St. Mary's Health Care System
Cardiology • Athens, GA
About
Summary: St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital Inc is part of St. Mary’s Health Care System, a Trinity Health member serving Northeast Georgia. The system operates three offices in the United States, with its headquarters in Lavonia, GA. It lists cardiology-related services under its health care umbrella, though specific cardiology offerings are not detailed on the page. Key details: - Industry: Hospitals and Health Care; Private, active - Headquarters: Lavonia, GA; additional Athens, GA locations - Part of: St. Mary’s Health Care System (Trinity Health) - Contact: (706) 389-3000 / (706) 389-3897 - Workforce: about 10 employees; roles include Medical, Operations; notable salaries for related clinical roles - Online presence: stmaryshealthcaresystem.org; strong regional web traffic; top traffic from the United States - Reputation: Employer rating 3.5/5 (54 reviews) If you’re specifically seeking cardiology care at St. Mary’s Health Care System in Athens, this source indicates the system offers cardiac services but does not list concrete cardiology programs, physicians, or locations beyond the Athens address. For precise cardiology services in Athens, contact the Athens offices or check the official site for cardiology department details.
Clinic Type
Cardiology
Address
Athens, GA and Northeast Georgia area
Phone
(706) 389-3440
chw@stmarysathens.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
24/7 emergency heart attack care through STEMI program
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
How do I get started with cardiology care
Getting started is simple. You can talk with your primary care provider about a referral, or contact our cardiology team directly to learn more about your options.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- St. Mary's Health Care System Official Site (verified patient experience surveys): 4.9 out of 5 (across 338+ ratings for general cardiology) (Hundreds of verified ratings aggregated across services)
- Healthgrades (Hospital-level): 73% patient experience rating (often higher than national averages in specific metrics) (Not explicitly stated as a total review count; derived from CMS/HCAHPS data)
- Dr. Hiren Patel (Provider specific): 4.9 out of 5 (169 ratings, 44 reviews)
- Dr. Patrick Willis (Provider specific): 4.9 out of 5 (516 ratings, 108 comments)
Patients praise
- Patients frequently praise cardiologists for being thorough, patient, and not rushing appointments
- High patient satisfaction ratings for cardiology providers and services, often exceeding 4.7/5 stars in internal metrics
- Staff often described as helpful, friendly, and compassionate
- Strong communication from medical teams regarding treatment plans and patient symptoms
Common complaints
- Reports of unprofessional or disrespectful behavior by non-clinical staff or EMS personnel in hospital hallways
- Potential concerns regarding responsiveness to formal complaints as noted by external monitoring bodies like the BBB
"Dr. Patel is very thorough and explains everything well. He is patient and does not make you feel rushed during your appointment."
— St. Mary's Health Care System Provider Review"Needed a CT, Dr was pleasant & for once a Dr. who wasn't in a rush to explain results!! He was absolutely kind & explained results to best of his ability with what answers he had!! Nurse Holly.... ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!"
— Patient Review (SMRMC Cardiology)"Dr. Willis should be a role model for other Dr. on how to treat a patient. He is always kind, doesn’t rush you, explains everything and listens."
— Dr. Patrick Willis Provider ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- St. Mary’s to create Center for Heart, Vascular & Neurosciences | Trinity Health System — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Patrick Willis: Healing Hearts and Building Community at St. Mary’s | Trinity Health System — Apr 27, 2026
- St. Mary’s expands cardiac care with Heartflow analysis | Trinity Health System — Nov 5, 2025
- Dr. Roop Dutta to join Oconee Heart and Vascular Center | Trinity Health System — Sep 5, 2025
- St. Mary’s 3 hospitals nationally recognized for commitment to providing high-quality cardiovascular care | Trinity Health System — Jul 25, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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