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Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 1998.
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiac Imaging
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 1998
Office Locations
Expertise
About Paul Simonoff, MD
Dr. Simonoff is an invasive cardiologist. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Harvard University in 1988, he earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1992. Dr. Simonoff completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Emory University followed by a cardiology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Dr. Simonoff is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He is a member of the Society for Vascular Ultrasound, the American Medical Association and the American Heart Association.
Dr. Simonoff has been in private practice in Cobb County since 1998. He is currently on the staff at Wellstar Cobb, Douglas and Kennestone hospitals. He is the former vice chairman of the Cardiology Medical Care Evaluations Committee and is an active member of the Nuclear and Echocardiology Committees at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. Dr. Simonoff has also served as a cardiology consultant on CNN.
A native of New York City, Dr. Simonoff is married and has two children. His special interests include electronics, music, piano, swimming and scuba diving.
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiac Imaging
Education & Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.7
Based on 382 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
I felt like a person instead of a number, Your team excellent,
June 21, 2024
5
I am very happy with my doctor
June 21, 2024
5
The nurse that brought me back to the room was extremely friendly and listened to me. She made me feel heard and cared for and I felt comfortable with her and sharing my concerns. When talking to the doctor I definitely feel like he listens and we discuss together what is the best course of treatment for my care going forward. He is a caring and empathetic doctor with my best interest at heart.
June 16, 2024
5
Very short wait and everyone was very up beat and smiling.
June 15, 2024
5
This doctor is caring and provides good information about my issues.
June 15, 2024
5
Quick and professional. Well done.
June 13, 2024
5
Very nice staff and great doctor
June 13, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is very caring and spends the time to consider the patient's unique needs and history in formulating a plan of action for the patient. Bravo to him!
June 10, 2024
5
Blood work was very good. Blood pressure was good do not have to see Doctor for one year. Was a great visit with Dr Simonoff.
June 9, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is very thorough, thoughtful, professional and I find him to be quite knowledgeable! Very good ambassador for Wellstar!
May 24, 2024
5
I have a patient of Dr. Simonoff for over 30 years and I trust him faithfully. He has been doctor to numerous family members. He is very knowledgeable and caring. GREAT DOCTOR.
May 24, 2024
5
Nurse Christina & Dr. Simonoff were very attentive & excellent care providers.
May 22, 2024
5
Had to wait over an hour to see provider.
May 17, 2024
5
I appreciate that I didn't have to wait long to see the doctor.
May 17, 2024
5
My dr does not come to any of the satelite offices, so I have to drive all the way to the Marietta office, which is a VERY inconvience for me as a senior. I'm thinking about changing to one of his partners who work some of the outlying offices that are much closer.
May 12, 2024
5
Very efficient. No problems
May 12, 2024
5
GREAT
May 11, 2024
5
I am very fortunate to have Dr. Simonoff as my Cardiac Doctor. He is very thorough and explains everything he does. He listens and is interested in anything you have to say.
May 11, 2024
5
Dr Simonoff was amazing. Smart and knowledgeable, caring and listened to me. Thank you!
May 12, 2024
5
I came into the appointment with heart palpitations and an abnormal EKG done by my PCP. When Dr Simonoff received the EKG info, he wanted to see me right away. During the visit he felt that I needed some tests to determine if I might have a blood clot in my leg. The front desk people worked to get the appointments set up immediately. It turned out that I did have a blood clot in my leg! Wow! That had not been on my radar. But Dr Simonoff sensed it and had me go for testing. He took plenty of time during the visit and asked me a lot of questions. I appreciate his attention to all the details in regards to my health and the staff there for helping me get all the appointments so quickly and easily.
May 11, 2024
4
No sink in room so not sure if hands were washed. Was very short visit with very little time for me to ask my questions until the end. As always Dr. Simonoff addressed them very satisfactorily in the very short amount of time that was left.
April 13, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff cares!
April 25, 2024
4
This is the second visit in a row where we have had to wait an extremely long time to see the provider. These regular check up visits should not take 2-3 hours.
April 12, 2024
4
Very long wait to see provider!
April 11, 2024
3
Thank You.
April 5, 2024
5
Very thorough and very informative.
April 10, 2024
5
I like going to this office. Dr. Simonoff is great and the staff are always so friendly.
April 1, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff and his staff are wonderful!
April 1, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff listens, which is a rare among doctors.
April 1, 2024
5
I always have a good experience with my doctor and the assistants.
March 31, 2024
5
I felt like a person instead of a number, Your team excellent,
June 21, 2024
5
I am very happy with my doctor
June 21, 2024
5
The nurse that brought me back to the room was extremely friendly and listened to me. She made me feel heard and cared for and I felt comfortable with her and sharing my concerns. When talking to the doctor I definitely feel like he listens and we discuss together what is the best course of treatment for my care going forward. He is a caring and empathetic doctor with my best interest at heart.
June 16, 2024
5
Very short wait and everyone was very up beat and smiling.
June 15, 2024
5
This doctor is caring and provides good information about my issues.
June 15, 2024
5
Quick and professional. Well done.
June 13, 2024
5
Very nice staff and great doctor
June 13, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is very caring and spends the time to consider the patient's unique needs and history in formulating a plan of action for the patient. Bravo to him!
June 10, 2024
5
Blood work was very good. Blood pressure was good do not have to see Doctor for one year. Was a great visit with Dr Simonoff.
June 9, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is very thorough, thoughtful, professional and I find him to be quite knowledgeable! Very good ambassador for Wellstar!
May 24, 2024
5
I have a patient of Dr. Simonoff for over 30 years and I trust him faithfully. He has been doctor to numerous family members. He is very knowledgeable and caring. GREAT DOCTOR.
May 24, 2024
5
Nurse Christina & Dr. Simonoff were very attentive & excellent care providers.
May 22, 2024
5
Had to wait over an hour to see provider.
May 17, 2024
5
I appreciate that I didn't have to wait long to see the doctor.
May 17, 2024
5
My dr does not come to any of the satelite offices, so I have to drive all the way to the Marietta office, which is a VERY inconvience for me as a senior. I'm thinking about changing to one of his partners who work some of the outlying offices that are much closer.
May 12, 2024
5
Very efficient. No problems
May 12, 2024
5
GREAT
May 11, 2024
5
I am very fortunate to have Dr. Simonoff as my Cardiac Doctor. He is very thorough and explains everything he does. He listens and is interested in anything you have to say.
May 11, 2024
5
Dr Simonoff was amazing. Smart and knowledgeable, caring and listened to me. Thank you!
May 12, 2024
5
I came into the appointment with heart palpitations and an abnormal EKG done by my PCP. When Dr Simonoff received the EKG info, he wanted to see me right away. During the visit he felt that I needed some tests to determine if I might have a blood clot in my leg. The front desk people worked to get the appointments set up immediately. It turned out that I did have a blood clot in my leg! Wow! That had not been on my radar. But Dr Simonoff sensed it and had me go for testing. He took plenty of time during the visit and asked me a lot of questions. I appreciate his attention to all the details in regards to my health and the staff there for helping me get all the appointments so quickly and easily.
May 11, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff cares!
April 25, 2024
5
Very thorough and very informative.
April 10, 2024
5
I like going to this office. Dr. Simonoff is great and the staff are always so friendly.
April 1, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff and his staff are wonderful!
April 1, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff listens, which is a rare among doctors.
April 1, 2024
5
I always have a good experience with my doctor and the assistants.
March 31, 2024
4
No sink in room so not sure if hands were washed. Was very short visit with very little time for me to ask my questions until the end. As always Dr. Simonoff addressed them very satisfactorily in the very short amount of time that was left.
April 13, 2024
4
This is the second visit in a row where we have had to wait an extremely long time to see the provider. These regular check up visits should not take 2-3 hours.
April 12, 2024
4
Very long wait to see provider!
April 11, 2024
3
Thank You.
April 5, 2024
3
Thank You.
April 5, 2024
4
No sink in room so not sure if hands were washed. Was very short visit with very little time for me to ask my questions until the end. As always Dr. Simonoff addressed them very satisfactorily in the very short amount of time that was left.
April 13, 2024
4
This is the second visit in a row where we have had to wait an extremely long time to see the provider. These regular check up visits should not take 2-3 hours.
April 12, 2024
4
Very long wait to see provider!
April 11, 2024
5
I felt like a person instead of a number, Your team excellent,
June 21, 2024
5
I am very happy with my doctor
June 21, 2024
5
The nurse that brought me back to the room was extremely friendly and listened to me. She made me feel heard and cared for and I felt comfortable with her and sharing my concerns. When talking to the doctor I definitely feel like he listens and we discuss together what is the best course of treatment for my care going forward. He is a caring and empathetic doctor with my best interest at heart.
June 16, 2024
5
Very short wait and everyone was very up beat and smiling.
June 15, 2024
5
This doctor is caring and provides good information about my issues.
June 15, 2024
5
Quick and professional. Well done.
June 13, 2024
5
Very nice staff and great doctor
June 13, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is very caring and spends the time to consider the patient's unique needs and history in formulating a plan of action for the patient. Bravo to him!
June 10, 2024
5
Blood work was very good. Blood pressure was good do not have to see Doctor for one year. Was a great visit with Dr Simonoff.
June 9, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is very thorough, thoughtful, professional and I find him to be quite knowledgeable! Very good ambassador for Wellstar!
May 24, 2024
5
I have a patient of Dr. Simonoff for over 30 years and I trust him faithfully. He has been doctor to numerous family members. He is very knowledgeable and caring. GREAT DOCTOR.
May 24, 2024
5
Nurse Christina & Dr. Simonoff were very attentive & excellent care providers.
May 22, 2024
5
Had to wait over an hour to see provider.
May 17, 2024
5
I appreciate that I didn't have to wait long to see the doctor.
May 17, 2024
5
My dr does not come to any of the satelite offices, so I have to drive all the way to the Marietta office, which is a VERY inconvience for me as a senior. I'm thinking about changing to one of his partners who work some of the outlying offices that are much closer.
May 12, 2024
5
Very efficient. No problems
May 12, 2024
5
GREAT
May 11, 2024
5
I am very fortunate to have Dr. Simonoff as my Cardiac Doctor. He is very thorough and explains everything he does. He listens and is interested in anything you have to say.
May 11, 2024
5
Dr Simonoff was amazing. Smart and knowledgeable, caring and listened to me. Thank you!
May 12, 2024
5
I came into the appointment with heart palpitations and an abnormal EKG done by my PCP. When Dr Simonoff received the EKG info, he wanted to see me right away. During the visit he felt that I needed some tests to determine if I might have a blood clot in my leg. The front desk people worked to get the appointments set up immediately. It turned out that I did have a blood clot in my leg! Wow! That had not been on my radar. But Dr Simonoff sensed it and had me go for testing. He took plenty of time during the visit and asked me a lot of questions. I appreciate his attention to all the details in regards to my health and the staff there for helping me get all the appointments so quickly and easily.
May 11, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff cares!
April 25, 2024
5
Very thorough and very informative.
April 10, 2024
5
I like going to this office. Dr. Simonoff is great and the staff are always so friendly.
April 1, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff and his staff are wonderful!
April 1, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff listens, which is a rare among doctors.
April 1, 2024
5
I always have a good experience with my doctor and the assistants.
March 31, 2024
5
I felt like a person instead of a number, Your team excellent,
June 21, 2024
5
I am very happy with my doctor
June 21, 2024
5
The nurse that brought me back to the room was extremely friendly and listened to me. She made me feel heard and cared for and I felt comfortable with her and sharing my concerns. When talking to the doctor I definitely feel like he listens and we discuss together what is the best course of treatment for my care going forward. He is a caring and empathetic doctor with my best interest at heart.
June 16, 2024
5
This doctor is caring and provides good information about my issues.
June 15, 2024
5
Very short wait and everyone was very up beat and smiling.
June 15, 2024
5
Quick and professional. Well done.
June 13, 2024
5
Very nice staff and great doctor
June 13, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is very caring and spends the time to consider the patient's unique needs and history in formulating a plan of action for the patient. Bravo to him!
June 10, 2024
5
Blood work was very good. Blood pressure was good do not have to see Doctor for one year. Was a great visit with Dr Simonoff.
June 9, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is very thorough, thoughtful, professional and I find him to be quite knowledgeable! Very good ambassador for Wellstar!
May 24, 2024
5
I have a patient of Dr. Simonoff for over 30 years and I trust him faithfully. He has been doctor to numerous family members. He is very knowledgeable and caring. GREAT DOCTOR.
May 24, 2024
5
Nurse Christina & Dr. Simonoff were very attentive & excellent care providers.
May 22, 2024
5
I appreciate that I didn't have to wait long to see the doctor.
May 17, 2024
5
Had to wait over an hour to see provider.
May 17, 2024
5
My dr does not come to any of the satelite offices, so I have to drive all the way to the Marietta office, which is a VERY inconvience for me as a senior. I'm thinking about changing to one of his partners who work some of the outlying offices that are much closer.
May 12, 2024
5
Very efficient. No problems
May 12, 2024
5
Dr Simonoff was amazing. Smart and knowledgeable, caring and listened to me. Thank you!
May 12, 2024
5
I came into the appointment with heart palpitations and an abnormal EKG done by my PCP. When Dr Simonoff received the EKG info, he wanted to see me right away. During the visit he felt that I needed some tests to determine if I might have a blood clot in my leg. The front desk people worked to get the appointments set up immediately. It turned out that I did have a blood clot in my leg! Wow! That had not been on my radar. But Dr Simonoff sensed it and had me go for testing. He took plenty of time during the visit and asked me a lot of questions. I appreciate his attention to all the details in regards to my health and the staff there for helping me get all the appointments so quickly and easily.
May 11, 2024
5
GREAT
May 11, 2024
5
I am very fortunate to have Dr. Simonoff as my Cardiac Doctor. He is very thorough and explains everything he does. He listens and is interested in anything you have to say.
May 11, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff cares!
April 25, 2024
4
No sink in room so not sure if hands were washed. Was very short visit with very little time for me to ask my questions until the end. As always Dr. Simonoff addressed them very satisfactorily in the very short amount of time that was left.
April 13, 2024
4
This is the second visit in a row where we have had to wait an extremely long time to see the provider. These regular check up visits should not take 2-3 hours.
April 12, 2024
4
Very long wait to see provider!
April 11, 2024
5
Very thorough and very informative.
April 10, 2024
3
Thank You.
April 5, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff and his staff are wonderful!
April 1, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff listens, which is a rare among doctors.
April 1, 2024
5
I like going to this office. Dr. Simonoff is great and the staff are always so friendly.
April 1, 2024
5
I always have a good experience with my doctor and the assistants.
March 31, 2024
5
I always have a good experience with my doctor and the assistants.
March 31, 2024
5
I like going to this office. Dr. Simonoff is great and the staff are always so friendly.
April 1, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff listens, which is a rare among doctors.
April 1, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff and his staff are wonderful!
April 1, 2024
3
Thank You.
April 5, 2024
5
Very thorough and very informative.
April 10, 2024
4
Very long wait to see provider!
April 11, 2024
4
This is the second visit in a row where we have had to wait an extremely long time to see the provider. These regular check up visits should not take 2-3 hours.
April 12, 2024
4
No sink in room so not sure if hands were washed. Was very short visit with very little time for me to ask my questions until the end. As always Dr. Simonoff addressed them very satisfactorily in the very short amount of time that was left.
April 13, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff cares!
April 25, 2024
5
I am very fortunate to have Dr. Simonoff as my Cardiac Doctor. He is very thorough and explains everything he does. He listens and is interested in anything you have to say.
May 11, 2024
5
GREAT
May 11, 2024
5
I came into the appointment with heart palpitations and an abnormal EKG done by my PCP. When Dr Simonoff received the EKG info, he wanted to see me right away. During the visit he felt that I needed some tests to determine if I might have a blood clot in my leg. The front desk people worked to get the appointments set up immediately. It turned out that I did have a blood clot in my leg! Wow! That had not been on my radar. But Dr Simonoff sensed it and had me go for testing. He took plenty of time during the visit and asked me a lot of questions. I appreciate his attention to all the details in regards to my health and the staff there for helping me get all the appointments so quickly and easily.
May 11, 2024
5
Dr Simonoff was amazing. Smart and knowledgeable, caring and listened to me. Thank you!
May 12, 2024
5
Very efficient. No problems
May 12, 2024
5
My dr does not come to any of the satelite offices, so I have to drive all the way to the Marietta office, which is a VERY inconvience for me as a senior. I'm thinking about changing to one of his partners who work some of the outlying offices that are much closer.
May 12, 2024
5
Had to wait over an hour to see provider.
May 17, 2024
5
I appreciate that I didn't have to wait long to see the doctor.
May 17, 2024
5
Nurse Christina & Dr. Simonoff were very attentive & excellent care providers.
May 22, 2024
5
I have a patient of Dr. Simonoff for over 30 years and I trust him faithfully. He has been doctor to numerous family members. He is very knowledgeable and caring. GREAT DOCTOR.
May 24, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is very thorough, thoughtful, professional and I find him to be quite knowledgeable! Very good ambassador for Wellstar!
May 24, 2024
5
Blood work was very good. Blood pressure was good do not have to see Doctor for one year. Was a great visit with Dr Simonoff.
June 9, 2024
5
Dr. Simonoff is very caring and spends the time to consider the patient's unique needs and history in formulating a plan of action for the patient. Bravo to him!
June 10, 2024
5
Very nice staff and great doctor
June 13, 2024
5
Quick and professional. Well done.
June 13, 2024
5
Very short wait and everyone was very up beat and smiling.
June 15, 2024
5
This doctor is caring and provides good information about my issues.
June 15, 2024
5
The nurse that brought me back to the room was extremely friendly and listened to me. She made me feel heard and cared for and I felt comfortable with her and sharing my concerns. When talking to the doctor I definitely feel like he listens and we discuss together what is the best course of treatment for my care going forward. He is a caring and empathetic doctor with my best interest at heart.
June 16, 2024
5
I am very happy with my doctor
June 21, 2024
5
I felt like a person instead of a number, Your team excellent,
June 21, 2024
Publications and Articles
Heart of the Band
As the tuba player in his band, Frank sets the bass tone for every other instrument, for every song.
“I enjoy being in the New Horizons Band at Kennesaw State University. There, I’m part of a community who loves and supports one another,” Frank said. “I love playing the tuba because I can visualize the people who played before me. And it constantly reminds me that being part of a community makes life worthwhile.” So, when his heart lost its pace, skipping beats and banging against his chest, he knew there was something wrong with the most important instrument in his body.
“I was working out on the elliptical at Wellstar Health Place, and the heart rate monitor on the machine was jumping to 200 beats per minute. I knew something was wrong,” Frank said. “I was already a patient of Dr. Paul Simonoff’s, so I called his office and he took me in right away.”
“Frank’s heart was racing,” said Dr. Simonoff. “He was also experiencing heart palpitations, fatigue and shortness of breath. That’s when I discovered his heart was out of rhythm.” Dr. Simonoff diagnosed him with atrial fibrillation (AFib), which occurs when the upper chambers of the heart—known as atria—beat irregularly and fail to pump blood efficiently to the rest of the body.
The symptoms of AFib are sporadic. You might notice a skipped heartbeat, and then feel a thud or thump, followed by your heart racing for an extended period. You might feel fluttering or jumping, mimicking the effects of a heart attack.
“Dr. Simonoff had to do other diagnoses and perform more tests before I could receive electrical cardioversion shock treatment,” Frank said. Electrical cardioversion shock treatment is a procedure that restores a normal heart rhythm in people with certain types of abnormal heartbeats, Dr. Simonoff explained.
“It often takes only one shock to restore the heart to a regular rhythm,” Dr. Simonoff said, noting that the patient is under general anesthesia during the procedure. “They’re asleep and don’t feel a thing. They’ll wake up from the procedure and ask, ‘So, when are we getting started?,’ and it’s all done. Their heart is already back in rhythm.”
“I haven’t had a problem ever since then, and I’ve been taking my medication to prevent it from happening,” Frank announced. “It’s fully under control.” Dr. Simonoff sees these symptoms frequently and knew that the AFib Clinic at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center could help Frank. This highly-specialized team provides a thorough clinical evaluation of patients with AFib.
To this day, this is still the only comprehensive and dedicated atrial fibrillation clinic in Georgia. Frank now manages his AFib with medication, regular exercise and checkups. “Frank is doing great,” Dr. Simonoff smiled. “I see him on regularly and his heart has remained a steady rhythm. Our goal is to have patients like Frank be as healthy as possible so they can get back to their lives.”
Thankfully, Frank resumed his place in the New Horizons Band without skipping a beat.
“I don't think we are thankful enough to our doctors or to people who work in healthcare. We are here because they're there,” said Frank. “We’re here because they've done their job and they're dedicated.”
When you first glance at Frank and Ellenora "Llen" Ryan, the word "fighter" likely isn't the top quality that pops into mind.
Between the two of them, they have defeated cancer twice, overcome debilitating spine pain and triumphed over a cardiology episode. Now, they’re fighting Parkinson’s disease with the same energy, confidence and heart.