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Dr. Riley, a cardiac electrophysiologist, received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry and philosophy from the Rockhurst University in 1996, and went on to attend medical school at Georgetown University. After completing his internship and residency at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, he completed his cardiovascular disease training at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He then spent two years at Emory University.
Dr. Riley is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and cardiac electrophysiology. He worked with Solaris Heart for two years before joining us at Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine.
Specialties
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiovascular Disease
Education & Training
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Card/Electro
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
4.8
Based on 405 patient ratings
Listened to me carefully
4.92
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.90
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
4.90
Shared the right amount of information
4.85
Earned my trust
4.80
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Patient Reviews
5
The test that was run gave me a bunch of numbers but did "not" give me a normal range for any comparison or reference. Other than that excellent.
August 27, 2024
5
Doctor Riley and all the staff are fantastic!
August 25, 2024
5
Good service and great manners.
August 25, 2024
5
Dr. Riley and the entire staff are very professional and caring. I feel very comfortable knowing I'm getting the best care possible.
August 25, 2024
5
Dr. Riley and his team are the best!
August 24, 2024
5
I have been going to Emory for many years but recently changed to Wellstar because I was not happy with the care given at Emory. The drs and staff at Wellstar are far superior to Emory.
August 23, 2024
5
Visiting Dr. Riley is always a pleasant experience. It is nice to know that even though we only see each other once a year he always remembers me when he comes into the room and greets me as a friend. The staff is wonderful and friendly also.
August 24, 2024
5
Dr Riley and his nurse yesterday were very nice and listen to my concerns regarding Afib. The lady that checked me in at front desk was nice as well. I appreciated all that helped yesterday. Thank you. Dr Riley is the best!!
August 22, 2024
5
The Staff and the doctor made my son quite comfortable.
August 9, 2024
5
I was very pleased from start to finish. Dr. Riley was very helpful in explaining things and answering questions.
August 9, 2024
5
I trust Dr. Riley.
August 8, 2024
5
A good experience.
August 8, 2024
4
The day of your procedure, you're supposed to be there at 10:30 in the morning. The day of your procedure, you're supposed to be there at 10:30 in the morning. I didn't know that. Did they call and tell you that? No. Well, how'd you know it? I just knew it. I stopped at home and started. You've had it done once. The procedure is at 2:30, I mean, 12:30. I thought he said it'd take 2 hours.
August 9, 2024
5
Dr Riley has been my dr for prox 9 years and is an extremely important member of my health care team. He is an excellent communicator and an excellent listener which is not necessarily the norm in today's physicians. Hi nursing support staff also raises the bar on excellence in providing care for the patients.
August 8, 2024
5
He was very, very attentive and answered all questions.
July 28, 2024
5
Excellent Doctor Very thought and had researched my condition and was prepared to offer a plan of treatment
July 28, 2024
5
I love Dr. Michael Riley and the staff. He is the best.
July 27, 2024
5
Yeah, the doctor is extremely competent, but the wait time is takes too long. It took me about over an hour for the wait time for my appointment and staff seems to be not as competent as I would like to see.
July 28, 2024
5
Dr Riley is a great Dr. He explains everything in great details and he is very knowledgeable in his medical field and other medical fields .
July 26, 2024
5
Highly recommended
July 25, 2024
5
Very pleasant experience
July 13, 2024
5
Everyone was very nice and helpful, we have never had a bad experience. We have been with Dr. Riley for many years and trust him and the whole practice
July 11, 2024
5
Very pleasant experience with the staffer and Dr. Riley.
July 11, 2024
3
The assistant that took weight, BP, etc was greatly lacking in "beside manner". No personality, acted totally disinterested.
July 10, 2024
5
Dr. Riley was very personable and made me feel comfortable discussing his plans for my treatment. He explained in a way my husband & I could understand.
June 29, 2024
5
Very easy to talk to Dr. Riley and all the staff.
June 29, 2024
5
Dr Riley such a good doctor he explains things to you so that you understand,he treat his patients with such a caring way.I would recommend him to my family @ friends. Clean office@ very nice staff.He didn't rush he listen to all my needs and concerns.Everytime I have came for office visit it has been and excellent experience
June 28, 2024
5
One of the best Doctors I have ever seen.
May 23, 2024
5
Knew my medical history so that made things easy to talk about.
May 23, 2024
5
Dr. Riley is thorough and always listens to my concerns. He really cares about his patients.
May 11, 2024
5
The test that was run gave me a bunch of numbers but did "not" give me a normal range for any comparison or reference. Other than that excellent.
August 27, 2024
5
Doctor Riley and all the staff are fantastic!
August 25, 2024
5
Good service and great manners.
August 25, 2024
5
Dr. Riley and the entire staff are very professional and caring. I feel very comfortable knowing I'm getting the best care possible.
August 25, 2024
5
Dr. Riley and his team are the best!
August 24, 2024
5
I have been going to Emory for many years but recently changed to Wellstar because I was not happy with the care given at Emory. The drs and staff at Wellstar are far superior to Emory.
August 23, 2024
5
Visiting Dr. Riley is always a pleasant experience. It is nice to know that even though we only see each other once a year he always remembers me when he comes into the room and greets me as a friend. The staff is wonderful and friendly also.
August 24, 2024
5
Dr Riley and his nurse yesterday were very nice and listen to my concerns regarding Afib. The lady that checked me in at front desk was nice as well. I appreciated all that helped yesterday. Thank you. Dr Riley is the best!!
August 22, 2024
5
The Staff and the doctor made my son quite comfortable.
August 9, 2024
5
I was very pleased from start to finish. Dr. Riley was very helpful in explaining things and answering questions.
August 9, 2024
5
I trust Dr. Riley.
August 8, 2024
5
A good experience.
August 8, 2024
5
Dr Riley has been my dr for prox 9 years and is an extremely important member of my health care team. He is an excellent communicator and an excellent listener which is not necessarily the norm in today's physicians. Hi nursing support staff also raises the bar on excellence in providing care for the patients.
August 8, 2024
5
He was very, very attentive and answered all questions.
July 28, 2024
5
Excellent Doctor Very thought and had researched my condition and was prepared to offer a plan of treatment
July 28, 2024
5
I love Dr. Michael Riley and the staff. He is the best.
July 27, 2024
5
Yeah, the doctor is extremely competent, but the wait time is takes too long. It took me about over an hour for the wait time for my appointment and staff seems to be not as competent as I would like to see.
July 28, 2024
5
Dr Riley is a great Dr. He explains everything in great details and he is very knowledgeable in his medical field and other medical fields .
July 26, 2024
5
Highly recommended
July 25, 2024
5
Very pleasant experience
July 13, 2024
5
Everyone was very nice and helpful, we have never had a bad experience. We have been with Dr. Riley for many years and trust him and the whole practice
July 11, 2024
5
Very pleasant experience with the staffer and Dr. Riley.
July 11, 2024
5
Dr. Riley was very personable and made me feel comfortable discussing his plans for my treatment. He explained in a way my husband & I could understand.
June 29, 2024
5
Very easy to talk to Dr. Riley and all the staff.
June 29, 2024
5
Dr Riley such a good doctor he explains things to you so that you understand,he treat his patients with such a caring way.I would recommend him to my family @ friends. Clean office@ very nice staff.He didn't rush he listen to all my needs and concerns.Everytime I have came for office visit it has been and excellent experience
June 28, 2024
5
One of the best Doctors I have ever seen.
May 23, 2024
5
Knew my medical history so that made things easy to talk about.
May 23, 2024
5
Dr. Riley is thorough and always listens to my concerns. He really cares about his patients.
May 11, 2024
4
The day of your procedure, you're supposed to be there at 10:30 in the morning. The day of your procedure, you're supposed to be there at 10:30 in the morning. I didn't know that. Did they call and tell you that? No. Well, how'd you know it? I just knew it. I stopped at home and started. You've had it done once. The procedure is at 2:30, I mean, 12:30. I thought he said it'd take 2 hours.
August 9, 2024
3
The assistant that took weight, BP, etc was greatly lacking in "beside manner". No personality, acted totally disinterested.
July 10, 2024
3
The assistant that took weight, BP, etc was greatly lacking in "beside manner". No personality, acted totally disinterested.
July 10, 2024
4
The day of your procedure, you're supposed to be there at 10:30 in the morning. The day of your procedure, you're supposed to be there at 10:30 in the morning. I didn't know that. Did they call and tell you that? No. Well, how'd you know it? I just knew it. I stopped at home and started. You've had it done once. The procedure is at 2:30, I mean, 12:30. I thought he said it'd take 2 hours.
August 9, 2024
5
The test that was run gave me a bunch of numbers but did "not" give me a normal range for any comparison or reference. Other than that excellent.
August 27, 2024
5
Doctor Riley and all the staff are fantastic!
August 25, 2024
5
Good service and great manners.
August 25, 2024
5
Dr. Riley and the entire staff are very professional and caring. I feel very comfortable knowing I'm getting the best care possible.
August 25, 2024
5
Dr. Riley and his team are the best!
August 24, 2024
5
I have been going to Emory for many years but recently changed to Wellstar because I was not happy with the care given at Emory. The drs and staff at Wellstar are far superior to Emory.
August 23, 2024
5
Visiting Dr. Riley is always a pleasant experience. It is nice to know that even though we only see each other once a year he always remembers me when he comes into the room and greets me as a friend. The staff is wonderful and friendly also.
August 24, 2024
5
Dr Riley and his nurse yesterday were very nice and listen to my concerns regarding Afib. The lady that checked me in at front desk was nice as well. I appreciated all that helped yesterday. Thank you. Dr Riley is the best!!
August 22, 2024
5
The Staff and the doctor made my son quite comfortable.
August 9, 2024
5
I was very pleased from start to finish. Dr. Riley was very helpful in explaining things and answering questions.
August 9, 2024
5
I trust Dr. Riley.
August 8, 2024
5
A good experience.
August 8, 2024
5
Dr Riley has been my dr for prox 9 years and is an extremely important member of my health care team. He is an excellent communicator and an excellent listener which is not necessarily the norm in today's physicians. Hi nursing support staff also raises the bar on excellence in providing care for the patients.
August 8, 2024
5
He was very, very attentive and answered all questions.
July 28, 2024
5
Excellent Doctor Very thought and had researched my condition and was prepared to offer a plan of treatment
July 28, 2024
5
I love Dr. Michael Riley and the staff. He is the best.
July 27, 2024
5
Yeah, the doctor is extremely competent, but the wait time is takes too long. It took me about over an hour for the wait time for my appointment and staff seems to be not as competent as I would like to see.
July 28, 2024
5
Dr Riley is a great Dr. He explains everything in great details and he is very knowledgeable in his medical field and other medical fields .
July 26, 2024
5
Highly recommended
July 25, 2024
5
Very pleasant experience
July 13, 2024
5
Everyone was very nice and helpful, we have never had a bad experience. We have been with Dr. Riley for many years and trust him and the whole practice
July 11, 2024
5
Very pleasant experience with the staffer and Dr. Riley.
July 11, 2024
5
Dr. Riley was very personable and made me feel comfortable discussing his plans for my treatment. He explained in a way my husband & I could understand.
June 29, 2024
5
Very easy to talk to Dr. Riley and all the staff.
June 29, 2024
5
Dr Riley such a good doctor he explains things to you so that you understand,he treat his patients with such a caring way.I would recommend him to my family @ friends. Clean office@ very nice staff.He didn't rush he listen to all my needs and concerns.Everytime I have came for office visit it has been and excellent experience
June 28, 2024
5
One of the best Doctors I have ever seen.
May 23, 2024
5
Knew my medical history so that made things easy to talk about.
May 23, 2024
5
Dr. Riley is thorough and always listens to my concerns. He really cares about his patients.
May 11, 2024
5
The test that was run gave me a bunch of numbers but did "not" give me a normal range for any comparison or reference. Other than that excellent.
August 27, 2024
5
Dr. Riley and the entire staff are very professional and caring. I feel very comfortable knowing I'm getting the best care possible.
August 25, 2024
5
Doctor Riley and all the staff are fantastic!
August 25, 2024
5
Good service and great manners.
August 25, 2024
5
Dr. Riley and his team are the best!
August 24, 2024
5
Visiting Dr. Riley is always a pleasant experience. It is nice to know that even though we only see each other once a year he always remembers me when he comes into the room and greets me as a friend. The staff is wonderful and friendly also.
August 24, 2024
5
I have been going to Emory for many years but recently changed to Wellstar because I was not happy with the care given at Emory. The drs and staff at Wellstar are far superior to Emory.
August 23, 2024
5
Dr Riley and his nurse yesterday were very nice and listen to my concerns regarding Afib. The lady that checked me in at front desk was nice as well. I appreciated all that helped yesterday. Thank you. Dr Riley is the best!!
August 22, 2024
5
The Staff and the doctor made my son quite comfortable.
August 9, 2024
5
I was very pleased from start to finish. Dr. Riley was very helpful in explaining things and answering questions.
August 9, 2024
4
The day of your procedure, you're supposed to be there at 10:30 in the morning. The day of your procedure, you're supposed to be there at 10:30 in the morning. I didn't know that. Did they call and tell you that? No. Well, how'd you know it? I just knew it. I stopped at home and started. You've had it done once. The procedure is at 2:30, I mean, 12:30. I thought he said it'd take 2 hours.
August 9, 2024
5
I trust Dr. Riley.
August 8, 2024
5
A good experience.
August 8, 2024
5
Dr Riley has been my dr for prox 9 years and is an extremely important member of my health care team. He is an excellent communicator and an excellent listener which is not necessarily the norm in today's physicians. Hi nursing support staff also raises the bar on excellence in providing care for the patients.
August 8, 2024
5
Yeah, the doctor is extremely competent, but the wait time is takes too long. It took me about over an hour for the wait time for my appointment and staff seems to be not as competent as I would like to see.
July 28, 2024
5
He was very, very attentive and answered all questions.
July 28, 2024
5
Excellent Doctor Very thought and had researched my condition and was prepared to offer a plan of treatment
July 28, 2024
5
I love Dr. Michael Riley and the staff. He is the best.
July 27, 2024
5
Dr Riley is a great Dr. He explains everything in great details and he is very knowledgeable in his medical field and other medical fields .
July 26, 2024
5
Highly recommended
July 25, 2024
5
Very pleasant experience
July 13, 2024
5
Everyone was very nice and helpful, we have never had a bad experience. We have been with Dr. Riley for many years and trust him and the whole practice
July 11, 2024
5
Very pleasant experience with the staffer and Dr. Riley.
July 11, 2024
3
The assistant that took weight, BP, etc was greatly lacking in "beside manner". No personality, acted totally disinterested.
July 10, 2024
5
Dr. Riley was very personable and made me feel comfortable discussing his plans for my treatment. He explained in a way my husband & I could understand.
June 29, 2024
5
Very easy to talk to Dr. Riley and all the staff.
June 29, 2024
5
Dr Riley such a good doctor he explains things to you so that you understand,he treat his patients with such a caring way.I would recommend him to my family @ friends. Clean office@ very nice staff.He didn't rush he listen to all my needs and concerns.Everytime I have came for office visit it has been and excellent experience
June 28, 2024
5
One of the best Doctors I have ever seen.
May 23, 2024
5
Knew my medical history so that made things easy to talk about.
May 23, 2024
5
Dr. Riley is thorough and always listens to my concerns. He really cares about his patients.
May 11, 2024
5
Dr. Riley is thorough and always listens to my concerns. He really cares about his patients.
May 11, 2024
5
Knew my medical history so that made things easy to talk about.
May 23, 2024
5
One of the best Doctors I have ever seen.
May 23, 2024
5
Dr Riley such a good doctor he explains things to you so that you understand,he treat his patients with such a caring way.I would recommend him to my family @ friends. Clean office@ very nice staff.He didn't rush he listen to all my needs and concerns.Everytime I have came for office visit it has been and excellent experience
June 28, 2024
5
Very easy to talk to Dr. Riley and all the staff.
June 29, 2024
5
Dr. Riley was very personable and made me feel comfortable discussing his plans for my treatment. He explained in a way my husband & I could understand.
June 29, 2024
3
The assistant that took weight, BP, etc was greatly lacking in "beside manner". No personality, acted totally disinterested.
July 10, 2024
5
Very pleasant experience with the staffer and Dr. Riley.
July 11, 2024
5
Everyone was very nice and helpful, we have never had a bad experience. We have been with Dr. Riley for many years and trust him and the whole practice
July 11, 2024
5
Very pleasant experience
July 13, 2024
5
Highly recommended
July 25, 2024
5
Dr Riley is a great Dr. He explains everything in great details and he is very knowledgeable in his medical field and other medical fields .
July 26, 2024
5
I love Dr. Michael Riley and the staff. He is the best.
July 27, 2024
5
Excellent Doctor Very thought and had researched my condition and was prepared to offer a plan of treatment
July 28, 2024
5
He was very, very attentive and answered all questions.
July 28, 2024
5
Yeah, the doctor is extremely competent, but the wait time is takes too long. It took me about over an hour for the wait time for my appointment and staff seems to be not as competent as I would like to see.
July 28, 2024
5
Dr Riley has been my dr for prox 9 years and is an extremely important member of my health care team. He is an excellent communicator and an excellent listener which is not necessarily the norm in today's physicians. Hi nursing support staff also raises the bar on excellence in providing care for the patients.
August 8, 2024
5
A good experience.
August 8, 2024
5
I trust Dr. Riley.
August 8, 2024
4
The day of your procedure, you're supposed to be there at 10:30 in the morning. The day of your procedure, you're supposed to be there at 10:30 in the morning. I didn't know that. Did they call and tell you that? No. Well, how'd you know it? I just knew it. I stopped at home and started. You've had it done once. The procedure is at 2:30, I mean, 12:30. I thought he said it'd take 2 hours.
August 9, 2024
5
I was very pleased from start to finish. Dr. Riley was very helpful in explaining things and answering questions.
August 9, 2024
5
The Staff and the doctor made my son quite comfortable.
August 9, 2024
5
Dr Riley and his nurse yesterday were very nice and listen to my concerns regarding Afib. The lady that checked me in at front desk was nice as well. I appreciated all that helped yesterday. Thank you. Dr Riley is the best!!
August 22, 2024
5
I have been going to Emory for many years but recently changed to Wellstar because I was not happy with the care given at Emory. The drs and staff at Wellstar are far superior to Emory.
August 23, 2024
5
Visiting Dr. Riley is always a pleasant experience. It is nice to know that even though we only see each other once a year he always remembers me when he comes into the room and greets me as a friend. The staff is wonderful and friendly also.
August 24, 2024
5
Dr. Riley and his team are the best!
August 24, 2024
5
Good service and great manners.
August 25, 2024
5
Doctor Riley and all the staff are fantastic!
August 25, 2024
5
Dr. Riley and the entire staff are very professional and caring. I feel very comfortable knowing I'm getting the best care possible.
August 25, 2024
5
The test that was run gave me a bunch of numbers but did "not" give me a normal range for any comparison or reference. Other than that excellent.
August 27, 2024
Michael Riley, MD
Cardiac Electrophysiologist with Wellstar since 2007