Joel Wachs, MD
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiac Imaging
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Joel Wachs, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2003.
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiac Imaging
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Office Locations
Expertise
About Joel Wachs, MD
Dr. Wachs received his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, after completing a six-year Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Medicine program. He completed his residency at Long Island Jewish Hospital in New York and completed his cardiology fellowship at the University of Chicago.
Dr. Wachs practiced cardiology in South Bend, Ind., from 1984 until 2004, where he was medical director of cardiology at Memorial Hospital. Since February 2004, he has been with Wellstar Medical Group, Cardiovascular Medicine where he serves as medical director. He is currently on staff at Wellstar Cobb, Douglas and Kennestone hospitals.
Dr. Wachs is a fellow of both the American College of Cardiology and the College of Chest Physicians. He is board certified in cardiovascular diseases and has a particular interest is congestive heart failure.
Specialties
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Cardiac Imaging
Education & Training
- Northwestern University Medical School
Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular
Hospital Affiliations
- Wellstar Cobb Hospital
- Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
- Wellstar Douglas Hospital
- Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
- Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Languages spoken
- English
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
- Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)
- Congestive Heart Failure
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9Based on 551 patient ratings
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Patient Reviews
5
Got info I needed to keep me healthy
March 21, 2025
5
Since Dr. Wachs wants to see me every six months, the calendar should be open six months ahead.
March 20, 2025
5
The Doctor was very reassuring and answered all my questions and concerns.
March 21, 2025
5
Great I am very satisfied
March 19, 2025
5
We appreciate their willingness to take care of us. Thank you! We are thankful for everything!
March 16, 2025
5
Dr Wachs made difficult terms understandable!
March 15, 2025
5
Everyone was professionally
March 2, 2025
5
From my very 1st encounter with Ola I had an outstanding experience today with the entire staff. Everyone was courteous and helpful. Very professional team at WellStar. I would recommend to my family and friends.
March 1, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is awesome!!
March 2, 2025
5
Dr Wachs is a knowledgeable cardiologist that cares about his patients.
February 28, 2025
5
I know them and they know me!!!! Absolutely love the practice and especially Dr. Wachs!!!!!
February 28, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs listened to my concerns beyond cardiovascular issues and encouraged me to continue what I'm doing to stay healthy. Office staff is always top notch.
February 27, 2025
5
I feel confident having Dr. Wachs as my cardiologist
February 24, 2025
5
The experience was amazing from the wonderful lady by the elevator. Front desk courtesy the engagement with the patient. The tech was also great
February 21, 2025
5
Always a friendly and professional atmosphere at Wellstar Cardiovascular at Whitcher Street!
February 19, 2025
5
The staff were so helpful and professional.
February 15, 2025
5
Always comfortable with Dr Wachs to treat me with knowledge and understanding!!
February 15, 2025
5
Excellent...
February 14, 2025
5
Staff and Dr. Wachs are always patient and kind dealing with my elderly father.
February 12, 2025
5
Thank you for your care
February 11, 2025
5
Dr Wachs came in and spent time reviewed and explained the results in my chart. It was wonderful to have him answer our questions and it gave me confidence that I am in good hands with this medical group
February 4, 2025
5
Fantastic doctor for many years!
February 1, 2025
3
Not really enough exposure and would like to see results of what he has recommended.
February 1, 2025
5
I couldn't have asked or received any better care than what Dr wachs gave me. I will definitely recommend him to anyone who inquire about a excellent Cardiologist.
February 1, 2025
5
Front office staff was friendly, pleasant and helpful. Nurse Chase was friendly and professional. My first time seeing Dr. Wachs. Very personable and easy to talk to. Listened. Explained diagnosis and plan going forward.
January 26, 2025
5
excellent!
January 26, 2025
5
Dr Wachs explains things very well and I never feel rushed
January 25, 2025
5
All friendly
January 24, 2025
5
I find Dr. Wachs and his colleagues very professional, knowledgeable and willing to listen to my questions and concerns.
January 23, 2025
5
Excellent care
January 19, 2025
5
Got info I needed to keep me healthy
March 21, 2025
5
Since Dr. Wachs wants to see me every six months, the calendar should be open six months ahead.
March 20, 2025
5
The Doctor was very reassuring and answered all my questions and concerns.
March 21, 2025
5
Great I am very satisfied
March 19, 2025
5
We appreciate their willingness to take care of us. Thank you! We are thankful for everything!
March 16, 2025
5
Dr Wachs made difficult terms understandable!
March 15, 2025
5
Everyone was professionally
March 2, 2025
5
From my very 1st encounter with Ola I had an outstanding experience today with the entire staff. Everyone was courteous and helpful. Very professional team at WellStar. I would recommend to my family and friends.
March 1, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is awesome!!
March 2, 2025
5
Dr Wachs is a knowledgeable cardiologist that cares about his patients.
February 28, 2025
5
I know them and they know me!!!! Absolutely love the practice and especially Dr. Wachs!!!!!
February 28, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs listened to my concerns beyond cardiovascular issues and encouraged me to continue what I'm doing to stay healthy. Office staff is always top notch.
February 27, 2025
5
I feel confident having Dr. Wachs as my cardiologist
February 24, 2025
5
The experience was amazing from the wonderful lady by the elevator. Front desk courtesy the engagement with the patient. The tech was also great
February 21, 2025
5
Always a friendly and professional atmosphere at Wellstar Cardiovascular at Whitcher Street!
February 19, 2025
5
The staff were so helpful and professional.
February 15, 2025
5
Always comfortable with Dr Wachs to treat me with knowledge and understanding!!
February 15, 2025
5
Excellent...
February 14, 2025
5
Staff and Dr. Wachs are always patient and kind dealing with my elderly father.
February 12, 2025
5
Thank you for your care
February 11, 2025
5
Dr Wachs came in and spent time reviewed and explained the results in my chart. It was wonderful to have him answer our questions and it gave me confidence that I am in good hands with this medical group
February 4, 2025
5
Fantastic doctor for many years!
February 1, 2025
5
I couldn't have asked or received any better care than what Dr wachs gave me. I will definitely recommend him to anyone who inquire about a excellent Cardiologist.
February 1, 2025
5
Front office staff was friendly, pleasant and helpful. Nurse Chase was friendly and professional. My first time seeing Dr. Wachs. Very personable and easy to talk to. Listened. Explained diagnosis and plan going forward.
January 26, 2025
5
excellent!
January 26, 2025
5
Dr Wachs explains things very well and I never feel rushed
January 25, 2025
5
All friendly
January 24, 2025
5
I find Dr. Wachs and his colleagues very professional, knowledgeable and willing to listen to my questions and concerns.
January 23, 2025
5
Excellent care
January 19, 2025
3
Not really enough exposure and would like to see results of what he has recommended.
February 1, 2025
3
Not really enough exposure and would like to see results of what he has recommended.
February 1, 2025
5
Got info I needed to keep me healthy
March 21, 2025
5
Since Dr. Wachs wants to see me every six months, the calendar should be open six months ahead.
March 20, 2025
5
The Doctor was very reassuring and answered all my questions and concerns.
March 21, 2025
5
Great I am very satisfied
March 19, 2025
5
We appreciate their willingness to take care of us. Thank you! We are thankful for everything!
March 16, 2025
5
Dr Wachs made difficult terms understandable!
March 15, 2025
5
Everyone was professionally
March 2, 2025
5
From my very 1st encounter with Ola I had an outstanding experience today with the entire staff. Everyone was courteous and helpful. Very professional team at WellStar. I would recommend to my family and friends.
March 1, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is awesome!!
March 2, 2025
5
Dr Wachs is a knowledgeable cardiologist that cares about his patients.
February 28, 2025
5
I know them and they know me!!!! Absolutely love the practice and especially Dr. Wachs!!!!!
February 28, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs listened to my concerns beyond cardiovascular issues and encouraged me to continue what I'm doing to stay healthy. Office staff is always top notch.
February 27, 2025
5
I feel confident having Dr. Wachs as my cardiologist
February 24, 2025
5
The experience was amazing from the wonderful lady by the elevator. Front desk courtesy the engagement with the patient. The tech was also great
February 21, 2025
5
Always a friendly and professional atmosphere at Wellstar Cardiovascular at Whitcher Street!
February 19, 2025
5
The staff were so helpful and professional.
February 15, 2025
5
Always comfortable with Dr Wachs to treat me with knowledge and understanding!!
February 15, 2025
5
Excellent...
February 14, 2025
5
Staff and Dr. Wachs are always patient and kind dealing with my elderly father.
February 12, 2025
5
Thank you for your care
February 11, 2025
5
Dr Wachs came in and spent time reviewed and explained the results in my chart. It was wonderful to have him answer our questions and it gave me confidence that I am in good hands with this medical group
February 4, 2025
5
Fantastic doctor for many years!
February 1, 2025
5
I couldn't have asked or received any better care than what Dr wachs gave me. I will definitely recommend him to anyone who inquire about a excellent Cardiologist.
February 1, 2025
5
Front office staff was friendly, pleasant and helpful. Nurse Chase was friendly and professional. My first time seeing Dr. Wachs. Very personable and easy to talk to. Listened. Explained diagnosis and plan going forward.
January 26, 2025
5
excellent!
January 26, 2025
5
Dr Wachs explains things very well and I never feel rushed
January 25, 2025
5
All friendly
January 24, 2025
5
I find Dr. Wachs and his colleagues very professional, knowledgeable and willing to listen to my questions and concerns.
January 23, 2025
5
Excellent care
January 19, 2025
5
Got info I needed to keep me healthy
March 21, 2025
5
The Doctor was very reassuring and answered all my questions and concerns.
March 21, 2025
5
Since Dr. Wachs wants to see me every six months, the calendar should be open six months ahead.
March 20, 2025
5
Great I am very satisfied
March 19, 2025
5
We appreciate their willingness to take care of us. Thank you! We are thankful for everything!
March 16, 2025
5
Dr Wachs made difficult terms understandable!
March 15, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is awesome!!
March 2, 2025
5
Everyone was professionally
March 2, 2025
5
From my very 1st encounter with Ola I had an outstanding experience today with the entire staff. Everyone was courteous and helpful. Very professional team at WellStar. I would recommend to my family and friends.
March 1, 2025
5
Dr Wachs is a knowledgeable cardiologist that cares about his patients.
February 28, 2025
5
I know them and they know me!!!! Absolutely love the practice and especially Dr. Wachs!!!!!
February 28, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs listened to my concerns beyond cardiovascular issues and encouraged me to continue what I'm doing to stay healthy. Office staff is always top notch.
February 27, 2025
5
I feel confident having Dr. Wachs as my cardiologist
February 24, 2025
5
The experience was amazing from the wonderful lady by the elevator. Front desk courtesy the engagement with the patient. The tech was also great
February 21, 2025
5
Always a friendly and professional atmosphere at Wellstar Cardiovascular at Whitcher Street!
February 19, 2025
5
The staff were so helpful and professional.
February 15, 2025
5
Always comfortable with Dr Wachs to treat me with knowledge and understanding!!
February 15, 2025
5
Excellent...
February 14, 2025
5
Staff and Dr. Wachs are always patient and kind dealing with my elderly father.
February 12, 2025
5
Thank you for your care
February 11, 2025
5
Dr Wachs came in and spent time reviewed and explained the results in my chart. It was wonderful to have him answer our questions and it gave me confidence that I am in good hands with this medical group
February 4, 2025
5
Fantastic doctor for many years!
February 1, 2025
5
I couldn't have asked or received any better care than what Dr wachs gave me. I will definitely recommend him to anyone who inquire about a excellent Cardiologist.
February 1, 2025
3
Not really enough exposure and would like to see results of what he has recommended.
February 1, 2025
5
excellent!
January 26, 2025
5
Front office staff was friendly, pleasant and helpful. Nurse Chase was friendly and professional. My first time seeing Dr. Wachs. Very personable and easy to talk to. Listened. Explained diagnosis and plan going forward.
January 26, 2025
5
Dr Wachs explains things very well and I never feel rushed
January 25, 2025
5
All friendly
January 24, 2025
5
I find Dr. Wachs and his colleagues very professional, knowledgeable and willing to listen to my questions and concerns.
January 23, 2025
5
Excellent care
January 19, 2025
5
Excellent care
January 19, 2025
5
I find Dr. Wachs and his colleagues very professional, knowledgeable and willing to listen to my questions and concerns.
January 23, 2025
5
All friendly
January 24, 2025
5
Dr Wachs explains things very well and I never feel rushed
January 25, 2025
5
Front office staff was friendly, pleasant and helpful. Nurse Chase was friendly and professional. My first time seeing Dr. Wachs. Very personable and easy to talk to. Listened. Explained diagnosis and plan going forward.
January 26, 2025
5
excellent!
January 26, 2025
3
Not really enough exposure and would like to see results of what he has recommended.
February 1, 2025
5
I couldn't have asked or received any better care than what Dr wachs gave me. I will definitely recommend him to anyone who inquire about a excellent Cardiologist.
February 1, 2025
5
Fantastic doctor for many years!
February 1, 2025
5
Dr Wachs came in and spent time reviewed and explained the results in my chart. It was wonderful to have him answer our questions and it gave me confidence that I am in good hands with this medical group
February 4, 2025
5
Thank you for your care
February 11, 2025
5
Staff and Dr. Wachs are always patient and kind dealing with my elderly father.
February 12, 2025
5
Excellent...
February 14, 2025
5
The staff were so helpful and professional.
February 15, 2025
5
Always comfortable with Dr Wachs to treat me with knowledge and understanding!!
February 15, 2025
5
Always a friendly and professional atmosphere at Wellstar Cardiovascular at Whitcher Street!
February 19, 2025
5
The experience was amazing from the wonderful lady by the elevator. Front desk courtesy the engagement with the patient. The tech was also great
February 21, 2025
5
I feel confident having Dr. Wachs as my cardiologist
February 24, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs listened to my concerns beyond cardiovascular issues and encouraged me to continue what I'm doing to stay healthy. Office staff is always top notch.
February 27, 2025
5
I know them and they know me!!!! Absolutely love the practice and especially Dr. Wachs!!!!!
February 28, 2025
5
Dr Wachs is a knowledgeable cardiologist that cares about his patients.
February 28, 2025
5
From my very 1st encounter with Ola I had an outstanding experience today with the entire staff. Everyone was courteous and helpful. Very professional team at WellStar. I would recommend to my family and friends.
March 1, 2025
5
Everyone was professionally
March 2, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is awesome!!
March 2, 2025
5
Dr Wachs made difficult terms understandable!
March 15, 2025
5
We appreciate their willingness to take care of us. Thank you! We are thankful for everything!
March 16, 2025
5
Great I am very satisfied
March 19, 2025
5
Since Dr. Wachs wants to see me every six months, the calendar should be open six months ahead.
March 20, 2025
5
The Doctor was very reassuring and answered all my questions and concerns.
March 21, 2025
5
Got info I needed to keep me healthy
March 21, 2025
Joel Wachs, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2003
Rating
4.9
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Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
, Cardiac Imaging
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
Northwestern University Medical School
Residency
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Fellowship
University of Chicago Hospitals
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Cobb Hospital Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Wellstar Douglas Hospital Wellstar Paulding Medical Center Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Office Locations
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www.wellstar.org/physicians/joel-wachs-md
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