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Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 1998.
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiac Imaging
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 1998
Office Locations
Expertise
About Paul Simonoff, MD
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
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)
Congenital Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
Congestive Heart Failure
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.7
Based on 401 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
Listened to me carefully
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Patient Reviews
5
Always a great experience with Dr. Simonoff and his staff.
November 29, 2024
5
I love this Dr. He is to the point plus he is a vegetarian too!
November 24, 2024
5
Excellent cardiologist
November 24, 2024
5
Very friendly and very helpful
November 24, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is a very knowledgeable and caring doctor. It shows he really cares for the well-being of his patients. He has been my doctor for 30 years. I trust him with my life.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is one of the very best. He treated my Dad, my husband, and now me! He is an excellent communicator and looks out for your best interest. Thank you Dr. Simonoff for being there for me. The only thing is that I wish he could see me when he wants too...not when his schedule allows.
November 22, 2024
5
Always have had a good experience.
November 20, 2024
5
I was impressed with Dr. Simonoff's knowledge of drugs and why he would recommend one or another in my circumstance. Also , his willingness and ability to access my history of procedures was impressive.
November 20, 2024
4
The doctor was running late and hurried thru my visit faster than normal
November 16, 2024
5
I am totally satisfied.
November 16, 2024
5
Dr Simonoff is a very professional doctor. Explains everything. Cares about your health. His staff and nurses are excellent.
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is excellent--very thorough and caring.
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff and staff are great. Very thorough, and polite. Dr. Simonoff listens to me about concerns. I have recommended him to several people who are now his patients.
November 20, 2024
4
Staff just barely friendly. It's a job, nothing else.
November 8, 2024
4
The way you could improve is the problem with the telephone messaging back and forth and portals and all that. It's very difficult to follow and it's very complicated. Okay.
November 7, 2024
5
Everything was good, nurse was very nice
October 13, 2024
5
Professional, friendly, competent
October 11, 2024
5
I have been under Dr Simonoff's care for over13 years and have always been very comfortable under his care.
October 10, 2024
5
Doctor recommended that I see him in 3mos but staff was only able to schedule a return visit in 5 mos. This has become routine.
October 10, 2024
5
Everything was just ok, I did not have to wait. I fully understand every word they say. In all I believe the visit was great.
October 9, 2024
5
This was my first visit with Dr. Simonoff. He was very friendly, informative, and it was obvious that he had studied my case before he walked into the office.
October 6, 2024
5
Dr Simonoff has been my doctor for many years. I met him in the ER. I was very impressed with him. I doubt I would be as healthy and active as I am at the age of 92, if I had not become one of his patients!
October 7, 2024
5
What you did really well is everyone was so receptive, willing to listen, and just give great explanation and understanding to make sure I understood what was being either asked of me or the next steps to the process of what I was going through.
October 5, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff & staff have always been very friendly, helpful and understanding. Dr. Simonoff is a wonderful physician.
October 2, 2024
5
Dr Paul Simonoff is the best ,he is a real human DoctorI recommend ,to all my family and,friends thanks Dr Simonoff,
October 2, 2024
5
He's friendly, concerned and thorough.
September 28, 2024
5
I was very impressed by his professionalism and thoroughness. He adequately reviewed my medications and explained why they had been prescribed. I cannot recall having such a complete explanation ever given by a physician before...and I am almost 94 years old!
October 9, 2024
5
I really appreciate Dr. Simonoff. I think he's very special person,patient courteous, helpful. encourage me To take my health seriously. He always has something good to say. thank you Dr. Simonoff
September 27, 2024
5
It all went well
September 26, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is trustworthy.
September 26, 2024
5
Always a great experience with Dr. Simonoff and his staff.
November 29, 2024
5
I love this Dr. He is to the point plus he is a vegetarian too!
November 24, 2024
5
Excellent cardiologist
November 24, 2024
5
Very friendly and very helpful
November 24, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is a very knowledgeable and caring doctor. It shows he really cares for the well-being of his patients. He has been my doctor for 30 years. I trust him with my life.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is one of the very best. He treated my Dad, my husband, and now me! He is an excellent communicator and looks out for your best interest. Thank you Dr. Simonoff for being there for me. The only thing is that I wish he could see me when he wants too...not when his schedule allows.
November 22, 2024
5
Always have had a good experience.
November 20, 2024
5
I was impressed with Dr. Simonoff's knowledge of drugs and why he would recommend one or another in my circumstance. Also , his willingness and ability to access my history of procedures was impressive.
November 20, 2024
5
I am totally satisfied.
November 16, 2024
5
Dr Simonoff is a very professional doctor. Explains everything. Cares about your health. His staff and nurses are excellent.
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is excellent--very thorough and caring.
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff and staff are great. Very thorough, and polite. Dr. Simonoff listens to me about concerns. I have recommended him to several people who are now his patients.
November 20, 2024
5
Everything was good, nurse was very nice
October 13, 2024
5
Professional, friendly, competent
October 11, 2024
5
I have been under Dr Simonoff's care for over13 years and have always been very comfortable under his care.
October 10, 2024
5
Doctor recommended that I see him in 3mos but staff was only able to schedule a return visit in 5 mos. This has become routine.
October 10, 2024
5
Everything was just ok, I did not have to wait. I fully understand every word they say. In all I believe the visit was great.
October 9, 2024
5
This was my first visit with Dr. Simonoff. He was very friendly, informative, and it was obvious that he had studied my case before he walked into the office.
October 6, 2024
5
Dr Simonoff has been my doctor for many years. I met him in the ER. I was very impressed with him. I doubt I would be as healthy and active as I am at the age of 92, if I had not become one of his patients!
October 7, 2024
5
What you did really well is everyone was so receptive, willing to listen, and just give great explanation and understanding to make sure I understood what was being either asked of me or the next steps to the process of what I was going through.
October 5, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff & staff have always been very friendly, helpful and understanding. Dr. Simonoff is a wonderful physician.
October 2, 2024
5
Dr Paul Simonoff is the best ,he is a real human DoctorI recommend ,to all my family and,friends thanks Dr Simonoff,
October 2, 2024
5
He's friendly, concerned and thorough.
September 28, 2024
5
I was very impressed by his professionalism and thoroughness. He adequately reviewed my medications and explained why they had been prescribed. I cannot recall having such a complete explanation ever given by a physician before...and I am almost 94 years old!
October 9, 2024
5
I really appreciate Dr. Simonoff. I think he's very special person,patient courteous, helpful. encourage me To take my health seriously. He always has something good to say. thank you Dr. Simonoff
September 27, 2024
5
It all went well
September 26, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is trustworthy.
September 26, 2024
4
The doctor was running late and hurried thru my visit faster than normal
November 16, 2024
4
Staff just barely friendly. It's a job, nothing else.
November 8, 2024
4
The way you could improve is the problem with the telephone messaging back and forth and portals and all that. It's very difficult to follow and it's very complicated. Okay.
November 7, 2024
4
The doctor was running late and hurried thru my visit faster than normal
November 16, 2024
4
Staff just barely friendly. It's a job, nothing else.
November 8, 2024
4
The way you could improve is the problem with the telephone messaging back and forth and portals and all that. It's very difficult to follow and it's very complicated. Okay.
November 7, 2024
5
Always a great experience with Dr. Simonoff and his staff.
November 29, 2024
5
I love this Dr. He is to the point plus he is a vegetarian too!
November 24, 2024
5
Excellent cardiologist
November 24, 2024
5
Very friendly and very helpful
November 24, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is a very knowledgeable and caring doctor. It shows he really cares for the well-being of his patients. He has been my doctor for 30 years. I trust him with my life.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is one of the very best. He treated my Dad, my husband, and now me! He is an excellent communicator and looks out for your best interest. Thank you Dr. Simonoff for being there for me. The only thing is that I wish he could see me when he wants too...not when his schedule allows.
November 22, 2024
5
Always have had a good experience.
November 20, 2024
5
I was impressed with Dr. Simonoff's knowledge of drugs and why he would recommend one or another in my circumstance. Also , his willingness and ability to access my history of procedures was impressive.
November 20, 2024
5
I am totally satisfied.
November 16, 2024
5
Dr Simonoff is a very professional doctor. Explains everything. Cares about your health. His staff and nurses are excellent.
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is excellent--very thorough and caring.
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff and staff are great. Very thorough, and polite. Dr. Simonoff listens to me about concerns. I have recommended him to several people who are now his patients.
November 20, 2024
5
Everything was good, nurse was very nice
October 13, 2024
5
Professional, friendly, competent
October 11, 2024
5
I have been under Dr Simonoff's care for over13 years and have always been very comfortable under his care.
October 10, 2024
5
Doctor recommended that I see him in 3mos but staff was only able to schedule a return visit in 5 mos. This has become routine.
October 10, 2024
5
Everything was just ok, I did not have to wait. I fully understand every word they say. In all I believe the visit was great.
October 9, 2024
5
This was my first visit with Dr. Simonoff. He was very friendly, informative, and it was obvious that he had studied my case before he walked into the office.
October 6, 2024
5
Dr Simonoff has been my doctor for many years. I met him in the ER. I was very impressed with him. I doubt I would be as healthy and active as I am at the age of 92, if I had not become one of his patients!
October 7, 2024
5
What you did really well is everyone was so receptive, willing to listen, and just give great explanation and understanding to make sure I understood what was being either asked of me or the next steps to the process of what I was going through.
October 5, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff & staff have always been very friendly, helpful and understanding. Dr. Simonoff is a wonderful physician.
October 2, 2024
5
Dr Paul Simonoff is the best ,he is a real human DoctorI recommend ,to all my family and,friends thanks Dr Simonoff,
October 2, 2024
5
He's friendly, concerned and thorough.
September 28, 2024
5
I was very impressed by his professionalism and thoroughness. He adequately reviewed my medications and explained why they had been prescribed. I cannot recall having such a complete explanation ever given by a physician before...and I am almost 94 years old!
October 9, 2024
5
I really appreciate Dr. Simonoff. I think he's very special person,patient courteous, helpful. encourage me To take my health seriously. He always has something good to say. thank you Dr. Simonoff
September 27, 2024
5
It all went well
September 26, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is trustworthy.
September 26, 2024
5
Always a great experience with Dr. Simonoff and his staff.
November 29, 2024
5
I love this Dr. He is to the point plus he is a vegetarian too!
November 24, 2024
5
Very friendly and very helpful
November 24, 2024
5
Excellent cardiologist
November 24, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is a very knowledgeable and caring doctor. It shows he really cares for the well-being of his patients. He has been my doctor for 30 years. I trust him with my life.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is one of the very best. He treated my Dad, my husband, and now me! He is an excellent communicator and looks out for your best interest. Thank you Dr. Simonoff for being there for me. The only thing is that I wish he could see me when he wants too...not when his schedule allows.
November 22, 2024
5
Always have had a good experience.
November 20, 2024
5
I was impressed with Dr. Simonoff's knowledge of drugs and why he would recommend one or another in my circumstance. Also , his willingness and ability to access my history of procedures was impressive.
November 20, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff and staff are great. Very thorough, and polite. Dr. Simonoff listens to me about concerns. I have recommended him to several people who are now his patients.
November 20, 2024
4
The doctor was running late and hurried thru my visit faster than normal
November 16, 2024
5
I am totally satisfied.
November 16, 2024
5
Dr Simonoff is a very professional doctor. Explains everything. Cares about your health. His staff and nurses are excellent.
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is excellent--very thorough and caring.
November 15, 2024
4
Staff just barely friendly. It's a job, nothing else.
November 8, 2024
4
The way you could improve is the problem with the telephone messaging back and forth and portals and all that. It's very difficult to follow and it's very complicated. Okay.
November 7, 2024
5
Everything was good, nurse was very nice
October 13, 2024
5
Professional, friendly, competent
October 11, 2024
5
I have been under Dr Simonoff's care for over13 years and have always been very comfortable under his care.
October 10, 2024
5
Doctor recommended that I see him in 3mos but staff was only able to schedule a return visit in 5 mos. This has become routine.
October 10, 2024
5
I was very impressed by his professionalism and thoroughness. He adequately reviewed my medications and explained why they had been prescribed. I cannot recall having such a complete explanation ever given by a physician before...and I am almost 94 years old!
October 9, 2024
5
Everything was just ok, I did not have to wait. I fully understand every word they say. In all I believe the visit was great.
October 9, 2024
5
Dr Simonoff has been my doctor for many years. I met him in the ER. I was very impressed with him. I doubt I would be as healthy and active as I am at the age of 92, if I had not become one of his patients!
October 7, 2024
5
This was my first visit with Dr. Simonoff. He was very friendly, informative, and it was obvious that he had studied my case before he walked into the office.
October 6, 2024
5
What you did really well is everyone was so receptive, willing to listen, and just give great explanation and understanding to make sure I understood what was being either asked of me or the next steps to the process of what I was going through.
October 5, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff & staff have always been very friendly, helpful and understanding. Dr. Simonoff is a wonderful physician.
October 2, 2024
5
Dr Paul Simonoff is the best ,he is a real human DoctorI recommend ,to all my family and,friends thanks Dr Simonoff,
October 2, 2024
5
He's friendly, concerned and thorough.
September 28, 2024
5
I really appreciate Dr. Simonoff. I think he's very special person,patient courteous, helpful. encourage me To take my health seriously. He always has something good to say. thank you Dr. Simonoff
September 27, 2024
5
It all went well
September 26, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is trustworthy.
September 26, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is trustworthy.
September 26, 2024
5
It all went well
September 26, 2024
5
I really appreciate Dr. Simonoff. I think he's very special person,patient courteous, helpful. encourage me To take my health seriously. He always has something good to say. thank you Dr. Simonoff
September 27, 2024
5
He's friendly, concerned and thorough.
September 28, 2024
5
Dr Paul Simonoff is the best ,he is a real human DoctorI recommend ,to all my family and,friends thanks Dr Simonoff,
October 2, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff & staff have always been very friendly, helpful and understanding. Dr. Simonoff is a wonderful physician.
October 2, 2024
5
What you did really well is everyone was so receptive, willing to listen, and just give great explanation and understanding to make sure I understood what was being either asked of me or the next steps to the process of what I was going through.
October 5, 2024
5
This was my first visit with Dr. Simonoff. He was very friendly, informative, and it was obvious that he had studied my case before he walked into the office.
October 6, 2024
5
Dr Simonoff has been my doctor for many years. I met him in the ER. I was very impressed with him. I doubt I would be as healthy and active as I am at the age of 92, if I had not become one of his patients!
October 7, 2024
5
Everything was just ok, I did not have to wait. I fully understand every word they say. In all I believe the visit was great.
October 9, 2024
5
I was very impressed by his professionalism and thoroughness. He adequately reviewed my medications and explained why they had been prescribed. I cannot recall having such a complete explanation ever given by a physician before...and I am almost 94 years old!
October 9, 2024
5
Doctor recommended that I see him in 3mos but staff was only able to schedule a return visit in 5 mos. This has become routine.
October 10, 2024
5
I have been under Dr Simonoff's care for over13 years and have always been very comfortable under his care.
October 10, 2024
5
Professional, friendly, competent
October 11, 2024
5
Everything was good, nurse was very nice
October 13, 2024
4
The way you could improve is the problem with the telephone messaging back and forth and portals and all that. It's very difficult to follow and it's very complicated. Okay.
November 7, 2024
4
Staff just barely friendly. It's a job, nothing else.
November 8, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is excellent--very thorough and caring.
November 15, 2024
5
Dr Simonoff is a very professional doctor. Explains everything. Cares about your health. His staff and nurses are excellent.
November 15, 2024
5
I am totally satisfied.
November 16, 2024
4
The doctor was running late and hurried thru my visit faster than normal
November 16, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff and staff are great. Very thorough, and polite. Dr. Simonoff listens to me about concerns. I have recommended him to several people who are now his patients.
November 20, 2024
5
I was impressed with Dr. Simonoff's knowledge of drugs and why he would recommend one or another in my circumstance. Also , his willingness and ability to access my history of procedures was impressive.
November 20, 2024
5
Always have had a good experience.
November 20, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is one of the very best. He treated my Dad, my husband, and now me! He is an excellent communicator and looks out for your best interest. Thank you Dr. Simonoff for being there for me. The only thing is that I wish he could see me when he wants too...not when his schedule allows.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is a very knowledgeable and caring doctor. It shows he really cares for the well-being of his patients. He has been my doctor for 30 years. I trust him with my life.
November 22, 2024
5
Excellent cardiologist
November 24, 2024
5
Very friendly and very helpful
November 24, 2024
5
I love this Dr. He is to the point plus he is a vegetarian too!
November 24, 2024
5
Always a great experience with Dr. Simonoff and his staff.
November 29, 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.
