Puja K Mehta Emory Faculty
Puja K Mehta Emory Faculty

Puja K Mehta, MD

Cardiovascular Disease, Women's Cardiovascular Disease, Preventive Cardiology, Cardiology

4.9 - 256 Ratings

Emory Heart & Vascular Center at Executive Park

1605 Chantilly Drive Northeast, Ste 301, Atlanta, GA 30324
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About

Puja K. Mehta, MD, FACC, FAHA is an Associate Professor in the Division of Cardiology at Emory University and the Director of Women’s Translational Cardiovascular Research. She is Board-certified in Cardiology, and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. She is a member of the Emory Women’s Heart Center, which focuses on providing cardiovascular screenings to and optimizing cardiac care for women. She attended undergraduate school at Georgia Institute of Technology, where she graduated magna cum laude with a degree in applied biology. She earned her medical degree from Medical College of Georgia, and completed both her internal medicine residency and a four-year cardiovascular fellowship at Emory University.  Dr. Mehta completed an additional year of advanced training in women and heart disease as the Women’s Health and Heart Disease fellow at Cedars-Sinai’s Barbara Streisand Women’s Heart Center (BSWHC).  She was the Director of Non-Invasive Vascular Function Research Lab at the BSWHC for several years before moving back to Emory.
Her clinical interest is heart disease prevention, and behavioral approaches such as exercise, nutrition, stress reduction, and meditation for heart disease. Dr. Mehta treats persistent chest pain, microvascular angina, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
Dr. Mehta's research focuses on women and cardiovascular disease, and diagnosis and treatment of coronary microvascular dysfunction and ischemic heart disease.  Her research includes the role of mental stress in heart disease, exploring the brain-heart connection and new approaches to treating persistent chest pain. She has published her research in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national cardiology meetings. In addition to Dr. Mehta’s academic success, she has received numerous awards including the prestigious New Jersey Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award.

Languages

  • English
  • Gujarati
  • Hindi

Emory Affiliation

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

Academic Title

  • Associate Professor

Year Started Practicing

  • 2010

Locations

Emory Heart & Vascular Center at Executive Park

1605 Chantilly Drive Northeast
Ste 301
Atlanta, GA 30324

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 overall rating 256 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 2026-05-18

Dr. Mehta is awesome. I drive 2 hours for my appointments as I completely trust her with my care. She answers all questions and rxplains everything. She also reviews everything with me.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-05-01

The best doctor, ove had so far. She cares very much about my care and me as a person. I love her!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-24

Doctor worked with me to find solution that minimized pharmaceutical side effects.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-17

Dr. Mehta is so caring and compassionate. I'm thankful she is my cardiologist!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-17

Dr. Mehta is the best!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-10

Excellent providers

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-15

Dr. Mehta was wonderful. She listened carefully to my concerns and health issues, reviewed my records carefully, and provided recommendations for my cardiologist back in Colorado. She was warm and caring.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-02

Dr. Mehta is my favorite doctor! She is so kind and caring. And she's a great doctor!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-23

There are no words to describe the quality of Dr. Mehta's care and of her compassion and constant thinking of how one might be best helped.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-22

I always recommend Dr. Puja Mehta to friends.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-20

Dr. Mehta is so smart and kind. She really is caring about me and a gem that Emory has her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-18

I think Dr. Mehta is great.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-08

Dr. Mehta was very attentive to my concerns and offered me clear explanation of next steps for assessing how to manage factors to control CAD risk.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-30

Only complaint is that Dr Mehta has so many duties other than seeing patients, she has limited time available for seeing patients and therefore getting an audience with her is difficult and she is tightly scheduled even when you DO get on her calendar.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-30

Attentive caring friendly patient

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-23

Excellent - high level of interpersonal skills, very patient centered, gave me options and rationale for medications and additional testing

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-22

Dr Mehta is thorough and unrushed. I appreciated that she carefully reviewed my various medications. As always, it was very good to see her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-16

Wonderful provider

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-12

Excellent provider

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-12

Dr. Puhta is an excellent doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-11

Dr. Mehta always goes above and beyond with my healthcare and is the best in her field.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-05

All experience good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-05

Initial interview with resident and subsequent interview with my primary cardiologist went swimmingly. Qualifying questions were asked to address primary Issues and I felt included in the planned course of my care.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-16

Dr. Mehta is a very attentive physician. I am grateful that I am in her care.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-14

Dr Mehta is an outstanding physician. I trust her completely to take care of my somewhat complex cardiac issues. I am grateful she is my doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-10

The doctor is very professional, considerate, and thorough in her delivery of medical service to me.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-02

Dr. Mehta is an excellent doctor. She is so compassionate. It's wonderful to have a cardiologist who studies cardiac problems in women.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-17

Dr Mehta and her staff were top notchWould highly recommend

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-17

Exelent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-15

Outstanding physician

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-10

Dr Mehta is extraordinary!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-15

I will and have recommended this Dr and office many times.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-12

I adore Dr. Mehta. I travel 2 to 2.5 hours to see her. She is outstanding. She listens; gives clear feedback; totally entrust my heart care to her. I feel fortunate to be under her care for my heart issues. She also rememvered and personally thanked me for participating in a clinical trial since our last visit a year ago!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-22

Dr. Mehta is an excellent physician and person. She is by far one of the best doctors I have ever seen at Emory and elsewhere. She truly cares about her patients and takes the time to listen.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-15

She's the best doctor I have- and I have some good ones.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-26

Answered all of my questions and concerns

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-18

NP Trisha was very thorough and answered my questions and concerns.Dr Mehta is always extremely thorough and never rushes through the exam. She explains everything in a manner that's easy to understand. If there are any changes or additions to my meds she lets me know why she is making them and what to expect from the changes. I always feel well-cared for sunder her care.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-30

Dr. Mehata is a brilliant, caring doctor. Everything is heard, responded to and treatment clearly explained. Plus, her smile and caring demeanor is healing.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-03

I loved the care I received. Not only was I listened to but my husband was included in the conversation. We both appreciated that. It helps to have two ears.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-22

DR. MEHTA DID AND ALWAYS DOES PROVIDES EXCELLENT SERVICE & CARE. SHE IS A GREAT LISTENER AND PROVIDES GREAT OPTIONS FOR LIFESTYLE CHANGES TO MAKE ME BETTER AND WHOLE. SHE IS AN AMAZING DOCTOR. SHE FOUND THE CURE TO A HEART ISSUE I'VE HAD FOR 20 YEARS!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-21

As always, Dr. Metha was most thorough, caring, and compassionate. Excellent physician!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-14

Dr Mehta is outstanding in clinical and relational capabilities. She is the best.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-14

Dr. Mehta is an awesome physician who is intelligent and kind!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-14

Courteous, knowledgeable and caring. Difficult to get all 3 qualities in a doctor today.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-03

Dr. Mehta is a wonderful, caring doctor. She is a great communicator and listens to any concerns. One of my favorite doctors!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-07

Very caring and understanding about my health

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-26

Everyone was outstanding!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-20

Dr Mehta is Always Professional Friendly and Caring!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-20

Dr Metha listened to me and made me feel heard! I really enjoyed meeting her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-11

Great person, excellent doctor!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-07

Dr. P. Mehta talks with me rather than at me concerning my cardiac treatment regimen.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-16

Dr Mehta gave me valuable information about management plans and contingencies.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-09

Dr Mehta saved my life and sanity and that of my family. I cannot say enough good things about her, except I wish she did all my medical appointments.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-08

Dr.Meta gives me so much hope and confidence to manage my health issues.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-26

Excellent experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-15

Professional, kind, warm, treated me like a good friend.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-09

I Dr. Mehta!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-23

Dr. Mehta is fabulous. She always takes the time to ask questions to ensure I'm in top health. She Is truly a professional with an excellent bedside manner.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-05

Excellent Dr.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-21

My provider answers my questions and listens to my concerns. She is very helpful. Gives me professional advice

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-15

Thank you!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-14

De. Mehta is very great at her job. She is personable, encouraging, and intelligent. Grateful for her service.

Credentials

Education

  • Fellowship: Emory University School of Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, 2009
  • Residency: Emory University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2005
  • Medical Education: Medical College of Georgia, MD, 2002

Board Certifications

  • Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2009
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2005

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Cardiology
    American Heart Association
    European Society of Cardiology
    American Psychosomatic Society
    Microcirculatory Society