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A graduate of the University of Georgia, Dr. Deriso received his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. After completing his internship and residency at Emory University, he was employed as a hospitalist at Emory University Crawford Long Hospital. He also served as an instructor of medicine at Emory University.
Dr. Deriso went on to a cardiology fellowship at the Oschner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, La. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease and is a member of several medical societies.
Dr. Deriso joined Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine in July 2007. He is currently on staff at Wellstar Cobb, Douglas, Kennestone and Paulding hospitals.
Dr. Deriso is married and has two children. He enjoys golf, snow skiing, and travel.
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Education & Training
University of Miami School of Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
4.8
Based on 583 patient ratings
Listened to me carefully
4.89
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.89
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
4.89
Shared the right amount of information
4.84
Earned my trust
4.71
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Patient Reviews
5
The staff members were pleasant and professional. Dr. Deriso is a skilled professional who listens to and answers every concern or question.
September 1, 2024
5
I've recommended Dr Deriso to several of my friends.
September 1, 2024
5
Dr Deriso is great. Fantastic bedside manner.
August 27, 2024
5
I trust Dr. Deriso III as he is the doctor who first discovered my serious heart problem in 2017.
August 27, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is friendly, professional, well-informed and a good listener. "I'm in good hands with Wellstar"!
August 24, 2024
4
Great visit, seen in a timely manner. No issues
August 27, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is very caring and doesn't rush you in and out.
August 24, 2024
5
Everyone was very professional.
August 23, 2024
5
Great visit with great concern from everyone. Thanks
August 23, 2024
5
could not be any better!!!
August 29, 2024
5
Always a great experience! Love Dr. Deriso!
August 23, 2024
5
My Dr/staff friendly and professional I feel comfortable each visit
August 29, 2024
5
It was a pleasure
August 25, 2024
5
I have reached the age where many of my doctors are retiring or simply have left the practice. It is a challenge to find someone you genuinely trust, AND can actually get an appointment to see them. This cardiology practice is wonderful and I am so grateful for them and Dr. Deriso.
August 23, 2024
5
very nice doctor and he explained
August 21, 2024
5
Being that this was my first cardio visit with Dr. Deriso, I was a bit nervous and unsure of expectations. His staff were very friendly and made me feel comfortable. The nurse even made the EKG relaxing. Dr. Deriso was very pleasant, he greeted as soon as he walked into the room. I was extremely impressed that he'd already reviewed my records, med list and notes from my other doctors. He also listened and gave valuable input as to how my heart is tied to other health issues. He ordered additional testing and also addressed my cholesterol levels and medication, which saved me time and travel from a doctor's visit the following week. My birthday was on the day of the appointment, and I honestly feel like this was a gift from Wellstar. All in all, I am fortunate to have Dr. Deriso as part of my health care. Thank you.
August 20, 2024
5
I had no specific problem. The visit was a check up.
August 19, 2024
5
The conversation is lively and informative. I learn more about my body and what is needed for the future.
August 19, 2024
5
Clean Pleasant Honest Trustworthy
August 18, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso and his staff are extremely thorough and I feel like they definitely LISTEN to me .... and I like that he explains if my suggestions are not appropriate without making me feel like an idiot for speaking up.
August 17, 2024
4
A great service. I feel like I got a great heart doctor. And he does great service by keeping the monitoring of my heart. So I would rather keep coming back to him because he knows what's going on with the heart. Great service.
August 15, 2024
5
Always receive great service from Dr. Deriso and staff.
August 15, 2024
5
Love this practice!
August 15, 2024
5
I never felt rushed and every question was answered. They were all amazing
August 9, 2024
5
Dr Deriso knows his stuff. Helps me and my wife greatly
August 10, 2024
5
Dr listens to patients input and responds in kind.
August 10, 2024
4
This is location is very friendly. Love the staff
August 8, 2024
5
During my time with this practice division have found two major threads with the providing of professional services while showing an old fashion personal touch toward their care for me.
August 8, 2024
5
Doctor talked to me at my level and offered me the opportunity to ask questions. He was extremely professional and considerate as was his staff. This was an initial appointment and it was a very pleasant experience, at every level.
August 4, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso and his crew are fantastic. That's all I can say. They are fantastic. I love them ever since I started going to him and I would not change him for anything. He's fantastic. I love him and I love his crew. Thank you.
August 4, 2024
5
The staff members were pleasant and professional. Dr. Deriso is a skilled professional who listens to and answers every concern or question.
September 1, 2024
5
I've recommended Dr Deriso to several of my friends.
September 1, 2024
5
Dr Deriso is great. Fantastic bedside manner.
August 27, 2024
5
I trust Dr. Deriso III as he is the doctor who first discovered my serious heart problem in 2017.
August 27, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is friendly, professional, well-informed and a good listener. "I'm in good hands with Wellstar"!
August 24, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is very caring and doesn't rush you in and out.
August 24, 2024
5
Everyone was very professional.
August 23, 2024
5
Great visit with great concern from everyone. Thanks
August 23, 2024
5
could not be any better!!!
August 29, 2024
5
Always a great experience! Love Dr. Deriso!
August 23, 2024
5
My Dr/staff friendly and professional I feel comfortable each visit
August 29, 2024
5
It was a pleasure
August 25, 2024
5
I have reached the age where many of my doctors are retiring or simply have left the practice. It is a challenge to find someone you genuinely trust, AND can actually get an appointment to see them. This cardiology practice is wonderful and I am so grateful for them and Dr. Deriso.
August 23, 2024
5
very nice doctor and he explained
August 21, 2024
5
Being that this was my first cardio visit with Dr. Deriso, I was a bit nervous and unsure of expectations. His staff were very friendly and made me feel comfortable. The nurse even made the EKG relaxing. Dr. Deriso was very pleasant, he greeted as soon as he walked into the room. I was extremely impressed that he'd already reviewed my records, med list and notes from my other doctors. He also listened and gave valuable input as to how my heart is tied to other health issues. He ordered additional testing and also addressed my cholesterol levels and medication, which saved me time and travel from a doctor's visit the following week. My birthday was on the day of the appointment, and I honestly feel like this was a gift from Wellstar. All in all, I am fortunate to have Dr. Deriso as part of my health care. Thank you.
August 20, 2024
5
I had no specific problem. The visit was a check up.
August 19, 2024
5
The conversation is lively and informative. I learn more about my body and what is needed for the future.
August 19, 2024
5
Clean Pleasant Honest Trustworthy
August 18, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso and his staff are extremely thorough and I feel like they definitely LISTEN to me .... and I like that he explains if my suggestions are not appropriate without making me feel like an idiot for speaking up.
August 17, 2024
5
Always receive great service from Dr. Deriso and staff.
August 15, 2024
5
Love this practice!
August 15, 2024
5
I never felt rushed and every question was answered. They were all amazing
August 9, 2024
5
Dr Deriso knows his stuff. Helps me and my wife greatly
August 10, 2024
5
Dr listens to patients input and responds in kind.
August 10, 2024
5
During my time with this practice division have found two major threads with the providing of professional services while showing an old fashion personal touch toward their care for me.
August 8, 2024
5
Doctor talked to me at my level and offered me the opportunity to ask questions. He was extremely professional and considerate as was his staff. This was an initial appointment and it was a very pleasant experience, at every level.
August 4, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso and his crew are fantastic. That's all I can say. They are fantastic. I love them ever since I started going to him and I would not change him for anything. He's fantastic. I love him and I love his crew. Thank you.
August 4, 2024
4
Great visit, seen in a timely manner. No issues
August 27, 2024
4
A great service. I feel like I got a great heart doctor. And he does great service by keeping the monitoring of my heart. So I would rather keep coming back to him because he knows what's going on with the heart. Great service.
August 15, 2024
4
This is location is very friendly. Love the staff
August 8, 2024
4
Great visit, seen in a timely manner. No issues
August 27, 2024
4
A great service. I feel like I got a great heart doctor. And he does great service by keeping the monitoring of my heart. So I would rather keep coming back to him because he knows what's going on with the heart. Great service.
August 15, 2024
4
This is location is very friendly. Love the staff
August 8, 2024
5
The staff members were pleasant and professional. Dr. Deriso is a skilled professional who listens to and answers every concern or question.
September 1, 2024
5
I've recommended Dr Deriso to several of my friends.
September 1, 2024
5
Dr Deriso is great. Fantastic bedside manner.
August 27, 2024
5
I trust Dr. Deriso III as he is the doctor who first discovered my serious heart problem in 2017.
August 27, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is friendly, professional, well-informed and a good listener. "I'm in good hands with Wellstar"!
August 24, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is very caring and doesn't rush you in and out.
August 24, 2024
5
Everyone was very professional.
August 23, 2024
5
Great visit with great concern from everyone. Thanks
August 23, 2024
5
could not be any better!!!
August 29, 2024
5
Always a great experience! Love Dr. Deriso!
August 23, 2024
5
My Dr/staff friendly and professional I feel comfortable each visit
August 29, 2024
5
It was a pleasure
August 25, 2024
5
I have reached the age where many of my doctors are retiring or simply have left the practice. It is a challenge to find someone you genuinely trust, AND can actually get an appointment to see them. This cardiology practice is wonderful and I am so grateful for them and Dr. Deriso.
August 23, 2024
5
very nice doctor and he explained
August 21, 2024
5
Being that this was my first cardio visit with Dr. Deriso, I was a bit nervous and unsure of expectations. His staff were very friendly and made me feel comfortable. The nurse even made the EKG relaxing. Dr. Deriso was very pleasant, he greeted as soon as he walked into the room. I was extremely impressed that he'd already reviewed my records, med list and notes from my other doctors. He also listened and gave valuable input as to how my heart is tied to other health issues. He ordered additional testing and also addressed my cholesterol levels and medication, which saved me time and travel from a doctor's visit the following week. My birthday was on the day of the appointment, and I honestly feel like this was a gift from Wellstar. All in all, I am fortunate to have Dr. Deriso as part of my health care. Thank you.
August 20, 2024
5
I had no specific problem. The visit was a check up.
August 19, 2024
5
The conversation is lively and informative. I learn more about my body and what is needed for the future.
August 19, 2024
5
Clean Pleasant Honest Trustworthy
August 18, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso and his staff are extremely thorough and I feel like they definitely LISTEN to me .... and I like that he explains if my suggestions are not appropriate without making me feel like an idiot for speaking up.
August 17, 2024
5
Always receive great service from Dr. Deriso and staff.
August 15, 2024
5
Love this practice!
August 15, 2024
5
I never felt rushed and every question was answered. They were all amazing
August 9, 2024
5
Dr Deriso knows his stuff. Helps me and my wife greatly
August 10, 2024
5
Dr listens to patients input and responds in kind.
August 10, 2024
5
During my time with this practice division have found two major threads with the providing of professional services while showing an old fashion personal touch toward their care for me.
August 8, 2024
5
Doctor talked to me at my level and offered me the opportunity to ask questions. He was extremely professional and considerate as was his staff. This was an initial appointment and it was a very pleasant experience, at every level.
August 4, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso and his crew are fantastic. That's all I can say. They are fantastic. I love them ever since I started going to him and I would not change him for anything. He's fantastic. I love him and I love his crew. Thank you.
August 4, 2024
5
The staff members were pleasant and professional. Dr. Deriso is a skilled professional who listens to and answers every concern or question.
September 1, 2024
5
I've recommended Dr Deriso to several of my friends.
September 1, 2024
5
My Dr/staff friendly and professional I feel comfortable each visit
August 29, 2024
5
could not be any better!!!
August 29, 2024
5
Dr Deriso is great. Fantastic bedside manner.
August 27, 2024
5
I trust Dr. Deriso III as he is the doctor who first discovered my serious heart problem in 2017.
August 27, 2024
4
Great visit, seen in a timely manner. No issues
August 27, 2024
5
It was a pleasure
August 25, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is very caring and doesn't rush you in and out.
August 24, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is friendly, professional, well-informed and a good listener. "I'm in good hands with Wellstar"!
August 24, 2024
5
Always a great experience! Love Dr. Deriso!
August 23, 2024
5
Everyone was very professional.
August 23, 2024
5
Great visit with great concern from everyone. Thanks
August 23, 2024
5
I have reached the age where many of my doctors are retiring or simply have left the practice. It is a challenge to find someone you genuinely trust, AND can actually get an appointment to see them. This cardiology practice is wonderful and I am so grateful for them and Dr. Deriso.
August 23, 2024
5
very nice doctor and he explained
August 21, 2024
5
Being that this was my first cardio visit with Dr. Deriso, I was a bit nervous and unsure of expectations. His staff were very friendly and made me feel comfortable. The nurse even made the EKG relaxing. Dr. Deriso was very pleasant, he greeted as soon as he walked into the room. I was extremely impressed that he'd already reviewed my records, med list and notes from my other doctors. He also listened and gave valuable input as to how my heart is tied to other health issues. He ordered additional testing and also addressed my cholesterol levels and medication, which saved me time and travel from a doctor's visit the following week. My birthday was on the day of the appointment, and I honestly feel like this was a gift from Wellstar. All in all, I am fortunate to have Dr. Deriso as part of my health care. Thank you.
August 20, 2024
5
I had no specific problem. The visit was a check up.
August 19, 2024
5
The conversation is lively and informative. I learn more about my body and what is needed for the future.
August 19, 2024
5
Clean Pleasant Honest Trustworthy
August 18, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso and his staff are extremely thorough and I feel like they definitely LISTEN to me .... and I like that he explains if my suggestions are not appropriate without making me feel like an idiot for speaking up.
August 17, 2024
4
A great service. I feel like I got a great heart doctor. And he does great service by keeping the monitoring of my heart. So I would rather keep coming back to him because he knows what's going on with the heart. Great service.
August 15, 2024
5
Always receive great service from Dr. Deriso and staff.
August 15, 2024
5
Love this practice!
August 15, 2024
5
Dr Deriso knows his stuff. Helps me and my wife greatly
August 10, 2024
5
Dr listens to patients input and responds in kind.
August 10, 2024
5
I never felt rushed and every question was answered. They were all amazing
August 9, 2024
5
During my time with this practice division have found two major threads with the providing of professional services while showing an old fashion personal touch toward their care for me.
August 8, 2024
4
This is location is very friendly. Love the staff
August 8, 2024
5
Doctor talked to me at my level and offered me the opportunity to ask questions. He was extremely professional and considerate as was his staff. This was an initial appointment and it was a very pleasant experience, at every level.
August 4, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso and his crew are fantastic. That's all I can say. They are fantastic. I love them ever since I started going to him and I would not change him for anything. He's fantastic. I love him and I love his crew. Thank you.
August 4, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso and his crew are fantastic. That's all I can say. They are fantastic. I love them ever since I started going to him and I would not change him for anything. He's fantastic. I love him and I love his crew. Thank you.
August 4, 2024
5
Doctor talked to me at my level and offered me the opportunity to ask questions. He was extremely professional and considerate as was his staff. This was an initial appointment and it was a very pleasant experience, at every level.
August 4, 2024
4
This is location is very friendly. Love the staff
August 8, 2024
5
During my time with this practice division have found two major threads with the providing of professional services while showing an old fashion personal touch toward their care for me.
August 8, 2024
5
I never felt rushed and every question was answered. They were all amazing
August 9, 2024
5
Dr listens to patients input and responds in kind.
August 10, 2024
5
Dr Deriso knows his stuff. Helps me and my wife greatly
August 10, 2024
5
Love this practice!
August 15, 2024
5
Always receive great service from Dr. Deriso and staff.
August 15, 2024
4
A great service. I feel like I got a great heart doctor. And he does great service by keeping the monitoring of my heart. So I would rather keep coming back to him because he knows what's going on with the heart. Great service.
August 15, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso and his staff are extremely thorough and I feel like they definitely LISTEN to me .... and I like that he explains if my suggestions are not appropriate without making me feel like an idiot for speaking up.
August 17, 2024
5
Clean Pleasant Honest Trustworthy
August 18, 2024
5
The conversation is lively and informative. I learn more about my body and what is needed for the future.
August 19, 2024
5
I had no specific problem. The visit was a check up.
August 19, 2024
5
Being that this was my first cardio visit with Dr. Deriso, I was a bit nervous and unsure of expectations. His staff were very friendly and made me feel comfortable. The nurse even made the EKG relaxing. Dr. Deriso was very pleasant, he greeted as soon as he walked into the room. I was extremely impressed that he'd already reviewed my records, med list and notes from my other doctors. He also listened and gave valuable input as to how my heart is tied to other health issues. He ordered additional testing and also addressed my cholesterol levels and medication, which saved me time and travel from a doctor's visit the following week. My birthday was on the day of the appointment, and I honestly feel like this was a gift from Wellstar. All in all, I am fortunate to have Dr. Deriso as part of my health care. Thank you.
August 20, 2024
5
very nice doctor and he explained
August 21, 2024
5
I have reached the age where many of my doctors are retiring or simply have left the practice. It is a challenge to find someone you genuinely trust, AND can actually get an appointment to see them. This cardiology practice is wonderful and I am so grateful for them and Dr. Deriso.
August 23, 2024
5
Great visit with great concern from everyone. Thanks
August 23, 2024
5
Everyone was very professional.
August 23, 2024
5
Always a great experience! Love Dr. Deriso!
August 23, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is friendly, professional, well-informed and a good listener. "I'm in good hands with Wellstar"!
August 24, 2024
5
Dr. Deriso is very caring and doesn't rush you in and out.
August 24, 2024
5
It was a pleasure
August 25, 2024
4
Great visit, seen in a timely manner. No issues
August 27, 2024
5
I trust Dr. Deriso III as he is the doctor who first discovered my serious heart problem in 2017.
August 27, 2024
5
Dr Deriso is great. Fantastic bedside manner.
August 27, 2024
5
could not be any better!!!
August 29, 2024
5
My Dr/staff friendly and professional I feel comfortable each visit
August 29, 2024
5
I've recommended Dr Deriso to several of my friends.
September 1, 2024
5
The staff members were pleasant and professional. Dr. Deriso is a skilled professional who listens to and answers every concern or question.
September 1, 2024
George Deriso, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2007
Rating
4.8
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
University of Miami School of Medicine
Residency
Emory University School of Medicine
Fellowship
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular