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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
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.7
Based on 399 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
Listened to me carefully
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
MA was really friendly and helpful. Paul did a great job.
August 30, 2024
5
Always a pleasant experience when working with Wellstar Bob
August 29, 2024
5
Great experience!! Thank you!!
August 29, 2024
5
Everybody at the practice was really awesome, really friendly, responded there and even after we left. Dr. Simonoff is just like super caring and amazing and probably the best doctor I know.
August 29, 2024
5
Entire staff fantastic treated me with courtesy and professionalism
August 26, 2024
5
Good experience overall. Seems to be able to understand and empathize with my situation and that's important
August 21, 2024
5
Excellent service and would recommend to my friends and family or anybody.
August 21, 2024
5
I was not feeling well and they worked me in same day. I have great confidence in Dr. Simonoff and his team in the handling of my healthcare.
August 17, 2024
5
Truly cared about my well-being.
August 15, 2024
5
After a mixup in scheduling, they were able to schedule an appointment quickly. Staff was friendly and helpful. Dr. Simonoff was informative and put me at ease.
August 3, 2024
5
I appreciated Dr. Simonoff taking the time to answering both my wife's questions and mine. It meant a lot to both of us. The whole experience was efficient yet not hurried. It reduced some of the anxiety of the reaction to the new med and felt like we had a better understanding.
August 1, 2024
5
Great customer care from all
August 1, 2024
5
The techs for the Dr are always fabulous Dr Simonoff is excellent
August 1, 2024
5
I liked the professionalism overall.
July 25, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff and staff were very courteous and caring during my appointment which was late in the day, the last appointment. The doctor & assistants were thoughtful and sweet to do their jobs well. It was a good experience for me, a new patient.
July 24, 2024
5
My Dad feels very safe in the healthcare Dr. Simonoff provides. As do I, his all the time care partner. He is very knowledgable, polite, friendly & on time. Thank you for such great healthcare Dr. Simonoff!
July 21, 2024
5
Dr was very thorough explaining my diagnosis and future procedures
July 19, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is an outstanding physician. Dr. Simonoff took great care in examining me and explained the results of his examination. As is always the case with Dr. Simonoff, he was kind and reassuring in every way.
July 18, 2024
4
Dr. Simonoff seems rushed all the time
July 18, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is, as always, an amazing heart doctor and, as always, so professional. And his staff reflects that. Always friendly, helpful, and helpful. And accommodating in every way. Thank you. I appreciate the opportunity to have Dr. Simonoff and his crew as my doctor. Thank you.
July 7, 2024
5
I felt like a person instead of a number, Your team excellent,
June 21, 2024
5
I am very happy with my doctor
June 21, 2024
5
The nurse that brought me back to the room was extremely friendly and listened to me. She made me feel heard and cared for and I felt comfortable with her and sharing my concerns. When talking to the doctor I definitely feel like he listens and we discuss together what is the best course of treatment for my care going forward. He is a caring and empathetic doctor with my best interest at heart.
June 16, 2024
5
Very short wait and everyone was very up beat and smiling.
June 15, 2024
5
This doctor is caring and provides good information about my issues.
June 15, 2024
5
Quick and professional. Well done.
June 13, 2024
5
Very nice staff and great doctor
June 13, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is very caring and spends the time to consider the patient's unique needs and history in formulating a plan of action for the patient. Bravo to him!
June 10, 2024
5
Blood work was very good. Blood pressure was good do not have to see Doctor for one year. Was a great visit with Dr Simonoff.
June 9, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is very thorough, thoughtful, professional and I find him to be quite knowledgeable! Very good ambassador for Wellstar!
May 24, 2024
5
MA was really friendly and helpful. Paul did a great job.
August 30, 2024
5
Always a pleasant experience when working with Wellstar Bob
August 29, 2024
5
Great experience!! Thank you!!
August 29, 2024
5
Everybody at the practice was really awesome, really friendly, responded there and even after we left. Dr. Simonoff is just like super caring and amazing and probably the best doctor I know.
August 29, 2024
5
Entire staff fantastic treated me with courtesy and professionalism
August 26, 2024
5
Good experience overall. Seems to be able to understand and empathize with my situation and that's important
August 21, 2024
5
Excellent service and would recommend to my friends and family or anybody.
August 21, 2024
5
I was not feeling well and they worked me in same day. I have great confidence in Dr. Simonoff and his team in the handling of my healthcare.
August 17, 2024
5
Truly cared about my well-being.
August 15, 2024
5
After a mixup in scheduling, they were able to schedule an appointment quickly. Staff was friendly and helpful. Dr. Simonoff was informative and put me at ease.
August 3, 2024
5
I appreciated Dr. Simonoff taking the time to answering both my wife's questions and mine. It meant a lot to both of us. The whole experience was efficient yet not hurried. It reduced some of the anxiety of the reaction to the new med and felt like we had a better understanding.
August 1, 2024
5
Great customer care from all
August 1, 2024
5
The techs for the Dr are always fabulous Dr Simonoff is excellent
August 1, 2024
5
I liked the professionalism overall.
July 25, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff and staff were very courteous and caring during my appointment which was late in the day, the last appointment. The doctor & assistants were thoughtful and sweet to do their jobs well. It was a good experience for me, a new patient.
July 24, 2024
5
My Dad feels very safe in the healthcare Dr. Simonoff provides. As do I, his all the time care partner. He is very knowledgable, polite, friendly & on time. Thank you for such great healthcare Dr. Simonoff!
July 21, 2024
5
Dr was very thorough explaining my diagnosis and future procedures
July 19, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is an outstanding physician. Dr. Simonoff took great care in examining me and explained the results of his examination. As is always the case with Dr. Simonoff, he was kind and reassuring in every way.
July 18, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is, as always, an amazing heart doctor and, as always, so professional. And his staff reflects that. Always friendly, helpful, and helpful. And accommodating in every way. Thank you. I appreciate the opportunity to have Dr. Simonoff and his crew as my doctor. Thank you.
July 7, 2024
5
I felt like a person instead of a number, Your team excellent,
June 21, 2024
5
I am very happy with my doctor
June 21, 2024
5
The nurse that brought me back to the room was extremely friendly and listened to me. She made me feel heard and cared for and I felt comfortable with her and sharing my concerns. When talking to the doctor I definitely feel like he listens and we discuss together what is the best course of treatment for my care going forward. He is a caring and empathetic doctor with my best interest at heart.
June 16, 2024
5
Very short wait and everyone was very up beat and smiling.
June 15, 2024
5
This doctor is caring and provides good information about my issues.
June 15, 2024
5
Quick and professional. Well done.
June 13, 2024
5
Very nice staff and great doctor
June 13, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is very caring and spends the time to consider the patient's unique needs and history in formulating a plan of action for the patient. Bravo to him!
June 10, 2024
5
Blood work was very good. Blood pressure was good do not have to see Doctor for one year. Was a great visit with Dr Simonoff.
June 9, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is very thorough, thoughtful, professional and I find him to be quite knowledgeable! Very good ambassador for Wellstar!
May 24, 2024
4
Dr. Simonoff seems rushed all the time
July 18, 2024
4
Dr. Simonoff seems rushed all the time
July 18, 2024
5
MA was really friendly and helpful. Paul did a great job.
August 30, 2024
5
Always a pleasant experience when working with Wellstar Bob
August 29, 2024
5
Great experience!! Thank you!!
August 29, 2024
5
Everybody at the practice was really awesome, really friendly, responded there and even after we left. Dr. Simonoff is just like super caring and amazing and probably the best doctor I know.
August 29, 2024
5
Entire staff fantastic treated me with courtesy and professionalism
August 26, 2024
5
Good experience overall. Seems to be able to understand and empathize with my situation and that's important
August 21, 2024
5
Excellent service and would recommend to my friends and family or anybody.
August 21, 2024
5
I was not feeling well and they worked me in same day. I have great confidence in Dr. Simonoff and his team in the handling of my healthcare.
August 17, 2024
5
Truly cared about my well-being.
August 15, 2024
5
After a mixup in scheduling, they were able to schedule an appointment quickly. Staff was friendly and helpful. Dr. Simonoff was informative and put me at ease.
August 3, 2024
5
I appreciated Dr. Simonoff taking the time to answering both my wife's questions and mine. It meant a lot to both of us. The whole experience was efficient yet not hurried. It reduced some of the anxiety of the reaction to the new med and felt like we had a better understanding.
August 1, 2024
5
Great customer care from all
August 1, 2024
5
The techs for the Dr are always fabulous Dr Simonoff is excellent
August 1, 2024
5
I liked the professionalism overall.
July 25, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff and staff were very courteous and caring during my appointment which was late in the day, the last appointment. The doctor & assistants were thoughtful and sweet to do their jobs well. It was a good experience for me, a new patient.
July 24, 2024
5
My Dad feels very safe in the healthcare Dr. Simonoff provides. As do I, his all the time care partner. He is very knowledgable, polite, friendly & on time. Thank you for such great healthcare Dr. Simonoff!
July 21, 2024
5
Dr was very thorough explaining my diagnosis and future procedures
July 19, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is an outstanding physician. Dr. Simonoff took great care in examining me and explained the results of his examination. As is always the case with Dr. Simonoff, he was kind and reassuring in every way.
July 18, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is, as always, an amazing heart doctor and, as always, so professional. And his staff reflects that. Always friendly, helpful, and helpful. And accommodating in every way. Thank you. I appreciate the opportunity to have Dr. Simonoff and his crew as my doctor. Thank you.
July 7, 2024
5
I felt like a person instead of a number, Your team excellent,
June 21, 2024
5
I am very happy with my doctor
June 21, 2024
5
The nurse that brought me back to the room was extremely friendly and listened to me. She made me feel heard and cared for and I felt comfortable with her and sharing my concerns. When talking to the doctor I definitely feel like he listens and we discuss together what is the best course of treatment for my care going forward. He is a caring and empathetic doctor with my best interest at heart.
June 16, 2024
5
Very short wait and everyone was very up beat and smiling.
June 15, 2024
5
This doctor is caring and provides good information about my issues.
June 15, 2024
5
Quick and professional. Well done.
June 13, 2024
5
Very nice staff and great doctor
June 13, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is very caring and spends the time to consider the patient's unique needs and history in formulating a plan of action for the patient. Bravo to him!
June 10, 2024
5
Blood work was very good. Blood pressure was good do not have to see Doctor for one year. Was a great visit with Dr Simonoff.
June 9, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is very thorough, thoughtful, professional and I find him to be quite knowledgeable! Very good ambassador for Wellstar!
May 24, 2024
5
MA was really friendly and helpful. Paul did a great job.
August 30, 2024
5
Always a pleasant experience when working with Wellstar Bob
August 29, 2024
5
Great experience!! Thank you!!
August 29, 2024
5
Everybody at the practice was really awesome, really friendly, responded there and even after we left. Dr. Simonoff is just like super caring and amazing and probably the best doctor I know.
August 29, 2024
5
Entire staff fantastic treated me with courtesy and professionalism
August 26, 2024
5
Good experience overall. Seems to be able to understand and empathize with my situation and that's important
August 21, 2024
5
Excellent service and would recommend to my friends and family or anybody.
August 21, 2024
5
I was not feeling well and they worked me in same day. I have great confidence in Dr. Simonoff and his team in the handling of my healthcare.
August 17, 2024
5
Truly cared about my well-being.
August 15, 2024
5
After a mixup in scheduling, they were able to schedule an appointment quickly. Staff was friendly and helpful. Dr. Simonoff was informative and put me at ease.
August 3, 2024
5
I appreciated Dr. Simonoff taking the time to answering both my wife's questions and mine. It meant a lot to both of us. The whole experience was efficient yet not hurried. It reduced some of the anxiety of the reaction to the new med and felt like we had a better understanding.
August 1, 2024
5
Great customer care from all
August 1, 2024
5
The techs for the Dr are always fabulous Dr Simonoff is excellent
August 1, 2024
5
I liked the professionalism overall.
July 25, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff and staff were very courteous and caring during my appointment which was late in the day, the last appointment. The doctor & assistants were thoughtful and sweet to do their jobs well. It was a good experience for me, a new patient.
July 24, 2024
5
My Dad feels very safe in the healthcare Dr. Simonoff provides. As do I, his all the time care partner. He is very knowledgable, polite, friendly & on time. Thank you for such great healthcare Dr. Simonoff!
July 21, 2024
5
Dr was very thorough explaining my diagnosis and future procedures
July 19, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is an outstanding physician. Dr. Simonoff took great care in examining me and explained the results of his examination. As is always the case with Dr. Simonoff, he was kind and reassuring in every way.
July 18, 2024
4
Dr. Simonoff seems rushed all the time
July 18, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is, as always, an amazing heart doctor and, as always, so professional. And his staff reflects that. Always friendly, helpful, and helpful. And accommodating in every way. Thank you. I appreciate the opportunity to have Dr. Simonoff and his crew as my doctor. Thank you.
July 7, 2024
5
I felt like a person instead of a number, Your team excellent,
June 21, 2024
5
I am very happy with my doctor
June 21, 2024
5
The nurse that brought me back to the room was extremely friendly and listened to me. She made me feel heard and cared for and I felt comfortable with her and sharing my concerns. When talking to the doctor I definitely feel like he listens and we discuss together what is the best course of treatment for my care going forward. He is a caring and empathetic doctor with my best interest at heart.
June 16, 2024
5
This doctor is caring and provides good information about my issues.
June 15, 2024
5
Very short wait and everyone was very up beat and smiling.
June 15, 2024
5
Quick and professional. Well done.
June 13, 2024
5
Very nice staff and great doctor
June 13, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is very caring and spends the time to consider the patient's unique needs and history in formulating a plan of action for the patient. Bravo to him!
June 10, 2024
5
Blood work was very good. Blood pressure was good do not have to see Doctor for one year. Was a great visit with Dr Simonoff.
June 9, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is very thorough, thoughtful, professional and I find him to be quite knowledgeable! Very good ambassador for Wellstar!
May 24, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is very thorough, thoughtful, professional and I find him to be quite knowledgeable! Very good ambassador for Wellstar!
May 24, 2024
5
Blood work was very good. Blood pressure was good do not have to see Doctor for one year. Was a great visit with Dr Simonoff.
June 9, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is very caring and spends the time to consider the patient's unique needs and history in formulating a plan of action for the patient. Bravo to him!
June 10, 2024
5
Very nice staff and great doctor
June 13, 2024
5
Quick and professional. Well done.
June 13, 2024
5
Very short wait and everyone was very up beat and smiling.
June 15, 2024
5
This doctor is caring and provides good information about my issues.
June 15, 2024
5
The nurse that brought me back to the room was extremely friendly and listened to me. She made me feel heard and cared for and I felt comfortable with her and sharing my concerns. When talking to the doctor I definitely feel like he listens and we discuss together what is the best course of treatment for my care going forward. He is a caring and empathetic doctor with my best interest at heart.
June 16, 2024
5
I am very happy with my doctor
June 21, 2024
5
I felt like a person instead of a number, Your team excellent,
June 21, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is, as always, an amazing heart doctor and, as always, so professional. And his staff reflects that. Always friendly, helpful, and helpful. And accommodating in every way. Thank you. I appreciate the opportunity to have Dr. Simonoff and his crew as my doctor. Thank you.
July 7, 2024
4
Dr. Simonoff seems rushed all the time
July 18, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is an outstanding physician. Dr. Simonoff took great care in examining me and explained the results of his examination. As is always the case with Dr. Simonoff, he was kind and reassuring in every way.
July 18, 2024
5
Dr was very thorough explaining my diagnosis and future procedures
July 19, 2024
5
My Dad feels very safe in the healthcare Dr. Simonoff provides. As do I, his all the time care partner. He is very knowledgable, polite, friendly & on time. Thank you for such great healthcare Dr. Simonoff!
July 21, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff and staff were very courteous and caring during my appointment which was late in the day, the last appointment. The doctor & assistants were thoughtful and sweet to do their jobs well. It was a good experience for me, a new patient.
July 24, 2024
5
I liked the professionalism overall.
July 25, 2024
5
The techs for the Dr are always fabulous Dr Simonoff is excellent
August 1, 2024
5
Great customer care from all
August 1, 2024
5
I appreciated Dr. Simonoff taking the time to answering both my wife's questions and mine. It meant a lot to both of us. The whole experience was efficient yet not hurried. It reduced some of the anxiety of the reaction to the new med and felt like we had a better understanding.
August 1, 2024
5
After a mixup in scheduling, they were able to schedule an appointment quickly. Staff was friendly and helpful. Dr. Simonoff was informative and put me at ease.
August 3, 2024
5
Truly cared about my well-being.
August 15, 2024
5
I was not feeling well and they worked me in same day. I have great confidence in Dr. Simonoff and his team in the handling of my healthcare.
August 17, 2024
5
Excellent service and would recommend to my friends and family or anybody.
August 21, 2024
5
Good experience overall. Seems to be able to understand and empathize with my situation and that's important
August 21, 2024
5
Entire staff fantastic treated me with courtesy and professionalism
August 26, 2024
5
Everybody at the practice was really awesome, really friendly, responded there and even after we left. Dr. Simonoff is just like super caring and amazing and probably the best doctor I know.
August 29, 2024
5
Great experience!! Thank you!!
August 29, 2024
5
Always a pleasant experience when working with Wellstar Bob
August 29, 2024
5
MA was really friendly and helpful. Paul did a great job.
August 30, 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.
