Bryan J Wells Emory Faculty
Bryan J Wells Emory Faculty

Bryan J Wells, MD

Cardiovascular Disease, Vascular Medicine, Cardiology

4.9 - 668 Ratings

Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

550 Peachtree Street Northeast, Medical Office Tower, Fl 6, Atlanta, GA 30308 +2 More Locations
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About

Bryan J. Wells, MD is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at Emory University School of Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia, completed his residency and chief residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and pursued fellowship training in Cardiology at Emory University.

 

Dr. Wells is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Vascular Medicine, Vascular Imaging, Echocardiography and Nuclear Cardiology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the American Society of Echocardiography and the Society for Vascular Medicine.

 

Within Emory’s Division of Cardiology, Dr. Wells serves as Director of Vascular Medicine, Co-Director of the Vascular Medicine Fellowship and Director of the Vascular Laboratory. Nationally, he is a past Chair of the Circulation and Vascular Council and previously served on the Board of Directors of the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission for Vascular Testing. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Society for Vascular Medicine and was Co-Chair of the 2025 American Society of Echocardiography Guidelines for Vascular Cannulation.

 

Dr. Wells is the Emory principal investigator for the Fibromuscular Dysplasia National Registry and the Internal Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Registry, and he serves as a co-investigator for the GPAD-3 study and multiple renal denervation trials. He has edited two cardiology textbooks and authored numerous peer-reviewed publications focused on vascular disease.

 

Dr. Wells also serves as a small group advisor for medical students at Emory University School of Medicine and has received multiple teaching awards from cardiology fellows, internal medicine residents and medical students.

Languages

  • English

Emory Affiliation

  • Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
  • Emory Healthcare Network
  • Emory Physician Group Practice

Academic Title

  • Professor

Year Started Practicing

  • 2012

Locations

Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

550 Peachtree Street Northeast
Medical Office Tower, Fl 6
Atlanta, GA 30308

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Emory Heart & Vascular Center at Villa Rica

401 Permian Way
Ste A
Villa Rica, GA 30180

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 overall rating 668 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

4.9 Provider showed concern
4.9 Provider explained things clearly
4.9 Provider discussed treatment options
4.9 Provider included you in decisions
4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-30

Dr. Wells is always professional and thorough, but never appears rushed. He takes the time to answer questions and provide specific advice.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-24

Dr. Wells is AMAZING! He truly listens and cares for his patients. He is more than willing to do whatever is in the best interest of the patient. He is one of a kind, and I could not recommend him enough.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-24

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-13

Dr. Well is one of you finest Doctors and the students, nurses and staff are always polite and very caring.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-09

I will highly recommend Dr. Wells to others.

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-04

I would like to have a clear explanation of prognosis.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-02

Highly recommend

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-01

I already have recommended.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-10

Dr Wells is a good listener, always positive and pragmatic.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-28

I find Dr. Wells extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and caring; he listens to me and answers my questions. I am glad that Dr. Wells Is my cardiologist!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-27

Dr Well's the best!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-26

Doctor Wells and staff were great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-25

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-25

Thankful Dr. Wells is my physician. He is knowledgeable, professional, caring and kind. I think very highly of him.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-14

His vibe is everythang he listens!!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-11

Friendly, caring and knowledgeable.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-09

I have been under the care of Dr. Wells for more than a decade and am completely satisfied.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-06

Would highly recommend

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-04

They are all good. I have not had a bad experience in the several years that I've been going there.,

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-14

Excellent office

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-10

Dr Wells is always so gracious with his time. He has a real connection with his patients. I have never felt rushed and he as the ability to layman's terminology.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-09

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-06

Professional

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-06

Dr. Well was wonderful!! He spent a great deal time explaining what had happened In terms that I could understand. I came out knowing that I was In great hands.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-29

Dr. Wells - excellent MD; knowledgeable and very professional while congenial.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-20

Dr Wells is an excellent doctor. I have recommended him to family members.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-19

Very good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-12

Very good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-10

Dr Wells answered all my questions with clarity and concern. The information I received was comforting and helpful.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-09

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-07

Dr. Wells was thorough and complete in his assessment of my condition In a short time. He Is very friendly, helpful and wise. However I forgot to inquire with him about my heart having became mildly enlarged as seen recently on a CT Scan in October. Can this condition be reversed, and if so, how?

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-29

Dr. Wells provides excellent care

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-23

Dr. Wells and entire staff was the best office I have ever visited. We didn't feel rushed and they were all patient with answering our many questions, as well as explaning things that we could understand.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-22

Dr wells is terrific

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-12

Dr Wells and his team are phenomenal! Dr Wells is so kind and empathetic! He always takes time with you and never seems to rush the appointment. Literally the best Dr I've ever had!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-09

Had a fellow meet with me before Dr. Was helpful. Both fellow and Dr were very collaborative and willing and to consider data and test results I and done separately to help inform my care.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-04

Extremely knowledgable, knew right away where to refer and went above and beyond to organize my medical care! In the 100+ doctors I've seen over 5 years, I was shocked at a doctor genuinely wanting to manage their patient's conditions. Doctors I no longer see wouldnt refered me, didnt have this vast network of doctors to work with, and these past doctors wouldnt even listen with their next steps being, 'go to the er' and 'go to the er If It gets worse'. Dr. Wells takes an extremely collaborative aproach and he was just an amazing physician who should be proud of the help he's giving to patients. Again, above and beyond. He single-handedly raised my standards for how medical care works as a complex patient. I feel like I wasnt just thrown a pill or an excuse, I was told 'hang on, keep going, we got you... Here's the plan.' And even if that process takes months to yeild answers, to see progress In referals and possible diagnostics is very uplifting.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-26

Driving to Emory midtown can be a challenge for an older person. The quality of care I received at Emory makes all the difference and I will continue to make the journey as long as possible.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-26

Excellent description and drawing of heart valve to better help me understand what scan showed

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-22

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-22

Would not want to go anywhere else for my health care

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-20

This was my first appointment with Dr. Wells. He listened well, showed empathy, and mirrored this patient's vocabulary and understanding in his speech. He is collaborative and a good educator - exactly the kind of doctor I was looking for.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-15

I absolutely love Dr. Wells. He is my favorite physician. I am never leaving him!!!!!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-08

Dr. Wells is always amazing , it was nice to see him at a satellite office without students shadowing Felt more personable

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-03

I have great confidence that Dr. Wells will identify and address the problem

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-02

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-01

Dr. Wells is efficient and knowledgeable. He concern and answers questions completely.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-29

This doctor came with outstanding recommendations from other current patients

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-28

Brian Very Competent I trust him.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-25

They are all great!

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-24

They were very helpful

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-23

Dr Wells is the absolute BEST!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-22

Dr Wells is very nice. He seems to care about his patients. I trust him with my heart healthcare

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-19

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-12

A very good review was done.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-06

I was extremely pleased and impressed by my experience with the Dr. He was obviously very experienced, extremely well versed in my condition, empathetic and easy to talk to.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-05

Dr. Wells is a godsend! I constantly sing his praises and share his name with other SCAD patients.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-26

I'm happy overall with my service

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-23

Best care in Hiawassee

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-23

Very good :)

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-21

I have been seeing Dr. Wells for a few years now would always highly recommend him great bedside manner

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-16

Impressive

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-15

Dr. Bryan is perfection as my care provider. I am throughly satisfied with the care I receive.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-11

Took a lot of time with me and seemed concerned. Answered all my questions.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-11

Dr Wells always asks about my overall wellness and shares appropriately about his own family. He does not appear hurried or ever disinteresed or impatient. He is knowledgeable and I have referred others to him due to my confindence in his knowledge and skills.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-19

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-19

Very good.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-15

All Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-11

Dr. Wells is excellent!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-08

Dr. Wells is excellent at what he does! He never seemed rushed, he took time to listen and explained things thoroughly.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-06

The doctor's were the most patient and generous with their time that I have experienced. I never felt rushed when asking my questions and I was taken seriously and their concern about helping improve my quality of life was genuine.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-05

Dr. Wells and his intern are great.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-04

Dr Wells is simply incredible. Very amiable and extremely professional.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-03

Dr Wells is excellent. His staff also.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-03

Outstanding visit, thorough and testing/data explained during visit

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-28

Dr Wells is awesome!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-13

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-13

Dr. Bryan Wells - always efficient, personable, compassionate. He takes the time to listen to his patients.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-07

Always great

3 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-01

Did not expain what next step was.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-01

I was cleared for another year! No problems or issues!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-31

Dr Wells is outstanding and very caring. He worked me into his schedule as a new patient and took time to address all my questions (& my husband's questions.

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-31

I wanted my concerns taken more seriously. Wanted to know WHY these new problems occurred

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-31

Dr. Wells is excellent.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-30

Very happy with caregiver Dr. Bryan Wells

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-19

Dr. Wells was excellent, reviewed all of the images prior to our consultation.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-16

P excellent Instagram yesterday the provider was very concerned

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-06

Dr. Wells was professional, took time and very thorough and open for questions. I would highly recommend him.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-26

Very friendly and professional

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-23

I was pleased.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-20

Dr. Wells makes you feel comfortable and shows interest and concerns for my health.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-12

Dr Wells bedside manner was very open and professional. I appreciate the time he took to listen and discuss my health issues

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-12

Could not have been more pleased!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-04

Dr. Wells has always been a caring and concerned physician that is concerned about my health.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-31

Dr. Wells is excellent. He answers every question and explains everything clearly.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-26

Dr Wells was great! I'm so happy to find a cardiologist who is so knowledgeable about FMD and related conditions. He gave me more information in this one appointment than I've ever been offered from any other cardiologist. I feel so positive about the care he will provide.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-25

Dr Brian Wells was excellent as usual. I never feel hurried no matter when asking questions or concerns. I always feel like a patient and during my appointment I am his primary focus. You are fortunate to have him on staff and so am I.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-12

Dr Bryan Wells is an excellent doctor. He is always cheerful and explains everything to you. He shows that he genuinely cares for you and family members that are his patients. He always makes it a point to ask how my husband is.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-12

Dr. Wells is an excellent cardiologist. He is very thorough and answers all of my questions and concerns.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-04

It was my second visit but so far so good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-03

Very good visit with Dr Wells

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-01

Dr. Wells has a wealth of knowledge and so much care for his patients. He thoroughly listens to you and wants what is best.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-01

A wonderful person, communicator, and a great cardiologist, Dr. Wells represents the best of his profession! Thank you Dr. Wells for always listening and answering my questions.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-28

Dr Wells is great. Has suggestions how I can improve.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-19

Everything went well and I just appreciate there level of concern

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-17

Once Dr Wells entered the exam room, he was prepared, present, knowledgeable, concerned, Interested and professional, which I considered excellent interaction.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-14

Dr. Wells' knowledge and social skills are tops.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-06

Good experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-28

Dr. Wells was incredible! He was genuine, listened to my concerns, answered all my questions thoroughly, explained everything so I could understand it and was very kind.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-26

Dr . Wells is an exceptionally kind, responsive and well-informed provider. I would highly recommend him.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-26

Excellent care provider

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-23

Very appreciative of how he listened

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-22

Awesome providers!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-14

Excellent and through care

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-14

I always feel confident with Dr. Well's care

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-07

Dr. Wells and the Pa. Answer my questions to my satisfaction.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-20

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-15

Very good!!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-07

I couldn't be more pleased with my visit. Dr. Wells answered all of my questions and more. He listened and truly wanted to hear from me about my heart attack even though he had read my chart. He went above and beyond since my local cardiologist hadn't sent the images and they arrived during my visit that he went to look at them instead of later on. I left feeling relieved that he wants to continue looking into my heart attack and if there is more.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-06

Dr Wells is a caring and personable professional. I'm so glad he is a member of my medical team.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-05

Dr. Wells just brightens up my day! I was feeling horrible upon arriving at the office, but after speaking with him, I felt better about my health.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-24

Dr wells does his pre-work, reading previous notes and charts. Even though we meet annually, he has a great way of being kind and trying to build rapport in only a few minutes by being human. This is a big difference maker.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-30

Dr Wells was very easy to talk with and he was concerned about my condition

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-25

Dr. Wells is a wonderful doctor!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-25

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-17

Dr Wells was is always very attentive, personable and caring about my progress and he is very kind and patient with me and my man questions. Dr King also reviewed my file previous to my visit and asked questions and seemed genuinely interested in my health history. The nurse was also kind in caring. I always feel valued, listened to and cared for and never rushed or dismissed when I see Dr Wells and staff.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-16

I was diagnosed with FMD 18 months ago. I finally feel confident that I am seeing the correct doctor to treat my disease.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-26

Dr Wells always makes what could be very overwhelming living with FMD, much easier.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-20

Excellent rapport & info discussed with doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-18

Dr. Wells was AWESOME! He was very personable, genuinely concerned, and knowledgeable.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-14

Great Service

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-11

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-09

Dr. Wells is very kind. He addressed all my concerns professionally, adjusted my medications, and clearly explained how to take them

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-23

Doctor Wells was great!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-18

I am so grateful to have Dr Wells as my doctor. He is an amazing doctor. Very detailed, caring, and very professional.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-12

Dr. Wells and his Staff are ALWAYS,, The Best

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-11

Nurse patient and dr answered all my questions.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-09

Dr. B. Wells is an excellent physician who makes his pt at ease while maintaining professionalism; proficient in his clinical expertise. He represents EHC very well.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-09

Dr Wells listens and his very thorough and compassionate.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-07

Dr. Wells is superfantastic!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-07

Explained everything to me very clearly

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-28

Very open minded and helpful

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-27

Dr. Wells is the absolute best. He is very caring and professional. I'm so thankful for the FMD program through Dr. Wells at Emory.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-26

Outstanding experience today as always

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-24

Dr. Wells is a tremendous Doctor and I recommend him to all my family and friends!

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-23

I enjoyed the professional conversation with Dr. Ali before I talked with Dr. Wells

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-16

Dr. Wells is so warm, kind, and knowledgeable. On task but not rushed.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-14

Dr Wells is, hands down, the BEST doctor I've ever had! He is so patient, understanding, knowledgeable, empathetic, etcI could go on forever. I feel blessed that God allows Dr Wells to care for me!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-13

I have the utmost confidence in Dr. Wells - he is very caring and professional with a great bedside manner.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-11

I really liked how Dr. Wells took the time to listen to me. I felt comfortable as a new patient.

Credentials

Education

  • Fellowship: Emory University School of Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, 2012
  • Residency: University of Alabama - Birmingham, Internal Medicine, 2009
  • Internship: University of Alabama - Birmingham, Internal Medicine, 2006
  • Medical Education: Medical College of Georgia, DMS, 2005

Board Certifications

  • Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2012
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2008

Awards

  • UAB Argus Award for Best Internal Medicine Attending, 2009
    Emory Internal Medicine Residency Golden Apple Teaching Award, 2014
    Emory Cardiology Fellows Teaching Award, 2018

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Cardiology (Fellow), 2009 – Present
    American Society for Echocardiography (Fellow), 2012 – Present
    Society for Vascular Medicine (Fellow), 2013 – Present