Michael Riley, MD
Specialties
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiovascular Disease
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Michael Riley, MD
Cardiac Electrophysiologist with Wellstar since 2007.
Specialties
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiovascular Disease
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Office Locations
Expertise
About Michael Riley, MD
Dr. Riley, a cardiac electrophysiologist, received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry and philosophy from the Rockhurst University in 1996, and went on to attend medical school at Georgetown University. After completing his internship and residency at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, he completed his cardiovascular disease training at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He then spent two years at Emory University.
Dr. Riley is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and cardiac electrophysiology. He worked with Solaris Heart for two years before joining us at Wellstar Center for Cardiovascular Care.
Specialties
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Cardiovascular Disease
Education & Training
- Georgetown University School of Medicine
Degree
- Doctor of Medicine
Residency
- Washington University School of Medicine
Fellowship
- Emory University School of Medicine
- Cleveland Clinic Hospital
Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Card/Electro
- American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular
Hospital Affiliations
- Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
- Wellstar Cobb Hospital
- Wellstar Douglas Hospital
- Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
- Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
- Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
- Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
- Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
Languages spoken
- English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9Based on 286 patient ratings
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Patient Reviews
4
I have seen Dr. Riley and his staff the last two and a half, three years, and they have been totally capable, pleasant, easy to deal with, and have done a remarkable job with my cardiac health issue. I trust Dr. Michael Riley implicitly with my health care, and I highly recommend him.
April 1, 2026
5
Everyone that I met there was very professional, very concerned, asked a lot of questions about my condition, and I was really amazed at how well the doctor explained everything to me and my options. Thank you.
March 29, 2026
5
Dr. Riley was so so engaged and thorough in explaining the procedure I would be undergoing, and the health-related long term benefits. He helped me build up my courage, and I left my appointment with assurance that I will be in very good hands. Thank you so much Dr. Riley
March 27, 2026
5
Nurse gave excellent care. She was very caring and friendly.
March 28, 2026
5
My experience was great!
March 27, 2026
5
Dr. Riley is an excellent doctor. He always gives me full information, answers my questions. I'm very blessed to have him as my provider and feel like I'm in excellent care. Thank you for the good work. Love WellStar.
March 28, 2026
5
Dr. Riley is excellent.
March 17, 2026
5
I know that they are looking out for me.
March 16, 2026
5
Great experience as always.
March 15, 2026
5
I was very impressed with Dr. Riley. I give him a A+++
March 15, 2026
5
Dr Riley is someone I would recommend to everyone!
March 15, 2026
5
The office is easy to travel to and the parking is free. The staff was very professional and friendly. Dr. Riley is extremely knowledgeable, has a great bedside manner and is very personable. We trust and rely on his care and treatment.
March 16, 2026
5
Excellent Dr.
March 14, 2026
5
Dr. Riley is simply the BEST, and I am lucky to be here to compliment him.
March 12, 2026
5
Good experience
March 12, 2026
5
all staff and doctor were kind and considerate.
February 28, 2026
5
Dr Riley was fantastic. He was so informative and helpful. He made me feel like he was honestly concerned and interested in my health.
February 27, 2026
5
Have always had good experience.
February 15, 2026
5
Dr Riley was very thorough and made sure that I understood the various options and next steps.
February 14, 2026
5
Dr Riley very knowledgeable !!!!
February 12, 2026
5
Dr Riley is an excellent physician and a highly-valued member of my health care team. I can't recommend him highly enough. All staff are pleasant, knowledgeable, professional and set the bar at excellent patient service.
February 12, 2026
5
Dr Riley is extremely attentive, and creates a comfortable feeling during your appt time with him . He shows a kindness towards his patients , which is a gift .
February 5, 2026
5
Dr. Riley is a great physician who cares about his patients. Takes the time to listen and answer questions. Empowers patients to be a part of health care sessions guided by his excellent advice.
January 18, 2026
5
Dr. Riley is great. He listened and explained things to me which was great.
January 18, 2026
5
Thank you for the great care over the years Dr. Riley
January 17, 2026
5
Complete trust in Dr. Riley!
January 16, 2026
5
Dr Riley is very approachable making it easy to talk about one's medical needs.
January 6, 2026
5
I liked Dr. Riley. He was pleasant and listened to me with interest and concern.
January 1, 2026
5
Dr. Riley and his team are the BEST.
December 21, 2025
4
The staff member that escorted me to the exam room and took my vitals was rude and not very cordial. I mentioned that to her and she seemed to ignore me. I also think her placement of the EXG leads may not been correct. My experience with Dr. Riley was very positive.
December 23, 2025
5
Everyone that I met there was very professional, very concerned, asked a lot of questions about my condition, and I was really amazed at how well the doctor explained everything to me and my options. Thank you.
March 29, 2026
5
Dr. Riley was so so engaged and thorough in explaining the procedure I would be undergoing, and the health-related long term benefits. He helped me build up my courage, and I left my appointment with assurance that I will be in very good hands. Thank you so much Dr. Riley
March 27, 2026
5
Nurse gave excellent care. She was very caring and friendly.
March 28, 2026
5
My experience was great!
March 27, 2026
5
Dr. Riley is an excellent doctor. He always gives me full information, answers my questions. I'm very blessed to have him as my provider and feel like I'm in excellent care. Thank you for the good work. Love WellStar.
March 28, 2026
5
Dr. Riley is excellent.
March 17, 2026
5
I know that they are looking out for me.
March 16, 2026
5
Great experience as always.
March 15, 2026
5
I was very impressed with Dr. Riley. I give him a A+++
March 15, 2026
5
Dr Riley is someone I would recommend to everyone!
March 15, 2026
5
The office is easy to travel to and the parking is free. The staff was very professional and friendly. Dr. Riley is extremely knowledgeable, has a great bedside manner and is very personable. We trust and rely on his care and treatment.
March 16, 2026
5
Excellent Dr.
March 14, 2026
5
Dr. Riley is simply the BEST, and I am lucky to be here to compliment him.
March 12, 2026
5
Good experience
March 12, 2026
5
all staff and doctor were kind and considerate.
February 28, 2026
5
Dr Riley was fantastic. He was so informative and helpful. He made me feel like he was honestly concerned and interested in my health.
February 27, 2026
5
Have always had good experience.
February 15, 2026
5
Dr Riley was very thorough and made sure that I understood the various options and next steps.
February 14, 2026
5
Dr Riley very knowledgeable !!!!
February 12, 2026
5
Dr Riley is an excellent physician and a highly-valued member of my health care team. I can't recommend him highly enough. All staff are pleasant, knowledgeable, professional and set the bar at excellent patient service.
February 12, 2026
5
Dr Riley is extremely attentive, and creates a comfortable feeling during your appt time with him . He shows a kindness towards his patients , which is a gift .
February 5, 2026
5
Dr. Riley is a great physician who cares about his patients. Takes the time to listen and answer questions. Empowers patients to be a part of health care sessions guided by his excellent advice.
January 18, 2026
5
Dr. Riley is great. He listened and explained things to me which was great.
January 18, 2026
5
Thank you for the great care over the years Dr. Riley
January 17, 2026
5
Complete trust in Dr. Riley!
January 16, 2026
5
Dr Riley is very approachable making it easy to talk about one's medical needs.
January 6, 2026
5
I liked Dr. Riley. He was pleasant and listened to me with interest and concern.
January 1, 2026
5
Dr. Riley and his team are the BEST.
December 21, 2025
4
I have seen Dr. Riley and his staff the last two and a half, three years, and they have been totally capable, pleasant, easy to deal with, and have done a remarkable job with my cardiac health issue. I trust Dr. Michael Riley implicitly with my health care, and I highly recommend him.
April 1, 2026
4
The staff member that escorted me to the exam room and took my vitals was rude and not very cordial. I mentioned that to her and she seemed to ignore me. I also think her placement of the EXG leads may not been correct. My experience with Dr. Riley was very positive.
December 23, 2025
4
I have seen Dr. Riley and his staff the last two and a half, three years, and they have been totally capable, pleasant, easy to deal with, and have done a remarkable job with my cardiac health issue. I trust Dr. Michael Riley implicitly with my health care, and I highly recommend him.
April 1, 2026
4
The staff member that escorted me to the exam room and took my vitals was rude and not very cordial. I mentioned that to her and she seemed to ignore me. I also think her placement of the EXG leads may not been correct. My experience with Dr. Riley was very positive.
December 23, 2025
5
Everyone that I met there was very professional, very concerned, asked a lot of questions about my condition, and I was really amazed at how well the doctor explained everything to me and my options. Thank you.
March 29, 2026
5
Dr. Riley was so so engaged and thorough in explaining the procedure I would be undergoing, and the health-related long term benefits. He helped me build up my courage, and I left my appointment with assurance that I will be in very good hands. Thank you so much Dr. Riley
March 27, 2026
5
Nurse gave excellent care. She was very caring and friendly.
March 28, 2026
5
My experience was great!
March 27, 2026
5
Dr. Riley is an excellent doctor. He always gives me full information, answers my questions. I'm very blessed to have him as my provider and feel like I'm in excellent care. Thank you for the good work. Love WellStar.
March 28, 2026
5
Dr. Riley is excellent.
March 17, 2026
5
I know that they are looking out for me.
March 16, 2026
5
Great experience as always.
March 15, 2026
5
I was very impressed with Dr. Riley. I give him a A+++
March 15, 2026
5
Dr Riley is someone I would recommend to everyone!
March 15, 2026
5
The office is easy to travel to and the parking is free. The staff was very professional and friendly. Dr. Riley is extremely knowledgeable, has a great bedside manner and is very personable. We trust and rely on his care and treatment.
March 16, 2026
5
Excellent Dr.
March 14, 2026
5
Dr. Riley is simply the BEST, and I am lucky to be here to compliment him.
March 12, 2026
5
Good experience
March 12, 2026
5
all staff and doctor were kind and considerate.
February 28, 2026
5
Dr Riley was fantastic. He was so informative and helpful. He made me feel like he was honestly concerned and interested in my health.
February 27, 2026
5
Have always had good experience.
February 15, 2026
5
Dr Riley was very thorough and made sure that I understood the various options and next steps.
February 14, 2026
5
Dr Riley very knowledgeable !!!!
February 12, 2026
5
Dr Riley is an excellent physician and a highly-valued member of my health care team. I can't recommend him highly enough. All staff are pleasant, knowledgeable, professional and set the bar at excellent patient service.
February 12, 2026
5
Dr Riley is extremely attentive, and creates a comfortable feeling during your appt time with him . He shows a kindness towards his patients , which is a gift .
February 5, 2026
5
Dr. Riley is a great physician who cares about his patients. Takes the time to listen and answer questions. Empowers patients to be a part of health care sessions guided by his excellent advice.
January 18, 2026
5
Dr. Riley is great. He listened and explained things to me which was great.
January 18, 2026
5
Thank you for the great care over the years Dr. Riley
January 17, 2026
5
Complete trust in Dr. Riley!
January 16, 2026
5
Dr Riley is very approachable making it easy to talk about one's medical needs.
January 6, 2026
5
I liked Dr. Riley. He was pleasant and listened to me with interest and concern.
January 1, 2026
5
Dr. Riley and his team are the BEST.
December 21, 2025
4
I have seen Dr. Riley and his staff the last two and a half, three years, and they have been totally capable, pleasant, easy to deal with, and have done a remarkable job with my cardiac health issue. I trust Dr. Michael Riley implicitly with my health care, and I highly recommend him.
April 1, 2026
5
Everyone that I met there was very professional, very concerned, asked a lot of questions about my condition, and I was really amazed at how well the doctor explained everything to me and my options. Thank you.
March 29, 2026
5
Dr. Riley is an excellent doctor. He always gives me full information, answers my questions. I'm very blessed to have him as my provider and feel like I'm in excellent care. Thank you for the good work. Love WellStar.
March 28, 2026
5
Nurse gave excellent care. She was very caring and friendly.
March 28, 2026
5
Dr. Riley was so so engaged and thorough in explaining the procedure I would be undergoing, and the health-related long term benefits. He helped me build up my courage, and I left my appointment with assurance that I will be in very good hands. Thank you so much Dr. Riley
March 27, 2026
5
My experience was great!
March 27, 2026
5
Dr. Riley is excellent.
March 17, 2026
5
I know that they are looking out for me.
March 16, 2026
5
The office is easy to travel to and the parking is free. The staff was very professional and friendly. Dr. Riley is extremely knowledgeable, has a great bedside manner and is very personable. We trust and rely on his care and treatment.
March 16, 2026
5
Great experience as always.
March 15, 2026
5
I was very impressed with Dr. Riley. I give him a A+++
March 15, 2026
5
Dr Riley is someone I would recommend to everyone!
March 15, 2026
5
Excellent Dr.
March 14, 2026
5
Dr. Riley is simply the BEST, and I am lucky to be here to compliment him.
March 12, 2026
5
Good experience
March 12, 2026
5
all staff and doctor were kind and considerate.
February 28, 2026
5
Dr Riley was fantastic. He was so informative and helpful. He made me feel like he was honestly concerned and interested in my health.
February 27, 2026
5
Have always had good experience.
February 15, 2026
5
Dr Riley was very thorough and made sure that I understood the various options and next steps.
February 14, 2026
5
Dr Riley very knowledgeable !!!!
February 12, 2026
5
Dr Riley is an excellent physician and a highly-valued member of my health care team. I can't recommend him highly enough. All staff are pleasant, knowledgeable, professional and set the bar at excellent patient service.
February 12, 2026
5
Dr Riley is extremely attentive, and creates a comfortable feeling during your appt time with him . He shows a kindness towards his patients , which is a gift .
February 5, 2026
5
Dr. Riley is a great physician who cares about his patients. Takes the time to listen and answer questions. Empowers patients to be a part of health care sessions guided by his excellent advice.
January 18, 2026
5
Dr. Riley is great. He listened and explained things to me which was great.
January 18, 2026
5
Thank you for the great care over the years Dr. Riley
January 17, 2026
5
Complete trust in Dr. Riley!
January 16, 2026
5
Dr Riley is very approachable making it easy to talk about one's medical needs.
January 6, 2026
5
I liked Dr. Riley. He was pleasant and listened to me with interest and concern.
January 1, 2026
4
The staff member that escorted me to the exam room and took my vitals was rude and not very cordial. I mentioned that to her and she seemed to ignore me. I also think her placement of the EXG leads may not been correct. My experience with Dr. Riley was very positive.
December 23, 2025
5
Dr. Riley and his team are the BEST.
December 21, 2025
5
Dr. Riley and his team are the BEST.
December 21, 2025
4
The staff member that escorted me to the exam room and took my vitals was rude and not very cordial. I mentioned that to her and she seemed to ignore me. I also think her placement of the EXG leads may not been correct. My experience with Dr. Riley was very positive.
December 23, 2025
5
I liked Dr. Riley. He was pleasant and listened to me with interest and concern.
January 1, 2026
5
Dr Riley is very approachable making it easy to talk about one's medical needs.
January 6, 2026
5
Complete trust in Dr. Riley!
January 16, 2026
5
Thank you for the great care over the years Dr. Riley
January 17, 2026
5
Dr. Riley is great. He listened and explained things to me which was great.
January 18, 2026
5
Dr. Riley is a great physician who cares about his patients. Takes the time to listen and answer questions. Empowers patients to be a part of health care sessions guided by his excellent advice.
January 18, 2026
5
Dr Riley is extremely attentive, and creates a comfortable feeling during your appt time with him . He shows a kindness towards his patients , which is a gift .
February 5, 2026
5
Dr Riley is an excellent physician and a highly-valued member of my health care team. I can't recommend him highly enough. All staff are pleasant, knowledgeable, professional and set the bar at excellent patient service.
February 12, 2026
5
Dr Riley very knowledgeable !!!!
February 12, 2026
5
Dr Riley was very thorough and made sure that I understood the various options and next steps.
February 14, 2026
5
Have always had good experience.
February 15, 2026
5
Dr Riley was fantastic. He was so informative and helpful. He made me feel like he was honestly concerned and interested in my health.
February 27, 2026
5
all staff and doctor were kind and considerate.
February 28, 2026
5
Good experience
March 12, 2026
5
Dr. Riley is simply the BEST, and I am lucky to be here to compliment him.
March 12, 2026
5
Excellent Dr.
March 14, 2026
5
Dr Riley is someone I would recommend to everyone!
March 15, 2026
5
I was very impressed with Dr. Riley. I give him a A+++
March 15, 2026
5
Great experience as always.
March 15, 2026
5
The office is easy to travel to and the parking is free. The staff was very professional and friendly. Dr. Riley is extremely knowledgeable, has a great bedside manner and is very personable. We trust and rely on his care and treatment.
March 16, 2026
5
I know that they are looking out for me.
March 16, 2026
5
Dr. Riley is excellent.
March 17, 2026
5
My experience was great!
March 27, 2026
5
Dr. Riley was so so engaged and thorough in explaining the procedure I would be undergoing, and the health-related long term benefits. He helped me build up my courage, and I left my appointment with assurance that I will be in very good hands. Thank you so much Dr. Riley
March 27, 2026
5
Nurse gave excellent care. She was very caring and friendly.
March 28, 2026
5
Dr. Riley is an excellent doctor. He always gives me full information, answers my questions. I'm very blessed to have him as my provider and feel like I'm in excellent care. Thank you for the good work. Love WellStar.
March 28, 2026
5
Everyone that I met there was very professional, very concerned, asked a lot of questions about my condition, and I was really amazed at how well the doctor explained everything to me and my options. Thank you.
March 29, 2026
4
I have seen Dr. Riley and his staff the last two and a half, three years, and they have been totally capable, pleasant, easy to deal with, and have done a remarkable job with my cardiac health issue. I trust Dr. Michael Riley implicitly with my health care, and I highly recommend him.
April 1, 2026
Michael Riley, MD
Cardiac Electrophysiologist with Wellstar since 2007
Rating
4.9
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Specialties
Cardiac Electrophysiology
, Cardiovascular Disease
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Residency
Washington University School of Medicine
Fellowship
Emory University School of Medicine Cleveland Clinic Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Card/Electro American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Wellstar Cobb Hospital Wellstar Douglas Hospital Wellstar Paulding Medical Center Wellstar North Fulton Hospital Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
Office Locations
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www.wellstar.org/physicians/michael-riley-md
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