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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 Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9
4.9
Based on 593 patient ratings
Listened to me carefully
4.94
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
4.92
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.91
Shared the right amount of information
4.90
Earned my trust
4.86
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Patient Reviews
5
Love my Heart Dr. & STAFF
August 23, 2024
5
I am extremely grateful for the work and the attitude of Dr. Wachs. He has taken great pains to see that he has my blood pressure under control. My blood pressure has never been this good since my 20s. I really appreciate the efforts and the concern that he put into getting my blood pressure down and taking a look at my whole cardiac situation. Very thankful.
August 24, 2024
5
ok
August 24, 2024
5
Looking forward to continued care
August 22, 2024
5
It was a very pleasant experience for me.
August 22, 2024
5
Dr Wachs and his staff are exceptional!
August 22, 2024
5
Very professional...
August 23, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is an excellent provider. He listens well, is very personable and has excellent bedside manner.
August 23, 2024
5
My visits always good great friendly staff I love my doctor he takes very good care of me
August 22, 2024
5
Feel very much at ease and confident in Dr. Wachs care.
August 21, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs always is there to answer my questions and give latest medical advice.
August 21, 2024
5
First visit and really liked Dr. Wachs. He listened carefully and asked me a couple times if I had any more questions. Janet was nice and professional while giving me the EKG test. Overall, a very good first impression.
August 20, 2024
5
Staff and provider very professional. Enjoyed my visit.
August 19, 2024
5
I have no problems with my doctor or his staff. I just dread going to the office because of it's location. The parking facility is horrible. Can or tell you how many times I have almost got hit by people taking the corner too wide,driving too fast. My blood pressure goes up and by the time they take it in the office it's considerably higher than when I took it at home. I've talked to several people who feel the same way.
August 21, 2024
5
Very satisfied with Dr. Joel Wachs and his staff
August 19, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is excellent. He listens carefully and solves problems for me!
August 17, 2024
5
Favorite Doctor and staff!
August 15, 2024
5
Very good and reassuring visit.
August 15, 2024
5
Kudos to the entire staff, at Dr Wachs practice. I look to see every one again in 2025.
August 15, 2024
5
Always courteous and concerned and listen to my concerns.
August 15, 2024
5
Super great very cooperative supportive
August 14, 2024
5
Nurse Janet and Dr Wachs were a fantastic team. I appreciate everything they did for me.
August 14, 2024
5
Very good
August 10, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs and all of his staff are the best! I travel from central South Carolina because there is no one better!!
August 9, 2024
5
The doctor was very good at listening to my complaints and explaining things. So he was open to questions and answered everything. So I was very satisfied. Thank you. Bye-bye.
August 10, 2024
5
I Have The Up Most Respect For The Wellstar System They've Always Taken Excellent Care Of Me
July 29, 2024
5
First time with Dr Wachs and was extremely pleased with him.
July 28, 2024
5
The entire staff was very nice, put me at ease. Dr Wachs was awesome, explained everything in detail. Thank you!
July 31, 2024
5
Very knowledgeable professional and personable
July 26, 2024
5
I have recommended Dr. Wachs to a friend, who is now one of is patients.
July 27, 2024
5
Love my Heart Dr. & STAFF
August 23, 2024
5
I am extremely grateful for the work and the attitude of Dr. Wachs. He has taken great pains to see that he has my blood pressure under control. My blood pressure has never been this good since my 20s. I really appreciate the efforts and the concern that he put into getting my blood pressure down and taking a look at my whole cardiac situation. Very thankful.
August 24, 2024
5
ok
August 24, 2024
5
Looking forward to continued care
August 22, 2024
5
It was a very pleasant experience for me.
August 22, 2024
5
Dr Wachs and his staff are exceptional!
August 22, 2024
5
Very professional...
August 23, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is an excellent provider. He listens well, is very personable and has excellent bedside manner.
August 23, 2024
5
My visits always good great friendly staff I love my doctor he takes very good care of me
August 22, 2024
5
Feel very much at ease and confident in Dr. Wachs care.
August 21, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs always is there to answer my questions and give latest medical advice.
August 21, 2024
5
First visit and really liked Dr. Wachs. He listened carefully and asked me a couple times if I had any more questions. Janet was nice and professional while giving me the EKG test. Overall, a very good first impression.
August 20, 2024
5
Staff and provider very professional. Enjoyed my visit.
August 19, 2024
5
I have no problems with my doctor or his staff. I just dread going to the office because of it's location. The parking facility is horrible. Can or tell you how many times I have almost got hit by people taking the corner too wide,driving too fast. My blood pressure goes up and by the time they take it in the office it's considerably higher than when I took it at home. I've talked to several people who feel the same way.
August 21, 2024
5
Very satisfied with Dr. Joel Wachs and his staff
August 19, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is excellent. He listens carefully and solves problems for me!
August 17, 2024
5
Favorite Doctor and staff!
August 15, 2024
5
Very good and reassuring visit.
August 15, 2024
5
Kudos to the entire staff, at Dr Wachs practice. I look to see every one again in 2025.
August 15, 2024
5
Always courteous and concerned and listen to my concerns.
August 15, 2024
5
Super great very cooperative supportive
August 14, 2024
5
Nurse Janet and Dr Wachs were a fantastic team. I appreciate everything they did for me.
August 14, 2024
5
Very good
August 10, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs and all of his staff are the best! I travel from central South Carolina because there is no one better!!
August 9, 2024
5
The doctor was very good at listening to my complaints and explaining things. So he was open to questions and answered everything. So I was very satisfied. Thank you. Bye-bye.
August 10, 2024
5
I Have The Up Most Respect For The Wellstar System They've Always Taken Excellent Care Of Me
July 29, 2024
5
First time with Dr Wachs and was extremely pleased with him.
July 28, 2024
5
The entire staff was very nice, put me at ease. Dr Wachs was awesome, explained everything in detail. Thank you!
July 31, 2024
5
Very knowledgeable professional and personable
July 26, 2024
5
I have recommended Dr. Wachs to a friend, who is now one of is patients.
July 27, 2024
5
Love my Heart Dr. & STAFF
August 23, 2024
5
I am extremely grateful for the work and the attitude of Dr. Wachs. He has taken great pains to see that he has my blood pressure under control. My blood pressure has never been this good since my 20s. I really appreciate the efforts and the concern that he put into getting my blood pressure down and taking a look at my whole cardiac situation. Very thankful.
August 24, 2024
5
ok
August 24, 2024
5
Looking forward to continued care
August 22, 2024
5
It was a very pleasant experience for me.
August 22, 2024
5
Dr Wachs and his staff are exceptional!
August 22, 2024
5
Very professional...
August 23, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is an excellent provider. He listens well, is very personable and has excellent bedside manner.
August 23, 2024
5
My visits always good great friendly staff I love my doctor he takes very good care of me
August 22, 2024
5
Feel very much at ease and confident in Dr. Wachs care.
August 21, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs always is there to answer my questions and give latest medical advice.
August 21, 2024
5
First visit and really liked Dr. Wachs. He listened carefully and asked me a couple times if I had any more questions. Janet was nice and professional while giving me the EKG test. Overall, a very good first impression.
August 20, 2024
5
Staff and provider very professional. Enjoyed my visit.
August 19, 2024
5
I have no problems with my doctor or his staff. I just dread going to the office because of it's location. The parking facility is horrible. Can or tell you how many times I have almost got hit by people taking the corner too wide,driving too fast. My blood pressure goes up and by the time they take it in the office it's considerably higher than when I took it at home. I've talked to several people who feel the same way.
August 21, 2024
5
Very satisfied with Dr. Joel Wachs and his staff
August 19, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is excellent. He listens carefully and solves problems for me!
August 17, 2024
5
Favorite Doctor and staff!
August 15, 2024
5
Very good and reassuring visit.
August 15, 2024
5
Kudos to the entire staff, at Dr Wachs practice. I look to see every one again in 2025.
August 15, 2024
5
Always courteous and concerned and listen to my concerns.
August 15, 2024
5
Super great very cooperative supportive
August 14, 2024
5
Nurse Janet and Dr Wachs were a fantastic team. I appreciate everything they did for me.
August 14, 2024
5
Very good
August 10, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs and all of his staff are the best! I travel from central South Carolina because there is no one better!!
August 9, 2024
5
The doctor was very good at listening to my complaints and explaining things. So he was open to questions and answered everything. So I was very satisfied. Thank you. Bye-bye.
August 10, 2024
5
I Have The Up Most Respect For The Wellstar System They've Always Taken Excellent Care Of Me
July 29, 2024
5
First time with Dr Wachs and was extremely pleased with him.
July 28, 2024
5
The entire staff was very nice, put me at ease. Dr Wachs was awesome, explained everything in detail. Thank you!
July 31, 2024
5
Very knowledgeable professional and personable
July 26, 2024
5
I have recommended Dr. Wachs to a friend, who is now one of is patients.
July 27, 2024
5
I am extremely grateful for the work and the attitude of Dr. Wachs. He has taken great pains to see that he has my blood pressure under control. My blood pressure has never been this good since my 20s. I really appreciate the efforts and the concern that he put into getting my blood pressure down and taking a look at my whole cardiac situation. Very thankful.
August 24, 2024
5
ok
August 24, 2024
5
Very professional...
August 23, 2024
5
Love my Heart Dr. & STAFF
August 23, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is an excellent provider. He listens well, is very personable and has excellent bedside manner.
August 23, 2024
5
Looking forward to continued care
August 22, 2024
5
It was a very pleasant experience for me.
August 22, 2024
5
Dr Wachs and his staff are exceptional!
August 22, 2024
5
My visits always good great friendly staff I love my doctor he takes very good care of me
August 22, 2024
5
Feel very much at ease and confident in Dr. Wachs care.
August 21, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs always is there to answer my questions and give latest medical advice.
August 21, 2024
5
I have no problems with my doctor or his staff. I just dread going to the office because of it's location. The parking facility is horrible. Can or tell you how many times I have almost got hit by people taking the corner too wide,driving too fast. My blood pressure goes up and by the time they take it in the office it's considerably higher than when I took it at home. I've talked to several people who feel the same way.
August 21, 2024
5
First visit and really liked Dr. Wachs. He listened carefully and asked me a couple times if I had any more questions. Janet was nice and professional while giving me the EKG test. Overall, a very good first impression.
August 20, 2024
5
Staff and provider very professional. Enjoyed my visit.
August 19, 2024
5
Very satisfied with Dr. Joel Wachs and his staff
August 19, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is excellent. He listens carefully and solves problems for me!
August 17, 2024
5
Favorite Doctor and staff!
August 15, 2024
5
Very good and reassuring visit.
August 15, 2024
5
Kudos to the entire staff, at Dr Wachs practice. I look to see every one again in 2025.
August 15, 2024
5
Always courteous and concerned and listen to my concerns.
August 15, 2024
5
Super great very cooperative supportive
August 14, 2024
5
Nurse Janet and Dr Wachs were a fantastic team. I appreciate everything they did for me.
August 14, 2024
5
The doctor was very good at listening to my complaints and explaining things. So he was open to questions and answered everything. So I was very satisfied. Thank you. Bye-bye.
August 10, 2024
5
Very good
August 10, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs and all of his staff are the best! I travel from central South Carolina because there is no one better!!
August 9, 2024
5
The entire staff was very nice, put me at ease. Dr Wachs was awesome, explained everything in detail. Thank you!
July 31, 2024
5
I Have The Up Most Respect For The Wellstar System They've Always Taken Excellent Care Of Me
July 29, 2024
5
First time with Dr Wachs and was extremely pleased with him.
July 28, 2024
5
I have recommended Dr. Wachs to a friend, who is now one of is patients.
July 27, 2024
5
Very knowledgeable professional and personable
July 26, 2024
5
Very knowledgeable professional and personable
July 26, 2024
5
I have recommended Dr. Wachs to a friend, who is now one of is patients.
July 27, 2024
5
First time with Dr Wachs and was extremely pleased with him.
July 28, 2024
5
I Have The Up Most Respect For The Wellstar System They've Always Taken Excellent Care Of Me
July 29, 2024
5
The entire staff was very nice, put me at ease. Dr Wachs was awesome, explained everything in detail. Thank you!
July 31, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs and all of his staff are the best! I travel from central South Carolina because there is no one better!!
August 9, 2024
5
Very good
August 10, 2024
5
The doctor was very good at listening to my complaints and explaining things. So he was open to questions and answered everything. So I was very satisfied. Thank you. Bye-bye.
August 10, 2024
5
Nurse Janet and Dr Wachs were a fantastic team. I appreciate everything they did for me.
August 14, 2024
5
Super great very cooperative supportive
August 14, 2024
5
Always courteous and concerned and listen to my concerns.
August 15, 2024
5
Kudos to the entire staff, at Dr Wachs practice. I look to see every one again in 2025.
August 15, 2024
5
Very good and reassuring visit.
August 15, 2024
5
Favorite Doctor and staff!
August 15, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is excellent. He listens carefully and solves problems for me!
August 17, 2024
5
Very satisfied with Dr. Joel Wachs and his staff
August 19, 2024
5
Staff and provider very professional. Enjoyed my visit.
August 19, 2024
5
First visit and really liked Dr. Wachs. He listened carefully and asked me a couple times if I had any more questions. Janet was nice and professional while giving me the EKG test. Overall, a very good first impression.
August 20, 2024
5
I have no problems with my doctor or his staff. I just dread going to the office because of it's location. The parking facility is horrible. Can or tell you how many times I have almost got hit by people taking the corner too wide,driving too fast. My blood pressure goes up and by the time they take it in the office it's considerably higher than when I took it at home. I've talked to several people who feel the same way.
August 21, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs always is there to answer my questions and give latest medical advice.
August 21, 2024
5
Feel very much at ease and confident in Dr. Wachs care.
August 21, 2024
5
It was a very pleasant experience for me.
August 22, 2024
5
Dr Wachs and his staff are exceptional!
August 22, 2024
5
My visits always good great friendly staff I love my doctor he takes very good care of me
August 22, 2024
5
Looking forward to continued care
August 22, 2024
5
Love my Heart Dr. & STAFF
August 23, 2024
5
Dr. Wachs is an excellent provider. He listens well, is very personable and has excellent bedside manner.
August 23, 2024
5
Very professional...
August 23, 2024
5
ok
August 24, 2024
5
I am extremely grateful for the work and the attitude of Dr. Wachs. He has taken great pains to see that he has my blood pressure under control. My blood pressure has never been this good since my 20s. I really appreciate the efforts and the concern that he put into getting my blood pressure down and taking a look at my whole cardiac situation. Very thankful.
August 24, 2024
Joel Wachs, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2003
Rating
4.9
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