Summary

Joel Wachs specializes in cardiovascular disease, bringing nearly five decades of experience to heart and vascular care. They completed medical school at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and residency training at Li Jewish Medical Center. With 47 years in practice, they are fluent in both English and Spanish.

Joel Wachs practices at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital and sees patients at the Wellstar Center for Cardiovascular Care in Marietta, Georgia. They treat conditions such as high cholesterol, hypertension, and elevated cholesterol levels in children and teenagers. Their expertise includes performing electrocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and creatinine clearance testing. Patients rate them 3.9 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 47 years of experience
  • 44 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Li Jewish Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Wellstar Center for Cardiovascular Care

55 Whitcher St NE Ste 350Marietta, GA 30060

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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Hindi Speaks English
Marietta , GAWinter Park , FLLawrenceville , GANew York , NY
Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Indiana University School of Medicine (Purdue Univ) Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joel Ricky Wachs

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Bridgeway Health Solutions
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Clover Health
  • Clover Health - HMO
  • Dean Health Plan
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - PPO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Sonder Health Plans
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joel Ricky Wachs has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joel Ricky Wachs has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cardiologist
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Georgia, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Li Jewish Medical Center

Medical School

Northwestern University Feinberg School Of MedicineGraduated in 1979

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Joel Wachs accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. Joel Wachs accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Joel Wachs's office located?
Dr. Joel Wachs's office is located at 55 Whitcher St NE Ste 350, Marietta, GA, 30060.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joel Wachs?
You can find contact information for Dr. Joel Wachs here on Vitals.
What languages does Dr. Joel Wachs speak?
Dr. Joel Wachs speaks English and Spanish.
Which hospitals is Dr. Joel Wachs affiliated with?
Dr. Joel Wachs is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.

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