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Patient Reviews
5
Dr Fishman is the best. An excellent doctor. Will definitely help you or find an answer to your problem. Thorough. Takes time with you. Very kind. A nice personality. Efficient, knowledgeable.
July 4, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is an Excellent Doctor. He really cares about his patients, and it shows.
June 23, 2024
5
Dr Fishman.. very personable and engaging.
June 23, 2024
5
Very attentive provider & excellent listener. I highly value his professional judgement and advice.
June 22, 2024
5
Good experience. Dr and assistant helpful.
June 20, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is the best!!
May 23, 2024
5
Very impressed by Dr Fishman.
May 22, 2024
5
Extremely gratifying
May 22, 2024
5
All good
May 18, 2024
5
The BEST
May 19, 2024
5
Doctor Fishman and Terry French are the BEST
May 11, 2024
5
listened to my questions and provided answers and guidance. follows up on previous plans and procedures. Caring and professional.
May 9, 2024
5
Dr. fishman is the best all around a long with his practice.
May 9, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is one of the best doctors I have ever had, he is thorough and prompt, yet still listens to my concerns and answers my questions. A lot of doctors today are dismissive or unfocused, and this is not the case with Dr. Fishman. The practice itself is extremely nice, organized, and everyone seems very professional.
May 9, 2024
5
I'm surprised I didn't get a call that day to schedule the procedure Dr. Fishman needs to perform.
April 22, 2024
5
Great
April 19, 2024
5
i hate going to the doctor but dont mind so much seeing doc fishman . very likable and knowledgeable
April 19, 2024
5
Dr Fishman is excellent. He always takes the time everything in details that are understandable.
April 15, 2024
5
I felt so comfortable talking about my concerns. Dr. Fishman was so easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about my diagnosis. I will recommend Dr. Fishman to everyone. The Nurse was very nice and helpful as well.
April 15, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is a most excellent doctor. I have met few (I'm a former RN) doctors that can measure up to Dr. Fishman's clinical expertise, level of care, or congenial manners. Thank you.
April 14, 2024
5
Dr Fishman and staff are terrific, professional and makes me very calm and easy, enjoy my visits ?
April 14, 2024
5
Dr Fishman is great
April 13, 2024
4
Dr. Fishman isa very arm and caring doctor.
April 14, 2024
5
I had a excellent visit. Dr Fishman and the staff never make me feel rushed or hurried during my visits.
April 12, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is pleasant, careful, thorough. I like his demeanor and approach. No problems with this doctor.
April 10, 2024
4
Dr. Fishman made me feel very comfortable and his staff has done all they can do to get me into the proper testing so I can have my surgery.
March 27, 2024
5
Excellent visit!
March 25, 2024
5
Great Dr.!!! Very caring!!!
March 23, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is one of the greatest doctors I've encountered thus far. He goes over every detail in my chart....he listens, answers questions and makes sure I understand everything before I leave. Dr. Fishman is a gem of a gentleman and an amazing doctor!
March 23, 2024
5
The doctor is excellent. I will continue seeing him and also my husband. We made an appointment with my husband also. The clinic is clean and I wish it was closer to my house, but I'll do the driving to go back to him.
March 16, 2024
5
Dr Fishman is the best. An excellent doctor. Will definitely help you or find an answer to your problem. Thorough. Takes time with you. Very kind. A nice personality. Efficient, knowledgeable.
July 4, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is an Excellent Doctor. He really cares about his patients, and it shows.
June 23, 2024
5
Dr Fishman.. very personable and engaging.
June 23, 2024
5
Very attentive provider & excellent listener. I highly value his professional judgement and advice.
June 22, 2024
5
Good experience. Dr and assistant helpful.
June 20, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is the best!!
May 23, 2024
5
Very impressed by Dr Fishman.
May 22, 2024
5
Extremely gratifying
May 22, 2024
5
All good
May 18, 2024
5
The BEST
May 19, 2024
5
Doctor Fishman and Terry French are the BEST
May 11, 2024
5
listened to my questions and provided answers and guidance. follows up on previous plans and procedures. Caring and professional.
May 9, 2024
5
Dr. fishman is the best all around a long with his practice.
May 9, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is one of the best doctors I have ever had, he is thorough and prompt, yet still listens to my concerns and answers my questions. A lot of doctors today are dismissive or unfocused, and this is not the case with Dr. Fishman. The practice itself is extremely nice, organized, and everyone seems very professional.
May 9, 2024
5
I'm surprised I didn't get a call that day to schedule the procedure Dr. Fishman needs to perform.
April 22, 2024
5
Great
April 19, 2024
5
i hate going to the doctor but dont mind so much seeing doc fishman . very likable and knowledgeable
April 19, 2024
5
Dr Fishman is excellent. He always takes the time everything in details that are understandable.
April 15, 2024
5
I felt so comfortable talking about my concerns. Dr. Fishman was so easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about my diagnosis. I will recommend Dr. Fishman to everyone. The Nurse was very nice and helpful as well.
April 15, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is a most excellent doctor. I have met few (I'm a former RN) doctors that can measure up to Dr. Fishman's clinical expertise, level of care, or congenial manners. Thank you.
April 14, 2024
5
Dr Fishman and staff are terrific, professional and makes me very calm and easy, enjoy my visits ?
April 14, 2024
5
Dr Fishman is great
April 13, 2024
5
I had a excellent visit. Dr Fishman and the staff never make me feel rushed or hurried during my visits.
April 12, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is pleasant, careful, thorough. I like his demeanor and approach. No problems with this doctor.
April 10, 2024
5
Excellent visit!
March 25, 2024
5
Great Dr.!!! Very caring!!!
March 23, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is one of the greatest doctors I've encountered thus far. He goes over every detail in my chart....he listens, answers questions and makes sure I understand everything before I leave. Dr. Fishman is a gem of a gentleman and an amazing doctor!
March 23, 2024
5
The doctor is excellent. I will continue seeing him and also my husband. We made an appointment with my husband also. The clinic is clean and I wish it was closer to my house, but I'll do the driving to go back to him.
March 16, 2024
4
Dr. Fishman isa very arm and caring doctor.
April 14, 2024
4
Dr. Fishman made me feel very comfortable and his staff has done all they can do to get me into the proper testing so I can have my surgery.
March 27, 2024
4
Dr. Fishman isa very arm and caring doctor.
April 14, 2024
4
Dr. Fishman made me feel very comfortable and his staff has done all they can do to get me into the proper testing so I can have my surgery.
March 27, 2024
5
Dr Fishman is the best. An excellent doctor. Will definitely help you or find an answer to your problem. Thorough. Takes time with you. Very kind. A nice personality. Efficient, knowledgeable.
July 4, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is an Excellent Doctor. He really cares about his patients, and it shows.
June 23, 2024
5
Dr Fishman.. very personable and engaging.
June 23, 2024
5
Very attentive provider & excellent listener. I highly value his professional judgement and advice.
June 22, 2024
5
Good experience. Dr and assistant helpful.
June 20, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is the best!!
May 23, 2024
5
Very impressed by Dr Fishman.
May 22, 2024
5
Extremely gratifying
May 22, 2024
5
All good
May 18, 2024
5
The BEST
May 19, 2024
5
Doctor Fishman and Terry French are the BEST
May 11, 2024
5
listened to my questions and provided answers and guidance. follows up on previous plans and procedures. Caring and professional.
May 9, 2024
5
Dr. fishman is the best all around a long with his practice.
May 9, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is one of the best doctors I have ever had, he is thorough and prompt, yet still listens to my concerns and answers my questions. A lot of doctors today are dismissive or unfocused, and this is not the case with Dr. Fishman. The practice itself is extremely nice, organized, and everyone seems very professional.
May 9, 2024
5
I'm surprised I didn't get a call that day to schedule the procedure Dr. Fishman needs to perform.
April 22, 2024
5
Great
April 19, 2024
5
i hate going to the doctor but dont mind so much seeing doc fishman . very likable and knowledgeable
April 19, 2024
5
Dr Fishman is excellent. He always takes the time everything in details that are understandable.
April 15, 2024
5
I felt so comfortable talking about my concerns. Dr. Fishman was so easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about my diagnosis. I will recommend Dr. Fishman to everyone. The Nurse was very nice and helpful as well.
April 15, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is a most excellent doctor. I have met few (I'm a former RN) doctors that can measure up to Dr. Fishman's clinical expertise, level of care, or congenial manners. Thank you.
April 14, 2024
5
Dr Fishman and staff are terrific, professional and makes me very calm and easy, enjoy my visits ?
April 14, 2024
5
Dr Fishman is great
April 13, 2024
5
I had a excellent visit. Dr Fishman and the staff never make me feel rushed or hurried during my visits.
April 12, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is pleasant, careful, thorough. I like his demeanor and approach. No problems with this doctor.
April 10, 2024
5
Excellent visit!
March 25, 2024
5
Great Dr.!!! Very caring!!!
March 23, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is one of the greatest doctors I've encountered thus far. He goes over every detail in my chart....he listens, answers questions and makes sure I understand everything before I leave. Dr. Fishman is a gem of a gentleman and an amazing doctor!
March 23, 2024
5
The doctor is excellent. I will continue seeing him and also my husband. We made an appointment with my husband also. The clinic is clean and I wish it was closer to my house, but I'll do the driving to go back to him.
March 16, 2024
5
Dr Fishman is the best. An excellent doctor. Will definitely help you or find an answer to your problem. Thorough. Takes time with you. Very kind. A nice personality. Efficient, knowledgeable.
July 4, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is an Excellent Doctor. He really cares about his patients, and it shows.
June 23, 2024
5
Dr Fishman.. very personable and engaging.
June 23, 2024
5
Very attentive provider & excellent listener. I highly value his professional judgement and advice.
June 22, 2024
5
Good experience. Dr and assistant helpful.
June 20, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is the best!!
May 23, 2024
5
Very impressed by Dr Fishman.
May 22, 2024
5
Extremely gratifying
May 22, 2024
5
The BEST
May 19, 2024
5
All good
May 18, 2024
5
Doctor Fishman and Terry French are the BEST
May 11, 2024
5
listened to my questions and provided answers and guidance. follows up on previous plans and procedures. Caring and professional.
May 9, 2024
5
Dr. fishman is the best all around a long with his practice.
May 9, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is one of the best doctors I have ever had, he is thorough and prompt, yet still listens to my concerns and answers my questions. A lot of doctors today are dismissive or unfocused, and this is not the case with Dr. Fishman. The practice itself is extremely nice, organized, and everyone seems very professional.
May 9, 2024
5
I'm surprised I didn't get a call that day to schedule the procedure Dr. Fishman needs to perform.
April 22, 2024
5
Great
April 19, 2024
5
i hate going to the doctor but dont mind so much seeing doc fishman . very likable and knowledgeable
April 19, 2024
5
Dr Fishman is excellent. He always takes the time everything in details that are understandable.
April 15, 2024
5
I felt so comfortable talking about my concerns. Dr. Fishman was so easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about my diagnosis. I will recommend Dr. Fishman to everyone. The Nurse was very nice and helpful as well.
April 15, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is a most excellent doctor. I have met few (I'm a former RN) doctors that can measure up to Dr. Fishman's clinical expertise, level of care, or congenial manners. Thank you.
April 14, 2024
5
Dr Fishman and staff are terrific, professional and makes me very calm and easy, enjoy my visits ?
April 14, 2024
4
Dr. Fishman isa very arm and caring doctor.
April 14, 2024
5
Dr Fishman is great
April 13, 2024
5
I had a excellent visit. Dr Fishman and the staff never make me feel rushed or hurried during my visits.
April 12, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is pleasant, careful, thorough. I like his demeanor and approach. No problems with this doctor.
April 10, 2024
4
Dr. Fishman made me feel very comfortable and his staff has done all they can do to get me into the proper testing so I can have my surgery.
March 27, 2024
5
Excellent visit!
March 25, 2024
5
Great Dr.!!! Very caring!!!
March 23, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is one of the greatest doctors I've encountered thus far. He goes over every detail in my chart....he listens, answers questions and makes sure I understand everything before I leave. Dr. Fishman is a gem of a gentleman and an amazing doctor!
March 23, 2024
5
The doctor is excellent. I will continue seeing him and also my husband. We made an appointment with my husband also. The clinic is clean and I wish it was closer to my house, but I'll do the driving to go back to him.
March 16, 2024
5
The doctor is excellent. I will continue seeing him and also my husband. We made an appointment with my husband also. The clinic is clean and I wish it was closer to my house, but I'll do the driving to go back to him.
March 16, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is one of the greatest doctors I've encountered thus far. He goes over every detail in my chart....he listens, answers questions and makes sure I understand everything before I leave. Dr. Fishman is a gem of a gentleman and an amazing doctor!
March 23, 2024
5
Great Dr.!!! Very caring!!!
March 23, 2024
5
Excellent visit!
March 25, 2024
4
Dr. Fishman made me feel very comfortable and his staff has done all they can do to get me into the proper testing so I can have my surgery.
March 27, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is pleasant, careful, thorough. I like his demeanor and approach. No problems with this doctor.
April 10, 2024
5
I had a excellent visit. Dr Fishman and the staff never make me feel rushed or hurried during my visits.
April 12, 2024
5
Dr Fishman is great
April 13, 2024
4
Dr. Fishman isa very arm and caring doctor.
April 14, 2024
5
Dr Fishman and staff are terrific, professional and makes me very calm and easy, enjoy my visits ?
April 14, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is a most excellent doctor. I have met few (I'm a former RN) doctors that can measure up to Dr. Fishman's clinical expertise, level of care, or congenial manners. Thank you.
April 14, 2024
5
I felt so comfortable talking about my concerns. Dr. Fishman was so easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about my diagnosis. I will recommend Dr. Fishman to everyone. The Nurse was very nice and helpful as well.
April 15, 2024
5
Dr Fishman is excellent. He always takes the time everything in details that are understandable.
April 15, 2024
5
i hate going to the doctor but dont mind so much seeing doc fishman . very likable and knowledgeable
April 19, 2024
5
Great
April 19, 2024
5
I'm surprised I didn't get a call that day to schedule the procedure Dr. Fishman needs to perform.
April 22, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is one of the best doctors I have ever had, he is thorough and prompt, yet still listens to my concerns and answers my questions. A lot of doctors today are dismissive or unfocused, and this is not the case with Dr. Fishman. The practice itself is extremely nice, organized, and everyone seems very professional.
May 9, 2024
5
Dr. fishman is the best all around a long with his practice.
May 9, 2024
5
listened to my questions and provided answers and guidance. follows up on previous plans and procedures. Caring and professional.
May 9, 2024
5
Doctor Fishman and Terry French are the BEST
May 11, 2024
5
All good
May 18, 2024
5
The BEST
May 19, 2024
5
Extremely gratifying
May 22, 2024
5
Very impressed by Dr Fishman.
May 22, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is the best!!
May 23, 2024
5
Good experience. Dr and assistant helpful.
June 20, 2024
5
Very attentive provider & excellent listener. I highly value his professional judgement and advice.
June 22, 2024
5
Dr Fishman.. very personable and engaging.
June 23, 2024
5
Dr. Fishman is an Excellent Doctor. He really cares about his patients, and it shows.
June 23, 2024
5
Dr Fishman is the best. An excellent doctor. Will definitely help you or find an answer to your problem. Thorough. Takes time with you. Very kind. A nice personality. Efficient, knowledgeable.
July 4, 2024
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PatCare
Pat Gelisse has been dancing for 30 years. She even taught the Carolina shag for a while. It’s a partner dance, sometimes compared to Swing dancing to beach music.
But severe heart failure downgraded Pat’s dancing queen status for close to 10 years.
“I went from feeling happy to feeling like a nothing,” she remembered of that time in her life.
With a team of Wellstar heart specialists working together for her, Pat found hope and new life on the dance floor.
Heart failure masquerades as acid reflux
It started more than a decade ago when Pat lived in central Georgia. She scheduled a doctor’s appointment for what she thought was acid reflux. She popped in on a quick break from her marketing job, assuming it wouldn’t take long.
Blood work and an EKG got Pat a ticket straight to the hospital and a quadruple bypass.
“My heart got worse; it wasn’t pumping blood,” Pat said.
She was in acute heart failure, a life-threatening condition where the heart doesn’t pump well enough to deliver the necessary amount of oxygen to her body. Pat’s ejection fraction (EF)—the percentage measurement of the blood that leaves the heart each time it pumps—was only 10%. The normal range is 50 to 70%.
It was a scary time, and with a family history of heart problems, Pat was worried. She’d lost both parents to heart failure, as well as other family members.
“I just knew for sure I was going to be next,” said Pat.
Doctors from various academic institutions discussed serious treatments ranging from LVAD to transplant, but because the pumping performance of her heart improved, she was no longer a candidate for those procedures. Instead, Pat spent close to nine years managing her heart failure with a pacemaker and various medications—treatments that failed to get her back on the dance floor.