Richard Myung, MD
Specialties
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Richard Myung, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon with Wellstar since 2007.
Specialties
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Office Locations
Expertise
About Richard Myung, MD
Areas of Interest
- Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Coronary Revascularization
- Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
- Structural Heart
Accomplishments
- Medical Director, Cardiovascular Surgery
- Co-Medical Director, Structural Heart & Valve Program
Specialties
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
Education & Training
- New York Medical College
Degree
- Doctor of Medicine
Residency
- University of Pennsylvania Medical Center
- MedStar Georgetown University Medical Center
Fellowship
- Emory University School of Medicine
Certifications
- American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
- Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
- Wellstar Cobb Hospital
- Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Languages spoken
- English
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
- Adult Congenital Heart Surgery
- Anomalous Coronary Artery
- Aortic Regurgitation or Insufficiency
- Aortic Root Dilatation
- Aortic Root Surgery
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Ascending and Aortic Arch Aneurysm Dissection
- Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)
- Atrial Fibrillation Surgery
- Bicuspid Aortic Stenosis
- Cardiac Tumors (Myxoma and Fibroelastoma)
- Congenital Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Descending Thoracic Aneurysm Dissection
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Mitral Stenosis
- Mitral Valve Surgery
- Myectomy Myotomy
- Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
- Pulmonic Valve Surgery
- Resection of Cardiac Tumors
- Thoracic Aortic Surgery
- Thoracoabdominal Aortic Surgery
- Tricuspid Regurgitation
- Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
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Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.7Based on 175 patient ratings
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr Myung and his staff are all amazing. So thankful for the care they provide.
June 7, 2025
5
Very good experience Trust
May 23, 2025
5
Caring group
May 17, 2025
5
I was very happy with the care that I've gotten so far.
April 27, 2025
5
This Dr is awesome I'm thankful for his knowledge and expertise.
April 27, 2025
4
Never did get video call to work
April 27, 2025
5
Amazing
April 24, 2025
5
Dr. Myung and his staff made me quite comfortable and well informed as to what will happen to me. Not looking forward to the operation but felt I was in very capable hands.
March 30, 2025
5
All staff very professional and courteous.
March 29, 2025
5
Just that it was a great experience, ranging from the moment I walked in, the wait time and information provided. I was in and out, enlightened with information to make educated & informed decisions.
March 13, 2025
5
I trust Doctor Myung completely, and would recommend him to everyone.
March 1, 2025
5
I feel confident that my surgery will be successful!! I trust Dr. Myung, Stacey, and the rest of the staff.
February 28, 2025
5
Dr Myung is very pleasant and knowledgeable.
February 9, 2025
5
Dr Myung and staff were exceptional. My heart problems are severe and complicated. I couldn't be happier with this consultation.
February 8, 2025
5
Everyone was very caring and compassionate.
February 7, 2025
5
Dr. Myung and his staff were very professional and informative with any questions we had.
January 26, 2025
5
Mary was very informative, professional & welcoming. She made feel that I would be provided with best care! She also include her contact information if I had any questions after my visit. Dr. Myung explain my procedure in layman terms, so can understand simply.
January 25, 2025
5
I enjoyed the remote visit because the weather was bad and I felt very safe. Dr. Myung has done a great job with my surgery and would recommend him to family and friends.
January 25, 2025
5
Richard myung saved my life, north side Cherokee diagnos was spot on and Dr myung was able to repair my blockage,,, I feel great thanks to all
January 24, 2025
5
Everyone was all some
January 10, 2025
5
The entire crew was fantastic
December 22, 2024
5
Dr. Myung is great!
December 14, 2024
5
It would be better if you had more parking! Had to park on the top floor and almost didn't have a space there! Other than that I'm satisfied with everything.
December 14, 2024
5
Dr. Myung took very good care of me during my heart issue.
December 9, 2024
5
Superb team!
December 7, 2024
5
Everyone I met with was professional, helpful, friendly, and courteous. They helped relieve a lot of my anxiety.
December 7, 2024
5
Could not have asked for better support and trust, everyone from the front office to the cardiac rehab has made this new journey a absolute dream
November 22, 2024
5
Very professional but very nice!!! Thank you.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr. Myung is wonderful, thorough and answered any questions I had. He is truly a professional!!
November 22, 2024
5
The experience was excellent and I felt very calm talking to Dr. Myung about my health situation.
November 15, 2024
5
Dr Myung and his staff are all amazing. So thankful for the care they provide.
June 7, 2025
5
Very good experience Trust
May 23, 2025
5
Caring group
May 17, 2025
5
I was very happy with the care that I've gotten so far.
April 27, 2025
5
This Dr is awesome I'm thankful for his knowledge and expertise.
April 27, 2025
5
Amazing
April 24, 2025
5
Dr. Myung and his staff made me quite comfortable and well informed as to what will happen to me. Not looking forward to the operation but felt I was in very capable hands.
March 30, 2025
5
All staff very professional and courteous.
March 29, 2025
5
Just that it was a great experience, ranging from the moment I walked in, the wait time and information provided. I was in and out, enlightened with information to make educated & informed decisions.
March 13, 2025
5
I trust Doctor Myung completely, and would recommend him to everyone.
March 1, 2025
5
I feel confident that my surgery will be successful!! I trust Dr. Myung, Stacey, and the rest of the staff.
February 28, 2025
5
Dr Myung is very pleasant and knowledgeable.
February 9, 2025
5
Dr Myung and staff were exceptional. My heart problems are severe and complicated. I couldn't be happier with this consultation.
February 8, 2025
5
Everyone was very caring and compassionate.
February 7, 2025
5
Dr. Myung and his staff were very professional and informative with any questions we had.
January 26, 2025
5
Mary was very informative, professional & welcoming. She made feel that I would be provided with best care! She also include her contact information if I had any questions after my visit. Dr. Myung explain my procedure in layman terms, so can understand simply.
January 25, 2025
5
I enjoyed the remote visit because the weather was bad and I felt very safe. Dr. Myung has done a great job with my surgery and would recommend him to family and friends.
January 25, 2025
5
Richard myung saved my life, north side Cherokee diagnos was spot on and Dr myung was able to repair my blockage,,, I feel great thanks to all
January 24, 2025
5
Everyone was all some
January 10, 2025
5
The entire crew was fantastic
December 22, 2024
5
Dr. Myung is great!
December 14, 2024
5
It would be better if you had more parking! Had to park on the top floor and almost didn't have a space there! Other than that I'm satisfied with everything.
December 14, 2024
5
Dr. Myung took very good care of me during my heart issue.
December 9, 2024
5
Superb team!
December 7, 2024
5
Everyone I met with was professional, helpful, friendly, and courteous. They helped relieve a lot of my anxiety.
December 7, 2024
5
Could not have asked for better support and trust, everyone from the front office to the cardiac rehab has made this new journey a absolute dream
November 22, 2024
5
Very professional but very nice!!! Thank you.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr. Myung is wonderful, thorough and answered any questions I had. He is truly a professional!!
November 22, 2024
5
The experience was excellent and I felt very calm talking to Dr. Myung about my health situation.
November 15, 2024
4
Never did get video call to work
April 27, 2025
4
Never did get video call to work
April 27, 2025
5
Dr Myung and his staff are all amazing. So thankful for the care they provide.
June 7, 2025
5
Very good experience Trust
May 23, 2025
5
Caring group
May 17, 2025
5
I was very happy with the care that I've gotten so far.
April 27, 2025
5
This Dr is awesome I'm thankful for his knowledge and expertise.
April 27, 2025
5
Amazing
April 24, 2025
5
Dr. Myung and his staff made me quite comfortable and well informed as to what will happen to me. Not looking forward to the operation but felt I was in very capable hands.
March 30, 2025
5
All staff very professional and courteous.
March 29, 2025
5
Just that it was a great experience, ranging from the moment I walked in, the wait time and information provided. I was in and out, enlightened with information to make educated & informed decisions.
March 13, 2025
5
I trust Doctor Myung completely, and would recommend him to everyone.
March 1, 2025
5
I feel confident that my surgery will be successful!! I trust Dr. Myung, Stacey, and the rest of the staff.
February 28, 2025
5
Dr Myung is very pleasant and knowledgeable.
February 9, 2025
5
Dr Myung and staff were exceptional. My heart problems are severe and complicated. I couldn't be happier with this consultation.
February 8, 2025
5
Everyone was very caring and compassionate.
February 7, 2025
5
Dr. Myung and his staff were very professional and informative with any questions we had.
January 26, 2025
5
Mary was very informative, professional & welcoming. She made feel that I would be provided with best care! She also include her contact information if I had any questions after my visit. Dr. Myung explain my procedure in layman terms, so can understand simply.
January 25, 2025
5
I enjoyed the remote visit because the weather was bad and I felt very safe. Dr. Myung has done a great job with my surgery and would recommend him to family and friends.
January 25, 2025
5
Richard myung saved my life, north side Cherokee diagnos was spot on and Dr myung was able to repair my blockage,,, I feel great thanks to all
January 24, 2025
5
Everyone was all some
January 10, 2025
5
The entire crew was fantastic
December 22, 2024
5
Dr. Myung is great!
December 14, 2024
5
It would be better if you had more parking! Had to park on the top floor and almost didn't have a space there! Other than that I'm satisfied with everything.
December 14, 2024
5
Dr. Myung took very good care of me during my heart issue.
December 9, 2024
5
Superb team!
December 7, 2024
5
Everyone I met with was professional, helpful, friendly, and courteous. They helped relieve a lot of my anxiety.
December 7, 2024
5
Could not have asked for better support and trust, everyone from the front office to the cardiac rehab has made this new journey a absolute dream
November 22, 2024
5
Very professional but very nice!!! Thank you.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr. Myung is wonderful, thorough and answered any questions I had. He is truly a professional!!
November 22, 2024
5
The experience was excellent and I felt very calm talking to Dr. Myung about my health situation.
November 15, 2024
5
Dr Myung and his staff are all amazing. So thankful for the care they provide.
June 7, 2025
5
Very good experience Trust
May 23, 2025
5
Caring group
May 17, 2025
5
I was very happy with the care that I've gotten so far.
April 27, 2025
5
This Dr is awesome I'm thankful for his knowledge and expertise.
April 27, 2025
4
Never did get video call to work
April 27, 2025
5
Amazing
April 24, 2025
5
Dr. Myung and his staff made me quite comfortable and well informed as to what will happen to me. Not looking forward to the operation but felt I was in very capable hands.
March 30, 2025
5
All staff very professional and courteous.
March 29, 2025
5
Just that it was a great experience, ranging from the moment I walked in, the wait time and information provided. I was in and out, enlightened with information to make educated & informed decisions.
March 13, 2025
5
I trust Doctor Myung completely, and would recommend him to everyone.
March 1, 2025
5
I feel confident that my surgery will be successful!! I trust Dr. Myung, Stacey, and the rest of the staff.
February 28, 2025
5
Dr Myung is very pleasant and knowledgeable.
February 9, 2025
5
Dr Myung and staff were exceptional. My heart problems are severe and complicated. I couldn't be happier with this consultation.
February 8, 2025
5
Everyone was very caring and compassionate.
February 7, 2025
5
Dr. Myung and his staff were very professional and informative with any questions we had.
January 26, 2025
5
Mary was very informative, professional & welcoming. She made feel that I would be provided with best care! She also include her contact information if I had any questions after my visit. Dr. Myung explain my procedure in layman terms, so can understand simply.
January 25, 2025
5
I enjoyed the remote visit because the weather was bad and I felt very safe. Dr. Myung has done a great job with my surgery and would recommend him to family and friends.
January 25, 2025
5
Richard myung saved my life, north side Cherokee diagnos was spot on and Dr myung was able to repair my blockage,,, I feel great thanks to all
January 24, 2025
5
Everyone was all some
January 10, 2025
5
The entire crew was fantastic
December 22, 2024
5
Dr. Myung is great!
December 14, 2024
5
It would be better if you had more parking! Had to park on the top floor and almost didn't have a space there! Other than that I'm satisfied with everything.
December 14, 2024
5
Dr. Myung took very good care of me during my heart issue.
December 9, 2024
5
Superb team!
December 7, 2024
5
Everyone I met with was professional, helpful, friendly, and courteous. They helped relieve a lot of my anxiety.
December 7, 2024
5
Could not have asked for better support and trust, everyone from the front office to the cardiac rehab has made this new journey a absolute dream
November 22, 2024
5
Very professional but very nice!!! Thank you.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr. Myung is wonderful, thorough and answered any questions I had. He is truly a professional!!
November 22, 2024
5
The experience was excellent and I felt very calm talking to Dr. Myung about my health situation.
November 15, 2024
5
The experience was excellent and I felt very calm talking to Dr. Myung about my health situation.
November 15, 2024
5
Very professional but very nice!!! Thank you.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr. Myung is wonderful, thorough and answered any questions I had. He is truly a professional!!
November 22, 2024
5
Could not have asked for better support and trust, everyone from the front office to the cardiac rehab has made this new journey a absolute dream
November 22, 2024
5
Superb team!
December 7, 2024
5
Everyone I met with was professional, helpful, friendly, and courteous. They helped relieve a lot of my anxiety.
December 7, 2024
5
Dr. Myung took very good care of me during my heart issue.
December 9, 2024
5
Dr. Myung is great!
December 14, 2024
5
It would be better if you had more parking! Had to park on the top floor and almost didn't have a space there! Other than that I'm satisfied with everything.
December 14, 2024
5
The entire crew was fantastic
December 22, 2024
5
Everyone was all some
January 10, 2025
5
Richard myung saved my life, north side Cherokee diagnos was spot on and Dr myung was able to repair my blockage,,, I feel great thanks to all
January 24, 2025
5
I enjoyed the remote visit because the weather was bad and I felt very safe. Dr. Myung has done a great job with my surgery and would recommend him to family and friends.
January 25, 2025
5
Mary was very informative, professional & welcoming. She made feel that I would be provided with best care! She also include her contact information if I had any questions after my visit. Dr. Myung explain my procedure in layman terms, so can understand simply.
January 25, 2025
5
Dr. Myung and his staff were very professional and informative with any questions we had.
January 26, 2025
5
Everyone was very caring and compassionate.
February 7, 2025
5
Dr Myung and staff were exceptional. My heart problems are severe and complicated. I couldn't be happier with this consultation.
February 8, 2025
5
Dr Myung is very pleasant and knowledgeable.
February 9, 2025
5
I feel confident that my surgery will be successful!! I trust Dr. Myung, Stacey, and the rest of the staff.
February 28, 2025
5
I trust Doctor Myung completely, and would recommend him to everyone.
March 1, 2025
5
Just that it was a great experience, ranging from the moment I walked in, the wait time and information provided. I was in and out, enlightened with information to make educated & informed decisions.
March 13, 2025
5
All staff very professional and courteous.
March 29, 2025
5
Dr. Myung and his staff made me quite comfortable and well informed as to what will happen to me. Not looking forward to the operation but felt I was in very capable hands.
March 30, 2025
5
Amazing
April 24, 2025
4
Never did get video call to work
April 27, 2025
5
This Dr is awesome I'm thankful for his knowledge and expertise.
April 27, 2025
5
I was very happy with the care that I've gotten so far.
April 27, 2025
5
Caring group
May 17, 2025
5
Very good experience Trust
May 23, 2025
5
Dr Myung and his staff are all amazing. So thankful for the care they provide.
June 7, 2025
Publications and Articles


Top Marks for Heart Care at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center recently received two major commendations highlighting the high level of heart care continuously provided to patients—putting Wellstar Kennstone among the top hospitals in the nation. The Marietta-based heart care program received:
- A distinguished three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). This is the highest category of quality, placing Wellstar Kennestone among the best programs for heart bypass surgery in the U.S. and Canada.
- The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark for Comprehensive Cardiac Center Certification, which means Wellstar Kennestone is the only hospital in Georgia to raise its total cardiac program to the elite level.
“This community is where we live, and when we care for our patients, we’re caring for our neighbors and friends—that’s why pursuing excellence is such a high priority,” said Steve Cermak, executive director of Wellstar Center for Cardiovascular Care & Hospital Operations at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center. “We feel it’s our duty to provide the highest level of care possible.”

Keeping Hearts Beating with Innovative LVAD Technology
Wellstar’s expert cardiac care specialists partner with patients at every step, from preventative care to high-tech treatments and supportive life-changing advice.
For Mike Clements, the innovative care he received at Wellstar has empowered him to meet his goals and be there for life’s special moments — including walking his daughter down the aisle at her wedding and meeting his first grandchild.
Life-saving LVAD implants
In October 2020, Mike received a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implant to support his heart. An LVAD is a battery-powered pump that is surgically implanted and does the job of the heart, pumping blood throughout the body. The external rechargeable battery pack can provide up to 17 hours of power, and most patients with LVAD implants are able to return to work and other routine activities.
For patients whose hearts cannot effectively pump blood on their own, an LVAD is life-saving technology. The device can either keep the patient healthy until they can receive a transplant or serve as an alternative to a heart transplant.
Your Wellstar cardiologist or heart failure specialist can help you determine if an LVAD is the right option for your heart care.
Mike’s decades-long Wellstar partnership
Mike has been a Wellstar patient for decades, beginning when he began experiencing heart issues and was referred to Dr. David Caras for a consultation. As a Wellstar heart patient, he was ready to receive life-saving care right when he needed it, years later.
After Mike received his LVAD implant, an interdisciplinary team of Wellstar providers helped him recover. After Dr. Richard Myung and Dr. Theresa Luu performed the surgery, he spent three weeks in inpatient rehabilitation at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, guided by an expert team who helped him adjust to life with the implant.
Mike had been on vasopressors to elevate his blood pressure, and when he lost circulation in his toes and developed gangrene, Wellstar Podiatrist Dr. Ashish Kapila performed an amputation of the toes to control the infection, which could have been particularly dangerous with the LVAD.
And when Mike was determined to walk his daughter down the aisle for her June 2021 wedding, Wellstar helped make it happen. He began cardiac rehabilitation and physical therapy at Wellstar Vinings Health Park. He knew the aisle at the church was 40 feet long, so his physical therapy team measured the distance and practiced with him.
In June, he was able to walk with his daughter at her wedding, with the support of his LVAD implant keeping his heart beating with every step. Then in August, he was able to enjoy another family milestone — the birth of his first grandchild.
Mike said Wellstar made his care personal and helped him feel supported on his heart health journey. The LVAD coordinators and nursing team in the critical care unit and cardiovascular ICU and on the blue floor at Kennestone became like family as he began his life with the LVAD, Mike said.
“I can’t say enough great things about Wellstar Health System. They truly deliver ‘PeopleCare,’ from the physicians to the clinical staff to the maintenance team that cleans the rooms,” Mike said. “Rather than taking a cookie-cutter approach, they take the time to know me and my healthcare needs and coordinate care seamlessly. I feel like we’re a team in this journey together.”
Mike walking his daughter down the aisle
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Richard Myung, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon with Wellstar since 2007
Rating
4.7
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Specialties
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
New York Medical College
Residency
University of Pennsylvania Medical Center MedStar Georgetown University Medical Center
Fellowship
Emory University School of Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Wellstar Cobb Hospital Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Office Locations
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www.wellstar.org/physicians/richard-myung-md
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