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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
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Stroke
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
Based on 418 patient ratings
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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
Staffs were very kind, friendly office and examination rooms are clean everything was clearly explained. World class health experience ?
November 5, 2025
5
Very nice
November 2, 2025
5
I had a good experience with the Dr. and the rest of the staff in the office today. Everything went well.
October 29, 2025
5
Yes, I was very pleased with the care I received from this office. I was quickly registered and checked in. My benefits were reviewed with me. All the front office staff was very friendly and very welcoming to the office. The doctor and the medical assistant were both very attentive and provided excellent care. The doctor is familiar with my ongoing health needs and concerns and addressed those all appropriately for my condition. And as I was scheduled for an additional appointment, I was checked out and had all that scheduled effectively at the time of checkout so that I am already aware of when that next appointment is scheduled. I highly recommend this team to everyone and always give an excellent
October 29, 2025
5
I'm extremely happy with the services offered at Wellstar Paulding. All departments have treated me with respect and are very knowledgeable.
October 25, 2025
5
Dr. Burroughs was extremely validating, especially being my first time seeing her and her nurse that did my EKG was phenomenal as well. They both had fantastic bedside manner and I really felt heard by both of them. That's one of the best WellSTAR experiences I've had in a while.
October 19, 2025
5
Dr. BURROUGHS IS THE BEST!
October 16, 2025
5
I would like the front desk and staff be more aware of what a Loop ? Recorder Inplant is! I would also like the nurse that took my medication information be more formative because something that I mentioned that should be corrected. Was not otherwise everything was great.
October 17, 2025
5
Very positive experience when you have faith and trust in your provider.
October 3, 2025
5
Respectful, kind, considerate
October 1, 2025
5
It was very reassuring
September 29, 2025
5
Very professional. Courteous. The cared about my situation. Imparted in depth information on my condition
September 28, 2025
5
Hello, I like the fact that the doctor was very professional. The people were very professional. They were very personable. And I also like the fact that the way the doctor actually utilized the 3D information to explain the condition of what I was having, it actually helped to understand the condition a little better. Also, I like the fact that She was extensionally stating that I needed to discuss the information with my family. She was very upfront and not really trying to be subtle or say that it was a good or bad condition. She was just straight with the facts. The nurses were very professional by taking my vitals and everything. And even the dress of the people there
September 28, 2025
5
My provider made sure that she listened to me and that she recommended what I needed for my, in my case, with my heart, about my heart. So I really appreciate that she listened and then she did a recommendation. Thank you, doctor.
September 26, 2025
5
This visit was not necessary because care was not communicated among care team.
September 25, 2025
5
The staff was warm and inviting. I simply love visiting the Paulding site. I always get a smile and the staff is comforting and knowledgeable. Thank You to Wellstar Paulding.
September 21, 2025
5
Dr Mellisa Burroughs is amazing dr. She listens and talks to you .
September 20, 2025
5
Dr Burroughs is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain and to listen
September 17, 2025
5
Great
September 17, 2025
5
Yes, everybody treated with good kind care and took care of me. The only thing I could complain about is the chair being too low. But other than that, everything was great.
September 17, 2025
5
The Dr. listened and explained everything very well.
September 14, 2025
5
All was great.
September 12, 2025
5
Outstanding patient care!
September 12, 2025
5
Yes, Dr. Burroughs was exceptionally patient with me and she listened to whatever I had to say or questions I had needed to be answered. The staff was also very kind, very patient as well. And yes, I look forward to being one of her patients. Thank you very much and have a good weekend. Goodbye.
September 14, 2025
5
Doctor and staffs are very courtesy Office and consultation room are very cleans.
September 11, 2025
5
Dr. Burroughs is wonderful. I love having her as my doctor!!!
September 11, 2025
5
Vey satisfied. Really like the way the doctor asks pertinent questions, listens to your responses and gives understandable answers.
September 8, 2025
5
Excellent physician, personable, caring, invested in the health of her patients.
September 5, 2025
5
Dr Burroughs is a great doctor and personable. A visit with her is warm and informative as it should be.
August 28, 2025
5
Very professional and caring.
August 27, 2025
5
Staffs were very kind, friendly office and examination rooms are clean everything was clearly explained. World class health experience ?
November 5, 2025
5
Very nice
November 2, 2025
5
I had a good experience with the Dr. and the rest of the staff in the office today. Everything went well.
October 29, 2025
5
Yes, I was very pleased with the care I received from this office. I was quickly registered and checked in. My benefits were reviewed with me. All the front office staff was very friendly and very welcoming to the office. The doctor and the medical assistant were both very attentive and provided excellent care. The doctor is familiar with my ongoing health needs and concerns and addressed those all appropriately for my condition. And as I was scheduled for an additional appointment, I was checked out and had all that scheduled effectively at the time of checkout so that I am already aware of when that next appointment is scheduled. I highly recommend this team to everyone and always give an excellent
October 29, 2025
5
I'm extremely happy with the services offered at Wellstar Paulding. All departments have treated me with respect and are very knowledgeable.
October 25, 2025
5
Dr. Burroughs was extremely validating, especially being my first time seeing her and her nurse that did my EKG was phenomenal as well. They both had fantastic bedside manner and I really felt heard by both of them. That's one of the best WellSTAR experiences I've had in a while.
October 19, 2025
5
Dr. BURROUGHS IS THE BEST!
October 16, 2025
5
I would like the front desk and staff be more aware of what a Loop ? Recorder Inplant is! I would also like the nurse that took my medication information be more formative because something that I mentioned that should be corrected. Was not otherwise everything was great.
October 17, 2025
5
Very positive experience when you have faith and trust in your provider.
October 3, 2025
5
Respectful, kind, considerate
October 1, 2025
5
It was very reassuring
September 29, 2025
5
Very professional. Courteous. The cared about my situation. Imparted in depth information on my condition
September 28, 2025
5
Hello, I like the fact that the doctor was very professional. The people were very professional. They were very personable. And I also like the fact that the way the doctor actually utilized the 3D information to explain the condition of what I was having, it actually helped to understand the condition a little better. Also, I like the fact that She was extensionally stating that I needed to discuss the information with my family. She was very upfront and not really trying to be subtle or say that it was a good or bad condition. She was just straight with the facts. The nurses were very professional by taking my vitals and everything. And even the dress of the people there
September 28, 2025
5
My provider made sure that she listened to me and that she recommended what I needed for my, in my case, with my heart, about my heart. So I really appreciate that she listened and then she did a recommendation. Thank you, doctor.
September 26, 2025
5
This visit was not necessary because care was not communicated among care team.
September 25, 2025
5
The staff was warm and inviting. I simply love visiting the Paulding site. I always get a smile and the staff is comforting and knowledgeable. Thank You to Wellstar Paulding.
September 21, 2025
5
Dr Mellisa Burroughs is amazing dr. She listens and talks to you .
September 20, 2025
5
Dr Burroughs is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain and to listen
September 17, 2025
5
Great
September 17, 2025
5
Yes, everybody treated with good kind care and took care of me. The only thing I could complain about is the chair being too low. But other than that, everything was great.
September 17, 2025
5
The Dr. listened and explained everything very well.
September 14, 2025
5
All was great.
September 12, 2025
5
Outstanding patient care!
September 12, 2025
5
Yes, Dr. Burroughs was exceptionally patient with me and she listened to whatever I had to say or questions I had needed to be answered. The staff was also very kind, very patient as well. And yes, I look forward to being one of her patients. Thank you very much and have a good weekend. Goodbye.
September 14, 2025
5
Doctor and staffs are very courtesy Office and consultation room are very cleans.
September 11, 2025
5
Dr. Burroughs is wonderful. I love having her as my doctor!!!
September 11, 2025
5
Vey satisfied. Really like the way the doctor asks pertinent questions, listens to your responses and gives understandable answers.
September 8, 2025
5
Excellent physician, personable, caring, invested in the health of her patients.
September 5, 2025
5
Dr Burroughs is a great doctor and personable. A visit with her is warm and informative as it should be.
August 28, 2025
5
Very professional and caring.
August 27, 2025
5
Staffs were very kind, friendly office and examination rooms are clean everything was clearly explained. World class health experience ?
November 5, 2025
5
Very nice
November 2, 2025
5
I had a good experience with the Dr. and the rest of the staff in the office today. Everything went well.
October 29, 2025
5
Yes, I was very pleased with the care I received from this office. I was quickly registered and checked in. My benefits were reviewed with me. All the front office staff was very friendly and very welcoming to the office. The doctor and the medical assistant were both very attentive and provided excellent care. The doctor is familiar with my ongoing health needs and concerns and addressed those all appropriately for my condition. And as I was scheduled for an additional appointment, I was checked out and had all that scheduled effectively at the time of checkout so that I am already aware of when that next appointment is scheduled. I highly recommend this team to everyone and always give an excellent
October 29, 2025
5
I'm extremely happy with the services offered at Wellstar Paulding. All departments have treated me with respect and are very knowledgeable.
October 25, 2025
5
Dr. Burroughs was extremely validating, especially being my first time seeing her and her nurse that did my EKG was phenomenal as well. They both had fantastic bedside manner and I really felt heard by both of them. That's one of the best WellSTAR experiences I've had in a while.
October 19, 2025
5
Dr. BURROUGHS IS THE BEST!
October 16, 2025
5
I would like the front desk and staff be more aware of what a Loop ? Recorder Inplant is! I would also like the nurse that took my medication information be more formative because something that I mentioned that should be corrected. Was not otherwise everything was great.
October 17, 2025
5
Very positive experience when you have faith and trust in your provider.
October 3, 2025
5
Respectful, kind, considerate
October 1, 2025
5
It was very reassuring
September 29, 2025
5
Very professional. Courteous. The cared about my situation. Imparted in depth information on my condition
September 28, 2025
5
Hello, I like the fact that the doctor was very professional. The people were very professional. They were very personable. And I also like the fact that the way the doctor actually utilized the 3D information to explain the condition of what I was having, it actually helped to understand the condition a little better. Also, I like the fact that She was extensionally stating that I needed to discuss the information with my family. She was very upfront and not really trying to be subtle or say that it was a good or bad condition. She was just straight with the facts. The nurses were very professional by taking my vitals and everything. And even the dress of the people there
September 28, 2025
5
My provider made sure that she listened to me and that she recommended what I needed for my, in my case, with my heart, about my heart. So I really appreciate that she listened and then she did a recommendation. Thank you, doctor.
September 26, 2025
5
This visit was not necessary because care was not communicated among care team.
September 25, 2025
5
The staff was warm and inviting. I simply love visiting the Paulding site. I always get a smile and the staff is comforting and knowledgeable. Thank You to Wellstar Paulding.
September 21, 2025
5
Dr Mellisa Burroughs is amazing dr. She listens and talks to you .
September 20, 2025
5
Dr Burroughs is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain and to listen
September 17, 2025
5
Great
September 17, 2025
5
Yes, everybody treated with good kind care and took care of me. The only thing I could complain about is the chair being too low. But other than that, everything was great.
September 17, 2025
5
The Dr. listened and explained everything very well.
September 14, 2025
5
All was great.
September 12, 2025
5
Outstanding patient care!
September 12, 2025
5
Yes, Dr. Burroughs was exceptionally patient with me and she listened to whatever I had to say or questions I had needed to be answered. The staff was also very kind, very patient as well. And yes, I look forward to being one of her patients. Thank you very much and have a good weekend. Goodbye.
September 14, 2025
5
Doctor and staffs are very courtesy Office and consultation room are very cleans.
September 11, 2025
5
Dr. Burroughs is wonderful. I love having her as my doctor!!!
September 11, 2025
5
Vey satisfied. Really like the way the doctor asks pertinent questions, listens to your responses and gives understandable answers.
September 8, 2025
5
Excellent physician, personable, caring, invested in the health of her patients.
September 5, 2025
5
Dr Burroughs is a great doctor and personable. A visit with her is warm and informative as it should be.
August 28, 2025
5
Very professional and caring.
August 27, 2025
5
Staffs were very kind, friendly office and examination rooms are clean everything was clearly explained. World class health experience ?
November 5, 2025
5
Very nice
November 2, 2025
5
I had a good experience with the Dr. and the rest of the staff in the office today. Everything went well.
October 29, 2025
5
Yes, I was very pleased with the care I received from this office. I was quickly registered and checked in. My benefits were reviewed with me. All the front office staff was very friendly and very welcoming to the office. The doctor and the medical assistant were both very attentive and provided excellent care. The doctor is familiar with my ongoing health needs and concerns and addressed those all appropriately for my condition. And as I was scheduled for an additional appointment, I was checked out and had all that scheduled effectively at the time of checkout so that I am already aware of when that next appointment is scheduled. I highly recommend this team to everyone and always give an excellent
October 29, 2025
5
I'm extremely happy with the services offered at Wellstar Paulding. All departments have treated me with respect and are very knowledgeable.
October 25, 2025
5
Dr. Burroughs was extremely validating, especially being my first time seeing her and her nurse that did my EKG was phenomenal as well. They both had fantastic bedside manner and I really felt heard by both of them. That's one of the best WellSTAR experiences I've had in a while.
October 19, 2025
5
I would like the front desk and staff be more aware of what a Loop ? Recorder Inplant is! I would also like the nurse that took my medication information be more formative because something that I mentioned that should be corrected. Was not otherwise everything was great.
October 17, 2025
5
Dr. BURROUGHS IS THE BEST!
October 16, 2025
5
Very positive experience when you have faith and trust in your provider.
October 3, 2025
5
Respectful, kind, considerate
October 1, 2025
5
It was very reassuring
September 29, 2025
5
Hello, I like the fact that the doctor was very professional. The people were very professional. They were very personable. And I also like the fact that the way the doctor actually utilized the 3D information to explain the condition of what I was having, it actually helped to understand the condition a little better. Also, I like the fact that She was extensionally stating that I needed to discuss the information with my family. She was very upfront and not really trying to be subtle or say that it was a good or bad condition. She was just straight with the facts. The nurses were very professional by taking my vitals and everything. And even the dress of the people there
September 28, 2025
5
Very professional. Courteous. The cared about my situation. Imparted in depth information on my condition
September 28, 2025
5
My provider made sure that she listened to me and that she recommended what I needed for my, in my case, with my heart, about my heart. So I really appreciate that she listened and then she did a recommendation. Thank you, doctor.
September 26, 2025
5
This visit was not necessary because care was not communicated among care team.
September 25, 2025
5
The staff was warm and inviting. I simply love visiting the Paulding site. I always get a smile and the staff is comforting and knowledgeable. Thank You to Wellstar Paulding.
September 21, 2025
5
Dr Mellisa Burroughs is amazing dr. She listens and talks to you .
September 20, 2025
5
Yes, everybody treated with good kind care and took care of me. The only thing I could complain about is the chair being too low. But other than that, everything was great.
September 17, 2025
5
Dr Burroughs is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain and to listen
September 17, 2025
5
Great
September 17, 2025
5
Yes, Dr. Burroughs was exceptionally patient with me and she listened to whatever I had to say or questions I had needed to be answered. The staff was also very kind, very patient as well. And yes, I look forward to being one of her patients. Thank you very much and have a good weekend. Goodbye.
September 14, 2025
5
The Dr. listened and explained everything very well.
September 14, 2025
5
All was great.
September 12, 2025
5
Outstanding patient care!
September 12, 2025
5
Doctor and staffs are very courtesy Office and consultation room are very cleans.
September 11, 2025
5
Dr. Burroughs is wonderful. I love having her as my doctor!!!
September 11, 2025
5
Vey satisfied. Really like the way the doctor asks pertinent questions, listens to your responses and gives understandable answers.
September 8, 2025
5
Excellent physician, personable, caring, invested in the health of her patients.
September 5, 2025
5
Dr Burroughs is a great doctor and personable. A visit with her is warm and informative as it should be.
August 28, 2025
5
Very professional and caring.
August 27, 2025
5
Very professional and caring.
August 27, 2025
5
Dr Burroughs is a great doctor and personable. A visit with her is warm and informative as it should be.
August 28, 2025
5
Excellent physician, personable, caring, invested in the health of her patients.
September 5, 2025
5
Vey satisfied. Really like the way the doctor asks pertinent questions, listens to your responses and gives understandable answers.
September 8, 2025
5
Dr. Burroughs is wonderful. I love having her as my doctor!!!
September 11, 2025
5
Doctor and staffs are very courtesy Office and consultation room are very cleans.
September 11, 2025
5
Outstanding patient care!
September 12, 2025
5
All was great.
September 12, 2025
5
The Dr. listened and explained everything very well.
September 14, 2025
5
Yes, Dr. Burroughs was exceptionally patient with me and she listened to whatever I had to say or questions I had needed to be answered. The staff was also very kind, very patient as well. And yes, I look forward to being one of her patients. Thank you very much and have a good weekend. Goodbye.
September 14, 2025
5
Great
September 17, 2025
5
Dr Burroughs is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain and to listen
September 17, 2025
5
Yes, everybody treated with good kind care and took care of me. The only thing I could complain about is the chair being too low. But other than that, everything was great.
September 17, 2025
5
Dr Mellisa Burroughs is amazing dr. She listens and talks to you .
September 20, 2025
5
The staff was warm and inviting. I simply love visiting the Paulding site. I always get a smile and the staff is comforting and knowledgeable. Thank You to Wellstar Paulding.
September 21, 2025
5
This visit was not necessary because care was not communicated among care team.
September 25, 2025
5
My provider made sure that she listened to me and that she recommended what I needed for my, in my case, with my heart, about my heart. So I really appreciate that she listened and then she did a recommendation. Thank you, doctor.
September 26, 2025
5
Very professional. Courteous. The cared about my situation. Imparted in depth information on my condition
September 28, 2025
5
Hello, I like the fact that the doctor was very professional. The people were very professional. They were very personable. And I also like the fact that the way the doctor actually utilized the 3D information to explain the condition of what I was having, it actually helped to understand the condition a little better. Also, I like the fact that She was extensionally stating that I needed to discuss the information with my family. She was very upfront and not really trying to be subtle or say that it was a good or bad condition. She was just straight with the facts. The nurses were very professional by taking my vitals and everything. And even the dress of the people there
September 28, 2025
5
It was very reassuring
September 29, 2025
5
Respectful, kind, considerate
October 1, 2025
5
Very positive experience when you have faith and trust in your provider.
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. BURROUGHS IS THE BEST!
October 16, 2025
5
I would like the front desk and staff be more aware of what a Loop ? Recorder Inplant is! I would also like the nurse that took my medication information be more formative because something that I mentioned that should be corrected. Was not otherwise everything was great.
October 17, 2025
5
Dr. Burroughs was extremely validating, especially being my first time seeing her and her nurse that did my EKG was phenomenal as well. They both had fantastic bedside manner and I really felt heard by both of them. That's one of the best WellSTAR experiences I've had in a while.
October 19, 2025
5
I'm extremely happy with the services offered at Wellstar Paulding. All departments have treated me with respect and are very knowledgeable.
October 25, 2025
5
Yes, I was very pleased with the care I received from this office. I was quickly registered and checked in. My benefits were reviewed with me. All the front office staff was very friendly and very welcoming to the office. The doctor and the medical assistant were both very attentive and provided excellent care. The doctor is familiar with my ongoing health needs and concerns and addressed those all appropriately for my condition. And as I was scheduled for an additional appointment, I was checked out and had all that scheduled effectively at the time of checkout so that I am already aware of when that next appointment is scheduled. I highly recommend this team to everyone and always give an excellent
October 29, 2025
5
I had a good experience with the Dr. and the rest of the staff in the office today. Everything went well.
October 29, 2025
5
Very nice
November 2, 2025
5
Staffs were very kind, friendly office and examination rooms are clean everything was clearly explained. World class health experience ?
November 5, 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.”
