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Dr. Richard Myung earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of California in Los Angeles, CA and his medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY. He completed residencies at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, DC, University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA and Emory University Medical Center in Atlanta, GA.
He is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and American Medical Association.
Areas of Interest
Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Coronary Revascularization
Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
Structural Heart
Accomplishments
Medical Director, Cardiovascular Surgery
Co-Medical Director, Structural Heart & Valve Program
Personalized HeartCare at Wellstar
Specialties
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Education & Training
New York Medical College
Certifications
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
Adult Congenital Heart Surgery
Anomalous Coronary Artery
Aortic Regurgitation or Insufficiency
Aortic Root Dilatation
Aortic Root Surgery
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Surgery
Ascending and Aortic Arch Aneurysm Dissection
Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)
Atrial Fibrillation Surgery
Bicuspid Aortic Stenosis
Cardiac Tumors (Myxoma and Fibroelastoma)
Congenital Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Coronary Artery Disease
Descending Thoracic Aneurysm Dissection
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Mitral Regurgitation
Mitral Stenosis
Mitral Valve Surgery
Myectomy Myotomy
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pulmonic Valve Surgery
Resection of Cardiac Tumors
Thoracic Aortic Surgery
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Surgery
Tricuspid Regurgitation
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
Videos
MitraClip at Wellstar
MitraClip increases the options for patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation who are at risk for surgical intervention. Wellstar Cardiovascular Surgery is the only program in Georgia to receive dual certification for excellence in coronary artery bypass and heart valve repair/replacement surgery.
TAVR at Wellstar
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital has been conducting TAVR procedures since 2012. Our clinical TAVR results are among the national leaders in terms of positive outcomes with fewer complications.
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
Based on 192 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
Dr. Myung and his staff made me quite comfortable and well informed as to what will happen to me. Not looking forward to the operation but felt I was in very capable hands.
March 30, 2025
5
All staff very professional and courteous.
March 29, 2025
5
Just that it was a great experience, ranging from the moment I walked in, the wait time and information provided. I was in and out, enlightened with information to make educated & informed decisions.
March 13, 2025
5
I trust Doctor Myung completely, and would recommend him to everyone.
March 1, 2025
5
I feel confident that my surgery will be successful!! I trust Dr. Myung, Stacey, and the rest of the staff.
February 28, 2025
5
Dr Myung is very pleasant and knowledgeable.
February 9, 2025
5
Dr Myung and staff were exceptional. My heart problems are severe and complicated. I couldn't be happier with this consultation.
February 8, 2025
5
Everyone was very caring and compassionate.
February 7, 2025
5
Dr. Myung and his staff were very professional and informative with any questions we had.
January 26, 2025
5
Mary was very informative, professional & welcoming. She made feel that I would be provided with best care! She also include her contact information if I had any questions after my visit. Dr. Myung explain my procedure in layman terms, so can understand simply.
January 25, 2025
5
I enjoyed the remote visit because the weather was bad and I felt very safe. Dr. Myung has done a great job with my surgery and would recommend him to family and friends.
January 25, 2025
5
Richard myung saved my life, north side Cherokee diagnos was spot on and Dr myung was able to repair my blockage,,, I feel great thanks to all
January 24, 2025
5
Everyone was all some
January 10, 2025
5
The entire crew was fantastic
December 22, 2024
5
Dr. Myung is great!
December 14, 2024
5
It would be better if you had more parking! Had to park on the top floor and almost didn't have a space there! Other than that I'm satisfied with everything.
December 14, 2024
5
Dr. Myung took very good care of me during my heart issue.
December 9, 2024
5
Superb team!
December 7, 2024
5
Everyone I met with was professional, helpful, friendly, and courteous. They helped relieve a lot of my anxiety.
December 7, 2024
5
Could not have asked for better support and trust, everyone from the front office to the cardiac rehab has made this new journey a absolute dream
November 22, 2024
5
Very professional but very nice!!! Thank you.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr. Myung is wonderful, thorough and answered any questions I had. He is truly a professional!!
November 22, 2024
5
The experience was excellent and I felt very calm talking to Dr. Myung about my health situation.
November 15, 2024
5
It was GREAT! My Doctor is GREAT!
November 2, 2024
5
Great
October 26, 2024
5
Dr. Myung and his staff are incredible, very knowledgeable and caring.
October 25, 2024
5
I was very surprised at how helpful and pleasant everyone was.
October 25, 2024
4
The office was very responsive to my requests and seemed to be interested in my well being. Doctor was very personable and listened.
October 19, 2024
5
Excellent experience. Front office, assistant, nurse pract, and especially Dr. Myung, were all great.
October 12, 2024
5
Excellent customer experience.
October 5, 2024
5
Dr. Myung and his staff made me quite comfortable and well informed as to what will happen to me. Not looking forward to the operation but felt I was in very capable hands.
March 30, 2025
5
All staff very professional and courteous.
March 29, 2025
5
Just that it was a great experience, ranging from the moment I walked in, the wait time and information provided. I was in and out, enlightened with information to make educated & informed decisions.
March 13, 2025
5
I trust Doctor Myung completely, and would recommend him to everyone.
March 1, 2025
5
I feel confident that my surgery will be successful!! I trust Dr. Myung, Stacey, and the rest of the staff.
February 28, 2025
5
Dr Myung is very pleasant and knowledgeable.
February 9, 2025
5
Dr Myung and staff were exceptional. My heart problems are severe and complicated. I couldn't be happier with this consultation.
February 8, 2025
5
Everyone was very caring and compassionate.
February 7, 2025
5
Dr. Myung and his staff were very professional and informative with any questions we had.
January 26, 2025
5
Mary was very informative, professional & welcoming. She made feel that I would be provided with best care! She also include her contact information if I had any questions after my visit. Dr. Myung explain my procedure in layman terms, so can understand simply.
January 25, 2025
5
I enjoyed the remote visit because the weather was bad and I felt very safe. Dr. Myung has done a great job with my surgery and would recommend him to family and friends.
January 25, 2025
5
Richard myung saved my life, north side Cherokee diagnos was spot on and Dr myung was able to repair my blockage,,, I feel great thanks to all
January 24, 2025
5
Everyone was all some
January 10, 2025
5
The entire crew was fantastic
December 22, 2024
5
Dr. Myung is great!
December 14, 2024
5
It would be better if you had more parking! Had to park on the top floor and almost didn't have a space there! Other than that I'm satisfied with everything.
December 14, 2024
5
Dr. Myung took very good care of me during my heart issue.
December 9, 2024
5
Superb team!
December 7, 2024
5
Everyone I met with was professional, helpful, friendly, and courteous. They helped relieve a lot of my anxiety.
December 7, 2024
5
Could not have asked for better support and trust, everyone from the front office to the cardiac rehab has made this new journey a absolute dream
November 22, 2024
5
Very professional but very nice!!! Thank you.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr. Myung is wonderful, thorough and answered any questions I had. He is truly a professional!!
November 22, 2024
5
The experience was excellent and I felt very calm talking to Dr. Myung about my health situation.
November 15, 2024
5
It was GREAT! My Doctor is GREAT!
November 2, 2024
5
Great
October 26, 2024
5
Dr. Myung and his staff are incredible, very knowledgeable and caring.
October 25, 2024
5
I was very surprised at how helpful and pleasant everyone was.
October 25, 2024
5
Excellent experience. Front office, assistant, nurse pract, and especially Dr. Myung, were all great.
October 12, 2024
5
Excellent customer experience.
October 5, 2024
4
The office was very responsive to my requests and seemed to be interested in my well being. Doctor was very personable and listened.
October 19, 2024
4
The office was very responsive to my requests and seemed to be interested in my well being. Doctor was very personable and listened.
October 19, 2024
5
Dr. Myung and his staff made me quite comfortable and well informed as to what will happen to me. Not looking forward to the operation but felt I was in very capable hands.
March 30, 2025
5
All staff very professional and courteous.
March 29, 2025
5
Just that it was a great experience, ranging from the moment I walked in, the wait time and information provided. I was in and out, enlightened with information to make educated & informed decisions.
March 13, 2025
5
I trust Doctor Myung completely, and would recommend him to everyone.
March 1, 2025
5
I feel confident that my surgery will be successful!! I trust Dr. Myung, Stacey, and the rest of the staff.
February 28, 2025
5
Dr Myung is very pleasant and knowledgeable.
February 9, 2025
5
Dr Myung and staff were exceptional. My heart problems are severe and complicated. I couldn't be happier with this consultation.
February 8, 2025
5
Everyone was very caring and compassionate.
February 7, 2025
5
Dr. Myung and his staff were very professional and informative with any questions we had.
January 26, 2025
5
Mary was very informative, professional & welcoming. She made feel that I would be provided with best care! She also include her contact information if I had any questions after my visit. Dr. Myung explain my procedure in layman terms, so can understand simply.
January 25, 2025
5
I enjoyed the remote visit because the weather was bad and I felt very safe. Dr. Myung has done a great job with my surgery and would recommend him to family and friends.
January 25, 2025
5
Richard myung saved my life, north side Cherokee diagnos was spot on and Dr myung was able to repair my blockage,,, I feel great thanks to all
January 24, 2025
5
Everyone was all some
January 10, 2025
5
The entire crew was fantastic
December 22, 2024
5
Dr. Myung is great!
December 14, 2024
5
It would be better if you had more parking! Had to park on the top floor and almost didn't have a space there! Other than that I'm satisfied with everything.
December 14, 2024
5
Dr. Myung took very good care of me during my heart issue.
December 9, 2024
5
Superb team!
December 7, 2024
5
Everyone I met with was professional, helpful, friendly, and courteous. They helped relieve a lot of my anxiety.
December 7, 2024
5
Could not have asked for better support and trust, everyone from the front office to the cardiac rehab has made this new journey a absolute dream
November 22, 2024
5
Very professional but very nice!!! Thank you.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr. Myung is wonderful, thorough and answered any questions I had. He is truly a professional!!
November 22, 2024
5
The experience was excellent and I felt very calm talking to Dr. Myung about my health situation.
November 15, 2024
5
It was GREAT! My Doctor is GREAT!
November 2, 2024
5
Great
October 26, 2024
5
Dr. Myung and his staff are incredible, very knowledgeable and caring.
October 25, 2024
5
I was very surprised at how helpful and pleasant everyone was.
October 25, 2024
5
Excellent experience. Front office, assistant, nurse pract, and especially Dr. Myung, were all great.
October 12, 2024
5
Excellent customer experience.
October 5, 2024
5
Dr. Myung and his staff made me quite comfortable and well informed as to what will happen to me. Not looking forward to the operation but felt I was in very capable hands.
March 30, 2025
5
All staff very professional and courteous.
March 29, 2025
5
Just that it was a great experience, ranging from the moment I walked in, the wait time and information provided. I was in and out, enlightened with information to make educated & informed decisions.
March 13, 2025
5
I trust Doctor Myung completely, and would recommend him to everyone.
March 1, 2025
5
I feel confident that my surgery will be successful!! I trust Dr. Myung, Stacey, and the rest of the staff.
February 28, 2025
5
Dr Myung is very pleasant and knowledgeable.
February 9, 2025
5
Dr Myung and staff were exceptional. My heart problems are severe and complicated. I couldn't be happier with this consultation.
February 8, 2025
5
Everyone was very caring and compassionate.
February 7, 2025
5
Dr. Myung and his staff were very professional and informative with any questions we had.
January 26, 2025
5
Mary was very informative, professional & welcoming. She made feel that I would be provided with best care! She also include her contact information if I had any questions after my visit. Dr. Myung explain my procedure in layman terms, so can understand simply.
January 25, 2025
5
I enjoyed the remote visit because the weather was bad and I felt very safe. Dr. Myung has done a great job with my surgery and would recommend him to family and friends.
January 25, 2025
5
Richard myung saved my life, north side Cherokee diagnos was spot on and Dr myung was able to repair my blockage,,, I feel great thanks to all
January 24, 2025
5
Everyone was all some
January 10, 2025
5
The entire crew was fantastic
December 22, 2024
5
Dr. Myung is great!
December 14, 2024
5
It would be better if you had more parking! Had to park on the top floor and almost didn't have a space there! Other than that I'm satisfied with everything.
December 14, 2024
5
Dr. Myung took very good care of me during my heart issue.
December 9, 2024
5
Superb team!
December 7, 2024
5
Everyone I met with was professional, helpful, friendly, and courteous. They helped relieve a lot of my anxiety.
December 7, 2024
5
Could not have asked for better support and trust, everyone from the front office to the cardiac rehab has made this new journey a absolute dream
November 22, 2024
5
Very professional but very nice!!! Thank you.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr. Myung is wonderful, thorough and answered any questions I had. He is truly a professional!!
November 22, 2024
5
The experience was excellent and I felt very calm talking to Dr. Myung about my health situation.
November 15, 2024
5
It was GREAT! My Doctor is GREAT!
November 2, 2024
5
Great
October 26, 2024
5
Dr. Myung and his staff are incredible, very knowledgeable and caring.
October 25, 2024
5
I was very surprised at how helpful and pleasant everyone was.
October 25, 2024
4
The office was very responsive to my requests and seemed to be interested in my well being. Doctor was very personable and listened.
October 19, 2024
5
Excellent experience. Front office, assistant, nurse pract, and especially Dr. Myung, were all great.
October 12, 2024
5
Excellent customer experience.
October 5, 2024
5
Excellent customer experience.
October 5, 2024
5
Excellent experience. Front office, assistant, nurse pract, and especially Dr. Myung, were all great.
October 12, 2024
4
The office was very responsive to my requests and seemed to be interested in my well being. Doctor was very personable and listened.
October 19, 2024
5
I was very surprised at how helpful and pleasant everyone was.
October 25, 2024
5
Dr. Myung and his staff are incredible, very knowledgeable and caring.
October 25, 2024
5
Great
October 26, 2024
5
It was GREAT! My Doctor is GREAT!
November 2, 2024
5
The experience was excellent and I felt very calm talking to Dr. Myung about my health situation.
November 15, 2024
5
Very professional but very nice!!! Thank you.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr. Myung is wonderful, thorough and answered any questions I had. He is truly a professional!!
November 22, 2024
5
Could not have asked for better support and trust, everyone from the front office to the cardiac rehab has made this new journey a absolute dream
November 22, 2024
5
Superb team!
December 7, 2024
5
Everyone I met with was professional, helpful, friendly, and courteous. They helped relieve a lot of my anxiety.
December 7, 2024
5
Dr. Myung took very good care of me during my heart issue.
December 9, 2024
5
Dr. Myung is great!
December 14, 2024
5
It would be better if you had more parking! Had to park on the top floor and almost didn't have a space there! Other than that I'm satisfied with everything.
December 14, 2024
5
The entire crew was fantastic
December 22, 2024
5
Everyone was all some
January 10, 2025
5
Richard myung saved my life, north side Cherokee diagnos was spot on and Dr myung was able to repair my blockage,,, I feel great thanks to all
January 24, 2025
5
I enjoyed the remote visit because the weather was bad and I felt very safe. Dr. Myung has done a great job with my surgery and would recommend him to family and friends.
January 25, 2025
5
Mary was very informative, professional & welcoming. She made feel that I would be provided with best care! She also include her contact information if I had any questions after my visit. Dr. Myung explain my procedure in layman terms, so can understand simply.
January 25, 2025
5
Dr. Myung and his staff were very professional and informative with any questions we had.
January 26, 2025
5
Everyone was very caring and compassionate.
February 7, 2025
5
Dr Myung and staff were exceptional. My heart problems are severe and complicated. I couldn't be happier with this consultation.
February 8, 2025
5
Dr Myung is very pleasant and knowledgeable.
February 9, 2025
5
I feel confident that my surgery will be successful!! I trust Dr. Myung, Stacey, and the rest of the staff.
February 28, 2025
5
I trust Doctor Myung completely, and would recommend him to everyone.
March 1, 2025
5
Just that it was a great experience, ranging from the moment I walked in, the wait time and information provided. I was in and out, enlightened with information to make educated & informed decisions.
March 13, 2025
5
All staff very professional and courteous.
March 29, 2025
5
Dr. Myung and his staff made me quite comfortable and well informed as to what will happen to me. Not looking forward to the operation but felt I was in very capable hands.
March 30, 2025
Publications and Articles
Top Marks for Heart Care at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center recently received two major commendations highlighting the high level of heart care continuously provided to patients—putting Wellstar Kennstone among the top hospitals in the nation. The Marietta-based heart care program received:
A distinguished three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). This is the highest category of quality, placing Wellstar Kennestone among the best programs for heart bypass surgery in the U.S. and Canada.
The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark for Comprehensive Cardiac Center Certification, which means Wellstar Kennestone is the only hospital in Georgia to raise its total cardiac program to the elite level.
“This community is where we live, and when we care for our patients, we’re caring for our neighbors and friends—that’s why pursuing excellence is such a high priority,” said Steve Cermak, executive director of Wellstar Center for Cardiovascular Care & Hospital Operations at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center. “We feel it’s our duty to provide the highest level of care possible.”
