Patrick Douglas Willis

Patrick Douglas Willis, MD

Interventional Cardiology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine

Provider Groups

  • St. Mary's Medical Group

Primary Contact

(706) 389-3440
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • St. Mary's Medical Group

Primary Contact
(706) 389-3440

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Cardiology
  • Internal Medicine

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Oconee Heart & Vascular Center

1500 Oglethorpe Ave
Ste 3700
Athens, GA 30606

View hours
Monday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:30am - 1:00pm
Oconee Heart & Vascular Center

Additional Resources

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
Augusta University (2004)

Residency:
Emory University Hospital (Internal Medicine) (2007)

Fellowship:
Emory University Hospital (Interventional Cardiology) (2011)

Board Certifications

Interventional Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty Interventional Cardiology (2011)

Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty Cardiovascular Disease (2010)

Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty Cardiovascular Disease (2010)

Provider Groups

St. Mary's Medical Group

Medical Group

THMG

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(521 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.

98 Reviews

12/30/2025

just a very pleasant experience, I would recommend Dr. Patrick to anyone who needed a cardiologist.

12/30/2025

Very good doctor. Down to earth. Not in a hurry.

12/29/2025

He is the best Dr l will trust with my life as far as my heart goes ♥️

12/24/2025

Very pleased with Dr. Willis. His staff is also friendly and caring.

12/24/2025

Dr. Willis spent the time with my wife and I to explain the symptoms and situations that we had questions about. He was very Professional in explaining certain signs, reactions and other questions we had. We left the Office with Confidence in his Medical skills and training.

12/22/2025

Seems to practice conservative medicine. Thank you!

12/10/2025

Friendly and knowledgeable

12/08/2025

always concerned and encouraging

12/08/2025

Coolest doctor I’ve been to. Will keep going back. Feel like he’s somebody I can trust my health to.

12/08/2025

They are nice medical team & you can talk to themThey really want to help you. They answer your questionsThey show you respect.

12/05/2025

Dr. Willis is an outstanding doctor and he takes outstanding care of me. I am very lucky and happy to have him for my doctor.

12/05/2025

He treat you very very good with respect and a very concerned doctor for his patient

12/04/2025

He was professional and gave me professional advise

12/01/2025

As I said in my earlier responses, I thought Dr. Willis was extremely knowledgeable, informative, and responsive. I feel extremely fortunate to have him as a physician.

11/24/2025

Dr. Willis is clearly a caring professional, and a gentleman.

11/13/2025

Dr Willis you are a diamond in your profession. Thank you for caring.

11/07/2025

I will and have recommended Dr. Willis to friends and will continue to do so. There is not another doctor that I can name that gives you a feeling of really caring about you as a person. I’m grateful that he has come into my life and my husband‘s life.

11/07/2025

Nice doctor explain everything

11/05/2025

Looking forward to my next appointment next year provider is excellent

11/05/2025

They explain everything real good you understand what they are saying and they ask do you have any questions I like that

10/30/2025

He's great. Glad he's my doctor.

10/30/2025

Excellent visit and.extremely pleased with Dr Willis and his staff

10/27/2025

Dr.wills is a very caring dr

10/27/2025

Dr Willis was very professional and had a down to earth attitude and explained everything so we could understand.

10/27/2025

Very good!He explained to me what was going on with me.Very simple and a way that I could understand it!He was great!!!

10/27/2025

The Dr and all staff are wonderful

10/24/2025

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.

10/22/2025

Puts patients at ease.

10/17/2025

Easy, fast, efficient

10/16/2025

We love the people working here! Our needs and questions addressed while there.

10/16/2025

Awesome

10/15/2025

Smart, knowledgeable about current research and treatments, good listener without being patronizing. I trust his care implicitly.

10/13/2025

Dr. Willis is a kind and compassionate person who listens to your concerns.

10/02/2025

Great group of caretakers

09/25/2025

I appreciated his honesty, and he has a moral compass that is just awesome! You don't find that much in doctors anymore!!!

09/24/2025

Professional and caring

09/23/2025

A little more eye contact than reading from the computer.

09/18/2025

Very helpful & through is the Dr. & staff. Very friendly. Thank you

09/11/2025

Thanks for a great visit.

09/09/2025

He share the love of God and to me that makes the difference

08/27/2025

Keep up the good work!

08/25/2025

He is the Best, I would not go anywhere else!

08/08/2025

Everything good .

08/05/2025

Dr. Patrick is very professional but he also cool his staff is the same way they make you feel welcome and comfortable so keep up the good work Dwight

08/04/2025

Keep it up!!!

07/18/2025

He's a good listener and a wonderful practitioner.

07/17/2025

I’ve trusted him with my life! Can’t say anything better.

07/17/2025

Very pleased with Dr Willis and his team.

07/16/2025

Dr. Willis has been seeing me for my condition for a number of years. He has been well informed about my situation and knowledgeable about my condition, he is very well versed on my Health.

07/16/2025

I have always had strong appointments with him.

07/14/2025

Dr. Willis was fully aware of my issues and outlined the possible ways to deal with them. He was patient and answered fully all of my questions.

07/10/2025

Excellent doctor

07/10/2025

Very good

07/09/2025

Dr. Willis provides excellent medical care, but also is very reassuring about my heart health, which is very important to me.

07/08/2025

Dr. Willis is very easy going. I can understand stand him. He answers my questions.

07/02/2025

Just keep doing what you doing

06/30/2025

Great people

06/25/2025

Excellent follow

06/24/2025

Good people

06/20/2025

Great doctor! Very concerned and well mannered

06/13/2025

Dr. Willis has been treating both my husband and me for many years, and he has always listened to our concerns and followed through to make sure we were not overrreacting to our concerns.

06/13/2025

I just want to say thank you to Dr. Willis and everyone involved in my care for my cardiac clearance appointment. I will definitely refer people to this office!

06/13/2025

Explained everything thoroughly and was very positive.

06/04/2025

Good experience

06/04/2025

Alway concerned about you as a patient

06/04/2025

I’ve always thought Dr. Willis was good.

06/02/2025

Excellent experience

05/30/2025

Very satisfied.

05/29/2025

I'm fortunate to have Dr. Willis and his staff. His office is one of the best run offices I visit. Give them all a raise. Wonderful people!

05/27/2025

Helpful

05/22/2025

I actually had other things on my mind than monitoring the staff's hand washing

05/22/2025

I have recommended Dr. Willis to several of my friends who were looking for a cardiologist.

05/21/2025

Great

05/19/2025

Dr.Willis is very sincere and cares about his patients.

05/16/2025

All good

05/12/2025

Always a pleasure visiting this team

05/08/2025

As long as I need a cardiologist, it will be Dr. Willis

05/07/2025

Great team😊

05/06/2025

I’m a 82 senior and I had been to another dr refuse his treatment because he had no bed side matter I.n my condition I needed that I was so gory to have someone tell me about dr Willis and I’m so glad I’m In the right hands thank you

05/05/2025

Dr. Willis and staff are always helpful to me

05/01/2025

He is very concern about my health and he is easy to communicate with.

05/01/2025

Awesome!

04/23/2025

I appreciate.Doctor willis he's the only doctor that I had that visited me while I was in a hospital that listened to me and solved my problems

04/22/2025

Not a fan of doctor visits.. I can't wait for my follow up!

04/16/2025

Very helpful nice concern and intelligent

04/15/2025

THE PROVIDER IS EXCELLENT.

04/10/2025

Dr Willis’s is the best ever

04/09/2025

My first visit and i have family that receives care here very pleased with the Dr.and staff

04/04/2025

I could not have better care . Dr Willis makes sure your care is fully addressed .

04/03/2025

Great Dr. great practice.

04/03/2025

I recommend!!!!!

04/03/2025

I would recommend him to all my friends

04/02/2025

I am blessed to have a physician and staff who seem very intent on keeping a check on my health. At my age, that’s a real blessing. Thank you so much.

04/02/2025

Appreciated attention and advice given

04/02/2025

I can trust him.

03/25/2025

Dr. Willis is a wonderful doctor. respectfully, Troy M. Pickerel DVM,MS

03/19/2025

Dr. Willis is as competent, compassionate and caring as could be expected.

03/19/2025

Dr. Willis is kind and friendly. He tells you want you need to hear, even if it’s excerise so you can stay off his table!
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