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Joel T. Hardin

Joel T. Hardin, MD, FACC

4.9314 ratings

Adult Congenital Heart DiseaseCongenital Cardiac Disease

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Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

About Joel T. Hardin

Emory Affiliation

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

Academic Title

Assistant Professor

Medical Director, Emory Adult Congenital Heart Center

Year Started Practicing

1993

About the Provider

Dr. Joel Hardin is Medical Director for the Emory Adult Congenital Heart Center. He is board-certified in adult congenital heart disease and pediatric cardiology. His clinical expertise crosses the entire spectrum of congenital heart diseases among pediatric and adult patients with focus on cardio-obstetric care of women with congenital heart disease who are pregnant or need advice on the cardiovascular risks that might be associated with pregnancy.

Dr. Hardin served in the United States Navy Medical Corps Fleet Marine Force, attaining the final rank of Commander before his honorable discharge in 2006. His final active duty assignment was as Battalion Surgeon for 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division on deployment to Al Anbar Iraq in 2004. Dr. Hardin provides volunteer assistance on behalf of military veterans in Georgia through several veteran support organizations.

Professional Memberships

Fellow of the American College of Cardiology

Fellow of the American Heart Association

Adult Congenital Heart Association

International Society for Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Association of Military Surgeons of the United States

Interpretive Services

To provide the highest quality of care, interpreter services may be utilized to ensure proper communication of medical information for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and non-English speaking patients or family members.

Awards

Honorary Member, Philippine Society of Pediatric Cardiology

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Locations

  1. Emory Heart & Vascular Center at Clifton Campus
    • 1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Bldg A, Fl 2, Atlanta, GA 30322
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: St Louis Children's Hospital, Pediatrics-Cardiology, 1993
  • Residency: St Louis Children's Hospital, Pediatrics, 1990
  • Medical Education: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, MD, 1987

Board Certifications

  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2015
  • Pediatric Cardiology: American Board of Pediatrics, 1994

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

314 ratings

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/5/2026

    I am incredibly happy with the care I received from Dr. Hardin! He was kind, easy to talk to, informative, and made me feel validated with my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/5/2026

    I really like having Dr. Hardin as my cardiologist. He has a lovely bedside manner and I like that he involves me in my care (I.e. He shows me my ECHO images and reviews my EKG).

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/1/2026

    Nurse and Doctor are both very good at what they do.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Dr. Hardin is very thorough, knowledgeable, and kind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    Dr. Hardin is a Great doctor and he's always responsive and informative. We Love him!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/13/2025

    Dr. Hardin is superior, awesome, thorough, knowledgeable, intelligent; shares information with us in an understandable way. We appreciate him so much.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2025

    Always a good experience coming to the clinic just need one closer to Southeastern Georgia

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    Dr. Hardin was amazing, spent a lot of time answering my questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    Dr. Hardin is very relatable and I felt like he was very empathetic to my issues while also being candid about the potential negative consequences of my potential surgery. Dr. Sheets was also very patient and informative with all of my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Excellent! Spent time and gave explanations and answered all concerns. Loved Dr. Hardin

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    Dr. Hardin went over every test and explained why it was performed, and the results. Also explained any possible test and wy or why not he would recommend them, and why at this point I my life he would recommend repair. Excellent, spent as much time as needed to answer my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    Excellent provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    Dr. Hardin is a a great doctor. Honestly, he might be one of the best I ever had. Funny. Showed genuine care about my health and explained every to me in an easy to underway. Also, he was very helpful with finding generic drugs

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/20/2025

    Out experience with Dr. Hardin has been delightful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/12/2025

    He was very attentive and thorough. Very pleasant

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Dr. Hardin is extremely thorough. I especially liked him showing and explaining the echo results. He deals with the reality of being a human being and doesn't sit on ivory tower.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    I have never left an appointment so informed and feeling empowered by all the great information I was given during this appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    My doctor excels at explaining everything in a way that's easy to understand. I am very pleased with the overall experience I receive.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    I can not give Dr Hardin enough praise. He is a very kind human being. Not all what most doctor do. He spent time explaining and listening.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    Dr. Hardin was very helpful and professional in helping me rule out possible causes of symptoms and is thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/16/2025

    Dr Hardin is the BEST! Just love him!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    We travel a long way for this doctor. We trust him implicitly as his integrity and kindness are exceptional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/27/2025

    Thank You for the Services you Provide

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/26/2025

    Dr Harden answered my concern regarding sternum popping. He very adequately explained my ECHO results and possibility of developing Afib

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    Dr. Hardin was one of the best doctors I have ever had. He listened, took an extensive history and discussed all of my issues and answered all of our questions and provided a plan for future care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/8/2025

    I appreciate Dr. Joel Hardin for everything, he really helped/ decrease my anxiety level during and after my appointment. I really appreciate how he listened to my concerns/ my father's concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/3/2025

    Dr Hardin is always concerned about every detail of my physical well being. He is kind and very attentive to my questions as well as those from my wife. We always go away feeling good about our visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/2/2025

    Dr. Hardin was clear, knowledgeable and thoughtful. A huge help to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/1/2025

    My provider including me and my son in making decision about my care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/23/2025

    Dr. Hardin always takes the time to explain thoroughly and educates me so I am fully aware of my condition.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2025

    Dr. Hardin was great! He was very kind and sweet and showed interest in getting to know my condition and concern over anything I mentioned. I hope he is at Emory for years and years to come. He's the best doctor I've had in the Emory system since I was a child.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2025

    He's very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2025

    The Dr listed attentively and provide a very detailed explanation and illustration of my current health condition.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/5/2025

    I would definitely recommend Dr Joel Hardin very kind warm and friendly made me feel very comfortable as a patient

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/1/2025

    The Doctor was expert at conveying all aspects of my care..

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/22/2025

    I really like Dr Hardin. He took time with me to get acquainted and explained things in detail that I needed to know. I felt very cared for, like he really listened, and was easy to relate to

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/21/2025

    I could not have done this without Dr.Hardin's support and concern. He became our extended family and truly wanted to see me well. Every question answered, every concern heard

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/8/2025

    Great appointment, Dr Hardin and his resident were very thorough and made sure I understood all results

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2024

    Dr. Hardin is outstanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2024

    Excellent doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/7/2024

    Dr. Hardin, is wonderful Dr., such a great personality & humor! Everything time I get a good provider they eventually leave. I look forward to my next F/U visit with him. Especially when he gives me a "doing good" health wise report.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/29/2024

    This was our first visit as an adult patient. We were extremely pleased with Dr. Hardin. He was compassionate, thorough, and very welcoming.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/28/2024

    Dr Hardin is top notch and I am fortunate to have him as my provider. I am glad I was able to see him vs someone else.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/23/2024

    Dr Harden and the other assistants were super nice, helpful and I thought thorough. I felt they listened to me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/22/2024

    My physicians and there staff from beginning to end of visit are always making sure all is well and complete.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2024

    It was an excellent visit. I felt heard and cared about.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2024

    Great doctor q

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/21/2024

    Very impressed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2024

    I've been very happy with the care I've received from Dr. Hardin. He's very personable, listens well and I feel like he cares about me, my wellbeing and my medical care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/1/2024

    Dr Joel Thomas Hardin was excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/30/2024

    It was a pleasure meeting Dr. Hardin and his support staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2024

    Dr. Hardin is the BEST. He listened to my symptoms and took my situation very seriously. He has the best bedside manner and you really feel he cares about his patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2024

    I wouldn't go anywhere else. These cardiologists are incredible.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2024

    My care providers were excellent. They talk to me and not at me. Explained everything about treatment and when to start a new one, after the blood work came back. Let me know through patient portal not to start the medication because of the results of my blood work.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2024

    Dr. Hardin was amazing, great bedside manners, very professional and informative. He deserves a raise + promotion!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/5/2024

    The amount of time Dr Hardin spent with me was pleasantly surprising and much appreciated. He is incredibly caring and kind and obviously knowledgeable. He explained things to me that I had never heard of in the past 55 years of dealing with my issues and explained them clearly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2024

    Services was provided in such nice, professional way. Thank you!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2024

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2024

    I've been with the EACH for 8 years now and on my third Cardiologist. The previous two left the clinic. I was sad to see them go as I really liked them. Several clinicians have left the same clinic unfortunately. With that being said, I was extremely pleased with Dr. Hardin. This was my first visit with him and I was impressed. He was thorough, patient and kind. All things you hope for in a physician.

    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2024

    This was my first visit with Dr. Hardin. I had all records from my previous provider sent electronically several months in advance of this visit. I also had an echo performed at Emory the week prior. Dr. Hardin had not reviewed any of these materials prior to this appointment. I was extremely disappointed in the quality of this intake visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/1/2024

    Doctor Hardin was wonderful. He really listened. Very knowledgeable very personable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2024

    Excellent