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)
- Congenital Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
- Congestive Heart Failure
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9Based on 591 patient ratings
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Patient Reviews
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
Dr. Wachs and his staff are great.
January 19, 2025
5
Been going here for 20 + years , it has been a great experience.
January 18, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is very professional and knowledgeable. I have great faith in him.
January 17, 2025
5
Excellent care!!
December 26, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is professional, knowledgeable and friendly! He's an amazing Doctor.
December 20, 2024
5
What a thorough and thoughtful experience!
December 19, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs took his time explaining all aspects of my care and answered all questions.
December 19, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is the best.
December 19, 2024
5
Just praying Doctor's and the Lord Jesus take care of me Amen..
December 18, 2024
5
The nurse I saw that day was very nice he was very caring he helped me in anyway he could. Staff is always very nice and helpful.
December 17, 2024
5
Had longer waiting time. Not sure why.
December 15, 2024
5
A good experience with all the staff! I trust Dr. Wachs with all my cardiac care.
December 15, 2024
5
Love the dr and staff but hate going to Witcher street. The parking deck is Hard to maneuver, over crowded, dark and dirty, and you have to pay for a horrible experience. The elevator in the parking deck is also a nightmare. It's so slow, always crowded and there always someone there that is so confused about how to use it. Sad for older people
December 14, 2024
3
I liked everything, everything was great. I hope they continue to take care of me well. Everything was calm, and the help was very good, very good, very good with you all.
December 14, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is awesome! Professional and knowledgeable and so very kind!!!! All staff that I have encountered over the years have been amazing. Keep up the great work!
December 13, 2024
5
Excellent experience. Dr. Wachs reviewed my case, answered and explained all my questions. Highly recommend.
November 24, 2024
5
We Love Dr Wachs
November 22, 2024
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
Dr. Wachs and his staff are great.
January 19, 2025
5
Been going here for 20 + years , it has been a great experience.
January 18, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is very professional and knowledgeable. I have great faith in him.
January 17, 2025
5
Excellent care!!
December 26, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is professional, knowledgeable and friendly! He's an amazing Doctor.
December 20, 2024
5
What a thorough and thoughtful experience!
December 19, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs took his time explaining all aspects of my care and answered all questions.
December 19, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is the best.
December 19, 2024
5
Just praying Doctor's and the Lord Jesus take care of me Amen..
December 18, 2024
5
The nurse I saw that day was very nice he was very caring he helped me in anyway he could. Staff is always very nice and helpful.
December 17, 2024
5
Had longer waiting time. Not sure why.
December 15, 2024
5
A good experience with all the staff! I trust Dr. Wachs with all my cardiac care.
December 15, 2024
5
Love the dr and staff but hate going to Witcher street. The parking deck is Hard to maneuver, over crowded, dark and dirty, and you have to pay for a horrible experience. The elevator in the parking deck is also a nightmare. It's so slow, always crowded and there always someone there that is so confused about how to use it. Sad for older people
December 14, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is awesome! Professional and knowledgeable and so very kind!!!! All staff that I have encountered over the years have been amazing. Keep up the great work!
December 13, 2024
5
Excellent experience. Dr. Wachs reviewed my case, answered and explained all my questions. Highly recommend.
November 24, 2024
5
We Love Dr Wachs
November 22, 2024
3
Not really enough exposure and would like to see results of what he has recommended.
February 1, 2025
3
I liked everything, everything was great. I hope they continue to take care of me well. Everything was calm, and the help was very good, very good, very good with you all.
December 14, 2024
3
Not really enough exposure and would like to see results of what he has recommended.
February 1, 2025
3
I liked everything, everything was great. I hope they continue to take care of me well. Everything was calm, and the help was very good, very good, very good with you all.
December 14, 2024
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
Dr. Wachs and his staff are great.
January 19, 2025
5
Been going here for 20 + years , it has been a great experience.
January 18, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is very professional and knowledgeable. I have great faith in him.
January 17, 2025
5
Excellent care!!
December 26, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is professional, knowledgeable and friendly! He's an amazing Doctor.
December 20, 2024
5
What a thorough and thoughtful experience!
December 19, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs took his time explaining all aspects of my care and answered all questions.
December 19, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is the best.
December 19, 2024
5
Just praying Doctor's and the Lord Jesus take care of me Amen..
December 18, 2024
5
The nurse I saw that day was very nice he was very caring he helped me in anyway he could. Staff is always very nice and helpful.
December 17, 2024
5
Had longer waiting time. Not sure why.
December 15, 2024
5
A good experience with all the staff! I trust Dr. Wachs with all my cardiac care.
December 15, 2024
5
Love the dr and staff but hate going to Witcher street. The parking deck is Hard to maneuver, over crowded, dark and dirty, and you have to pay for a horrible experience. The elevator in the parking deck is also a nightmare. It's so slow, always crowded and there always someone there that is so confused about how to use it. Sad for older people
December 14, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is awesome! Professional and knowledgeable and so very kind!!!! All staff that I have encountered over the years have been amazing. Keep up the great work!
December 13, 2024
5
Excellent experience. Dr. Wachs reviewed my case, answered and explained all my questions. Highly recommend.
November 24, 2024
5
We Love Dr Wachs
November 22, 2024
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
Dr. Wachs and his staff are great.
January 19, 2025
5
Been going here for 20 + years , it has been a great experience.
January 18, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs is very professional and knowledgeable. I have great faith in him.
January 17, 2025
5
Excellent care!!
December 26, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is professional, knowledgeable and friendly! He's an amazing Doctor.
December 20, 2024
5
What a thorough and thoughtful experience!
December 19, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs took his time explaining all aspects of my care and answered all questions.
December 19, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is the best.
December 19, 2024
5
Just praying Doctor's and the Lord Jesus take care of me Amen..
December 18, 2024
5
The nurse I saw that day was very nice he was very caring he helped me in anyway he could. Staff is always very nice and helpful.
December 17, 2024
5
Had longer waiting time. Not sure why.
December 15, 2024
5
A good experience with all the staff! I trust Dr. Wachs with all my cardiac care.
December 15, 2024
3
I liked everything, everything was great. I hope they continue to take care of me well. Everything was calm, and the help was very good, very good, very good with you all.
December 14, 2024
5
Love the dr and staff but hate going to Witcher street. The parking deck is Hard to maneuver, over crowded, dark and dirty, and you have to pay for a horrible experience. The elevator in the parking deck is also a nightmare. It's so slow, always crowded and there always someone there that is so confused about how to use it. Sad for older people
December 14, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is awesome! Professional and knowledgeable and so very kind!!!! All staff that I have encountered over the years have been amazing. Keep up the great work!
December 13, 2024
5
Excellent experience. Dr. Wachs reviewed my case, answered and explained all my questions. Highly recommend.
November 24, 2024
5
We Love Dr Wachs
November 22, 2024
5
We Love Dr Wachs
November 22, 2024
5
Excellent experience. Dr. Wachs reviewed my case, answered and explained all my questions. Highly recommend.
November 24, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is awesome! Professional and knowledgeable and so very kind!!!! All staff that I have encountered over the years have been amazing. Keep up the great work!
December 13, 2024
5
Love the dr and staff but hate going to Witcher street. The parking deck is Hard to maneuver, over crowded, dark and dirty, and you have to pay for a horrible experience. The elevator in the parking deck is also a nightmare. It's so slow, always crowded and there always someone there that is so confused about how to use it. Sad for older people
December 14, 2024
3
I liked everything, everything was great. I hope they continue to take care of me well. Everything was calm, and the help was very good, very good, very good with you all.
December 14, 2024
5
A good experience with all the staff! I trust Dr. Wachs with all my cardiac care.
December 15, 2024
5
Had longer waiting time. Not sure why.
December 15, 2024
5
The nurse I saw that day was very nice he was very caring he helped me in anyway he could. Staff is always very nice and helpful.
December 17, 2024
5
Just praying Doctor's and the Lord Jesus take care of me Amen..
December 18, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is the best.
December 19, 2024
5
What a thorough and thoughtful experience!
December 19, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs took his time explaining all aspects of my care and answered all questions.
December 19, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is professional, knowledgeable and friendly! He's an amazing Doctor.
December 20, 2024
5
Excellent care!!
December 26, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is very professional and knowledgeable. I have great faith in him.
January 17, 2025
5
Been going here for 20 + years , it has been a great experience.
January 18, 2025
5
Dr. Wachs and his staff are great.
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
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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