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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 Cardiovascular Medicine.
Specialties
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiovascular Disease
Education & Training
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Card/Electro
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
4.8
Based on 414 patient ratings
Listened to me carefully
4.92
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.91
Shared the right amount of information
4.83
Earned my trust
4.80
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Patient Reviews
5
Professional, Courteous and Thorough
April 13, 2024
5
Best Doctor and staff
April 13, 2024
5
Dr. Riley is extremely helpful and knowledgeable in all of my concerns. I trust him implicitly to help me with my medical issues.. Highly recommend him.
April 12, 2024
5
Professional and Caring
April 12, 2024
5
Dr Riley has been my afib doctor for 9 years. He listens better than any doctor I have and is very clear in his communications. I trust him completely with a very significant part of my healthcare.
April 12, 2024
5
Always a friendly and knowledgeable staff. I especially like Dr. Riley. My husband I have been his patients for the last 20 years. Would not like to ever change Doctors. He is so easy to talk to and knows exactly what to do to fix whatever my problem is.
April 11, 2024
5
Dr Riley and his staff go out of their way to ensure our comfort, understanding of our needs and preventative measures as needed. Always prepared to answer questions and give answers the an untrained person will comprehend. Dr Riley is a very knowledgeable and helpful person. I look forward to seeing him each time.
March 31, 2024
5
Great staff
March 30, 2024
5
I have been very pleased with Dr Riley. He has been my Electrophysiologest since 2017 and I trust his care & treatment.
March 29, 2024
5
Dr.Michael Riley is the best!!!
March 30, 2024
5
Timely too
March 25, 2024
5
A+ ratings all around.
March 15, 2024
5
I was very pleased about our appointment and the next steps.
March 14, 2024
5
Dr. Riley is professional and patient with me. I trust his professional expertise
March 2, 2024
5
THANKS-great job as usual!!!!
March 2, 2024
5
Staff always friendly, proficient and professional!
March 2, 2024
5
Dr Riley spent time to explain what my problem was, including pictures. That was much appreciated.
March 2, 2024
5
Our Dr. is so caring and takes the time to ask questions and knows what is going on with our health. We are in good hands with this Dr. Some are always in such a hurry I feel like he is ready to say Hi and leave the room.
February 29, 2024
5
Very good experience!
February 28, 2024
5
Always the highest quality of care. Very nice and knowledgeable.
February 25, 2024
5
Very courteous and caring. Listen to my concerns.
February 22, 2024
5
Dr Riley and his staff were great. They worked me in to allow me to be seen and do the testing that he recommended.
February 15, 2024
5
Great staff
February 5, 2024
5
Dr. Riley was really attentive and took time to listen to my questions and made sure I understood everything. Great Doctor!!
February 3, 2024
5
The staff at the check-in desk were outstanding and very helpful. Dr. Riley was really outstanding. I enjoyed being with Dr. Riley. He gave me a lot of great information. He was very interested in the situation that I'm looking at. It was great to work with him. Dr. Riley did an outstanding job. I look forward to working with him in the future.
February 4, 2024
5
I found Dr Michael a professional, knowledgeable, humble and wise person. I have a heart SVT issue ,he gave me excellent treatment advice and simple medication.
February 2, 2024
5
I love Dr. Riley, he is a great doctor. You need more like him.
February 5, 2024
5
Dr Riley answered and thoroughly explained all of my concerns regarding my pacemaker and heart health. It is comforting for me to have the knowledge of my condition going forward. Thanks to Wellstar's professionals!
February 4, 2024
5
Dr Riley is excellent physician-professional, personable.
February 1, 2024
5
Just loves Wellstar they have helped me so much
February 1, 2024
5
Professional, Courteous and Thorough
April 13, 2024
5
Best Doctor and staff
April 13, 2024
5
Dr. Riley is extremely helpful and knowledgeable in all of my concerns. I trust him implicitly to help me with my medical issues.. Highly recommend him.
April 12, 2024
5
Professional and Caring
April 12, 2024
5
Dr Riley has been my afib doctor for 9 years. He listens better than any doctor I have and is very clear in his communications. I trust him completely with a very significant part of my healthcare.
April 12, 2024
5
Always a friendly and knowledgeable staff. I especially like Dr. Riley. My husband I have been his patients for the last 20 years. Would not like to ever change Doctors. He is so easy to talk to and knows exactly what to do to fix whatever my problem is.
April 11, 2024
5
Dr Riley and his staff go out of their way to ensure our comfort, understanding of our needs and preventative measures as needed. Always prepared to answer questions and give answers the an untrained person will comprehend. Dr Riley is a very knowledgeable and helpful person. I look forward to seeing him each time.
March 31, 2024
5
Great staff
March 30, 2024
5
I have been very pleased with Dr Riley. He has been my Electrophysiologest since 2017 and I trust his care & treatment.
March 29, 2024
5
Dr.Michael Riley is the best!!!
March 30, 2024
5
Timely too
March 25, 2024
5
A+ ratings all around.
March 15, 2024
5
I was very pleased about our appointment and the next steps.
March 14, 2024
5
Dr. Riley is professional and patient with me. I trust his professional expertise
March 2, 2024
5
THANKS-great job as usual!!!!
March 2, 2024
5
Staff always friendly, proficient and professional!
March 2, 2024
5
Dr Riley spent time to explain what my problem was, including pictures. That was much appreciated.
March 2, 2024
5
Our Dr. is so caring and takes the time to ask questions and knows what is going on with our health. We are in good hands with this Dr. Some are always in such a hurry I feel like he is ready to say Hi and leave the room.
February 29, 2024
5
Very good experience!
February 28, 2024
5
Always the highest quality of care. Very nice and knowledgeable.
February 25, 2024
5
Very courteous and caring. Listen to my concerns.
February 22, 2024
5
Dr Riley and his staff were great. They worked me in to allow me to be seen and do the testing that he recommended.
February 15, 2024
5
Great staff
February 5, 2024
5
Dr. Riley was really attentive and took time to listen to my questions and made sure I understood everything. Great Doctor!!
February 3, 2024
5
The staff at the check-in desk were outstanding and very helpful. Dr. Riley was really outstanding. I enjoyed being with Dr. Riley. He gave me a lot of great information. He was very interested in the situation that I'm looking at. It was great to work with him. Dr. Riley did an outstanding job. I look forward to working with him in the future.
February 4, 2024
5
I found Dr Michael a professional, knowledgeable, humble and wise person. I have a heart SVT issue ,he gave me excellent treatment advice and simple medication.
February 2, 2024
5
I love Dr. Riley, he is a great doctor. You need more like him.
February 5, 2024
5
Dr Riley answered and thoroughly explained all of my concerns regarding my pacemaker and heart health. It is comforting for me to have the knowledge of my condition going forward. Thanks to Wellstar's professionals!
February 4, 2024
5
Dr Riley is excellent physician-professional, personable.
February 1, 2024
5
Just loves Wellstar they have helped me so much
February 1, 2024
5
Professional, Courteous and Thorough
April 13, 2024
5
Best Doctor and staff
April 13, 2024
5
Dr. Riley is extremely helpful and knowledgeable in all of my concerns. I trust him implicitly to help me with my medical issues.. Highly recommend him.
April 12, 2024
5
Professional and Caring
April 12, 2024
5
Dr Riley has been my afib doctor for 9 years. He listens better than any doctor I have and is very clear in his communications. I trust him completely with a very significant part of my healthcare.
April 12, 2024
5
Always a friendly and knowledgeable staff. I especially like Dr. Riley. My husband I have been his patients for the last 20 years. Would not like to ever change Doctors. He is so easy to talk to and knows exactly what to do to fix whatever my problem is.
April 11, 2024
5
Dr Riley and his staff go out of their way to ensure our comfort, understanding of our needs and preventative measures as needed. Always prepared to answer questions and give answers the an untrained person will comprehend. Dr Riley is a very knowledgeable and helpful person. I look forward to seeing him each time.
March 31, 2024
5
Great staff
March 30, 2024
5
I have been very pleased with Dr Riley. He has been my Electrophysiologest since 2017 and I trust his care & treatment.
March 29, 2024
5
Dr.Michael Riley is the best!!!
March 30, 2024
5
Timely too
March 25, 2024
5
A+ ratings all around.
March 15, 2024
5
I was very pleased about our appointment and the next steps.
March 14, 2024
5
Dr. Riley is professional and patient with me. I trust his professional expertise
March 2, 2024
5
THANKS-great job as usual!!!!
March 2, 2024
5
Staff always friendly, proficient and professional!
March 2, 2024
5
Dr Riley spent time to explain what my problem was, including pictures. That was much appreciated.
March 2, 2024
5
Our Dr. is so caring and takes the time to ask questions and knows what is going on with our health. We are in good hands with this Dr. Some are always in such a hurry I feel like he is ready to say Hi and leave the room.
February 29, 2024
5
Very good experience!
February 28, 2024
5
Always the highest quality of care. Very nice and knowledgeable.
February 25, 2024
5
Very courteous and caring. Listen to my concerns.
February 22, 2024
5
Dr Riley and his staff were great. They worked me in to allow me to be seen and do the testing that he recommended.
February 15, 2024
5
Great staff
February 5, 2024
5
Dr. Riley was really attentive and took time to listen to my questions and made sure I understood everything. Great Doctor!!
February 3, 2024
5
The staff at the check-in desk were outstanding and very helpful. Dr. Riley was really outstanding. I enjoyed being with Dr. Riley. He gave me a lot of great information. He was very interested in the situation that I'm looking at. It was great to work with him. Dr. Riley did an outstanding job. I look forward to working with him in the future.
February 4, 2024
5
I found Dr Michael a professional, knowledgeable, humble and wise person. I have a heart SVT issue ,he gave me excellent treatment advice and simple medication.
February 2, 2024
5
I love Dr. Riley, he is a great doctor. You need more like him.
February 5, 2024
5
Dr Riley answered and thoroughly explained all of my concerns regarding my pacemaker and heart health. It is comforting for me to have the knowledge of my condition going forward. Thanks to Wellstar's professionals!
February 4, 2024
5
Dr Riley is excellent physician-professional, personable.
February 1, 2024
5
Just loves Wellstar they have helped me so much
February 1, 2024
5
Professional, Courteous and Thorough
April 13, 2024
5
Best Doctor and staff
April 13, 2024
5
Dr. Riley is extremely helpful and knowledgeable in all of my concerns. I trust him implicitly to help me with my medical issues.. Highly recommend him.
April 12, 2024
5
Professional and Caring
April 12, 2024
5
Dr Riley has been my afib doctor for 9 years. He listens better than any doctor I have and is very clear in his communications. I trust him completely with a very significant part of my healthcare.
April 12, 2024
5
Always a friendly and knowledgeable staff. I especially like Dr. Riley. My husband I have been his patients for the last 20 years. Would not like to ever change Doctors. He is so easy to talk to and knows exactly what to do to fix whatever my problem is.
April 11, 2024
5
Dr Riley and his staff go out of their way to ensure our comfort, understanding of our needs and preventative measures as needed. Always prepared to answer questions and give answers the an untrained person will comprehend. Dr Riley is a very knowledgeable and helpful person. I look forward to seeing him each time.
March 31, 2024
5
Dr.Michael Riley is the best!!!
March 30, 2024
5
Great staff
March 30, 2024
5
I have been very pleased with Dr Riley. He has been my Electrophysiologest since 2017 and I trust his care & treatment.
March 29, 2024
5
Timely too
March 25, 2024
5
A+ ratings all around.
March 15, 2024
5
I was very pleased about our appointment and the next steps.
March 14, 2024
5
THANKS-great job as usual!!!!
March 2, 2024
5
Staff always friendly, proficient and professional!
March 2, 2024
5
Dr Riley spent time to explain what my problem was, including pictures. That was much appreciated.
March 2, 2024
5
Dr. Riley is professional and patient with me. I trust his professional expertise
March 2, 2024
5
Our Dr. is so caring and takes the time to ask questions and knows what is going on with our health. We are in good hands with this Dr. Some are always in such a hurry I feel like he is ready to say Hi and leave the room.
February 29, 2024
5
Very good experience!
February 28, 2024
5
Always the highest quality of care. Very nice and knowledgeable.
February 25, 2024
5
Very courteous and caring. Listen to my concerns.
February 22, 2024
5
Dr Riley and his staff were great. They worked me in to allow me to be seen and do the testing that he recommended.
February 15, 2024
5
Great staff
February 5, 2024
5
I love Dr. Riley, he is a great doctor. You need more like him.
February 5, 2024
5
Dr Riley answered and thoroughly explained all of my concerns regarding my pacemaker and heart health. It is comforting for me to have the knowledge of my condition going forward. Thanks to Wellstar's professionals!
February 4, 2024
5
The staff at the check-in desk were outstanding and very helpful. Dr. Riley was really outstanding. I enjoyed being with Dr. Riley. He gave me a lot of great information. He was very interested in the situation that I'm looking at. It was great to work with him. Dr. Riley did an outstanding job. I look forward to working with him in the future.
February 4, 2024
5
Dr. Riley was really attentive and took time to listen to my questions and made sure I understood everything. Great Doctor!!
February 3, 2024
5
I found Dr Michael a professional, knowledgeable, humble and wise person. I have a heart SVT issue ,he gave me excellent treatment advice and simple medication.
February 2, 2024
5
Dr Riley is excellent physician-professional, personable.
February 1, 2024
5
Just loves Wellstar they have helped me so much
February 1, 2024
5
Just loves Wellstar they have helped me so much
February 1, 2024
5
Dr Riley is excellent physician-professional, personable.
February 1, 2024
5
I found Dr Michael a professional, knowledgeable, humble and wise person. I have a heart SVT issue ,he gave me excellent treatment advice and simple medication.
February 2, 2024
5
Dr. Riley was really attentive and took time to listen to my questions and made sure I understood everything. Great Doctor!!
February 3, 2024
5
The staff at the check-in desk were outstanding and very helpful. Dr. Riley was really outstanding. I enjoyed being with Dr. Riley. He gave me a lot of great information. He was very interested in the situation that I'm looking at. It was great to work with him. Dr. Riley did an outstanding job. I look forward to working with him in the future.
February 4, 2024
5
Dr Riley answered and thoroughly explained all of my concerns regarding my pacemaker and heart health. It is comforting for me to have the knowledge of my condition going forward. Thanks to Wellstar's professionals!
February 4, 2024
5
I love Dr. Riley, he is a great doctor. You need more like him.
February 5, 2024
5
Great staff
February 5, 2024
5
Dr Riley and his staff were great. They worked me in to allow me to be seen and do the testing that he recommended.
February 15, 2024
5
Very courteous and caring. Listen to my concerns.
February 22, 2024
5
Always the highest quality of care. Very nice and knowledgeable.
February 25, 2024
5
Very good experience!
February 28, 2024
5
Our Dr. is so caring and takes the time to ask questions and knows what is going on with our health. We are in good hands with this Dr. Some are always in such a hurry I feel like he is ready to say Hi and leave the room.
February 29, 2024
5
Dr. Riley is professional and patient with me. I trust his professional expertise
March 2, 2024
5
Dr Riley spent time to explain what my problem was, including pictures. That was much appreciated.
March 2, 2024
5
Staff always friendly, proficient and professional!
March 2, 2024
5
THANKS-great job as usual!!!!
March 2, 2024
5
I was very pleased about our appointment and the next steps.
March 14, 2024
5
A+ ratings all around.
March 15, 2024
5
Timely too
March 25, 2024
5
I have been very pleased with Dr Riley. He has been my Electrophysiologest since 2017 and I trust his care & treatment.
March 29, 2024
5
Great staff
March 30, 2024
5
Dr.Michael Riley is the best!!!
March 30, 2024
5
Dr Riley and his staff go out of their way to ensure our comfort, understanding of our needs and preventative measures as needed. Always prepared to answer questions and give answers the an untrained person will comprehend. Dr Riley is a very knowledgeable and helpful person. I look forward to seeing him each time.
March 31, 2024
5
Always a friendly and knowledgeable staff. I especially like Dr. Riley. My husband I have been his patients for the last 20 years. Would not like to ever change Doctors. He is so easy to talk to and knows exactly what to do to fix whatever my problem is.
April 11, 2024
5
Dr Riley has been my afib doctor for 9 years. He listens better than any doctor I have and is very clear in his communications. I trust him completely with a very significant part of my healthcare.
April 12, 2024
5
Professional and Caring
April 12, 2024
5
Dr. Riley is extremely helpful and knowledgeable in all of my concerns. I trust him implicitly to help me with my medical issues.. Highly recommend him.
April 12, 2024
5
Best Doctor and staff
April 13, 2024
5
Professional, Courteous and Thorough
April 13, 2024
Michael Riley, MD
Cardiac Electrophysiologist with Wellstar since 2007