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Patient Reviews
5
The wait for the doctor in the examining room was a little long about 2o minutes, but other than that it was an excellent visit.
October 10, 2026
3
I wax told of my issue but I feel not much more I was not told when to come back Or when they would schedule my next ct scan I was left in the dark I feel
October 9, 2026
5
Dr Burroughs and her staff are the best and truly care about you and your health!!!
October 8, 2026
5
Dr Bouroughs and Lindsey are caring and thoughtful about what we are doing. I've gotten timely answers to my concerns.
October 3, 2026
5
"This was my first video visit with this Dr , and it was a very good experience. The doctor was friendly, listened to me, and explained everything clearly. It was quick, easy, and convenient, and I would definitely do a video visit again."
October 3, 2026
5
The cardiology folks are simply a super team.
September 26, 2026
5
Way finding and the telephone system is very challenging to navigate.
September 25, 2026
5
Very informative. Did a great job explaining everything. Thank You.
September 16, 2026
5
There were no distractions. A lot easier then getting a driver and parking.
September 13, 2026
5
The doctor is very knowledgeable and listens to the patient and gives good advice. She made me feel comfortable.
September 12, 2026
5
I am totally pleased with the care I received from Dr. Burroughs! She is amazing!!
September 12, 2026
5
She took me, I was a little late because of the traffic and she took me anyway, which was great because you come from a far place, you know. She's a very good doctor and I really, really like her and she explains everything. So I'm very happy with her.
September 12, 2026
5
I love Dr. Burroughs. She has been my cardiologist for years now. I would never want to see anyone else. The staff is always great. My husband and I both go to this practice and I have recommended Dr. Burroughs to several of my family and friends who are also very pleased with Dr. Burroughs and her care. Thank you.
September 5, 2026
5
There's one improvement you could make. I've been a heart patient for a long time. I've only needed to see the doctor every year, but you can't make an appointment a year in advance. They only let you make an appointment six months in advance. So if you could fix that problem, you would be a perfect 10 all the way around for WellStar cardiology. So you all have a good day, and I'll talk to you later. Bye.
September 2, 2026
5
It's always a pleasant experience!
August 28, 2026
5
I appreciate the time and patience Dr. Burroughs gives. Her bedside manor always puts me at ease.
August 27, 2026
5
Dr Burroughs was very professional. She provided information regarding the previous prescription of Warfarin and its' possible reason to have been prescribed and subsequent replacement with Eliquis. She seemed very knowledgeable regarding vascular treatments.
August 14, 2026
5
I appreciate the effort made to prepare for my consult. The information I received was "spot on". Thank you Dr.Burroughs.
August 13, 2026
5
Thanks so much!
August 12, 2026
5
Great
August 12, 2026
5
The wait time was the longest I've ever experienced
August 8, 2026
5
Dr. BURROUGHS was patient and answered all my questions. She was not in a rush to leave the room. She made sure I had all my questions and concerns address before she left the room. She was professional, upfront and straight forward which is what I like. This is my second time see her and I like and trust her so far as my cardiologist.
August 14, 2026
5
Extremely knowledgeable, listened to everything I said, spoke to me on a level, on my level rather than above me. Well educated.
August 7, 2026
5
Positive, as always.
August 2, 2026
5
It was great
August 1, 2026
4
Thank you
July 25, 2026
5
Excellent.
July 25, 2026
5
Excellent! The doctors are 100% professional and care about the health of the community. Thank you for your attention.
July 23, 2026
5
Dr. Burroughs is always professional and compassionate.
July 22, 2026
5
Dr. Melissa Burroughs is an excellent cardiologist. I love going to her. She's very good. She's very patient. She's very thorough. She listens to you and she's concerned and she takes note of everything that you mention and helps you to find ways to improve your health and also the staff there as well. Very warm, very friendly. They help you to want to keep your appointment as long as you can make it, even me at 79 years old.
July 19, 2026
5
The wait for the doctor in the examining room was a little long about 2o minutes, but other than that it was an excellent visit.
October 10, 2026
5
Dr Burroughs and her staff are the best and truly care about you and your health!!!
October 8, 2026
5
Dr Bouroughs and Lindsey are caring and thoughtful about what we are doing. I've gotten timely answers to my concerns.
October 3, 2026
5
"This was my first video visit with this Dr , and it was a very good experience. The doctor was friendly, listened to me, and explained everything clearly. It was quick, easy, and convenient, and I would definitely do a video visit again."
October 3, 2026
5
The cardiology folks are simply a super team.
September 26, 2026
5
Way finding and the telephone system is very challenging to navigate.
September 25, 2026
5
Very informative. Did a great job explaining everything. Thank You.
September 16, 2026
5
There were no distractions. A lot easier then getting a driver and parking.
September 13, 2026
5
The doctor is very knowledgeable and listens to the patient and gives good advice. She made me feel comfortable.
September 12, 2026
5
I am totally pleased with the care I received from Dr. Burroughs! She is amazing!!
September 12, 2026
5
She took me, I was a little late because of the traffic and she took me anyway, which was great because you come from a far place, you know. She's a very good doctor and I really, really like her and she explains everything. So I'm very happy with her.
September 12, 2026
5
I love Dr. Burroughs. She has been my cardiologist for years now. I would never want to see anyone else. The staff is always great. My husband and I both go to this practice and I have recommended Dr. Burroughs to several of my family and friends who are also very pleased with Dr. Burroughs and her care. Thank you.
September 5, 2026
5
There's one improvement you could make. I've been a heart patient for a long time. I've only needed to see the doctor every year, but you can't make an appointment a year in advance. They only let you make an appointment six months in advance. So if you could fix that problem, you would be a perfect 10 all the way around for WellStar cardiology. So you all have a good day, and I'll talk to you later. Bye.
September 2, 2026
5
It's always a pleasant experience!
August 28, 2026
5
I appreciate the time and patience Dr. Burroughs gives. Her bedside manor always puts me at ease.
August 27, 2026
5
Dr Burroughs was very professional. She provided information regarding the previous prescription of Warfarin and its' possible reason to have been prescribed and subsequent replacement with Eliquis. She seemed very knowledgeable regarding vascular treatments.
August 14, 2026
5
I appreciate the effort made to prepare for my consult. The information I received was "spot on". Thank you Dr.Burroughs.
August 13, 2026
5
Thanks so much!
August 12, 2026
5
Great
August 12, 2026
5
The wait time was the longest I've ever experienced
August 8, 2026
5
Dr. BURROUGHS was patient and answered all my questions. She was not in a rush to leave the room. She made sure I had all my questions and concerns address before she left the room. She was professional, upfront and straight forward which is what I like. This is my second time see her and I like and trust her so far as my cardiologist.
August 14, 2026
5
Extremely knowledgeable, listened to everything I said, spoke to me on a level, on my level rather than above me. Well educated.
August 7, 2026
5
Positive, as always.
August 2, 2026
5
It was great
August 1, 2026
5
Excellent.
July 25, 2026
5
Excellent! The doctors are 100% professional and care about the health of the community. Thank you for your attention.
July 23, 2026
5
Dr. Burroughs is always professional and compassionate.
July 22, 2026
5
Dr. Melissa Burroughs is an excellent cardiologist. I love going to her. She's very good. She's very patient. She's very thorough. She listens to you and she's concerned and she takes note of everything that you mention and helps you to find ways to improve your health and also the staff there as well. Very warm, very friendly. They help you to want to keep your appointment as long as you can make it, even me at 79 years old.
July 19, 2026
4
Thank you
July 25, 2026
3
I wax told of my issue but I feel not much more I was not told when to come back Or when they would schedule my next ct scan I was left in the dark I feel
October 9, 2026
3
I wax told of my issue but I feel not much more I was not told when to come back Or when they would schedule my next ct scan I was left in the dark I feel
October 9, 2026
4
Thank you
July 25, 2026
5
The wait for the doctor in the examining room was a little long about 2o minutes, but other than that it was an excellent visit.
October 10, 2026
5
Dr Burroughs and her staff are the best and truly care about you and your health!!!
October 8, 2026
5
Dr Bouroughs and Lindsey are caring and thoughtful about what we are doing. I've gotten timely answers to my concerns.
October 3, 2026
5
"This was my first video visit with this Dr , and it was a very good experience. The doctor was friendly, listened to me, and explained everything clearly. It was quick, easy, and convenient, and I would definitely do a video visit again."
October 3, 2026
5
The cardiology folks are simply a super team.
September 26, 2026
5
Way finding and the telephone system is very challenging to navigate.
September 25, 2026
5
Very informative. Did a great job explaining everything. Thank You.
September 16, 2026
5
There were no distractions. A lot easier then getting a driver and parking.
September 13, 2026
5
The doctor is very knowledgeable and listens to the patient and gives good advice. She made me feel comfortable.
September 12, 2026
5
I am totally pleased with the care I received from Dr. Burroughs! She is amazing!!
September 12, 2026
5
She took me, I was a little late because of the traffic and she took me anyway, which was great because you come from a far place, you know. She's a very good doctor and I really, really like her and she explains everything. So I'm very happy with her.
September 12, 2026
5
I love Dr. Burroughs. She has been my cardiologist for years now. I would never want to see anyone else. The staff is always great. My husband and I both go to this practice and I have recommended Dr. Burroughs to several of my family and friends who are also very pleased with Dr. Burroughs and her care. Thank you.
September 5, 2026
5
There's one improvement you could make. I've been a heart patient for a long time. I've only needed to see the doctor every year, but you can't make an appointment a year in advance. They only let you make an appointment six months in advance. So if you could fix that problem, you would be a perfect 10 all the way around for WellStar cardiology. So you all have a good day, and I'll talk to you later. Bye.
September 2, 2026
5
It's always a pleasant experience!
August 28, 2026
5
I appreciate the time and patience Dr. Burroughs gives. Her bedside manor always puts me at ease.
August 27, 2026
5
Dr Burroughs was very professional. She provided information regarding the previous prescription of Warfarin and its' possible reason to have been prescribed and subsequent replacement with Eliquis. She seemed very knowledgeable regarding vascular treatments.
August 14, 2026
5
I appreciate the effort made to prepare for my consult. The information I received was "spot on". Thank you Dr.Burroughs.
August 13, 2026
5
Thanks so much!
August 12, 2026
5
Great
August 12, 2026
5
The wait time was the longest I've ever experienced
August 8, 2026
5
Dr. BURROUGHS was patient and answered all my questions. She was not in a rush to leave the room. She made sure I had all my questions and concerns address before she left the room. She was professional, upfront and straight forward which is what I like. This is my second time see her and I like and trust her so far as my cardiologist.
August 14, 2026
5
Extremely knowledgeable, listened to everything I said, spoke to me on a level, on my level rather than above me. Well educated.
August 7, 2026
5
Positive, as always.
August 2, 2026
5
It was great
August 1, 2026
5
Excellent.
July 25, 2026
5
Excellent! The doctors are 100% professional and care about the health of the community. Thank you for your attention.
July 23, 2026
5
Dr. Burroughs is always professional and compassionate.
July 22, 2026
5
Dr. Melissa Burroughs is an excellent cardiologist. I love going to her. She's very good. She's very patient. She's very thorough. She listens to you and she's concerned and she takes note of everything that you mention and helps you to find ways to improve your health and also the staff there as well. Very warm, very friendly. They help you to want to keep your appointment as long as you can make it, even me at 79 years old.
July 19, 2026
5
The wait for the doctor in the examining room was a little long about 2o minutes, but other than that it was an excellent visit.
October 10, 2026
3
I wax told of my issue but I feel not much more I was not told when to come back Or when they would schedule my next ct scan I was left in the dark I feel
October 9, 2026
5
Dr Burroughs and her staff are the best and truly care about you and your health!!!
October 8, 2026
5
Dr Bouroughs and Lindsey are caring and thoughtful about what we are doing. I've gotten timely answers to my concerns.
October 3, 2026
5
"This was my first video visit with this Dr , and it was a very good experience. The doctor was friendly, listened to me, and explained everything clearly. It was quick, easy, and convenient, and I would definitely do a video visit again."
October 3, 2026
5
The cardiology folks are simply a super team.
September 26, 2026
5
Way finding and the telephone system is very challenging to navigate.
September 25, 2026
5
Very informative. Did a great job explaining everything. Thank You.
September 16, 2026
5
There were no distractions. A lot easier then getting a driver and parking.
September 13, 2026
5
I am totally pleased with the care I received from Dr. Burroughs! She is amazing!!
September 12, 2026
5
She took me, I was a little late because of the traffic and she took me anyway, which was great because you come from a far place, you know. She's a very good doctor and I really, really like her and she explains everything. So I'm very happy with her.
September 12, 2026
5
The doctor is very knowledgeable and listens to the patient and gives good advice. She made me feel comfortable.
September 12, 2026
5
I love Dr. Burroughs. She has been my cardiologist for years now. I would never want to see anyone else. The staff is always great. My husband and I both go to this practice and I have recommended Dr. Burroughs to several of my family and friends who are also very pleased with Dr. Burroughs and her care. Thank you.
September 5, 2026
5
There's one improvement you could make. I've been a heart patient for a long time. I've only needed to see the doctor every year, but you can't make an appointment a year in advance. They only let you make an appointment six months in advance. So if you could fix that problem, you would be a perfect 10 all the way around for WellStar cardiology. So you all have a good day, and I'll talk to you later. Bye.
September 2, 2026
5
It's always a pleasant experience!
August 28, 2026
5
I appreciate the time and patience Dr. Burroughs gives. Her bedside manor always puts me at ease.
August 27, 2026
5
Dr Burroughs was very professional. She provided information regarding the previous prescription of Warfarin and its' possible reason to have been prescribed and subsequent replacement with Eliquis. She seemed very knowledgeable regarding vascular treatments.
August 14, 2026
5
Dr. BURROUGHS was patient and answered all my questions. She was not in a rush to leave the room. She made sure I had all my questions and concerns address before she left the room. She was professional, upfront and straight forward which is what I like. This is my second time see her and I like and trust her so far as my cardiologist.
August 14, 2026
5
I appreciate the effort made to prepare for my consult. The information I received was "spot on". Thank you Dr.Burroughs.
August 13, 2026
5
Thanks so much!
August 12, 2026
5
Great
August 12, 2026
5
The wait time was the longest I've ever experienced
August 8, 2026
5
Extremely knowledgeable, listened to everything I said, spoke to me on a level, on my level rather than above me. Well educated.
August 7, 2026
5
Positive, as always.
August 2, 2026
5
It was great
August 1, 2026
5
Excellent.
July 25, 2026
4
Thank you
July 25, 2026
5
Excellent! The doctors are 100% professional and care about the health of the community. Thank you for your attention.
July 23, 2026
5
Dr. Burroughs is always professional and compassionate.
July 22, 2026
5
Dr. Melissa Burroughs is an excellent cardiologist. I love going to her. She's very good. She's very patient. She's very thorough. She listens to you and she's concerned and she takes note of everything that you mention and helps you to find ways to improve your health and also the staff there as well. Very warm, very friendly. They help you to want to keep your appointment as long as you can make it, even me at 79 years old.
July 19, 2026
5
Dr. Melissa Burroughs is an excellent cardiologist. I love going to her. She's very good. She's very patient. She's very thorough. She listens to you and she's concerned and she takes note of everything that you mention and helps you to find ways to improve your health and also the staff there as well. Very warm, very friendly. They help you to want to keep your appointment as long as you can make it, even me at 79 years old.
July 19, 2026
5
Dr. Burroughs is always professional and compassionate.
July 22, 2026
5
Excellent! The doctors are 100% professional and care about the health of the community. Thank you for your attention.
July 23, 2026
4
Thank you
July 25, 2026
5
Excellent.
July 25, 2026
5
It was great
August 1, 2026
5
Positive, as always.
August 2, 2026
5
Extremely knowledgeable, listened to everything I said, spoke to me on a level, on my level rather than above me. Well educated.
August 7, 2026
5
The wait time was the longest I've ever experienced
August 8, 2026
5
Great
August 12, 2026
5
Thanks so much!
August 12, 2026
5
I appreciate the effort made to prepare for my consult. The information I received was "spot on". Thank you Dr.Burroughs.
August 13, 2026
5
Dr. BURROUGHS was patient and answered all my questions. She was not in a rush to leave the room. She made sure I had all my questions and concerns address before she left the room. She was professional, upfront and straight forward which is what I like. This is my second time see her and I like and trust her so far as my cardiologist.
August 14, 2026
5
Dr Burroughs was very professional. She provided information regarding the previous prescription of Warfarin and its' possible reason to have been prescribed and subsequent replacement with Eliquis. She seemed very knowledgeable regarding vascular treatments.
August 14, 2026
5
I appreciate the time and patience Dr. Burroughs gives. Her bedside manor always puts me at ease.
August 27, 2026
5
It's always a pleasant experience!
August 28, 2026
5
There's one improvement you could make. I've been a heart patient for a long time. I've only needed to see the doctor every year, but you can't make an appointment a year in advance. They only let you make an appointment six months in advance. So if you could fix that problem, you would be a perfect 10 all the way around for WellStar cardiology. So you all have a good day, and I'll talk to you later. Bye.
September 2, 2026
5
I love Dr. Burroughs. She has been my cardiologist for years now. I would never want to see anyone else. The staff is always great. My husband and I both go to this practice and I have recommended Dr. Burroughs to several of my family and friends who are also very pleased with Dr. Burroughs and her care. Thank you.
September 5, 2026
5
The doctor is very knowledgeable and listens to the patient and gives good advice. She made me feel comfortable.
September 12, 2026
5
She took me, I was a little late because of the traffic and she took me anyway, which was great because you come from a far place, you know. She's a very good doctor and I really, really like her and she explains everything. So I'm very happy with her.
September 12, 2026
5
I am totally pleased with the care I received from Dr. Burroughs! She is amazing!!
September 12, 2026
5
There were no distractions. A lot easier then getting a driver and parking.
September 13, 2026
5
Very informative. Did a great job explaining everything. Thank You.
September 16, 2026
5
Way finding and the telephone system is very challenging to navigate.
September 25, 2026
5
The cardiology folks are simply a super team.
September 26, 2026
5
"This was my first video visit with this Dr , and it was a very good experience. The doctor was friendly, listened to me, and explained everything clearly. It was quick, easy, and convenient, and I would definitely do a video visit again."
October 3, 2026
5
Dr Bouroughs and Lindsey are caring and thoughtful about what we are doing. I've gotten timely answers to my concerns.
October 3, 2026
5
Dr Burroughs and her staff are the best and truly care about you and your health!!!
October 8, 2026
3
I wax told of my issue but I feel not much more I was not told when to come back Or when they would schedule my next ct scan I was left in the dark I feel
October 9, 2026
5
The wait for the doctor in the examining room was a little long about 2o minutes, but other than that it was an excellent visit.
October 10, 2026
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.”
