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Dr. Nabil Sabbak is an Interventional Cardiologist who specializes in minimally invasive, catheter-based procedures to treat valvular heart disease, coronary artery disease, congenital heart defects, and heart failure.
Dr. Sabbak completed fellowship training in Cardiovascular Medicine, Interventional and Structural Cardiology at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic. Under the mentorship of leaders in the field, he developed an advanced skillset performing complex procedures including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), mitral and tricuspid valve repair and replacement, pulmonary valve replacement, patent foramen ovale (PFO) and atrial septal defect (ASD) closure, high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) including treatment of chronic total occlusion (CTO), left atrial appendage occlusion (Watchman), and implantation of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices for heart failure patients.
His research interests have focused on novel techniques to treat valvular heart disease, and the prevention and management of coronary artery disease. He is passionate about delivering high quality patient care with the best possible outcomes.
Dr. Sabbak completed internal medicine residency at Emory University, medical school at the Medical College of Georgia, and undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University where he obtained degrees in Economics and Neuroscience.
He is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and is happy to return home and serve the community where he grew up.
Meet Nabil Sabbak, MD
Specialties
Interventional Cardiology
Cardiovascular Disease
Nuclear Cardiology
Education & Training
Medical College of Georgia-Augusta University
Degree
Doctor of Medicine
Residency
Emory University School of Medicine
Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Interv/Card
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
Languages spoken
English
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
Alcohol Septal Ablation (ASA) in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Aortic Stenosis
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure
Cardiogenic Shock Management using percutaneous Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS)
Cardiovascular Research
Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO)
Complex Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
Congenital Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Atherectomy
Coronary Lithotripsy
Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE)
Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO, Watchman device)
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Patient Reviews
5
Everyone was excellent!
August 14, 2025
5
Friendly, caring, informative, patient, knowledgeable, listened to me, made sure I knew the next steps...made me feel confident in his ability
August 14, 2025
5
Very informative.
July 27, 2025
5
Very good consultation!
July 16, 2025
5
Very one was courteous and answered all my questions. Took their time explaining what was going to happen.
July 16, 2025
5
I was impressed by his explaining the different tests and what they ment. I was able to ask all my questions. Great discussion. I didn't feel like I was rushed.
July 12, 2025
5
Dr. Sabbak knows my problems and proposed a plan of treatment. I trust him
July 2, 2025
5
Great
June 9, 2025
4
First visit..not able to answer with clarity as of yet.
June 5, 2025
4
Yes, I enjoyed the doctor very much and I liked him a great deal, except for the fact that he was a very long wait. I didn't care for that at all. Bye.
June 4, 2025
5
Dr Sabbak was very professional and easy to work with. He answered all my questions and took all the time I needed. The entire staff was professional and helpful. Great experience!
June 1, 2025
5
This was my first visit with Dr. Nabil Sabbak, and I was very impressed. He was courteous, attentive, and took a genuine interest in my medical history. Dr. Sabbak was thorough, knowledgeable, and answered all of my questions with clarity. I left the appointment feeling confident and well cared for. It was a very positive experience.
May 29, 2025
5
They are people who truly love their jobs and help you feel comfortable when you're at a doctor's appointment.
May 24, 2025
5
I thought Dr. Sabbak was very informative. Honestly, I was pretty very impressed actually because he did, he explained everything, he showed me a demonstration of the heart, everything, and I left there feeling a lot better. I was nervous when I got there. They were very calming. There was his medical assistant and the rest of his staff that was in there at the time and I was very pleased with the practice and hopefully don't have to go back but if I do I'd be happy to go back because I thought they were an excellent, they are an excellent practice.
May 23, 2025
5
Dr. Sabbak was willing to take time to answer all my questions and concerns. I would highly recommend Dr. Sabbak. He is an outstanding doctor.
May 8, 2025
5
Very pleasant visit and look forward to getting back to good health with the help and knowledge of these professionals.
April 10, 2025
5
Experience was very good.
March 26, 2025
5
Very knowledgeable and caring staff!
March 26, 2025
5
Everyone in the office was welcoming and professional, warm and friendly. I appreciate the care shown to me and the thoughtful and full response to my questions.
March 26, 2025
5
Great experience and felt confident and at ease with their diagnosis and plan of treatment.
March 26, 2025
5
A great visit with an excellent Doctor
March 26, 2025
5
From the front office staff to the nurses and the doctor everyone was super professional and extremely friendly. This was a great experience. Thank you to everybody at this location.
March 22, 2025
5
Dr Sabbak and each staff member we met was professional, knowledgeable and friendly.
February 12, 2025
5
Very informative and professional
February 9, 2025
5
Dr. Sabbak was very courteous and knowledgeable. He fully explained any question I asked him and also described what procedure would be next for him to find out the root cause of my heart palpitations.
February 2, 2025
5
Cold outside. Nice inside.
January 23, 2025
5
I am glad I came to Wellstar Health Services. One stop,you get all you need in various department. Thank you.
January 6, 2025
5
The nurse and PA were excellent! They represented the structural heart center very well!!! Merry Christmas!
December 19, 2024
5
Dr. Sabbak took the time to thoroughly explain the procedure that I will have tomorrow.
November 15, 2024
5
First time visit The staff, nurses and dr.sabbak were extremely kind and compassionate to our situation. They were very patient listeners.
November 15, 2024
5
Everyone was excellent!
August 14, 2025
5
Friendly, caring, informative, patient, knowledgeable, listened to me, made sure I knew the next steps...made me feel confident in his ability
August 14, 2025
5
Very informative.
July 27, 2025
5
Very good consultation!
July 16, 2025
5
Very one was courteous and answered all my questions. Took their time explaining what was going to happen.
July 16, 2025
5
I was impressed by his explaining the different tests and what they ment. I was able to ask all my questions. Great discussion. I didn't feel like I was rushed.
July 12, 2025
5
Dr. Sabbak knows my problems and proposed a plan of treatment. I trust him
July 2, 2025
5
Great
June 9, 2025
5
Dr Sabbak was very professional and easy to work with. He answered all my questions and took all the time I needed. The entire staff was professional and helpful. Great experience!
June 1, 2025
5
This was my first visit with Dr. Nabil Sabbak, and I was very impressed. He was courteous, attentive, and took a genuine interest in my medical history. Dr. Sabbak was thorough, knowledgeable, and answered all of my questions with clarity. I left the appointment feeling confident and well cared for. It was a very positive experience.
May 29, 2025
5
They are people who truly love their jobs and help you feel comfortable when you're at a doctor's appointment.
May 24, 2025
5
I thought Dr. Sabbak was very informative. Honestly, I was pretty very impressed actually because he did, he explained everything, he showed me a demonstration of the heart, everything, and I left there feeling a lot better. I was nervous when I got there. They were very calming. There was his medical assistant and the rest of his staff that was in there at the time and I was very pleased with the practice and hopefully don't have to go back but if I do I'd be happy to go back because I thought they were an excellent, they are an excellent practice.
May 23, 2025
5
Dr. Sabbak was willing to take time to answer all my questions and concerns. I would highly recommend Dr. Sabbak. He is an outstanding doctor.
May 8, 2025
5
Very pleasant visit and look forward to getting back to good health with the help and knowledge of these professionals.
April 10, 2025
5
Experience was very good.
March 26, 2025
5
Very knowledgeable and caring staff!
March 26, 2025
5
Everyone in the office was welcoming and professional, warm and friendly. I appreciate the care shown to me and the thoughtful and full response to my questions.
March 26, 2025
5
Great experience and felt confident and at ease with their diagnosis and plan of treatment.
March 26, 2025
5
A great visit with an excellent Doctor
March 26, 2025
5
From the front office staff to the nurses and the doctor everyone was super professional and extremely friendly. This was a great experience. Thank you to everybody at this location.
March 22, 2025
5
Dr Sabbak and each staff member we met was professional, knowledgeable and friendly.
February 12, 2025
5
Very informative and professional
February 9, 2025
5
Dr. Sabbak was very courteous and knowledgeable. He fully explained any question I asked him and also described what procedure would be next for him to find out the root cause of my heart palpitations.
February 2, 2025
5
Cold outside. Nice inside.
January 23, 2025
5
I am glad I came to Wellstar Health Services. One stop,you get all you need in various department. Thank you.
January 6, 2025
5
The nurse and PA were excellent! They represented the structural heart center very well!!! Merry Christmas!
December 19, 2024
5
Dr. Sabbak took the time to thoroughly explain the procedure that I will have tomorrow.
November 15, 2024
5
First time visit The staff, nurses and dr.sabbak were extremely kind and compassionate to our situation. They were very patient listeners.
November 15, 2024
4
First visit..not able to answer with clarity as of yet.
June 5, 2025
4
Yes, I enjoyed the doctor very much and I liked him a great deal, except for the fact that he was a very long wait. I didn't care for that at all. Bye.
June 4, 2025
4
First visit..not able to answer with clarity as of yet.
June 5, 2025
4
Yes, I enjoyed the doctor very much and I liked him a great deal, except for the fact that he was a very long wait. I didn't care for that at all. Bye.
June 4, 2025
5
Everyone was excellent!
August 14, 2025
5
Friendly, caring, informative, patient, knowledgeable, listened to me, made sure I knew the next steps...made me feel confident in his ability
August 14, 2025
5
Very informative.
July 27, 2025
5
Very good consultation!
July 16, 2025
5
Very one was courteous and answered all my questions. Took their time explaining what was going to happen.
July 16, 2025
5
I was impressed by his explaining the different tests and what they ment. I was able to ask all my questions. Great discussion. I didn't feel like I was rushed.
July 12, 2025
5
Dr. Sabbak knows my problems and proposed a plan of treatment. I trust him
July 2, 2025
5
Great
June 9, 2025
5
Dr Sabbak was very professional and easy to work with. He answered all my questions and took all the time I needed. The entire staff was professional and helpful. Great experience!
June 1, 2025
5
This was my first visit with Dr. Nabil Sabbak, and I was very impressed. He was courteous, attentive, and took a genuine interest in my medical history. Dr. Sabbak was thorough, knowledgeable, and answered all of my questions with clarity. I left the appointment feeling confident and well cared for. It was a very positive experience.
May 29, 2025
5
They are people who truly love their jobs and help you feel comfortable when you're at a doctor's appointment.
May 24, 2025
5
I thought Dr. Sabbak was very informative. Honestly, I was pretty very impressed actually because he did, he explained everything, he showed me a demonstration of the heart, everything, and I left there feeling a lot better. I was nervous when I got there. They were very calming. There was his medical assistant and the rest of his staff that was in there at the time and I was very pleased with the practice and hopefully don't have to go back but if I do I'd be happy to go back because I thought they were an excellent, they are an excellent practice.
May 23, 2025
5
Dr. Sabbak was willing to take time to answer all my questions and concerns. I would highly recommend Dr. Sabbak. He is an outstanding doctor.
May 8, 2025
5
Very pleasant visit and look forward to getting back to good health with the help and knowledge of these professionals.
April 10, 2025
5
Experience was very good.
March 26, 2025
5
Very knowledgeable and caring staff!
March 26, 2025
5
Everyone in the office was welcoming and professional, warm and friendly. I appreciate the care shown to me and the thoughtful and full response to my questions.
March 26, 2025
5
Great experience and felt confident and at ease with their diagnosis and plan of treatment.
March 26, 2025
5
A great visit with an excellent Doctor
March 26, 2025
5
From the front office staff to the nurses and the doctor everyone was super professional and extremely friendly. This was a great experience. Thank you to everybody at this location.
March 22, 2025
5
Dr Sabbak and each staff member we met was professional, knowledgeable and friendly.
February 12, 2025
5
Very informative and professional
February 9, 2025
5
Dr. Sabbak was very courteous and knowledgeable. He fully explained any question I asked him and also described what procedure would be next for him to find out the root cause of my heart palpitations.
February 2, 2025
5
Cold outside. Nice inside.
January 23, 2025
5
I am glad I came to Wellstar Health Services. One stop,you get all you need in various department. Thank you.
January 6, 2025
5
The nurse and PA were excellent! They represented the structural heart center very well!!! Merry Christmas!
December 19, 2024
5
Dr. Sabbak took the time to thoroughly explain the procedure that I will have tomorrow.
November 15, 2024
5
First time visit The staff, nurses and dr.sabbak were extremely kind and compassionate to our situation. They were very patient listeners.
November 15, 2024
5
Everyone was excellent!
August 14, 2025
5
Friendly, caring, informative, patient, knowledgeable, listened to me, made sure I knew the next steps...made me feel confident in his ability
August 14, 2025
5
Very informative.
July 27, 2025
5
Very good consultation!
July 16, 2025
5
Very one was courteous and answered all my questions. Took their time explaining what was going to happen.
July 16, 2025
5
I was impressed by his explaining the different tests and what they ment. I was able to ask all my questions. Great discussion. I didn't feel like I was rushed.
July 12, 2025
5
Dr. Sabbak knows my problems and proposed a plan of treatment. I trust him
July 2, 2025
5
Great
June 9, 2025
4
First visit..not able to answer with clarity as of yet.
June 5, 2025
4
Yes, I enjoyed the doctor very much and I liked him a great deal, except for the fact that he was a very long wait. I didn't care for that at all. Bye.
June 4, 2025
5
Dr Sabbak was very professional and easy to work with. He answered all my questions and took all the time I needed. The entire staff was professional and helpful. Great experience!
June 1, 2025
5
This was my first visit with Dr. Nabil Sabbak, and I was very impressed. He was courteous, attentive, and took a genuine interest in my medical history. Dr. Sabbak was thorough, knowledgeable, and answered all of my questions with clarity. I left the appointment feeling confident and well cared for. It was a very positive experience.
May 29, 2025
5
They are people who truly love their jobs and help you feel comfortable when you're at a doctor's appointment.
May 24, 2025
5
I thought Dr. Sabbak was very informative. Honestly, I was pretty very impressed actually because he did, he explained everything, he showed me a demonstration of the heart, everything, and I left there feeling a lot better. I was nervous when I got there. They were very calming. There was his medical assistant and the rest of his staff that was in there at the time and I was very pleased with the practice and hopefully don't have to go back but if I do I'd be happy to go back because I thought they were an excellent, they are an excellent practice.
May 23, 2025
5
Dr. Sabbak was willing to take time to answer all my questions and concerns. I would highly recommend Dr. Sabbak. He is an outstanding doctor.
May 8, 2025
5
Very pleasant visit and look forward to getting back to good health with the help and knowledge of these professionals.
April 10, 2025
5
Experience was very good.
March 26, 2025
5
Very knowledgeable and caring staff!
March 26, 2025
5
Everyone in the office was welcoming and professional, warm and friendly. I appreciate the care shown to me and the thoughtful and full response to my questions.
March 26, 2025
5
Great experience and felt confident and at ease with their diagnosis and plan of treatment.
March 26, 2025
5
A great visit with an excellent Doctor
March 26, 2025
5
From the front office staff to the nurses and the doctor everyone was super professional and extremely friendly. This was a great experience. Thank you to everybody at this location.
March 22, 2025
5
Dr Sabbak and each staff member we met was professional, knowledgeable and friendly.
February 12, 2025
5
Very informative and professional
February 9, 2025
5
Dr. Sabbak was very courteous and knowledgeable. He fully explained any question I asked him and also described what procedure would be next for him to find out the root cause of my heart palpitations.
February 2, 2025
5
Cold outside. Nice inside.
January 23, 2025
5
I am glad I came to Wellstar Health Services. One stop,you get all you need in various department. Thank you.
January 6, 2025
5
The nurse and PA were excellent! They represented the structural heart center very well!!! Merry Christmas!
December 19, 2024
5
Dr. Sabbak took the time to thoroughly explain the procedure that I will have tomorrow.
November 15, 2024
5
First time visit The staff, nurses and dr.sabbak were extremely kind and compassionate to our situation. They were very patient listeners.
November 15, 2024
5
First time visit The staff, nurses and dr.sabbak were extremely kind and compassionate to our situation. They were very patient listeners.
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Sabbak took the time to thoroughly explain the procedure that I will have tomorrow.
November 15, 2024
5
The nurse and PA were excellent! They represented the structural heart center very well!!! Merry Christmas!
December 19, 2024
5
I am glad I came to Wellstar Health Services. One stop,you get all you need in various department. Thank you.
January 6, 2025
5
Cold outside. Nice inside.
January 23, 2025
5
Dr. Sabbak was very courteous and knowledgeable. He fully explained any question I asked him and also described what procedure would be next for him to find out the root cause of my heart palpitations.
February 2, 2025
5
Very informative and professional
February 9, 2025
5
Dr Sabbak and each staff member we met was professional, knowledgeable and friendly.
February 12, 2025
5
From the front office staff to the nurses and the doctor everyone was super professional and extremely friendly. This was a great experience. Thank you to everybody at this location.
March 22, 2025
5
A great visit with an excellent Doctor
March 26, 2025
5
Everyone in the office was welcoming and professional, warm and friendly. I appreciate the care shown to me and the thoughtful and full response to my questions.
March 26, 2025
5
Great experience and felt confident and at ease with their diagnosis and plan of treatment.
March 26, 2025
5
Very knowledgeable and caring staff!
March 26, 2025
5
Experience was very good.
March 26, 2025
5
Very pleasant visit and look forward to getting back to good health with the help and knowledge of these professionals.
April 10, 2025
5
Dr. Sabbak was willing to take time to answer all my questions and concerns. I would highly recommend Dr. Sabbak. He is an outstanding doctor.
May 8, 2025
5
I thought Dr. Sabbak was very informative. Honestly, I was pretty very impressed actually because he did, he explained everything, he showed me a demonstration of the heart, everything, and I left there feeling a lot better. I was nervous when I got there. They were very calming. There was his medical assistant and the rest of his staff that was in there at the time and I was very pleased with the practice and hopefully don't have to go back but if I do I'd be happy to go back because I thought they were an excellent, they are an excellent practice.
May 23, 2025
5
They are people who truly love their jobs and help you feel comfortable when you're at a doctor's appointment.
May 24, 2025
5
This was my first visit with Dr. Nabil Sabbak, and I was very impressed. He was courteous, attentive, and took a genuine interest in my medical history. Dr. Sabbak was thorough, knowledgeable, and answered all of my questions with clarity. I left the appointment feeling confident and well cared for. It was a very positive experience.
May 29, 2025
5
Dr Sabbak was very professional and easy to work with. He answered all my questions and took all the time I needed. The entire staff was professional and helpful. Great experience!
June 1, 2025
4
Yes, I enjoyed the doctor very much and I liked him a great deal, except for the fact that he was a very long wait. I didn't care for that at all. Bye.
June 4, 2025
4
First visit..not able to answer with clarity as of yet.
June 5, 2025
5
Great
June 9, 2025
5
Dr. Sabbak knows my problems and proposed a plan of treatment. I trust him
July 2, 2025
5
I was impressed by his explaining the different tests and what they ment. I was able to ask all my questions. Great discussion. I didn't feel like I was rushed.
July 12, 2025
5
Very good consultation!
July 16, 2025
5
Very one was courteous and answered all my questions. Took their time explaining what was going to happen.
July 16, 2025
5
Very informative.
July 27, 2025
5
Friendly, caring, informative, patient, knowledgeable, listened to me, made sure I knew the next steps...made me feel confident in his ability
August 14, 2025
5
Everyone was excellent!
August 14, 2025
Publications and Articles
MarioCare
Being proactive with his heart health proved lifesaving for Marion “Mario” Stokes—and paved the way for a minimally invasive artery replacement procedure that has given him renewed energy to do what he loves.
Catching a heart concern
Mario enjoyed a busy career as an attorney practicing commercial litigation. He also stayed active throughout his life, serving as a Navy Judge Advocate General Corps officer, becoming a certified scuba divemaster, and enjoying photography and studying history. When he noticed he was out of breath frequently—and his smart watch notified him of an irregular heartbeat—he discussed his symptoms with his primary care physician.
Aortic stenosis occurs when the aortic valve narrows, preventing normal flow of blood from the left ventricle, also known as the pumping chamber of the heart, to the aorta and the rest of the body. Over time, this narrowing causes the heart’s left ventricle to pump harder to push blood through the stenotic aortic valve.
“TAVR is an amazing technology offering a minimally invasive alternative to open-heart surgery,” said Wellstar Cardiologist Dr. Nabil Sabbak, who performed Mario’s procedure at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center. “The valve is delivered through a small catheter via a tiny incision in the groin, eliminating the need to open the chest or stop the heart. This approach is lower-risk for many patients and allows for a quicker recovery with less pain.”
Most patients are walking within hours of the procedure and leave the hospital within 24 hours, according to Dr. Sabbak. Many people return to daily activities within a week.
“I’m very sensitive to pain, but nothing ever hurt,” Mario said about his procedure.
‘It’s like a new heart’
Mario said his valve replacement has given him more energy than he had before, allowing him to enjoy his retirement and time with family. The improvement is evident in his regular walks around his neighborhood and exercise at Wellstar Health Place.
“There's a steep hill that's near our house. Before the procedure, I couldn't walk up the hill without stopping at least once or twice to pause and get my breath,” he said. “Now I can just walk right up—no problem. It's made a huge difference in my life."
He stays busy with his fiancée and their three-year-old granddaughter—taking her on trips to the zoo, botanical gardens and nature center—as well as visiting his two children in Las Vegas and Philadelphia.
“It's like a new heart. It's unbelievable really,” Mario said. “I slept twice as much before. Sometimes I'd sleep 10 or 12 hours a night and then maybe take a nap. I was really out of energy.”
“I have been super pleased with Wellstar,” Mario said. “The folks there are very professional, and they have a wonderful combination of intelligence, education and caring, from the receptionists to the nurses, physician assistants and doctors.”
