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Dr. Jacob N. Blatt, a cardiac electrophysiologist, is an Atlanta native. He graduated with honors from Duke University and earned a bachelor’s degree in Biological Anthropology & Anatomy. After receiving his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, he was appointed a clinical fellow at Harvard Medical School while completing his internship and residency in internal medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. He returned home to Atlanta and completed fellowships in cardiovascular disease and cardiac electrophysiology at Emory University School of Medicine.
Dr. Blatt is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease, and is board-eligible in cardiac electrophysiology. He is a member of the Heart Rhythm Society, American Heart Association and the Medical Honor Society Alpha Omega Alpha. He joined Wellstar in August of 2010, and is fully trained in all aspects of invasive cardiac electrophysiology including pacemakers, defibrillators, resynchronization therapy, complex arrhythmia management and ablation, transeptal catheterization, and transvenous lead extraction. He has a special interest in catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation.
Dr. Blatt is married and the father of two children. When not practicing medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family and has always been an avid Atlanta Braves fan.
Specialties
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiovascular Disease
Education & Training
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular
American Board of Internal Medicine - Card/Electro
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 220 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.90
Listened to me carefully
4.88
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
4.87
Shared the right amount of information
4.76
Earned my trust
4.68
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Patient Reviews
5
The staff was very professional and i was seen very promptly. The doctor was excellent.it was a great visit.
August 31, 2024
5
Staff and Dr Blatt were very professional. They listened and fully explained conditions and plan for treatment. Throughly focused and took time with me. Feel very confident in my care.
August 27, 2024
5
My husband is very grateful to have found Dr.Blatt! He is the greatest Cardiologist we've ever met! Very compassionate and caring!
August 15, 2024
5
Wayne, Ginny, and Blatt are the BEST!
August 15, 2024
5
Our sincere thanks to Dr Blatt and his care teams for spending time with us and explaining our treatment options and giving us the confidence to choose the best one for me!
August 9, 2024
5
Wonderful!!
August 8, 2024
5
I had a very satisfactory experience. The technician was very patient and thorough. The doctor was excellent. He explained everything to me and was very patient.
July 24, 2024
5
Dr. Blatt is the best. He takes the time to explain everything. Very personable.
July 21, 2024
5
Dr. Blatt was great. Very informative. Answered a lot of my questions.
July 18, 2024
5
Staff was very professional and very friendly.
July 18, 2024
5
It was a great visit with my Dr all was very professional.
July 13, 2024
5
Dr. Blatt is terrific and goes above and beyond for his patients.
July 13, 2024
5
Professional and friendly staff. Dr. Blatt was held up at the hospital for a short while, but I was kept informed of his timing.
July 4, 2024
5
DR. Blatt is the best of the best. He has my trust in doing the right things for my health. I trust him beyond measure.
July 10, 2024
5
I was very early and they took me in right away. Everyone from receptionist to RN to Dr Blatt were friendly and helpful. It was a great experience.
July 4, 2024
5
Outstanding
June 30, 2024
5
Very professional, I completely trust my health with this office
June 29, 2024
5
Out of all their hospitals and I've been dollar mom Paulding County is definitely the number one hospital to go to. I will just say this the staff, is very polite and it seems like they care not only about their job, but the patients that come in thank you.
June 28, 2024
5
Dr.Blatt is a great doctor! I have already recommended family to him!
June 29, 2024
5
Dr Blatt explained everything to me where I could understand what was going on. My wife was on my cell phone asking questions to Dr. Blatt. Takings notes as well. He answered all of our questions and addressed our concerns. He took his time with us. When the appointment was over I know every concern we had was addressed. I felt very relaxed and comfortable knowing he listened to us.
June 9, 2024
5
Dr Blatt very patiently described my options and made sure I understood them! He asked me for my opinion and then told me he agreed with it! I left his office feeling quite happy that I had a path forward!!!!
June 6, 2024
5
They were awesome
May 25, 2024
5
Solved issue with scheduled appointment with a pleasant outcome from both Dr. Blatt and front office.
May 24, 2024
5
Excellent
May 15, 2024
5
Excellent Dr.
May 9, 2024
5
I'm very glad that I chose this physician.
May 9, 2024
5
The staff was friendly and helpful. I waited a very short time to see the doctor.
May 4, 2024
5
Dr Blatt is very handsome! Lol that counts for something. I hope his expertise matches his good looks.
May 4, 2024
5
It was a great experience would recommend
April 24, 2024
5
Very nice experience! Nurse was great and the doctor Jacob Blatt was great
April 17, 2024
5
The staff was very professional and i was seen very promptly. The doctor was excellent.it was a great visit.
August 31, 2024
5
Staff and Dr Blatt were very professional. They listened and fully explained conditions and plan for treatment. Throughly focused and took time with me. Feel very confident in my care.
August 27, 2024
5
My husband is very grateful to have found Dr.Blatt! He is the greatest Cardiologist we've ever met! Very compassionate and caring!
August 15, 2024
5
Wayne, Ginny, and Blatt are the BEST!
August 15, 2024
5
Our sincere thanks to Dr Blatt and his care teams for spending time with us and explaining our treatment options and giving us the confidence to choose the best one for me!
August 9, 2024
5
Wonderful!!
August 8, 2024
5
I had a very satisfactory experience. The technician was very patient and thorough. The doctor was excellent. He explained everything to me and was very patient.
July 24, 2024
5
Dr. Blatt is the best. He takes the time to explain everything. Very personable.
July 21, 2024
5
Dr. Blatt was great. Very informative. Answered a lot of my questions.
July 18, 2024
5
Staff was very professional and very friendly.
July 18, 2024
5
It was a great visit with my Dr all was very professional.
July 13, 2024
5
Dr. Blatt is terrific and goes above and beyond for his patients.
July 13, 2024
5
Professional and friendly staff. Dr. Blatt was held up at the hospital for a short while, but I was kept informed of his timing.
July 4, 2024
5
DR. Blatt is the best of the best. He has my trust in doing the right things for my health. I trust him beyond measure.
July 10, 2024
5
I was very early and they took me in right away. Everyone from receptionist to RN to Dr Blatt were friendly and helpful. It was a great experience.
July 4, 2024
5
Outstanding
June 30, 2024
5
Very professional, I completely trust my health with this office
June 29, 2024
5
Out of all their hospitals and I've been dollar mom Paulding County is definitely the number one hospital to go to. I will just say this the staff, is very polite and it seems like they care not only about their job, but the patients that come in thank you.
June 28, 2024
5
Dr.Blatt is a great doctor! I have already recommended family to him!
June 29, 2024
5
Dr Blatt explained everything to me where I could understand what was going on. My wife was on my cell phone asking questions to Dr. Blatt. Takings notes as well. He answered all of our questions and addressed our concerns. He took his time with us. When the appointment was over I know every concern we had was addressed. I felt very relaxed and comfortable knowing he listened to us.
June 9, 2024
5
Dr Blatt very patiently described my options and made sure I understood them! He asked me for my opinion and then told me he agreed with it! I left his office feeling quite happy that I had a path forward!!!!
June 6, 2024
5
They were awesome
May 25, 2024
5
Solved issue with scheduled appointment with a pleasant outcome from both Dr. Blatt and front office.
May 24, 2024
5
Excellent
May 15, 2024
5
Excellent Dr.
May 9, 2024
5
I'm very glad that I chose this physician.
May 9, 2024
5
The staff was friendly and helpful. I waited a very short time to see the doctor.
May 4, 2024
5
Dr Blatt is very handsome! Lol that counts for something. I hope his expertise matches his good looks.
May 4, 2024
5
It was a great experience would recommend
April 24, 2024
5
Very nice experience! Nurse was great and the doctor Jacob Blatt was great
April 17, 2024
5
The staff was very professional and i was seen very promptly. The doctor was excellent.it was a great visit.
August 31, 2024
5
Staff and Dr Blatt were very professional. They listened and fully explained conditions and plan for treatment. Throughly focused and took time with me. Feel very confident in my care.
August 27, 2024
5
My husband is very grateful to have found Dr.Blatt! He is the greatest Cardiologist we've ever met! Very compassionate and caring!
August 15, 2024
5
Wayne, Ginny, and Blatt are the BEST!
August 15, 2024
5
Our sincere thanks to Dr Blatt and his care teams for spending time with us and explaining our treatment options and giving us the confidence to choose the best one for me!
August 9, 2024
5
Wonderful!!
August 8, 2024
5
I had a very satisfactory experience. The technician was very patient and thorough. The doctor was excellent. He explained everything to me and was very patient.
July 24, 2024
5
Dr. Blatt is the best. He takes the time to explain everything. Very personable.
July 21, 2024
5
Dr. Blatt was great. Very informative. Answered a lot of my questions.
July 18, 2024
5
Staff was very professional and very friendly.
July 18, 2024
5
It was a great visit with my Dr all was very professional.
July 13, 2024
5
Dr. Blatt is terrific and goes above and beyond for his patients.
July 13, 2024
5
Professional and friendly staff. Dr. Blatt was held up at the hospital for a short while, but I was kept informed of his timing.
July 4, 2024
5
DR. Blatt is the best of the best. He has my trust in doing the right things for my health. I trust him beyond measure.
July 10, 2024
5
I was very early and they took me in right away. Everyone from receptionist to RN to Dr Blatt were friendly and helpful. It was a great experience.
July 4, 2024
5
Outstanding
June 30, 2024
5
Very professional, I completely trust my health with this office
June 29, 2024
5
Out of all their hospitals and I've been dollar mom Paulding County is definitely the number one hospital to go to. I will just say this the staff, is very polite and it seems like they care not only about their job, but the patients that come in thank you.
June 28, 2024
5
Dr.Blatt is a great doctor! I have already recommended family to him!
June 29, 2024
5
Dr Blatt explained everything to me where I could understand what was going on. My wife was on my cell phone asking questions to Dr. Blatt. Takings notes as well. He answered all of our questions and addressed our concerns. He took his time with us. When the appointment was over I know every concern we had was addressed. I felt very relaxed and comfortable knowing he listened to us.
June 9, 2024
5
Dr Blatt very patiently described my options and made sure I understood them! He asked me for my opinion and then told me he agreed with it! I left his office feeling quite happy that I had a path forward!!!!
June 6, 2024
5
They were awesome
May 25, 2024
5
Solved issue with scheduled appointment with a pleasant outcome from both Dr. Blatt and front office.
May 24, 2024
5
Excellent
May 15, 2024
5
Excellent Dr.
May 9, 2024
5
I'm very glad that I chose this physician.
May 9, 2024
5
The staff was friendly and helpful. I waited a very short time to see the doctor.
May 4, 2024
5
Dr Blatt is very handsome! Lol that counts for something. I hope his expertise matches his good looks.
May 4, 2024
5
It was a great experience would recommend
April 24, 2024
5
Very nice experience! Nurse was great and the doctor Jacob Blatt was great
April 17, 2024
5
The staff was very professional and i was seen very promptly. The doctor was excellent.it was a great visit.
August 31, 2024
5
Staff and Dr Blatt were very professional. They listened and fully explained conditions and plan for treatment. Throughly focused and took time with me. Feel very confident in my care.
August 27, 2024
5
My husband is very grateful to have found Dr.Blatt! He is the greatest Cardiologist we've ever met! Very compassionate and caring!
August 15, 2024
5
Wayne, Ginny, and Blatt are the BEST!
August 15, 2024
5
Our sincere thanks to Dr Blatt and his care teams for spending time with us and explaining our treatment options and giving us the confidence to choose the best one for me!
August 9, 2024
5
Wonderful!!
August 8, 2024
5
I had a very satisfactory experience. The technician was very patient and thorough. The doctor was excellent. He explained everything to me and was very patient.
July 24, 2024
5
Dr. Blatt is the best. He takes the time to explain everything. Very personable.
July 21, 2024
5
Dr. Blatt was great. Very informative. Answered a lot of my questions.
July 18, 2024
5
Staff was very professional and very friendly.
July 18, 2024
5
Dr. Blatt is terrific and goes above and beyond for his patients.
July 13, 2024
5
It was a great visit with my Dr all was very professional.
July 13, 2024
5
DR. Blatt is the best of the best. He has my trust in doing the right things for my health. I trust him beyond measure.
July 10, 2024
5
Professional and friendly staff. Dr. Blatt was held up at the hospital for a short while, but I was kept informed of his timing.
July 4, 2024
5
I was very early and they took me in right away. Everyone from receptionist to RN to Dr Blatt were friendly and helpful. It was a great experience.
July 4, 2024
5
Outstanding
June 30, 2024
5
Dr.Blatt is a great doctor! I have already recommended family to him!
June 29, 2024
5
Very professional, I completely trust my health with this office
June 29, 2024
5
Out of all their hospitals and I've been dollar mom Paulding County is definitely the number one hospital to go to. I will just say this the staff, is very polite and it seems like they care not only about their job, but the patients that come in thank you.
June 28, 2024
5
Dr Blatt explained everything to me where I could understand what was going on. My wife was on my cell phone asking questions to Dr. Blatt. Takings notes as well. He answered all of our questions and addressed our concerns. He took his time with us. When the appointment was over I know every concern we had was addressed. I felt very relaxed and comfortable knowing he listened to us.
June 9, 2024
5
Dr Blatt very patiently described my options and made sure I understood them! He asked me for my opinion and then told me he agreed with it! I left his office feeling quite happy that I had a path forward!!!!
June 6, 2024
5
They were awesome
May 25, 2024
5
Solved issue with scheduled appointment with a pleasant outcome from both Dr. Blatt and front office.
May 24, 2024
5
Excellent
May 15, 2024
5
I'm very glad that I chose this physician.
May 9, 2024
5
Excellent Dr.
May 9, 2024
5
The staff was friendly and helpful. I waited a very short time to see the doctor.
May 4, 2024
5
Dr Blatt is very handsome! Lol that counts for something. I hope his expertise matches his good looks.
May 4, 2024
5
It was a great experience would recommend
April 24, 2024
5
Very nice experience! Nurse was great and the doctor Jacob Blatt was great
April 17, 2024
5
Very nice experience! Nurse was great and the doctor Jacob Blatt was great
April 17, 2024
5
It was a great experience would recommend
April 24, 2024
5
Dr Blatt is very handsome! Lol that counts for something. I hope his expertise matches his good looks.
May 4, 2024
5
The staff was friendly and helpful. I waited a very short time to see the doctor.
May 4, 2024
5
Excellent Dr.
May 9, 2024
5
I'm very glad that I chose this physician.
May 9, 2024
5
Excellent
May 15, 2024
5
Solved issue with scheduled appointment with a pleasant outcome from both Dr. Blatt and front office.
May 24, 2024
5
They were awesome
May 25, 2024
5
Dr Blatt very patiently described my options and made sure I understood them! He asked me for my opinion and then told me he agreed with it! I left his office feeling quite happy that I had a path forward!!!!
June 6, 2024
5
Dr Blatt explained everything to me where I could understand what was going on. My wife was on my cell phone asking questions to Dr. Blatt. Takings notes as well. He answered all of our questions and addressed our concerns. He took his time with us. When the appointment was over I know every concern we had was addressed. I felt very relaxed and comfortable knowing he listened to us.
June 9, 2024
5
Out of all their hospitals and I've been dollar mom Paulding County is definitely the number one hospital to go to. I will just say this the staff, is very polite and it seems like they care not only about their job, but the patients that come in thank you.
June 28, 2024
5
Very professional, I completely trust my health with this office
June 29, 2024
5
Dr.Blatt is a great doctor! I have already recommended family to him!
June 29, 2024
5
Outstanding
June 30, 2024
5
I was very early and they took me in right away. Everyone from receptionist to RN to Dr Blatt were friendly and helpful. It was a great experience.
July 4, 2024
5
Professional and friendly staff. Dr. Blatt was held up at the hospital for a short while, but I was kept informed of his timing.
July 4, 2024
5
DR. Blatt is the best of the best. He has my trust in doing the right things for my health. I trust him beyond measure.
July 10, 2024
5
It was a great visit with my Dr all was very professional.
July 13, 2024
5
Dr. Blatt is terrific and goes above and beyond for his patients.
July 13, 2024
5
Staff was very professional and very friendly.
July 18, 2024
5
Dr. Blatt was great. Very informative. Answered a lot of my questions.
July 18, 2024
5
Dr. Blatt is the best. He takes the time to explain everything. Very personable.
July 21, 2024
5
I had a very satisfactory experience. The technician was very patient and thorough. The doctor was excellent. He explained everything to me and was very patient.
July 24, 2024
5
Wonderful!!
August 8, 2024
5
Our sincere thanks to Dr Blatt and his care teams for spending time with us and explaining our treatment options and giving us the confidence to choose the best one for me!
August 9, 2024
5
Wayne, Ginny, and Blatt are the BEST!
August 15, 2024
5
My husband is very grateful to have found Dr.Blatt! He is the greatest Cardiologist we've ever met! Very compassionate and caring!
August 15, 2024
5
Staff and Dr Blatt were very professional. They listened and fully explained conditions and plan for treatment. Throughly focused and took time with me. Feel very confident in my care.
August 27, 2024
5
The staff was very professional and i was seen very promptly. The doctor was excellent.it was a great visit.
August 31, 2024
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JohnCare
John Petrick loves the simple things in life. He revels in time spent with family, reeling in a big catch and feeling the crisp wind in his face during a morning bike ride.
However, for a man that enjoys such simple pleasures, John’s heart health is quite complicated. For a long time, his well-being felt like a puzzle that no one could quite figure out.
John’s complex heart issues first began over two decades ago, when he nearly died after his heart suddenly went into an abnormal rhythm.
After the life-threatening heart episode, specialists in California diagnosed him with ventricular tachycardia (VT), a severe heart condition in which abnormal electrical signals cause the heart to beat faster. Then later, he was also diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular and rapid heart rhythm that can cause heart palpitations and shortness of breath.
From defibrillators to heart surgeries, John and his Californian care team worked hard to manage the ups and downs of his heart conditions. But after spending years in the Golden State, John was ready to take on a new adventure: moving over 2,000 miles away to Georgia.
“The decision to move to Georgia was difficult because of my heart conditions,” John shared. “I needed a doctor who would really take the time to sort everything out.”
Luckily, it wasn’t long before John was connected with an entire team of Wellstar heart experts delivering comprehensive care all within the same health system.
Finding the right rhythm
Before being referred for specialty care by his Wellstar primary care provider, John briefly received heart care from another health system in Georgia. However, he had some reservations about his treatment.
“Honestly, it wasn’t the level of care—especially in terms of empathy—that I was used to,” he admitted. “And that’s a scary situation when you have a condition like mine.”
That was never a problem at Wellstar. As soon as he met with Wellstar Health System Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology Dr. Narendra Kanuru, John knew the physician was in his corner.
“I could tell Dr. Kanuru really took the time to study my case,” John said, remembering his first visit with the specialist. “He recited my medical history from the last 20 years, without having to look at any papers.”
Since then, they have developed a great healthcare partnership, always keeping an open line of communication.
“I feel so comfortable expressing any fears or apprehensions about my conditions or treatment with Dr. Kanuru. He’s always very receptive,” John shared. “His level of empathy, professional expertise and ability to communicate and understand me is just as valuable as his technical, medical skills.”
Along with Dr. Kanuru’s expertise, Wellstar Cardiologist Dr. David Caras provides an essential complement to John’s cardiovascular care. While a cardiac electrophysiologist hones in on the functional and rhythmic areas of the heart, a cardiologist offers a broad spectrum of heart care.
While each focusing on their areas of expertise, the two heart specialists collaborate to create the best treatment plan for John, and adjust it along the way.
“Dr. Kanuru and Dr. Caras work together as a team,” John said. “It’s truly remarkable and beautiful. Often, I’ll go to see one of the doctors and they’ll mention a conversation they had about me with the other recently.”