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Dr. Amar Patel received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and went on to complete a fellowship in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at Emory University. Dr. Patel is a professional member of the American College of Cardiology and the Society of Cardiac Angiography and Intervention.
Dr. Patel is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. He is a member of several medical and professional societies. He has advanced training in cardiac and peripheral vascular imaging and extensive experience in clinical research. Dr. Patel's areas of interest include: percutaneous coronary intervention, structural heart disease/congenital heart defects, and valvular hear disease.
Dr. Patel joined Wellstar in August 2007. He is currently on staff at Wellstar Cobb, Douglas, Kennestone and Paulding hospitals. When not at work, Dr. Patel loves to spend time with his wife and children. He also enjoys traveling and reading.
Meet Dr. Amar Patel
Specialties
Interventional Cardiology
Cardiovascular Disease
Education & Training
Medical College of Georgia-Augusta University
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Interv/Card
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure
Cardiogenic Shock Management using percutaneous Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS)
Cardiology Research
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Management using Alcohol Septal Ablation
Intracardiac Echocardiography
Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO)
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Closure
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure
Percutaneous Coronary Interventions
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair (Mitraclip)
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement
Transcatheter Paravalvular Leak Closure
Transcatheter Pulmonary Embolism Management
Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Closure
Videos
MitraClip at Wellstar
MitraClip increases the options for patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation who are at risk for surgical intervention. Wellstar Cardiovascular Surgery is the only program in Georgia to receive dual certification for excellence in coronary artery bypass and heart valve repair/replacement surgery.
TAVR at Wellstar
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital has been conducting TAVR procedures since 2012. Our clinical TAVR results are among the national leaders in terms of positive outcomes with fewer complications.
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.7
Based on 187 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Office employees are curtious, professional respectful. The assistants were also welcoming and doctors were prompt and opened to questions and provided understandable answers primarily in layman's terms. They calmly explained anything We didn't comprehend. Drs were pleasant, knowledgeable and thorough. Good experience for such a trying time for me and I my family.
November 7, 2024
5
A wonderful experience, as always with Wellstar. The doctor is friendly, caring, knowledgeable, and professional, listening to my concerns and answering all my questions completely. Nurses and support staff consistently very friendly, caring, and helpful.
October 27, 2024
5
Was referred by my doctor, was extremely impressed
October 12, 2024
5
Dr. Patel was caring and listened and assured me in all areas and concerns in this procedure. Staff very helpful and professional.
October 7, 2024
5
Very good experience
September 26, 2024
5
Dr. Patel, the nurses at this practice, and all of the staff are 10 out of 10. They do their best that you are comfortable and have all the answers to your questions, even if the questions are kind of ridiculous.
September 25, 2024
5
I was very impressed with Dr. Patel. He was very thorough in explaining everything. I would totally trust him with my care.
September 22, 2024
5
It went great. Everyone was extremely helpful and thorough.
September 14, 2024
5
very satisfied and comforted with the information and the plan forward
September 14, 2024
5
Everyone seemed cheerful and enjoyed their jobs!
September 8, 2024
5
easy to talk with and ask questions
August 23, 2024
5
Throrough
August 22, 2024
5
I was especially delighted to learn that the PA accompanying Dr. Patel, was a Michigan State University undergraduate alumnae like me.
August 27, 2024
5
Great experience
August 9, 2024
5
I was treated with respect and felt like the doctors and staff listened to me.
July 25, 2024
5
Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful.
June 7, 2024
5
Good show.
April 6, 2024
5
Doctor, Nurses. and Staff were great, very friendly, answered all my questions and made me feel at ease.
April 5, 2024
5
Great experience!
March 28, 2024
5
Very prompt and caring staff
March 24, 2024
5
I'm Glglad I saw Dr. Patel and received his insight into my medical situation.
March 23, 2024
4
I don't understand why I am seeing so many cardiologists?
March 17, 2024
5
Dr. Amar Patel was pleasant and cared about my condition. He was patient, listened and answered all questions my daughter and I asked. I really appreciated him drawing a description of my heart's condition and what he recommended, including follow-up care. He was very thorough, and I felt at ease.
February 17, 2024
5
Everyone from the front office staff as well as Dr. Amar Patel were absolutely wonderful. Dr. Patel was very thorough with everything that he needed to tell me.
February 3, 2024
5
I am very pleased. All people were very friendly.
January 27, 2024
5
Very attentive and answered all my questions.
January 27, 2024
5
Very informative and interested in my concerns & questions.
January 27, 2024
5
I would just like to say I was very impressed with Dr. Patel and appreciated his time that he spent with me explaining very thoroughly my situation. And it helped me ease my mind and I was very well pleased. Thank you.
January 20, 2024
5
Really like Dr. Patel's willingness to explain and diagram any issues that are unclear concerning procedures. He never rushes the appointment and is very warm and interactive with accompanying family members.
January 15, 2024
5
They answered all my questions and sounds like we're on the right track to getting my heart fixed. God bless you all.
January 15, 2024
5
Office employees are curtious, professional respectful. The assistants were also welcoming and doctors were prompt and opened to questions and provided understandable answers primarily in layman's terms. They calmly explained anything We didn't comprehend. Drs were pleasant, knowledgeable and thorough. Good experience for such a trying time for me and I my family.
November 7, 2024
5
A wonderful experience, as always with Wellstar. The doctor is friendly, caring, knowledgeable, and professional, listening to my concerns and answering all my questions completely. Nurses and support staff consistently very friendly, caring, and helpful.
October 27, 2024
5
Was referred by my doctor, was extremely impressed
October 12, 2024
5
Dr. Patel was caring and listened and assured me in all areas and concerns in this procedure. Staff very helpful and professional.
October 7, 2024
5
Very good experience
September 26, 2024
5
Dr. Patel, the nurses at this practice, and all of the staff are 10 out of 10. They do their best that you are comfortable and have all the answers to your questions, even if the questions are kind of ridiculous.
September 25, 2024
5
I was very impressed with Dr. Patel. He was very thorough in explaining everything. I would totally trust him with my care.
September 22, 2024
5
It went great. Everyone was extremely helpful and thorough.
September 14, 2024
5
very satisfied and comforted with the information and the plan forward
September 14, 2024
5
Everyone seemed cheerful and enjoyed their jobs!
September 8, 2024
5
easy to talk with and ask questions
August 23, 2024
5
Throrough
August 22, 2024
5
I was especially delighted to learn that the PA accompanying Dr. Patel, was a Michigan State University undergraduate alumnae like me.
August 27, 2024
5
Great experience
August 9, 2024
5
I was treated with respect and felt like the doctors and staff listened to me.
July 25, 2024
5
Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful.
June 7, 2024
5
Good show.
April 6, 2024
5
Doctor, Nurses. and Staff were great, very friendly, answered all my questions and made me feel at ease.
April 5, 2024
5
Great experience!
March 28, 2024
5
Very prompt and caring staff
March 24, 2024
5
I'm Glglad I saw Dr. Patel and received his insight into my medical situation.
March 23, 2024
5
Dr. Amar Patel was pleasant and cared about my condition. He was patient, listened and answered all questions my daughter and I asked. I really appreciated him drawing a description of my heart's condition and what he recommended, including follow-up care. He was very thorough, and I felt at ease.
February 17, 2024
5
Everyone from the front office staff as well as Dr. Amar Patel were absolutely wonderful. Dr. Patel was very thorough with everything that he needed to tell me.
February 3, 2024
5
I am very pleased. All people were very friendly.
January 27, 2024
5
Very attentive and answered all my questions.
January 27, 2024
5
Very informative and interested in my concerns & questions.
January 27, 2024
5
I would just like to say I was very impressed with Dr. Patel and appreciated his time that he spent with me explaining very thoroughly my situation. And it helped me ease my mind and I was very well pleased. Thank you.
January 20, 2024
5
Really like Dr. Patel's willingness to explain and diagram any issues that are unclear concerning procedures. He never rushes the appointment and is very warm and interactive with accompanying family members.
January 15, 2024
5
They answered all my questions and sounds like we're on the right track to getting my heart fixed. God bless you all.
January 15, 2024
4
I don't understand why I am seeing so many cardiologists?
March 17, 2024
4
I don't understand why I am seeing so many cardiologists?
March 17, 2024
5
Office employees are curtious, professional respectful. The assistants were also welcoming and doctors were prompt and opened to questions and provided understandable answers primarily in layman's terms. They calmly explained anything We didn't comprehend. Drs were pleasant, knowledgeable and thorough. Good experience for such a trying time for me and I my family.
November 7, 2024
5
A wonderful experience, as always with Wellstar. The doctor is friendly, caring, knowledgeable, and professional, listening to my concerns and answering all my questions completely. Nurses and support staff consistently very friendly, caring, and helpful.
October 27, 2024
5
Was referred by my doctor, was extremely impressed
October 12, 2024
5
Dr. Patel was caring and listened and assured me in all areas and concerns in this procedure. Staff very helpful and professional.
October 7, 2024
5
Very good experience
September 26, 2024
5
Dr. Patel, the nurses at this practice, and all of the staff are 10 out of 10. They do their best that you are comfortable and have all the answers to your questions, even if the questions are kind of ridiculous.
September 25, 2024
5
I was very impressed with Dr. Patel. He was very thorough in explaining everything. I would totally trust him with my care.
September 22, 2024
5
It went great. Everyone was extremely helpful and thorough.
September 14, 2024
5
very satisfied and comforted with the information and the plan forward
September 14, 2024
5
Everyone seemed cheerful and enjoyed their jobs!
September 8, 2024
5
easy to talk with and ask questions
August 23, 2024
5
Throrough
August 22, 2024
5
I was especially delighted to learn that the PA accompanying Dr. Patel, was a Michigan State University undergraduate alumnae like me.
August 27, 2024
5
Great experience
August 9, 2024
5
I was treated with respect and felt like the doctors and staff listened to me.
July 25, 2024
5
Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful.
June 7, 2024
5
Good show.
April 6, 2024
5
Doctor, Nurses. and Staff were great, very friendly, answered all my questions and made me feel at ease.
April 5, 2024
5
Great experience!
March 28, 2024
5
Very prompt and caring staff
March 24, 2024
5
I'm Glglad I saw Dr. Patel and received his insight into my medical situation.
March 23, 2024
5
Dr. Amar Patel was pleasant and cared about my condition. He was patient, listened and answered all questions my daughter and I asked. I really appreciated him drawing a description of my heart's condition and what he recommended, including follow-up care. He was very thorough, and I felt at ease.
February 17, 2024
5
Everyone from the front office staff as well as Dr. Amar Patel were absolutely wonderful. Dr. Patel was very thorough with everything that he needed to tell me.
February 3, 2024
5
I am very pleased. All people were very friendly.
January 27, 2024
5
Very attentive and answered all my questions.
January 27, 2024
5
Very informative and interested in my concerns & questions.
January 27, 2024
5
I would just like to say I was very impressed with Dr. Patel and appreciated his time that he spent with me explaining very thoroughly my situation. And it helped me ease my mind and I was very well pleased. Thank you.
January 20, 2024
5
Really like Dr. Patel's willingness to explain and diagram any issues that are unclear concerning procedures. He never rushes the appointment and is very warm and interactive with accompanying family members.
January 15, 2024
5
They answered all my questions and sounds like we're on the right track to getting my heart fixed. God bless you all.
January 15, 2024
5
Office employees are curtious, professional respectful. The assistants were also welcoming and doctors were prompt and opened to questions and provided understandable answers primarily in layman's terms. They calmly explained anything We didn't comprehend. Drs were pleasant, knowledgeable and thorough. Good experience for such a trying time for me and I my family.
November 7, 2024
5
A wonderful experience, as always with Wellstar. The doctor is friendly, caring, knowledgeable, and professional, listening to my concerns and answering all my questions completely. Nurses and support staff consistently very friendly, caring, and helpful.
October 27, 2024
5
Was referred by my doctor, was extremely impressed
October 12, 2024
5
Dr. Patel was caring and listened and assured me in all areas and concerns in this procedure. Staff very helpful and professional.
October 7, 2024
5
Very good experience
September 26, 2024
5
Dr. Patel, the nurses at this practice, and all of the staff are 10 out of 10. They do their best that you are comfortable and have all the answers to your questions, even if the questions are kind of ridiculous.
September 25, 2024
5
I was very impressed with Dr. Patel. He was very thorough in explaining everything. I would totally trust him with my care.
September 22, 2024
5
It went great. Everyone was extremely helpful and thorough.
September 14, 2024
5
very satisfied and comforted with the information and the plan forward
September 14, 2024
5
Everyone seemed cheerful and enjoyed their jobs!
September 8, 2024
5
I was especially delighted to learn that the PA accompanying Dr. Patel, was a Michigan State University undergraduate alumnae like me.
August 27, 2024
5
easy to talk with and ask questions
August 23, 2024
5
Throrough
August 22, 2024
5
Great experience
August 9, 2024
5
I was treated with respect and felt like the doctors and staff listened to me.
July 25, 2024
5
Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful.
June 7, 2024
5
Good show.
April 6, 2024
5
Doctor, Nurses. and Staff were great, very friendly, answered all my questions and made me feel at ease.
April 5, 2024
5
Great experience!
March 28, 2024
5
Very prompt and caring staff
March 24, 2024
5
I'm Glglad I saw Dr. Patel and received his insight into my medical situation.
March 23, 2024
4
I don't understand why I am seeing so many cardiologists?
March 17, 2024
5
Dr. Amar Patel was pleasant and cared about my condition. He was patient, listened and answered all questions my daughter and I asked. I really appreciated him drawing a description of my heart's condition and what he recommended, including follow-up care. He was very thorough, and I felt at ease.
February 17, 2024
5
Everyone from the front office staff as well as Dr. Amar Patel were absolutely wonderful. Dr. Patel was very thorough with everything that he needed to tell me.
February 3, 2024
5
I am very pleased. All people were very friendly.
January 27, 2024
5
Very attentive and answered all my questions.
January 27, 2024
5
Very informative and interested in my concerns & questions.
January 27, 2024
5
I would just like to say I was very impressed with Dr. Patel and appreciated his time that he spent with me explaining very thoroughly my situation. And it helped me ease my mind and I was very well pleased. Thank you.
January 20, 2024
5
Really like Dr. Patel's willingness to explain and diagram any issues that are unclear concerning procedures. He never rushes the appointment and is very warm and interactive with accompanying family members.
January 15, 2024
5
They answered all my questions and sounds like we're on the right track to getting my heart fixed. God bless you all.
January 15, 2024
5
They answered all my questions and sounds like we're on the right track to getting my heart fixed. God bless you all.
January 15, 2024
5
Really like Dr. Patel's willingness to explain and diagram any issues that are unclear concerning procedures. He never rushes the appointment and is very warm and interactive with accompanying family members.
January 15, 2024
5
I would just like to say I was very impressed with Dr. Patel and appreciated his time that he spent with me explaining very thoroughly my situation. And it helped me ease my mind and I was very well pleased. Thank you.
January 20, 2024
5
Very informative and interested in my concerns & questions.
January 27, 2024
5
Very attentive and answered all my questions.
January 27, 2024
5
I am very pleased. All people were very friendly.
January 27, 2024
5
Everyone from the front office staff as well as Dr. Amar Patel were absolutely wonderful. Dr. Patel was very thorough with everything that he needed to tell me.
February 3, 2024
5
Dr. Amar Patel was pleasant and cared about my condition. He was patient, listened and answered all questions my daughter and I asked. I really appreciated him drawing a description of my heart's condition and what he recommended, including follow-up care. He was very thorough, and I felt at ease.
February 17, 2024
4
I don't understand why I am seeing so many cardiologists?
March 17, 2024
5
I'm Glglad I saw Dr. Patel and received his insight into my medical situation.
March 23, 2024
5
Very prompt and caring staff
March 24, 2024
5
Great experience!
March 28, 2024
5
Doctor, Nurses. and Staff were great, very friendly, answered all my questions and made me feel at ease.
April 5, 2024
5
Good show.
April 6, 2024
5
Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful.
June 7, 2024
5
I was treated with respect and felt like the doctors and staff listened to me.
July 25, 2024
5
Great experience
August 9, 2024
5
Throrough
August 22, 2024
5
easy to talk with and ask questions
August 23, 2024
5
I was especially delighted to learn that the PA accompanying Dr. Patel, was a Michigan State University undergraduate alumnae like me.
August 27, 2024
5
Everyone seemed cheerful and enjoyed their jobs!
September 8, 2024
5
very satisfied and comforted with the information and the plan forward
September 14, 2024
5
It went great. Everyone was extremely helpful and thorough.
September 14, 2024
5
I was very impressed with Dr. Patel. He was very thorough in explaining everything. I would totally trust him with my care.
September 22, 2024
5
Dr. Patel, the nurses at this practice, and all of the staff are 10 out of 10. They do their best that you are comfortable and have all the answers to your questions, even if the questions are kind of ridiculous.
September 25, 2024
5
Very good experience
September 26, 2024
5
Dr. Patel was caring and listened and assured me in all areas and concerns in this procedure. Staff very helpful and professional.
October 7, 2024
5
Was referred by my doctor, was extremely impressed
October 12, 2024
5
A wonderful experience, as always with Wellstar. The doctor is friendly, caring, knowledgeable, and professional, listening to my concerns and answering all my questions completely. Nurses and support staff consistently very friendly, caring, and helpful.
October 27, 2024
5
Office employees are curtious, professional respectful. The assistants were also welcoming and doctors were prompt and opened to questions and provided understandable answers primarily in layman's terms. They calmly explained anything We didn't comprehend. Drs were pleasant, knowledgeable and thorough. Good experience for such a trying time for me and I my family.
November 7, 2024
Publications and Articles
High-Tech Safe Surgery at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
A new cardiac hybrid operating room at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital brings a catheterization lab and surgery suite together in one space, making treatment more efficient and encouraging collaboration between our expert providers.
The operating room, which is projected to treat more than 500 patients a year, is outfitted with the latest technology in heart care. The equipment brings together multiple imaging modalities in one environment allowing for an enhanced view of the patient’s beating heart during procedures.
With tableside control of multiple applications in the lab, providers have the freedom of movement to focus on exacting their treatment strategy, thus improving outcomes. This technology is also safer because it exposes both patients and providers to less radiation.
“This state-of-the-art space is the most advanced hybrid operating room in the Atlanta area,” said Dr. Amar Patel, interventional cardiologist and co-medical director for the structural heart and valve program at Wellstar. “Bringing several services into one room allows us to provide complex cardiac care for our community efficiently and effectively, using the top tools available to us.”
Structural heart procedures, such as valve repairs or replacements, will be performed in the hybrid operating room, along with cardiac surgery and some electrophysiology procedures that can determine the cause of heart rhythm problems.
To learn more about how Wellstar can keep your heart in top shape, visit wellstar.org/heartcare.
