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Icahn School of Medicine Mount Sinai (Beth Israel)
Fellowship
North Shore University Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Interv/Card
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
Languages spoken
English
Hebrew
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9
Based on 391 patient ratings
Listened to me carefully
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
His nurse was absolutely wonderful. She was precious and we enjoyed our experience there very much. Dr. Fishman is very thorough and we greatly appreciate knowing him now as our cardiologist.
April 16, 2025
5
Excellent
April 10, 2025
5
All are very professional and courteous.
March 31, 2025
5
Dr. Fishman is a very dedicated, knowledgeable and caring physician. I appreciate his care and concern.
March 30, 2025
5
Hi, Dr. Fishman is absolutely fabulous. Every time I've ever seen him, he's been smiling, happy, takes time, knowledgeable, just such a pleasure to have as my doctor. I can't say enough good things about him. He goes above and beyond and answers any question I have and does it like he's happy to listen to me and to help me out. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Fishman. Thank you.
March 30, 2025
5
I've been seeing Dr. David Fishman for more than a decade. He is a thorough gentleman. He considers all his patients as his family. He is a very, very, very good doctor and I understand he's living, which is a big loss, at least for me. I don't know about the hospital, but I would definitely love to see him again if he is in there. That's all I want to say. Thank you very much and that's all. Have a good day. Bye-bye.
March 26, 2025
5
I was really very pleased with Dr. Fishman. I was just disappointed that he told me he was no longer be able to see me because he was not going to be able to see new patients. And I really appreciated his help and guidance. Thank you.
March 26, 2025
5
I found the nurses and the doctor to be very caring, understanding, and informative. They spent as much time as needed to explain everything that I needed information on. I was very impressed with their professionalism. Thank you.
March 23, 2025
5
I already know Dr. Fishman is leaving Wellstar for a new opportunity and I can't blame him. I plan to follow him to his new practice, even though he will be in Dalton, GA. He is a great Cardiologist.
March 21, 2025
5
He is the best cardiologist I have ever met, very professional, very patient, friendly, and talks to you in a way that you can understand. I would gladly recommend him to anyone else that I know. Thank you.
March 21, 2025
5
Excellent experience! Thank you!
March 19, 2025
5
Everyone there was pleasant and respectful. A good group of people.
March 26, 2025
5
I was very satisfied with my doctor and his treatment.
March 14, 2025
5
Great Doctor and staff
March 9, 2025
5
Dr. Fishman is a great doctor who listens to your questions and concerns and answers them fully.
March 1, 2025
5
The First Time I have received a Bill before I got home. The Bill don't show all my coverage.New Clerks were on the Office Desk.
February 28, 2025
5
Dr. Fishman was so kind and caring. The staff was great. I am so grateful to find this office.
February 28, 2025
5
Dr Fishman is a very responsible, caring, knowledgeable professional. I enjoy just talking to the man.
February 27, 2025
5
No, Dr. Fishman is a great doctor, very caring. I couldn't ask for more. Interested, a humble person. I like him very much and certainly would recommend him to anybody that has any kind of cardiac problems at all. Love Kennestone Hospital. Everyone seems to be very caring there and thoughtful. I don't have any other comments to make, except I've been very pleased with any experience I've had with any of the doctors, or the hospital at Kennestone. Thank you. Bye.
February 27, 2025
5
very thorough
February 24, 2025
5
Thank you for being honest!
February 24, 2025
5
Friendly staff
February 24, 2025
5
The Best
February 16, 2025
5
Dr Fishman is excellent. He displays a proactive approach for helping me to establish my goals and objectives regarding next steps for my care.
February 15, 2025
5
I can't begin to tell You how much I like and respect Dr Fishman. He remembers me, chats easily and is kind.
February 7, 2025
5
Great visit. Kind doctor.
February 6, 2025
5
Very informative & professional.
February 2, 2025
5
Dr Fishman is so knowledgeable about the heart! Wonderful Doctor!!!
February 1, 2025
5
Dr. Fishman is a very knowledgeable, very caring, and very supportive doctor. I would highly recommend him to any of my friends and family.
January 31, 2025
5
Dr. David Fishman is the most caring cardiologist and understanding doctor I have ever met, and his office staff and the nurse that took care of me are outstanding. I'm so blessed to be a part of WellSTAR. Thank you.
January 29, 2025
5
His nurse was absolutely wonderful. She was precious and we enjoyed our experience there very much. Dr. Fishman is very thorough and we greatly appreciate knowing him now as our cardiologist.
April 16, 2025
5
Excellent
April 10, 2025
5
All are very professional and courteous.
March 31, 2025
5
Dr. Fishman is a very dedicated, knowledgeable and caring physician. I appreciate his care and concern.
March 30, 2025
5
Hi, Dr. Fishman is absolutely fabulous. Every time I've ever seen him, he's been smiling, happy, takes time, knowledgeable, just such a pleasure to have as my doctor. I can't say enough good things about him. He goes above and beyond and answers any question I have and does it like he's happy to listen to me and to help me out. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Fishman. Thank you.
March 30, 2025
5
I've been seeing Dr. David Fishman for more than a decade. He is a thorough gentleman. He considers all his patients as his family. He is a very, very, very good doctor and I understand he's living, which is a big loss, at least for me. I don't know about the hospital, but I would definitely love to see him again if he is in there. That's all I want to say. Thank you very much and that's all. Have a good day. Bye-bye.
March 26, 2025
5
I was really very pleased with Dr. Fishman. I was just disappointed that he told me he was no longer be able to see me because he was not going to be able to see new patients. And I really appreciated his help and guidance. Thank you.
March 26, 2025
5
I found the nurses and the doctor to be very caring, understanding, and informative. They spent as much time as needed to explain everything that I needed information on. I was very impressed with their professionalism. Thank you.
March 23, 2025
5
I already know Dr. Fishman is leaving Wellstar for a new opportunity and I can't blame him. I plan to follow him to his new practice, even though he will be in Dalton, GA. He is a great Cardiologist.
March 21, 2025
5
He is the best cardiologist I have ever met, very professional, very patient, friendly, and talks to you in a way that you can understand. I would gladly recommend him to anyone else that I know. Thank you.
March 21, 2025
5
Excellent experience! Thank you!
March 19, 2025
5
Everyone there was pleasant and respectful. A good group of people.
March 26, 2025
5
I was very satisfied with my doctor and his treatment.
March 14, 2025
5
Great Doctor and staff
March 9, 2025
5
Dr. Fishman is a great doctor who listens to your questions and concerns and answers them fully.
March 1, 2025
5
The First Time I have received a Bill before I got home. The Bill don't show all my coverage.New Clerks were on the Office Desk.
February 28, 2025
5
Dr. Fishman was so kind and caring. The staff was great. I am so grateful to find this office.
February 28, 2025
5
Dr Fishman is a very responsible, caring, knowledgeable professional. I enjoy just talking to the man.
February 27, 2025
5
No, Dr. Fishman is a great doctor, very caring. I couldn't ask for more. Interested, a humble person. I like him very much and certainly would recommend him to anybody that has any kind of cardiac problems at all. Love Kennestone Hospital. Everyone seems to be very caring there and thoughtful. I don't have any other comments to make, except I've been very pleased with any experience I've had with any of the doctors, or the hospital at Kennestone. Thank you. Bye.
February 27, 2025
5
very thorough
February 24, 2025
5
Thank you for being honest!
February 24, 2025
5
Friendly staff
February 24, 2025
5
The Best
February 16, 2025
5
Dr Fishman is excellent. He displays a proactive approach for helping me to establish my goals and objectives regarding next steps for my care.
February 15, 2025
5
I can't begin to tell You how much I like and respect Dr Fishman. He remembers me, chats easily and is kind.
February 7, 2025
5
Great visit. Kind doctor.
February 6, 2025
5
Very informative & professional.
February 2, 2025
5
Dr Fishman is so knowledgeable about the heart! Wonderful Doctor!!!
February 1, 2025
5
Dr. Fishman is a very knowledgeable, very caring, and very supportive doctor. I would highly recommend him to any of my friends and family.
January 31, 2025
5
Dr. David Fishman is the most caring cardiologist and understanding doctor I have ever met, and his office staff and the nurse that took care of me are outstanding. I'm so blessed to be a part of WellSTAR. Thank you.
January 29, 2025
5
His nurse was absolutely wonderful. She was precious and we enjoyed our experience there very much. Dr. Fishman is very thorough and we greatly appreciate knowing him now as our cardiologist.
April 16, 2025
5
Excellent
April 10, 2025
5
All are very professional and courteous.
March 31, 2025
5
Dr. Fishman is a very dedicated, knowledgeable and caring physician. I appreciate his care and concern.
March 30, 2025
5
Hi, Dr. Fishman is absolutely fabulous. Every time I've ever seen him, he's been smiling, happy, takes time, knowledgeable, just such a pleasure to have as my doctor. I can't say enough good things about him. He goes above and beyond and answers any question I have and does it like he's happy to listen to me and to help me out. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Fishman. Thank you.
March 30, 2025
5
I've been seeing Dr. David Fishman for more than a decade. He is a thorough gentleman. He considers all his patients as his family. He is a very, very, very good doctor and I understand he's living, which is a big loss, at least for me. I don't know about the hospital, but I would definitely love to see him again if he is in there. That's all I want to say. Thank you very much and that's all. Have a good day. Bye-bye.
March 26, 2025
5
I was really very pleased with Dr. Fishman. I was just disappointed that he told me he was no longer be able to see me because he was not going to be able to see new patients. And I really appreciated his help and guidance. Thank you.
March 26, 2025
5
I found the nurses and the doctor to be very caring, understanding, and informative. They spent as much time as needed to explain everything that I needed information on. I was very impressed with their professionalism. Thank you.
March 23, 2025
5
I already know Dr. Fishman is leaving Wellstar for a new opportunity and I can't blame him. I plan to follow him to his new practice, even though he will be in Dalton, GA. He is a great Cardiologist.
March 21, 2025
5
He is the best cardiologist I have ever met, very professional, very patient, friendly, and talks to you in a way that you can understand. I would gladly recommend him to anyone else that I know. Thank you.
March 21, 2025
5
Excellent experience! Thank you!
March 19, 2025
5
Everyone there was pleasant and respectful. A good group of people.
March 26, 2025
5
I was very satisfied with my doctor and his treatment.
March 14, 2025
5
Great Doctor and staff
March 9, 2025
5
Dr. Fishman is a great doctor who listens to your questions and concerns and answers them fully.
March 1, 2025
5
The First Time I have received a Bill before I got home. The Bill don't show all my coverage.New Clerks were on the Office Desk.
February 28, 2025
5
Dr. Fishman was so kind and caring. The staff was great. I am so grateful to find this office.
February 28, 2025
5
Dr Fishman is a very responsible, caring, knowledgeable professional. I enjoy just talking to the man.
February 27, 2025
5
No, Dr. Fishman is a great doctor, very caring. I couldn't ask for more. Interested, a humble person. I like him very much and certainly would recommend him to anybody that has any kind of cardiac problems at all. Love Kennestone Hospital. Everyone seems to be very caring there and thoughtful. I don't have any other comments to make, except I've been very pleased with any experience I've had with any of the doctors, or the hospital at Kennestone. Thank you. Bye.
February 27, 2025
5
very thorough
February 24, 2025
5
Thank you for being honest!
February 24, 2025
5
Friendly staff
February 24, 2025
5
The Best
February 16, 2025
5
Dr Fishman is excellent. He displays a proactive approach for helping me to establish my goals and objectives regarding next steps for my care.
February 15, 2025
5
I can't begin to tell You how much I like and respect Dr Fishman. He remembers me, chats easily and is kind.
February 7, 2025
5
Great visit. Kind doctor.
February 6, 2025
5
Very informative & professional.
February 2, 2025
5
Dr Fishman is so knowledgeable about the heart! Wonderful Doctor!!!
February 1, 2025
5
Dr. Fishman is a very knowledgeable, very caring, and very supportive doctor. I would highly recommend him to any of my friends and family.
January 31, 2025
5
Dr. David Fishman is the most caring cardiologist and understanding doctor I have ever met, and his office staff and the nurse that took care of me are outstanding. I'm so blessed to be a part of WellSTAR. Thank you.
January 29, 2025
5
His nurse was absolutely wonderful. She was precious and we enjoyed our experience there very much. Dr. Fishman is very thorough and we greatly appreciate knowing him now as our cardiologist.
April 16, 2025
5
Excellent
April 10, 2025
5
All are very professional and courteous.
March 31, 2025
5
Dr. Fishman is a very dedicated, knowledgeable and caring physician. I appreciate his care and concern.
March 30, 2025
5
Hi, Dr. Fishman is absolutely fabulous. Every time I've ever seen him, he's been smiling, happy, takes time, knowledgeable, just such a pleasure to have as my doctor. I can't say enough good things about him. He goes above and beyond and answers any question I have and does it like he's happy to listen to me and to help me out. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Fishman. Thank you.
March 30, 2025
5
Everyone there was pleasant and respectful. A good group of people.
March 26, 2025
5
I've been seeing Dr. David Fishman for more than a decade. He is a thorough gentleman. He considers all his patients as his family. He is a very, very, very good doctor and I understand he's living, which is a big loss, at least for me. I don't know about the hospital, but I would definitely love to see him again if he is in there. That's all I want to say. Thank you very much and that's all. Have a good day. Bye-bye.
March 26, 2025
5
I was really very pleased with Dr. Fishman. I was just disappointed that he told me he was no longer be able to see me because he was not going to be able to see new patients. And I really appreciated his help and guidance. Thank you.
March 26, 2025
5
I found the nurses and the doctor to be very caring, understanding, and informative. They spent as much time as needed to explain everything that I needed information on. I was very impressed with their professionalism. Thank you.
March 23, 2025
5
I already know Dr. Fishman is leaving Wellstar for a new opportunity and I can't blame him. I plan to follow him to his new practice, even though he will be in Dalton, GA. He is a great Cardiologist.
March 21, 2025
5
He is the best cardiologist I have ever met, very professional, very patient, friendly, and talks to you in a way that you can understand. I would gladly recommend him to anyone else that I know. Thank you.
March 21, 2025
5
Excellent experience! Thank you!
March 19, 2025
5
I was very satisfied with my doctor and his treatment.
March 14, 2025
5
Great Doctor and staff
March 9, 2025
5
Dr. Fishman is a great doctor who listens to your questions and concerns and answers them fully.
March 1, 2025
5
Dr. Fishman was so kind and caring. The staff was great. I am so grateful to find this office.
February 28, 2025
5
The First Time I have received a Bill before I got home. The Bill don't show all my coverage.New Clerks were on the Office Desk.
February 28, 2025
5
No, Dr. Fishman is a great doctor, very caring. I couldn't ask for more. Interested, a humble person. I like him very much and certainly would recommend him to anybody that has any kind of cardiac problems at all. Love Kennestone Hospital. Everyone seems to be very caring there and thoughtful. I don't have any other comments to make, except I've been very pleased with any experience I've had with any of the doctors, or the hospital at Kennestone. Thank you. Bye.
February 27, 2025
5
Dr Fishman is a very responsible, caring, knowledgeable professional. I enjoy just talking to the man.
February 27, 2025
5
very thorough
February 24, 2025
5
Thank you for being honest!
February 24, 2025
5
Friendly staff
February 24, 2025
5
The Best
February 16, 2025
5
Dr Fishman is excellent. He displays a proactive approach for helping me to establish my goals and objectives regarding next steps for my care.
February 15, 2025
5
I can't begin to tell You how much I like and respect Dr Fishman. He remembers me, chats easily and is kind.
February 7, 2025
5
Great visit. Kind doctor.
February 6, 2025
5
Very informative & professional.
February 2, 2025
5
Dr Fishman is so knowledgeable about the heart! Wonderful Doctor!!!
February 1, 2025
5
Dr. Fishman is a very knowledgeable, very caring, and very supportive doctor. I would highly recommend him to any of my friends and family.
January 31, 2025
5
Dr. David Fishman is the most caring cardiologist and understanding doctor I have ever met, and his office staff and the nurse that took care of me are outstanding. I'm so blessed to be a part of WellSTAR. Thank you.
January 29, 2025
5
Dr. David Fishman is the most caring cardiologist and understanding doctor I have ever met, and his office staff and the nurse that took care of me are outstanding. I'm so blessed to be a part of WellSTAR. Thank you.
January 29, 2025
5
Dr. Fishman is a very knowledgeable, very caring, and very supportive doctor. I would highly recommend him to any of my friends and family.
January 31, 2025
5
Dr Fishman is so knowledgeable about the heart! Wonderful Doctor!!!
February 1, 2025
5
Very informative & professional.
February 2, 2025
5
Great visit. Kind doctor.
February 6, 2025
5
I can't begin to tell You how much I like and respect Dr Fishman. He remembers me, chats easily and is kind.
February 7, 2025
5
Dr Fishman is excellent. He displays a proactive approach for helping me to establish my goals and objectives regarding next steps for my care.
February 15, 2025
5
The Best
February 16, 2025
5
Friendly staff
February 24, 2025
5
Thank you for being honest!
February 24, 2025
5
very thorough
February 24, 2025
5
Dr Fishman is a very responsible, caring, knowledgeable professional. I enjoy just talking to the man.
February 27, 2025
5
No, Dr. Fishman is a great doctor, very caring. I couldn't ask for more. Interested, a humble person. I like him very much and certainly would recommend him to anybody that has any kind of cardiac problems at all. Love Kennestone Hospital. Everyone seems to be very caring there and thoughtful. I don't have any other comments to make, except I've been very pleased with any experience I've had with any of the doctors, or the hospital at Kennestone. Thank you. Bye.
February 27, 2025
5
The First Time I have received a Bill before I got home. The Bill don't show all my coverage.New Clerks were on the Office Desk.
February 28, 2025
5
Dr. Fishman was so kind and caring. The staff was great. I am so grateful to find this office.
February 28, 2025
5
Dr. Fishman is a great doctor who listens to your questions and concerns and answers them fully.
March 1, 2025
5
Great Doctor and staff
March 9, 2025
5
I was very satisfied with my doctor and his treatment.
March 14, 2025
5
Excellent experience! Thank you!
March 19, 2025
5
He is the best cardiologist I have ever met, very professional, very patient, friendly, and talks to you in a way that you can understand. I would gladly recommend him to anyone else that I know. Thank you.
March 21, 2025
5
I already know Dr. Fishman is leaving Wellstar for a new opportunity and I can't blame him. I plan to follow him to his new practice, even though he will be in Dalton, GA. He is a great Cardiologist.
March 21, 2025
5
I found the nurses and the doctor to be very caring, understanding, and informative. They spent as much time as needed to explain everything that I needed information on. I was very impressed with their professionalism. Thank you.
March 23, 2025
5
I was really very pleased with Dr. Fishman. I was just disappointed that he told me he was no longer be able to see me because he was not going to be able to see new patients. And I really appreciated his help and guidance. Thank you.
March 26, 2025
5
I've been seeing Dr. David Fishman for more than a decade. He is a thorough gentleman. He considers all his patients as his family. He is a very, very, very good doctor and I understand he's living, which is a big loss, at least for me. I don't know about the hospital, but I would definitely love to see him again if he is in there. That's all I want to say. Thank you very much and that's all. Have a good day. Bye-bye.
March 26, 2025
5
Everyone there was pleasant and respectful. A good group of people.
March 26, 2025
5
Hi, Dr. Fishman is absolutely fabulous. Every time I've ever seen him, he's been smiling, happy, takes time, knowledgeable, just such a pleasure to have as my doctor. I can't say enough good things about him. He goes above and beyond and answers any question I have and does it like he's happy to listen to me and to help me out. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Fishman. Thank you.
March 30, 2025
5
Dr. Fishman is a very dedicated, knowledgeable and caring physician. I appreciate his care and concern.
March 30, 2025
5
All are very professional and courteous.
March 31, 2025
5
Excellent
April 10, 2025
5
His nurse was absolutely wonderful. She was precious and we enjoyed our experience there very much. Dr. Fishman is very thorough and we greatly appreciate knowing him now as our cardiologist.
April 16, 2025
Publications and Articles
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.
