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Infectious Disease

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Thomas Sheftel, MD

Infectious Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2005.

Specialties

Infectious Disease

Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine

Infectious Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2005
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About Thomas Sheftel, MD

Dr. Sheftel received his Doctorate of Medicine from The University of Kansas in Lawrence, which is where he also completed his internal medicine residency. Dr. Sheftel has practiced as a dual specialist in both primary care and infectious disease since completing his infectious disease fellowship in 1985.

Specialties

  • Infectious Disease

Education & Training

  • Kansas University Medical Center-Sch of Medicine

Degree

  • Doctor of Medicine

Residency

  • University of Texas Medical Branch

Fellowship

  • University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals

Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Infect/Dis

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
  • Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
  • Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center

Languages spoken

  • English

Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating

4.8

Based on 198 patient ratings

I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
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Earned my trust
Shared the right amount of information

All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider.For more information about the review system, check out this Learn more about our review system.

Patient Reviews

5

Great office staff and doctor!!

May 17, 2025

5

I'm glad to have a caring Physician and Nurse who takes time with their patient and don't rush you in and out during visits.

May 16, 2025

4

I was seen quickly and the staff was friendly and professional.

May 12, 2025

5

Dr. Sheftel is an excellent doctor. I don't have anything to say but good things about him. So thank you.

May 2, 2025

5

My experience has always been perfect.

April 28, 2025

5

Great team

April 17, 2025

5

Dr. Sheftel and his staff are excellent. He evaluated by infection, concurred with the current therapy, and stated that I did not need to see him again, unless there was a problem.

April 17, 2025

5

DR SHEFTEL IS GREAT BEEN GOING TO HIM OVER 20 YEARS.

April 6, 2025

5

Been a patient of Dr Sheftel for 33 years. ALWAYS have been totally satisfied with his care and treatment. Best I could ask for.

April 4, 2025

5

Dr Sheftel has been my doctor for over 3 years. He's very attentive to my care needs. He asks the right questions, updates me on any test results, and allows me the time to ask questions or go over any of my concerns. I appreciate the friendliness and professionalism of the staff as well. Thank you!

March 30, 2025

5

Physician and staff were courteous and attentive

March 29, 2025

5

Great service VERY HAPPY

March 19, 2025

5

Thank you.

March 15, 2025

5

Always a pleasant experience!

February 28, 2025

5

Very pleased, thanks

January 18, 2025

5

I forgot to ask about my spine and neck flexibility making cracking sounds more frequently.

January 17, 2025

5

Great

January 2, 2025

5

Short wait, staff was helpful

January 1, 2025

5

Nothing to add - all was very good.

December 22, 2024

5

He is a wonderful doctor. No one could be better. I've been going to him for years. I trust him with everything.

December 22, 2024

5

Dr. Sheftel is the best. I have been seeing him over 20 years. I wouldn't go too far anyone else!

December 19, 2024

5

Because of the care I received from the Doctor office I can refer my family and friends to the office everyone was excellent

December 9, 2024

5

I always have a pleasant experience when I go to this practice. I have been seeing this doctor for many years.

December 7, 2024

5

After 15 years of having my labs taken at wellstar, I now have to go somewhere else in network to avoid a high facility charge that Wellstar now requires, not happy about that or how I was advised of this by being billed the last time!

November 16, 2024

5

Very professional and caring. Easy to talk to.

November 16, 2024

5

Yes, Dr. Sheftel and his staff is wonderful. Gone to him a long time. Very good.

November 16, 2024

5

Dr Sheftel and his staff were the best and very knowledgeable. I felt my medical issue was in very good hands

November 15, 2024

4

The girl who did my lab work was very sweet and nice

November 9, 2024

5

Medical staff shares current treatment information relative to my condition, citing pro and con.

November 7, 2024

5

I had Very pleasant experience. The front office staff greeted me with a warm smile. Jasmine, MA very detailed In reviewing my medications. Dr. Sheftel provided a patient centered care.

November 2, 2024

5

Great office staff and doctor!!

May 17, 2025

5

I'm glad to have a caring Physician and Nurse who takes time with their patient and don't rush you in and out during visits.

May 16, 2025

5

Dr. Sheftel is an excellent doctor. I don't have anything to say but good things about him. So thank you.

May 2, 2025

5

My experience has always been perfect.

April 28, 2025

5

Great team

April 17, 2025

5

Dr. Sheftel and his staff are excellent. He evaluated by infection, concurred with the current therapy, and stated that I did not need to see him again, unless there was a problem.

April 17, 2025

5

DR SHEFTEL IS GREAT BEEN GOING TO HIM OVER 20 YEARS.

April 6, 2025

5

Been a patient of Dr Sheftel for 33 years. ALWAYS have been totally satisfied with his care and treatment. Best I could ask for.

April 4, 2025

5

Dr Sheftel has been my doctor for over 3 years. He's very attentive to my care needs. He asks the right questions, updates me on any test results, and allows me the time to ask questions or go over any of my concerns. I appreciate the friendliness and professionalism of the staff as well. Thank you!

March 30, 2025

5

Physician and staff were courteous and attentive

March 29, 2025

5

Great service VERY HAPPY

March 19, 2025

5

Thank you.

March 15, 2025

5

Always a pleasant experience!

February 28, 2025

5

Very pleased, thanks

January 18, 2025

5

I forgot to ask about my spine and neck flexibility making cracking sounds more frequently.

January 17, 2025

5

Great

January 2, 2025

5

Short wait, staff was helpful

January 1, 2025

5

Nothing to add - all was very good.

December 22, 2024

5

He is a wonderful doctor. No one could be better. I've been going to him for years. I trust him with everything.

December 22, 2024

5

Dr. Sheftel is the best. I have been seeing him over 20 years. I wouldn't go too far anyone else!

December 19, 2024

5

Because of the care I received from the Doctor office I can refer my family and friends to the office everyone was excellent

December 9, 2024

5

I always have a pleasant experience when I go to this practice. I have been seeing this doctor for many years.

December 7, 2024

5

After 15 years of having my labs taken at wellstar, I now have to go somewhere else in network to avoid a high facility charge that Wellstar now requires, not happy about that or how I was advised of this by being billed the last time!

November 16, 2024

5

Very professional and caring. Easy to talk to.

November 16, 2024

5

Yes, Dr. Sheftel and his staff is wonderful. Gone to him a long time. Very good.

November 16, 2024

5

Dr Sheftel and his staff were the best and very knowledgeable. I felt my medical issue was in very good hands

November 15, 2024

5

Medical staff shares current treatment information relative to my condition, citing pro and con.

November 7, 2024

5

I had Very pleasant experience. The front office staff greeted me with a warm smile. Jasmine, MA very detailed In reviewing my medications. Dr. Sheftel provided a patient centered care.

November 2, 2024

4

I was seen quickly and the staff was friendly and professional.

May 12, 2025

4

The girl who did my lab work was very sweet and nice

November 9, 2024

4

I was seen quickly and the staff was friendly and professional.

May 12, 2025

4

The girl who did my lab work was very sweet and nice

November 9, 2024

5

Great office staff and doctor!!

May 17, 2025

5

I'm glad to have a caring Physician and Nurse who takes time with their patient and don't rush you in and out during visits.

May 16, 2025

5

Dr. Sheftel is an excellent doctor. I don't have anything to say but good things about him. So thank you.

May 2, 2025

5

My experience has always been perfect.

April 28, 2025

5

Great team

April 17, 2025

5

Dr. Sheftel and his staff are excellent. He evaluated by infection, concurred with the current therapy, and stated that I did not need to see him again, unless there was a problem.

April 17, 2025

5

DR SHEFTEL IS GREAT BEEN GOING TO HIM OVER 20 YEARS.

April 6, 2025

5

Been a patient of Dr Sheftel for 33 years. ALWAYS have been totally satisfied with his care and treatment. Best I could ask for.

April 4, 2025

5

Dr Sheftel has been my doctor for over 3 years. He's very attentive to my care needs. He asks the right questions, updates me on any test results, and allows me the time to ask questions or go over any of my concerns. I appreciate the friendliness and professionalism of the staff as well. Thank you!

March 30, 2025

5

Physician and staff were courteous and attentive

March 29, 2025

5

Great service VERY HAPPY

March 19, 2025

5

Thank you.

March 15, 2025

5

Always a pleasant experience!

February 28, 2025

5

Very pleased, thanks

January 18, 2025

5

I forgot to ask about my spine and neck flexibility making cracking sounds more frequently.

January 17, 2025

5

Great

January 2, 2025

5

Short wait, staff was helpful

January 1, 2025

5

Nothing to add - all was very good.

December 22, 2024

5

He is a wonderful doctor. No one could be better. I've been going to him for years. I trust him with everything.

December 22, 2024

5

Dr. Sheftel is the best. I have been seeing him over 20 years. I wouldn't go too far anyone else!

December 19, 2024

5

Because of the care I received from the Doctor office I can refer my family and friends to the office everyone was excellent

December 9, 2024

5

I always have a pleasant experience when I go to this practice. I have been seeing this doctor for many years.

December 7, 2024

5

After 15 years of having my labs taken at wellstar, I now have to go somewhere else in network to avoid a high facility charge that Wellstar now requires, not happy about that or how I was advised of this by being billed the last time!

November 16, 2024

5

Very professional and caring. Easy to talk to.

November 16, 2024

5

Yes, Dr. Sheftel and his staff is wonderful. Gone to him a long time. Very good.

November 16, 2024

5

Dr Sheftel and his staff were the best and very knowledgeable. I felt my medical issue was in very good hands

November 15, 2024

5

Medical staff shares current treatment information relative to my condition, citing pro and con.

November 7, 2024

5

I had Very pleasant experience. The front office staff greeted me with a warm smile. Jasmine, MA very detailed In reviewing my medications. Dr. Sheftel provided a patient centered care.

November 2, 2024

5

Great office staff and doctor!!

May 17, 2025

5

I'm glad to have a caring Physician and Nurse who takes time with their patient and don't rush you in and out during visits.

May 16, 2025

4

I was seen quickly and the staff was friendly and professional.

May 12, 2025

5

Dr. Sheftel is an excellent doctor. I don't have anything to say but good things about him. So thank you.

May 2, 2025

5

My experience has always been perfect.

April 28, 2025

5

Great team

April 17, 2025

5

Dr. Sheftel and his staff are excellent. He evaluated by infection, concurred with the current therapy, and stated that I did not need to see him again, unless there was a problem.

April 17, 2025

5

DR SHEFTEL IS GREAT BEEN GOING TO HIM OVER 20 YEARS.

April 6, 2025

5

Been a patient of Dr Sheftel for 33 years. ALWAYS have been totally satisfied with his care and treatment. Best I could ask for.

April 4, 2025

5

Dr Sheftel has been my doctor for over 3 years. He's very attentive to my care needs. He asks the right questions, updates me on any test results, and allows me the time to ask questions or go over any of my concerns. I appreciate the friendliness and professionalism of the staff as well. Thank you!

March 30, 2025

5

Physician and staff were courteous and attentive

March 29, 2025

5

Great service VERY HAPPY

March 19, 2025

5

Thank you.

March 15, 2025

5

Always a pleasant experience!

February 28, 2025

5

Very pleased, thanks

January 18, 2025

5

I forgot to ask about my spine and neck flexibility making cracking sounds more frequently.

January 17, 2025

5

Great

January 2, 2025

5

Short wait, staff was helpful

January 1, 2025

5

He is a wonderful doctor. No one could be better. I've been going to him for years. I trust him with everything.

December 22, 2024

5

Nothing to add - all was very good.

December 22, 2024

5

Dr. Sheftel is the best. I have been seeing him over 20 years. I wouldn't go too far anyone else!

December 19, 2024

5

Because of the care I received from the Doctor office I can refer my family and friends to the office everyone was excellent

December 9, 2024

5

I always have a pleasant experience when I go to this practice. I have been seeing this doctor for many years.

December 7, 2024

5

Yes, Dr. Sheftel and his staff is wonderful. Gone to him a long time. Very good.

November 16, 2024

5

After 15 years of having my labs taken at wellstar, I now have to go somewhere else in network to avoid a high facility charge that Wellstar now requires, not happy about that or how I was advised of this by being billed the last time!

November 16, 2024

5

Very professional and caring. Easy to talk to.

November 16, 2024

5

Dr Sheftel and his staff were the best and very knowledgeable. I felt my medical issue was in very good hands

November 15, 2024

4

The girl who did my lab work was very sweet and nice

November 9, 2024

5

Medical staff shares current treatment information relative to my condition, citing pro and con.

November 7, 2024

5

I had Very pleasant experience. The front office staff greeted me with a warm smile. Jasmine, MA very detailed In reviewing my medications. Dr. Sheftel provided a patient centered care.

November 2, 2024

5

I had Very pleasant experience. The front office staff greeted me with a warm smile. Jasmine, MA very detailed In reviewing my medications. Dr. Sheftel provided a patient centered care.

November 2, 2024

5

Medical staff shares current treatment information relative to my condition, citing pro and con.

November 7, 2024

4

The girl who did my lab work was very sweet and nice

November 9, 2024

5

Dr Sheftel and his staff were the best and very knowledgeable. I felt my medical issue was in very good hands

November 15, 2024

5

Very professional and caring. Easy to talk to.

November 16, 2024

5

After 15 years of having my labs taken at wellstar, I now have to go somewhere else in network to avoid a high facility charge that Wellstar now requires, not happy about that or how I was advised of this by being billed the last time!

November 16, 2024

5

Yes, Dr. Sheftel and his staff is wonderful. Gone to him a long time. Very good.

November 16, 2024

5

I always have a pleasant experience when I go to this practice. I have been seeing this doctor for many years.

December 7, 2024

5

Because of the care I received from the Doctor office I can refer my family and friends to the office everyone was excellent

December 9, 2024

5

Dr. Sheftel is the best. I have been seeing him over 20 years. I wouldn't go too far anyone else!

December 19, 2024

5

Nothing to add - all was very good.

December 22, 2024

5

He is a wonderful doctor. No one could be better. I've been going to him for years. I trust him with everything.

December 22, 2024

5

Short wait, staff was helpful

January 1, 2025

5

Great

January 2, 2025

5

I forgot to ask about my spine and neck flexibility making cracking sounds more frequently.

January 17, 2025

5

Very pleased, thanks

January 18, 2025

5

Always a pleasant experience!

February 28, 2025

5

Thank you.

March 15, 2025

5

Great service VERY HAPPY

March 19, 2025

5

Physician and staff were courteous and attentive

March 29, 2025

5

Dr Sheftel has been my doctor for over 3 years. He's very attentive to my care needs. He asks the right questions, updates me on any test results, and allows me the time to ask questions or go over any of my concerns. I appreciate the friendliness and professionalism of the staff as well. Thank you!

March 30, 2025

5

Been a patient of Dr Sheftel for 33 years. ALWAYS have been totally satisfied with his care and treatment. Best I could ask for.

April 4, 2025

5

DR SHEFTEL IS GREAT BEEN GOING TO HIM OVER 20 YEARS.

April 6, 2025

5

Dr. Sheftel and his staff are excellent. He evaluated by infection, concurred with the current therapy, and stated that I did not need to see him again, unless there was a problem.

April 17, 2025

5

Great team

April 17, 2025

5

My experience has always been perfect.

April 28, 2025

5

Dr. Sheftel is an excellent doctor. I don't have anything to say but good things about him. So thank you.

May 2, 2025

4

I was seen quickly and the staff was friendly and professional.

May 12, 2025

5

I'm glad to have a caring Physician and Nurse who takes time with their patient and don't rush you in and out during visits.

May 16, 2025

5

Great office staff and doctor!!

May 17, 2025

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Thomas Sheftel, MD
Infectious Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2005
Rating
4.8
Specialties
Infectious Disease
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
Kansas University Medical Center-Sch of Medicine
Residency
University of Texas Medical Branch
Fellowship
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Infect/Dis
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
Office Locations
www.wellstar.org/physicians/thomas-sheftel-md
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