Joseph Christian Poole, MD
Cardiology
4.9 out of 5 –
New patient visits
Joseph Poole MD, PhD earned his medical degree and a PhD in Vascular Biology from the Medical College of Georgia in 2008. He completed his Internal medicine residency and Cardiology fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine in 2015. He received his undergraduate degree from Duke University. Dr. Poole is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases. He has additional certifications in Adult Echocardiography, Vascular Medicine and Nuclear Cardiology. He has a special interest in the effects of aging on the cardiovascular system and additional expertise in the field of Cardio-oncology. In his spare time, Dr. Poole enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. His hobbies include fishing, playing guitar and jogging. Dr. Poole welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.
Provider Information
Specialties
Cardiology
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
Uab
Graduate School, 2001
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Medical Education, 2008
Emory University School of Medicine
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2011
Emory University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2015
Verified Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
2,467 ratings,
663 reviews
1/31/2026
He is very professional but he treats us like we have known him a long time. He does not hesitate to try a different drug if one does not work. We feel like he is trying to help.
1/22/2026
He is very professional and willing to try things to help.
1/20/2026
Great, he had access to all my records and could give me quick surgery clearance
1/17/2026
Such a nice doctor!
1/9/2026
He is number one- encouraging, informative and always makes Me feel comfortable and confident!!
Insurance Coverage
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Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)
Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)
Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners
Ambetter (including Core & Select)
Anthem
Anthem MediBlue
BCBS
Beech Street
CareSource
CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)
CareSource Medicaid
Cigna
Georgia Health Advantage
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Kaiser
Kaiser Medicare Advantage
LifeWell (HealthScope)
Medicare
Peach State
PHCS/MultiPlan
Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)
Sonder
Tricare Prime (referral required)
Tricare Select
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
Wellcare
Map & Directions
Piedmont Heart of Athens
242 King Avenue, Suite 210 Athens, GA 30606