughs.
July 4, 2025
3
It was overall fine
August 18, 2025
3
It was overall fine
August 18, 2025
4
When I talked the Staff and Doctor looked at me and cared about what I was saying , how I was feeling , how I was worried about my heart and I was assured that they would do test to find out what was happening with me
August 13, 2025
4
I came in to get a surgical clearance that needed to be sent to my primary care doctor. It was never sent. So follow-through with the prime objective required did not happen. I had to come back to the office and request the paperwork so I could PERSONALLY deliver it to my primary care doctor. This was a needless drain on my time and energy. My advice is to make sure you COMPLETE the job assignment once the patient leaves the office.
August 13, 2025
4
Good experience
August 5, 2025
4
Every thing was fine. This was my first appointment with doctor Burroughs.
July 4, 2025
5
Efficient nurses, and caring Dr.
August 17, 2025
5
Always polite and courteous.
August 17, 2025
5
It was great.
August 17, 2025
5
My experience at Wellstar Paulding is always positive, my only complaint is not enough parking.
August 15, 2025
5
Dr Burroughs took the time necessary to explain my situation to me and respond to all my questions. She was friendly and caring and treated me with respect. I am glad she was my physician.
August 14, 2025
5
Dr. Burroughs was fantastic. I'm really excited that I found her to be able to work with. And like I said, she was very thorough and listened to what my concerns were and was great to work with. So I appreciate that.
August 15, 2025
5
Great bedside manner
August 14, 2025
5
The entire office was very prompt and efficient at every stage of my visit. I give all of them an A+++
August 8, 2025
5
Very knowledgeable about my health due to previous record keeping, discussed all my concerns
August 8, 2025
5
enjoyed my visits at this office
August 7, 2025
5
Dr. Burroughs is a patient listener (no pun intended). I came away from today's visit feeling reassured that I was listened to and that the tests that she ordered will establish whether what I'm experiencing is just old age creeping up on me, or whether the root causes of my symptoms might be effectively treated.
August 7, 2025
5
I was very happy with my provider. She had read my records and scans. This made the visit go quicker.
August 3, 2025
5
I really liked everyone in that office .
August 3, 2025
5
Dr Burroughs and the entire staff are great!
August 4, 2025
5
My whole experience with Dr. Burroughs and everybody in her practice, it's amazing. They were really helpful. They explained things. They weren't afraid to repeat themselves to make it clear. It was just a really good situation for me. So yeah, I would definitely recommend them to people I know and care about. Yeah, I would definitely do that.
July 26, 2025
5
Since live been coming to this office Dr Burroughs has being very good ,I did recommend people to see her
July 19, 2025
5
Great and fast service.
July 19, 2025
5
Excellent service and recommendation for future health plans to be done.
July 19, 2025
5
nice
July 15, 2025
5
Dr Burroughs is extremely knowledgeable and kind. She also cares about the patient. The staff is also kind and will work with you.
July 14, 2025
5
The biggest problem I had was I was extremely weak, and having to check in on the kiosk was a bit of a problem. My wife was with me, but we ended up, it was my fault, but we left out the last name, so then we had to wait to get somebody to help us check in. The kiosks are pretty difficult if somebody's in pretty bad health, so you might want to think about something like that. A chair would be helpful. Yeah, if you could do it from a chair or something. Either a high chair or a lower, you know, you know, yeah, that'd be... Well, am I supposed to hit something and tell them I'm going to end it? It doesn't have a minute. We're finished. I guess probably some button I'm supposed to press.
July 13, 2025
5
My entire experience with this cardiology group- from initial treatment to rehab to follow- up- has been wonderful.
July 4, 2025
5
Dr. Burroughs listens to my concerns. She is concerned about my well being.
July 4, 2025
5
Dr. Melissa Burroughs is an excellent doctor and a very humane person. We love her.
July 2, 2025
5
just to say it was a nice visit with the doctor.
June 29, 2025
3
It was overall fine
August 18, 2025
5
Efficient nurses, and caring Dr.
August 17, 2025
5
Always polite and courteous.
August 17, 2025
5
It was great.
August 17, 2025
5
My experience at Wellstar Paulding is always positive, my only complaint is not enough parking.
August 15, 2025
5
Dr. Burroughs was fantastic. I'm really excited that I found her to be able to work with. And like I said, she was very thorough and listened to what my concerns were and was great to work with. So I appreciate that.
August 15, 2025
5
Dr Burroughs took the time necessary to explain my situation to me and respond to all my questions. She was friendly and caring and treated me with respect. I am glad she was my physician.
August 14, 2025
5
Great bedside manner
August 14, 2025
4
When I talked the Staff and Doctor looked at me and cared about what I was saying , how I was feeling , how I was worried about my heart and I was assured that they would do test to find out what was happening with me
August 13, 2025
4
I came in to get a surgical clearance that needed to be sent to my primary care doctor. It was never sent. So follow-through with the prime objective required did not happen. I had to come back to the office and request the paperwork so I could PERSONALLY deliver it to my primary care doctor. This was a needless drain on my time and energy. My advice is to make sure you COMPLETE the job assignment once the patient leaves the office.
August 13, 2025
5
The entire office was very prompt and efficient at every stage of my visit. I give all of them an A+++
August 8, 2025
5
Very knowledgeable about my health due to previous record keeping, discussed all my concerns
August 8, 2025
5
enjoyed my visits at this office
August 7, 2025
5
Dr. Burroughs is a patient listener (no pun intended). I came away from today's visit feeling reassured that I was listened to and that the tests that she ordered will establish whether what I'm experiencing is just old age creeping up on me, or whether the root causes of my symptoms might be effectively treated.
August 7, 2025
4
Good experience
August 5, 2025
5
Dr Burroughs and the entire staff are great!
August 4, 2025
5
I was very happy with my provider. She had read my records and scans. This made the visit go quicker.
August 3, 2025
5
I really liked everyone in that office .
August 3, 2025
5
My whole experience with Dr. Burroughs and everybody in her practice, it's amazing. They were really helpful. They explained things. They weren't afraid to repeat themselves to make it clear. It was just a really good situation for me. So yeah, I would definitely recommend them to people I know and care about. Yeah, I would definitely do that.
July 26, 2025
5
Since live been coming to this office Dr Burroughs has being very good ,I did recommend people to see her
July 19, 2025
5
Great and fast service.
July 19, 2025
5
Excellent service and recommendation for future health plans to be done.
July 19, 2025
5
nice
July 15, 2025
5
Dr Burroughs is extremely knowledgeable and kind. She also cares about the patient. The staff is also kind and will work with you.
July 14, 2025
5
The biggest problem I had was I was extremely weak, and having to check in on the kiosk was a bit of a problem. My wife was with me, but we ended up, it was my fault, but we left out the last name, so then we had to wait to get somebody to help us check in. The kiosks are pretty difficult if somebody's in pretty bad health, so you might want to think about something like that. A chair would be helpful. Yeah, if you could do it from a chair or something. Either a high chair or a lower, you know, you know, yeah, that'd be... Well, am I supposed to hit something and tell them I'm going to end it? It doesn't have a minute. We're finished. I guess probably some button I'm supposed to press.
July 13, 2025
5
Dr. Burroughs listens to my concerns. She is concerned about my well being.
July 4, 2025
5
My entire experience with this cardiology group- from initial treatment to rehab to follow- up- has been wonderful.
July 4, 2025
4
Every thing was fine. This was my first appointment with doctor Burroughs.
July 4, 2025
5
Dr. Melissa Burroughs is an excellent doctor and a very humane person. We love her.
July 2, 2025
5
just to say it was a nice visit with the doctor.
June 29, 2025
5
just to say it was a nice visit with the doctor.
June 29, 2025
5
Dr. Melissa Burroughs is an excellent doctor and a very humane person. We love her.
July 2, 2025
4
Every thing was fine. This was my first appointment with doctor Burroughs.
July 4, 2025
5
My entire experience with this cardiology group- from initial treatment to rehab to follow- up- has been wonderful.
July 4, 2025
5
Dr. Burroughs listens to my concerns. She is concerned about my well being.
July 4, 2025
5
The biggest problem I had was I was extremely weak, and having to check in on the kiosk was a bit of a problem. My wife was with me, but we ended up, it was my fault, but we left out the last name, so then we had to wait to get somebody to help us check in. The kiosks are pretty difficult if somebody's in pretty bad health, so you might want to think about something like that. A chair would be helpful. Yeah, if you could do it from a chair or something. Either a high chair or a lower, you know, you know, yeah, that'd be... Well, am I supposed to hit something and tell them I'm going to end it? It doesn't have a minute. We're finished. I guess probably some button I'm supposed to press.
July 13, 2025
5
Dr Burroughs is extremely knowledgeable and kind. She also cares about the patient. The staff is also kind and will work with you.
July 14, 2025
5
nice
July 15, 2025
5
Excellent service and recommendation for future health plans to be done.
July 19, 2025
5
Great and fast service.
July 19, 2025
5
Since live been coming to this office Dr Burroughs has being very good ,I did recommend people to see her
July 19, 2025
5
My whole experience with Dr. Burroughs and everybody in her practice, it's amazing. They were really helpful. They explained things. They weren't afraid to repeat themselves to make it clear. It was just a really good situation for me. So yeah, I would definitely recommend them to people I know and care about. Yeah, I would definitely do that.
July 26, 2025
5
I really liked everyone in that office .
August 3, 2025
5
I was very happy with my provider. She had read my records and scans. This made the visit go quicker.
August 3, 2025
5
Dr Burroughs and the entire staff are great!
August 4, 2025
4
Good experience
August 5, 2025
5
Dr. Burroughs is a patient listener (no pun intended). I came away from today's visit feeling reassured that I was listened to and that the tests that she ordered will establish whether what I'm experiencing is just old age creeping up on me, or whether the root causes of my symptoms might be effectively treated.
August 7, 2025
5
enjoyed my visits at this office
August 7, 2025
5
Very knowledgeable about my health due to previous record keeping, discussed all my concerns
August 8, 2025
5
The entire office was very prompt and efficient at every stage of my visit. I give all of them an A+++
August 8, 2025
4
I came in to get a surgical clearance that needed to be sent to my primary care doctor. It was never sent. So follow-through with the prime objective required did not happen. I had to come back to the office and request the paperwork so I could PERSONALLY deliver it to my primary care doctor. This was a needless drain on my time and energy. My advice is to make sure you COMPLETE the job assignment once the patient leaves the office.
August 13, 2025
4
When I talked the Staff and Doctor looked at me and cared about what I was saying , how I was feeling , how I was worried about my heart and I was assured that they would do test to find out what was happening with me
August 13, 2025
5
Great bedside manner
August 14, 2025
5
Dr Burroughs took the time necessary to explain my situation to me and respond to all my questions. She was friendly and caring and treated me with respect. I am glad she was my physician.
August 14, 2025
5
Dr. Burroughs was fantastic. I'm really excited that I found her to be able to work with. And like I said, she was very thorough and listened to what my concerns were and was great to work with. So I appreciate that.
August 15, 2025
5
My experience at Wellstar Paulding is always positive, my only complaint is not enough parking.
August 15, 2025
5
It was great.
August 17, 2025
5
Always polite and courteous.
August 17, 2025
5
Efficient nurses, and caring Dr.
August 17, 2025
3
It was overall fine
August 18, 2025
Publications and Articles
RobertCare
Robert Frederick was living a typical life, going to work and spending time with his mother, siblings and children. But then it became hard to breathe when walking short distances or climbing stairs. He got dizzy. Perhaps most disturbingly, he passed out several times—once at a Braves baseball game he attended with his siblings.
"I didn't know what was going on!" Robert recalled.
Difficulty controlling AFib with medication
After passing out the first time, he went to urgent care and was then taken to the hospital by ambulance. He learned his symptoms were caused by atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heartbeat.
Robert began to see Dr. David Caras, a Wellstar general cardiologist, and learned AFib is related to high blood pressure. Successfully managing high blood pressure often helps people keep AFib under control. Despite their efforts, AFib sent Robert to the emergency room two more times.
Suspicion of HCM
Dr. Caras reviewed Robert’s hospital records and found he had increased wall thickness of the left ventricle and a gradient—a pressure difference between the left ventricle and the aorta when the heart pumps. These findings were consistent with a condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Characterized by abnormal thickening of the heart muscle, this disease makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood effectively.
"We have physicians in the group—designated HCM specialists—that are the point person of the patient’s care," Dr. Burroughs explained. “This includes close communication and collaboration with electrophysiologists, surgeons, advanced heart failure specialists, social workers and behavioral health professionals.”
A rare finding leads to Mayo Clinic Care Network collaboration
Robert said, “Dr. Burroughs wanted to do genetic testing to verify that I had HCM."
But genetic testing revealed a rare genetic variant—one not known to be associated with HCM. Dr. Burroughs called it a “diagnostic conundrum.” The genetic variant found was typically associated with a different cardiac disease that Robert did not have. However, he did have clear signs of HCM.
To investigate further, Dr. Burroughs collaborated with other HCM experts through the Mayo Clinic Care Network, of which Wellstar is a member. Mayo Clinic, which is also an HCM Center of Excellence, provided access to its unpublished database, finding Robert’s rare mutation was present in two other family groups with HCM.
“It’s very important that we add to the science—that we include our patients in the registry to enhance what is already known about HCM,” Dr. Burroughs said.
Robert added, “Dr. Burroughs is very persistent. She wanted to know, ‘Why are you having these problems? What’s the root cause?’ She went above and beyond to find that out.”
