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Dr. Simonoff is an invasive cardiologist. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Harvard University in 1988, he earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1992. Dr. Simonoff completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Emory University followed by a cardiology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Dr. Simonoff is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He is a member of the Society for Vascular Ultrasound, the American Medical Association and the American Heart Association.
Dr. Simonoff has been in private practice in Cobb County since 1998. He is currently on the staff at Wellstar Cobb, Douglas and Kennestone hospitals. He is the former vice chairman of the Cardiology Medical Care Evaluations Committee and is an active member of the Nuclear and Echocardiology Committees at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. Dr. Simonoff has also served as a cardiology consultant on CNN.
A native of New York City, Dr. Simonoff is married and has two children. His special interests include electronics, music, piano, swimming and scuba diving.
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiac Imaging
Education & Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.7
4.7
Based on 356 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.85
Listened to me carefully
4.76
Shared the right amount of information
4.70
Earned my trust
4.67
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Patient Reviews
4
Poor patient interest
March 17, 2024
5
This was the shortest wait time since being a patient over 10 years.
March 15, 2024
5
Fast, attentive and courteous staff everywhere.
March 13, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is very thorough and listens to any concerns I have.
March 10, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is always great and explains everything very well.
March 11, 2024
5
gifted, compassionate physician. A credit to Wellstar
March 9, 2024
5
From the registration desk to checkout, I was treated respectfully and professionally. Dr. Simonoff and his staff are always kind and concerned about my health status. I always look forward to my appointments there.
March 9, 2024
5
On time, great staff!
March 7, 2024
5
First visit with Dr. Simonoff. Very impressed with his preparation. He was easy to talk to and did not rush, friendly and professional at the same time. Couldn't be happier with a doctor.
March 7, 2024
5
Awesome personal care from people who care!
March 6, 2024
5
Very good visit
March 2, 2024
5
The Staff is professional efficient and pleasant. Dr Simonoff is excellent. I was in the patient room on time and had all initial things (blood pressure and ekg) down promptly. Dr Simonoff is professional and efficient but clearly overbooked as I had to wait @25 minutes after all initial things done for him to make it in to see me. I get it. Heart Drs are busy and our issues can be complex. Just schedule it better.
February 29, 2024
5
My experience was great. I didn't have to wait.
February 28, 2024
5
Very pleasant and informative
February 28, 2024
5
People in front desk were very nice and helpful, my first very aww experience with Wellstar . Dr. Simonoff is great, he listens carefully and answers to all the questions if you have any.
February 25, 2024
5
I am very pleased with Dr. Simonoff and the staff in cardio. We appreciate the WellStar system and the MyChart app.
February 23, 2024
5
Very thorough and helpful.
February 23, 2024
5
Very professional & friendly
February 18, 2024
5
Always a pleasure! Clean organized and I really like being a patient here.
February 15, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is easy to talk with and is very thorough with the examination. He communicates his findings in terms that are clear and precise. Highly recommend this practice.
February 7, 2024
5
a very good place to be for my checkup.
February 6, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is great, truly cares for his patients. Cardiovascular practice in East Cobb are great as well.
February 5, 2024
5
Great visit
February 4, 2024
5
It was a very comforting dealing with Dr. Simonoff.
February 3, 2024
5
It was a great experience from start to finish. Dr. Simonoff is very personable, knowledgeable, professional, and thorough. He explained everything in a very concise and direct manner.
February 3, 2024
5
Very good
February 2, 2024
5
I am an old patient, literally, in my eighties, and the practice still surprises me with its' attention paid in spite of a very busy days. I had to find my way on a very cold, windy early morning, but the staff seemed glad to be there. Thank you for asking for feed-back!!
January 20, 2024
5
No complaints
January 18, 2024
5
Liked the people. Listened well. Plans in place to correct my issues.
January 18, 2024
5
My first time with mtg w/Dr Simonoff. Personable and professional.
January 18, 2024
5
This was the shortest wait time since being a patient over 10 years.
March 15, 2024
5
Fast, attentive and courteous staff everywhere.
March 13, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is very thorough and listens to any concerns I have.
March 10, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is always great and explains everything very well.
March 11, 2024
5
gifted, compassionate physician. A credit to Wellstar
March 9, 2024
5
From the registration desk to checkout, I was treated respectfully and professionally. Dr. Simonoff and his staff are always kind and concerned about my health status. I always look forward to my appointments there.
March 9, 2024
5
On time, great staff!
March 7, 2024
5
First visit with Dr. Simonoff. Very impressed with his preparation. He was easy to talk to and did not rush, friendly and professional at the same time. Couldn't be happier with a doctor.
March 7, 2024
5
Awesome personal care from people who care!
March 6, 2024
5
Very good visit
March 2, 2024
5
The Staff is professional efficient and pleasant. Dr Simonoff is excellent. I was in the patient room on time and had all initial things (blood pressure and ekg) down promptly. Dr Simonoff is professional and efficient but clearly overbooked as I had to wait @25 minutes after all initial things done for him to make it in to see me. I get it. Heart Drs are busy and our issues can be complex. Just schedule it better.
February 29, 2024
5
My experience was great. I didn't have to wait.
February 28, 2024
5
Very pleasant and informative
February 28, 2024
5
People in front desk were very nice and helpful, my first very aww experience with Wellstar . Dr. Simonoff is great, he listens carefully and answers to all the questions if you have any.
February 25, 2024
5
I am very pleased with Dr. Simonoff and the staff in cardio. We appreciate the WellStar system and the MyChart app.
February 23, 2024
5
Very thorough and helpful.
February 23, 2024
5
Very professional & friendly
February 18, 2024
5
Always a pleasure! Clean organized and I really like being a patient here.
February 15, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is easy to talk with and is very thorough with the examination. He communicates his findings in terms that are clear and precise. Highly recommend this practice.
February 7, 2024
5
a very good place to be for my checkup.
February 6, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is great, truly cares for his patients. Cardiovascular practice in East Cobb are great as well.
February 5, 2024
5
Great visit
February 4, 2024
5
It was a very comforting dealing with Dr. Simonoff.
February 3, 2024
5
It was a great experience from start to finish. Dr. Simonoff is very personable, knowledgeable, professional, and thorough. He explained everything in a very concise and direct manner.
February 3, 2024
5
Very good
February 2, 2024
5
I am an old patient, literally, in my eighties, and the practice still surprises me with its' attention paid in spite of a very busy days. I had to find my way on a very cold, windy early morning, but the staff seemed glad to be there. Thank you for asking for feed-back!!
January 20, 2024
5
No complaints
January 18, 2024
5
Liked the people. Listened well. Plans in place to correct my issues.
January 18, 2024
5
My first time with mtg w/Dr Simonoff. Personable and professional.
January 18, 2024
4
Poor patient interest
March 17, 2024
4
Poor patient interest
March 17, 2024
5
This was the shortest wait time since being a patient over 10 years.
March 15, 2024
5
Fast, attentive and courteous staff everywhere.
March 13, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is very thorough and listens to any concerns I have.
March 10, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is always great and explains everything very well.
March 11, 2024
5
gifted, compassionate physician. A credit to Wellstar
March 9, 2024
5
From the registration desk to checkout, I was treated respectfully and professionally. Dr. Simonoff and his staff are always kind and concerned about my health status. I always look forward to my appointments there.
March 9, 2024
5
On time, great staff!
March 7, 2024
5
First visit with Dr. Simonoff. Very impressed with his preparation. He was easy to talk to and did not rush, friendly and professional at the same time. Couldn't be happier with a doctor.
March 7, 2024
5
Awesome personal care from people who care!
March 6, 2024
5
Very good visit
March 2, 2024
5
The Staff is professional efficient and pleasant. Dr Simonoff is excellent. I was in the patient room on time and had all initial things (blood pressure and ekg) down promptly. Dr Simonoff is professional and efficient but clearly overbooked as I had to wait @25 minutes after all initial things done for him to make it in to see me. I get it. Heart Drs are busy and our issues can be complex. Just schedule it better.
February 29, 2024
5
My experience was great. I didn't have to wait.
February 28, 2024
5
Very pleasant and informative
February 28, 2024
5
People in front desk were very nice and helpful, my first very aww experience with Wellstar . Dr. Simonoff is great, he listens carefully and answers to all the questions if you have any.
February 25, 2024
5
I am very pleased with Dr. Simonoff and the staff in cardio. We appreciate the WellStar system and the MyChart app.
February 23, 2024
5
Very thorough and helpful.
February 23, 2024
5
Very professional & friendly
February 18, 2024
5
Always a pleasure! Clean organized and I really like being a patient here.
February 15, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is easy to talk with and is very thorough with the examination. He communicates his findings in terms that are clear and precise. Highly recommend this practice.
February 7, 2024
5
a very good place to be for my checkup.
February 6, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is great, truly cares for his patients. Cardiovascular practice in East Cobb are great as well.
February 5, 2024
5
Great visit
February 4, 2024
5
It was a very comforting dealing with Dr. Simonoff.
February 3, 2024
5
It was a great experience from start to finish. Dr. Simonoff is very personable, knowledgeable, professional, and thorough. He explained everything in a very concise and direct manner.
February 3, 2024
5
Very good
February 2, 2024
5
I am an old patient, literally, in my eighties, and the practice still surprises me with its' attention paid in spite of a very busy days. I had to find my way on a very cold, windy early morning, but the staff seemed glad to be there. Thank you for asking for feed-back!!
January 20, 2024
5
No complaints
January 18, 2024
5
Liked the people. Listened well. Plans in place to correct my issues.
January 18, 2024
5
My first time with mtg w/Dr Simonoff. Personable and professional.
January 18, 2024
4
Poor patient interest
March 17, 2024
5
This was the shortest wait time since being a patient over 10 years.
March 15, 2024
5
Fast, attentive and courteous staff everywhere.
March 13, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is always great and explains everything very well.
March 11, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is very thorough and listens to any concerns I have.
March 10, 2024
5
gifted, compassionate physician. A credit to Wellstar
March 9, 2024
5
From the registration desk to checkout, I was treated respectfully and professionally. Dr. Simonoff and his staff are always kind and concerned about my health status. I always look forward to my appointments there.
March 9, 2024
5
On time, great staff!
March 7, 2024
5
First visit with Dr. Simonoff. Very impressed with his preparation. He was easy to talk to and did not rush, friendly and professional at the same time. Couldn't be happier with a doctor.
March 7, 2024
5
Awesome personal care from people who care!
March 6, 2024
5
Very good visit
March 2, 2024
5
The Staff is professional efficient and pleasant. Dr Simonoff is excellent. I was in the patient room on time and had all initial things (blood pressure and ekg) down promptly. Dr Simonoff is professional and efficient but clearly overbooked as I had to wait @25 minutes after all initial things done for him to make it in to see me. I get it. Heart Drs are busy and our issues can be complex. Just schedule it better.
February 29, 2024
5
My experience was great. I didn't have to wait.
February 28, 2024
5
Very pleasant and informative
February 28, 2024
5
People in front desk were very nice and helpful, my first very aww experience with Wellstar . Dr. Simonoff is great, he listens carefully and answers to all the questions if you have any.
February 25, 2024
5
I am very pleased with Dr. Simonoff and the staff in cardio. We appreciate the WellStar system and the MyChart app.
February 23, 2024
5
Very thorough and helpful.
February 23, 2024
5
Very professional & friendly
February 18, 2024
5
Always a pleasure! Clean organized and I really like being a patient here.
February 15, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is easy to talk with and is very thorough with the examination. He communicates his findings in terms that are clear and precise. Highly recommend this practice.
February 7, 2024
5
a very good place to be for my checkup.
February 6, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is great, truly cares for his patients. Cardiovascular practice in East Cobb are great as well.
February 5, 2024
5
Great visit
February 4, 2024
5
It was a great experience from start to finish. Dr. Simonoff is very personable, knowledgeable, professional, and thorough. He explained everything in a very concise and direct manner.
February 3, 2024
5
It was a very comforting dealing with Dr. Simonoff.
February 3, 2024
5
Very good
February 2, 2024
5
I am an old patient, literally, in my eighties, and the practice still surprises me with its' attention paid in spite of a very busy days. I had to find my way on a very cold, windy early morning, but the staff seemed glad to be there. Thank you for asking for feed-back!!
January 20, 2024
5
No complaints
January 18, 2024
5
Liked the people. Listened well. Plans in place to correct my issues.
January 18, 2024
5
My first time with mtg w/Dr Simonoff. Personable and professional.
January 18, 2024
5
My first time with mtg w/Dr Simonoff. Personable and professional.
January 18, 2024
5
Liked the people. Listened well. Plans in place to correct my issues.
January 18, 2024
5
No complaints
January 18, 2024
5
I am an old patient, literally, in my eighties, and the practice still surprises me with its' attention paid in spite of a very busy days. I had to find my way on a very cold, windy early morning, but the staff seemed glad to be there. Thank you for asking for feed-back!!
January 20, 2024
5
Very good
February 2, 2024
5
It was a very comforting dealing with Dr. Simonoff.
February 3, 2024
5
It was a great experience from start to finish. Dr. Simonoff is very personable, knowledgeable, professional, and thorough. He explained everything in a very concise and direct manner.
February 3, 2024
5
Great visit
February 4, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is great, truly cares for his patients. Cardiovascular practice in East Cobb are great as well.
February 5, 2024
5
a very good place to be for my checkup.
February 6, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is easy to talk with and is very thorough with the examination. He communicates his findings in terms that are clear and precise. Highly recommend this practice.
February 7, 2024
5
Always a pleasure! Clean organized and I really like being a patient here.
February 15, 2024
5
Very professional & friendly
February 18, 2024
5
Very thorough and helpful.
February 23, 2024
5
I am very pleased with Dr. Simonoff and the staff in cardio. We appreciate the WellStar system and the MyChart app.
February 23, 2024
5
People in front desk were very nice and helpful, my first very aww experience with Wellstar . Dr. Simonoff is great, he listens carefully and answers to all the questions if you have any.
February 25, 2024
5
Very pleasant and informative
February 28, 2024
5
My experience was great. I didn't have to wait.
February 28, 2024
5
The Staff is professional efficient and pleasant. Dr Simonoff is excellent. I was in the patient room on time and had all initial things (blood pressure and ekg) down promptly. Dr Simonoff is professional and efficient but clearly overbooked as I had to wait @25 minutes after all initial things done for him to make it in to see me. I get it. Heart Drs are busy and our issues can be complex. Just schedule it better.
February 29, 2024
5
Very good visit
March 2, 2024
5
Awesome personal care from people who care!
March 6, 2024
5
First visit with Dr. Simonoff. Very impressed with his preparation. He was easy to talk to and did not rush, friendly and professional at the same time. Couldn't be happier with a doctor.
March 7, 2024
5
On time, great staff!
March 7, 2024
5
From the registration desk to checkout, I was treated respectfully and professionally. Dr. Simonoff and his staff are always kind and concerned about my health status. I always look forward to my appointments there.
March 9, 2024
5
gifted, compassionate physician. A credit to Wellstar
March 9, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is very thorough and listens to any concerns I have.
March 10, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is always great and explains everything very well.
March 11, 2024
5
Fast, attentive and courteous staff everywhere.
March 13, 2024
5
This was the shortest wait time since being a patient over 10 years.
March 15, 2024
4
Poor patient interest
March 17, 2024
Publications and Articles
Heart of the Band
As the tuba player in his band, Frank sets the bass tone for every other instrument, for every song.
“I enjoy being in the New Horizons Band at Kennesaw State University. There, I’m part of a community who loves and supports one another,” Frank said. “I love playing the tuba because I can visualize the people who played before me. And it constantly reminds me that being part of a community makes life worthwhile.” So, when his heart lost its pace, skipping beats and banging against his chest, he knew there was something wrong with the most important instrument in his body.
“I was working out on the elliptical at Wellstar Health Place, and the heart rate monitor on the machine was jumping to 200 beats per minute. I knew something was wrong,” Frank said. “I was already a patient of Dr. Paul Simonoff’s, so I called his office and he took me in right away.”
“Frank’s heart was racing,” said Dr. Simonoff. “He was also experiencing heart palpitations, fatigue and shortness of breath. That’s when I discovered his heart was out of rhythm.” Dr. Simonoff diagnosed him with atrial fibrillation (AFib), which occurs when the upper chambers of the heart—known as atria—beat irregularly and fail to pump blood efficiently to the rest of the body.
The symptoms of AFib are sporadic. You might notice a skipped heartbeat, and then feel a thud or thump, followed by your heart racing for an extended period. You might feel fluttering or jumping, mimicking the effects of a heart attack.
“Dr. Simonoff had to do other diagnoses and perform more tests before I could receive electrical cardioversion shock treatment,” Frank said. Electrical cardioversion shock treatment is a procedure that restores a normal heart rhythm in people with certain types of abnormal heartbeats, Dr. Simonoff explained.
“It often takes only one shock to restore the heart to a regular rhythm,” Dr. Simonoff said, noting that the patient is under general anesthesia during the procedure. “They’re asleep and don’t feel a thing. They’ll wake up from the procedure and ask, ‘So, when are we getting started?,’ and it’s all done. Their heart is already back in rhythm.”
“I haven’t had a problem ever since then, and I’ve been taking my medication to prevent it from happening,” Frank announced. “It’s fully under control.” Dr. Simonoff sees these symptoms frequently and knew that the AFib Clinic at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center could help Frank. This highly-specialized team provides a thorough clinical evaluation of patients with AFib.
To this day, this is still the only comprehensive and dedicated atrial fibrillation clinic in Georgia. Frank now manages his AFib with medication, regular exercise and checkups. “Frank is doing great,” Dr. Simonoff smiled. “I see him on regularly and his heart has remained a steady rhythm. Our goal is to have patients like Frank be as healthy as possible so they can get back to their lives.”
Thankfully, Frank resumed his place in the New Horizons Band without skipping a beat.
“I don't think we are thankful enough to our doctors or to people who work in healthcare. We are here because they're there,” said Frank. “We’re here because they've done their job and they're dedicated.”
When you first glance at Frank and Ellenora "Llen" Ryan, the word "fighter" likely isn't the top quality that pops into mind.
Between the two of them, they have defeated cancer twice, overcome debilitating spine pain and triumphed over a cardiology episode. Now, they’re fighting Parkinson’s disease with the same energy, confidence and heart.