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Dr. Carolyn Smallwood received her bachelor’s degree from Toccoa Falls College in Toccoa, Ga., and her master’s degree in public health from A.T. Still University in Kirksville, Miss. She obtained her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Suwanee, Ga. Dr. Smallwood completed her residency at Southern Family Medicine in Pueblo, Colo.
Dr. Smallwood is a member of the American Academy of Family Practice and the American Osteopathic Association. She is a diplomat of the American Board of Family Medicine.
Dr. Smallwood currently is in practice with Wellstar Marietta Family Medicine.
Specialties
Family Medicine
Education & Training
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9
Based on 585 patient ratings
Listened to me carefully
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Thorough, attentive pleasant and engaging. Wonderful visit
February 1, 2025
5
She is the best
January 30, 2025
5
The appointment was on time and all my questions were answered. I had to wait 45 minutes for lab work, but the techs were very good and pleasant!
January 27, 2025
5
I love being a patient of Dr. Smallwood. I can't say enough positive things about her and how she treats her patients. She is kind, caring, considerate, thorough and genuine. She always goes above and beyond to make sure all my questions are answered and I understand any care plan we discuss. She cares about her patients. Not one patient is just a number to her and it is very apparent that she treats each patient with a level of care that is unique and meaningful. I have recommended Dr. Smallwood to many friends, family and coworkers. I can 100% say in confidence that Dr. Smallwood is by far the absolute best Doctor i have ever seen. I appreciate her so much!
January 27, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood always goes above and beyond to make sure her patients feel heard and understood. She is beyond patient and knowledgeable and I am very thankful to have found her.
January 26, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood and the resident working with her, gave me their full attention and were very pleasant. I felt they were well informed about my situation and were there to help.
January 26, 2025
5
I was a patient of Dr. Roger Hill for many years until his retirement. Since then I have been under Dr. Smallwood's care, sometimes via NP Shannon Shockley. Care has been consistent, both Dr. Smallwood and NP Shockley are friendly and attentive, as is the office staff.
January 26, 2025
5
Exceptional physician and staff members. They're all kind and caring about the customer and the services they providel. I would gladly recommend to family and friends.
January 24, 2025
5
Was made to feel genuinely cared for by all staff.
January 23, 2025
5
Great experience.
January 23, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood was wonderful. She listened and took her time to explain her recommended course of action.
January 23, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is always very professional and attentive to my health condition. I feel like I am receiving top notch care when I see her and her team.
January 21, 2025
5
I'm always are impressed with there concern with your issues or problems and kindness and professionalism and a remedy or knowledge of what to do
January 19, 2025
5
The lab work was a long wait. I was done with Dr. Smallwood by 9:50 a.m. I had to wait until 10:30 a.m. to complete my blood draw. I observed, during that period, there was no one, not one, person sitting on the chair for blood draw during a 15-min window. One of the lab technicians was singing all the time.
January 16, 2025
5
Kind and caring doctor and resident; listened to my concerns and symptoms. Lab employees are friendly and great at their jobs - no pain or bruising when drawing blood.
January 17, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is amazing, I never feel rushed and she listens to everything I have to say then gives options for treatments.
January 12, 2025
5
I told my family about this practice after my first visit a couple years ago...they now go.
January 12, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is always compassionate, caring, and supportive. She truly cares about her patients and takes the time to really listen. She is by far the best physician I have ever had!
January 10, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is wonderful!!! She is very thorough with the exam and bloodwork orders!!
January 6, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is always so attentive. She answers all my questions and truly cares about me.
January 8, 2025
5
Best care anywhere
January 7, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is a doctor who really cares about the patient. Both she and her staff including the front desk employees acted in a professional manner throughout the visit. I feel that what she prescribed will help cure my illness in a quick fashion!
January 5, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood and the entire staff including lab services were all really great.
December 26, 2024
5
Carolyn Smallwood is the best trust her completely
December 22, 2024
5
Wonderful staff and doctor
December 22, 2024
5
Thank you!
December 19, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood and their team are amazing! Very much enjoyed meeting Ellie and Kimberly as well
December 18, 2024
5
Friendly, efficient and professional practice. Highly recommend.
December 15, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is very professional and compassionate. I look to her for my health care needs. So glad to be one of her many patients.
December 15, 2024
5
Smallwood is awesome. She's easily the best physician I've ever had. I truly value our professional relationship as client and doctor. I can't recommend her enough.
December 14, 2024
5
Thorough, attentive pleasant and engaging. Wonderful visit
February 1, 2025
5
She is the best
January 30, 2025
5
The appointment was on time and all my questions were answered. I had to wait 45 minutes for lab work, but the techs were very good and pleasant!
January 27, 2025
5
I love being a patient of Dr. Smallwood. I can't say enough positive things about her and how she treats her patients. She is kind, caring, considerate, thorough and genuine. She always goes above and beyond to make sure all my questions are answered and I understand any care plan we discuss. She cares about her patients. Not one patient is just a number to her and it is very apparent that she treats each patient with a level of care that is unique and meaningful. I have recommended Dr. Smallwood to many friends, family and coworkers. I can 100% say in confidence that Dr. Smallwood is by far the absolute best Doctor i have ever seen. I appreciate her so much!
January 27, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood always goes above and beyond to make sure her patients feel heard and understood. She is beyond patient and knowledgeable and I am very thankful to have found her.
January 26, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood and the resident working with her, gave me their full attention and were very pleasant. I felt they were well informed about my situation and were there to help.
January 26, 2025
5
I was a patient of Dr. Roger Hill for many years until his retirement. Since then I have been under Dr. Smallwood's care, sometimes via NP Shannon Shockley. Care has been consistent, both Dr. Smallwood and NP Shockley are friendly and attentive, as is the office staff.
January 26, 2025
5
Exceptional physician and staff members. They're all kind and caring about the customer and the services they providel. I would gladly recommend to family and friends.
January 24, 2025
5
Was made to feel genuinely cared for by all staff.
January 23, 2025
5
Great experience.
January 23, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood was wonderful. She listened and took her time to explain her recommended course of action.
January 23, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is always very professional and attentive to my health condition. I feel like I am receiving top notch care when I see her and her team.
January 21, 2025
5
I'm always are impressed with there concern with your issues or problems and kindness and professionalism and a remedy or knowledge of what to do
January 19, 2025
5
The lab work was a long wait. I was done with Dr. Smallwood by 9:50 a.m. I had to wait until 10:30 a.m. to complete my blood draw. I observed, during that period, there was no one, not one, person sitting on the chair for blood draw during a 15-min window. One of the lab technicians was singing all the time.
January 16, 2025
5
Kind and caring doctor and resident; listened to my concerns and symptoms. Lab employees are friendly and great at their jobs - no pain or bruising when drawing blood.
January 17, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is amazing, I never feel rushed and she listens to everything I have to say then gives options for treatments.
January 12, 2025
5
I told my family about this practice after my first visit a couple years ago...they now go.
January 12, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is always compassionate, caring, and supportive. She truly cares about her patients and takes the time to really listen. She is by far the best physician I have ever had!
January 10, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is wonderful!!! She is very thorough with the exam and bloodwork orders!!
January 6, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is always so attentive. She answers all my questions and truly cares about me.
January 8, 2025
5
Best care anywhere
January 7, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is a doctor who really cares about the patient. Both she and her staff including the front desk employees acted in a professional manner throughout the visit. I feel that what she prescribed will help cure my illness in a quick fashion!
January 5, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood and the entire staff including lab services were all really great.
December 26, 2024
5
Carolyn Smallwood is the best trust her completely
December 22, 2024
5
Wonderful staff and doctor
December 22, 2024
5
Thank you!
December 19, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood and their team are amazing! Very much enjoyed meeting Ellie and Kimberly as well
December 18, 2024
5
Friendly, efficient and professional practice. Highly recommend.
December 15, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is very professional and compassionate. I look to her for my health care needs. So glad to be one of her many patients.
December 15, 2024
5
Smallwood is awesome. She's easily the best physician I've ever had. I truly value our professional relationship as client and doctor. I can't recommend her enough.
December 14, 2024
5
Thorough, attentive pleasant and engaging. Wonderful visit
February 1, 2025
5
She is the best
January 30, 2025
5
The appointment was on time and all my questions were answered. I had to wait 45 minutes for lab work, but the techs were very good and pleasant!
January 27, 2025
5
I love being a patient of Dr. Smallwood. I can't say enough positive things about her and how she treats her patients. She is kind, caring, considerate, thorough and genuine. She always goes above and beyond to make sure all my questions are answered and I understand any care plan we discuss. She cares about her patients. Not one patient is just a number to her and it is very apparent that she treats each patient with a level of care that is unique and meaningful. I have recommended Dr. Smallwood to many friends, family and coworkers. I can 100% say in confidence that Dr. Smallwood is by far the absolute best Doctor i have ever seen. I appreciate her so much!
January 27, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood always goes above and beyond to make sure her patients feel heard and understood. She is beyond patient and knowledgeable and I am very thankful to have found her.
January 26, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood and the resident working with her, gave me their full attention and were very pleasant. I felt they were well informed about my situation and were there to help.
January 26, 2025
5
I was a patient of Dr. Roger Hill for many years until his retirement. Since then I have been under Dr. Smallwood's care, sometimes via NP Shannon Shockley. Care has been consistent, both Dr. Smallwood and NP Shockley are friendly and attentive, as is the office staff.
January 26, 2025
5
Exceptional physician and staff members. They're all kind and caring about the customer and the services they providel. I would gladly recommend to family and friends.
January 24, 2025
5
Was made to feel genuinely cared for by all staff.
January 23, 2025
5
Great experience.
January 23, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood was wonderful. She listened and took her time to explain her recommended course of action.
January 23, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is always very professional and attentive to my health condition. I feel like I am receiving top notch care when I see her and her team.
January 21, 2025
5
I'm always are impressed with there concern with your issues or problems and kindness and professionalism and a remedy or knowledge of what to do
January 19, 2025
5
The lab work was a long wait. I was done with Dr. Smallwood by 9:50 a.m. I had to wait until 10:30 a.m. to complete my blood draw. I observed, during that period, there was no one, not one, person sitting on the chair for blood draw during a 15-min window. One of the lab technicians was singing all the time.
January 16, 2025
5
Kind and caring doctor and resident; listened to my concerns and symptoms. Lab employees are friendly and great at their jobs - no pain or bruising when drawing blood.
January 17, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is amazing, I never feel rushed and she listens to everything I have to say then gives options for treatments.
January 12, 2025
5
I told my family about this practice after my first visit a couple years ago...they now go.
January 12, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is always compassionate, caring, and supportive. She truly cares about her patients and takes the time to really listen. She is by far the best physician I have ever had!
January 10, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is wonderful!!! She is very thorough with the exam and bloodwork orders!!
January 6, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is always so attentive. She answers all my questions and truly cares about me.
January 8, 2025
5
Best care anywhere
January 7, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is a doctor who really cares about the patient. Both she and her staff including the front desk employees acted in a professional manner throughout the visit. I feel that what she prescribed will help cure my illness in a quick fashion!
January 5, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood and the entire staff including lab services were all really great.
December 26, 2024
5
Carolyn Smallwood is the best trust her completely
December 22, 2024
5
Wonderful staff and doctor
December 22, 2024
5
Thank you!
December 19, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood and their team are amazing! Very much enjoyed meeting Ellie and Kimberly as well
December 18, 2024
5
Friendly, efficient and professional practice. Highly recommend.
December 15, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is very professional and compassionate. I look to her for my health care needs. So glad to be one of her many patients.
December 15, 2024
5
Smallwood is awesome. She's easily the best physician I've ever had. I truly value our professional relationship as client and doctor. I can't recommend her enough.
December 14, 2024
5
Thorough, attentive pleasant and engaging. Wonderful visit
February 1, 2025
5
She is the best
January 30, 2025
5
The appointment was on time and all my questions were answered. I had to wait 45 minutes for lab work, but the techs were very good and pleasant!
January 27, 2025
5
I love being a patient of Dr. Smallwood. I can't say enough positive things about her and how she treats her patients. She is kind, caring, considerate, thorough and genuine. She always goes above and beyond to make sure all my questions are answered and I understand any care plan we discuss. She cares about her patients. Not one patient is just a number to her and it is very apparent that she treats each patient with a level of care that is unique and meaningful. I have recommended Dr. Smallwood to many friends, family and coworkers. I can 100% say in confidence that Dr. Smallwood is by far the absolute best Doctor i have ever seen. I appreciate her so much!
January 27, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood always goes above and beyond to make sure her patients feel heard and understood. She is beyond patient and knowledgeable and I am very thankful to have found her.
January 26, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood and the resident working with her, gave me their full attention and were very pleasant. I felt they were well informed about my situation and were there to help.
January 26, 2025
5
I was a patient of Dr. Roger Hill for many years until his retirement. Since then I have been under Dr. Smallwood's care, sometimes via NP Shannon Shockley. Care has been consistent, both Dr. Smallwood and NP Shockley are friendly and attentive, as is the office staff.
January 26, 2025
5
Exceptional physician and staff members. They're all kind and caring about the customer and the services they providel. I would gladly recommend to family and friends.
January 24, 2025
5
Was made to feel genuinely cared for by all staff.
January 23, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood was wonderful. She listened and took her time to explain her recommended course of action.
January 23, 2025
5
Great experience.
January 23, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is always very professional and attentive to my health condition. I feel like I am receiving top notch care when I see her and her team.
January 21, 2025
5
I'm always are impressed with there concern with your issues or problems and kindness and professionalism and a remedy or knowledge of what to do
January 19, 2025
5
Kind and caring doctor and resident; listened to my concerns and symptoms. Lab employees are friendly and great at their jobs - no pain or bruising when drawing blood.
January 17, 2025
5
The lab work was a long wait. I was done with Dr. Smallwood by 9:50 a.m. I had to wait until 10:30 a.m. to complete my blood draw. I observed, during that period, there was no one, not one, person sitting on the chair for blood draw during a 15-min window. One of the lab technicians was singing all the time.
January 16, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is amazing, I never feel rushed and she listens to everything I have to say then gives options for treatments.
January 12, 2025
5
I told my family about this practice after my first visit a couple years ago...they now go.
January 12, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is always compassionate, caring, and supportive. She truly cares about her patients and takes the time to really listen. She is by far the best physician I have ever had!
January 10, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is always so attentive. She answers all my questions and truly cares about me.
January 8, 2025
5
Best care anywhere
January 7, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is wonderful!!! She is very thorough with the exam and bloodwork orders!!
January 6, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is a doctor who really cares about the patient. Both she and her staff including the front desk employees acted in a professional manner throughout the visit. I feel that what she prescribed will help cure my illness in a quick fashion!
January 5, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood and the entire staff including lab services were all really great.
December 26, 2024
5
Carolyn Smallwood is the best trust her completely
December 22, 2024
5
Wonderful staff and doctor
December 22, 2024
5
Thank you!
December 19, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood and their team are amazing! Very much enjoyed meeting Ellie and Kimberly as well
December 18, 2024
5
Friendly, efficient and professional practice. Highly recommend.
December 15, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is very professional and compassionate. I look to her for my health care needs. So glad to be one of her many patients.
December 15, 2024
5
Smallwood is awesome. She's easily the best physician I've ever had. I truly value our professional relationship as client and doctor. I can't recommend her enough.
December 14, 2024
5
Smallwood is awesome. She's easily the best physician I've ever had. I truly value our professional relationship as client and doctor. I can't recommend her enough.
December 14, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is very professional and compassionate. I look to her for my health care needs. So glad to be one of her many patients.
December 15, 2024
5
Friendly, efficient and professional practice. Highly recommend.
December 15, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood and their team are amazing! Very much enjoyed meeting Ellie and Kimberly as well
December 18, 2024
5
Thank you!
December 19, 2024
5
Wonderful staff and doctor
December 22, 2024
5
Carolyn Smallwood is the best trust her completely
December 22, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood and the entire staff including lab services were all really great.
December 26, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is a doctor who really cares about the patient. Both she and her staff including the front desk employees acted in a professional manner throughout the visit. I feel that what she prescribed will help cure my illness in a quick fashion!
January 5, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is wonderful!!! She is very thorough with the exam and bloodwork orders!!
January 6, 2025
5
Best care anywhere
January 7, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is always so attentive. She answers all my questions and truly cares about me.
January 8, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is always compassionate, caring, and supportive. She truly cares about her patients and takes the time to really listen. She is by far the best physician I have ever had!
January 10, 2025
5
I told my family about this practice after my first visit a couple years ago...they now go.
January 12, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is amazing, I never feel rushed and she listens to everything I have to say then gives options for treatments.
January 12, 2025
5
The lab work was a long wait. I was done with Dr. Smallwood by 9:50 a.m. I had to wait until 10:30 a.m. to complete my blood draw. I observed, during that period, there was no one, not one, person sitting on the chair for blood draw during a 15-min window. One of the lab technicians was singing all the time.
January 16, 2025
5
Kind and caring doctor and resident; listened to my concerns and symptoms. Lab employees are friendly and great at their jobs - no pain or bruising when drawing blood.
January 17, 2025
5
I'm always are impressed with there concern with your issues or problems and kindness and professionalism and a remedy or knowledge of what to do
January 19, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is always very professional and attentive to my health condition. I feel like I am receiving top notch care when I see her and her team.
January 21, 2025
5
Great experience.
January 23, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood was wonderful. She listened and took her time to explain her recommended course of action.
January 23, 2025
5
Was made to feel genuinely cared for by all staff.
January 23, 2025
5
Exceptional physician and staff members. They're all kind and caring about the customer and the services they providel. I would gladly recommend to family and friends.
January 24, 2025
5
I was a patient of Dr. Roger Hill for many years until his retirement. Since then I have been under Dr. Smallwood's care, sometimes via NP Shannon Shockley. Care has been consistent, both Dr. Smallwood and NP Shockley are friendly and attentive, as is the office staff.
January 26, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood always goes above and beyond to make sure her patients feel heard and understood. She is beyond patient and knowledgeable and I am very thankful to have found her.
January 26, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood and the resident working with her, gave me their full attention and were very pleasant. I felt they were well informed about my situation and were there to help.
January 26, 2025
5
I love being a patient of Dr. Smallwood. I can't say enough positive things about her and how she treats her patients. She is kind, caring, considerate, thorough and genuine. She always goes above and beyond to make sure all my questions are answered and I understand any care plan we discuss. She cares about her patients. Not one patient is just a number to her and it is very apparent that she treats each patient with a level of care that is unique and meaningful. I have recommended Dr. Smallwood to many friends, family and coworkers. I can 100% say in confidence that Dr. Smallwood is by far the absolute best Doctor i have ever seen. I appreciate her so much!
January 27, 2025
5
The appointment was on time and all my questions were answered. I had to wait 45 minutes for lab work, but the techs were very good and pleasant!
January 27, 2025
5
She is the best
January 30, 2025
5
Thorough, attentive pleasant and engaging. Wonderful visit
February 1, 2025
Publications and Articles
Wellstar Team Members Voted Best of Cobb in 2024
The care teams at Wellstar are dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of everyone we serve, and we thank our team members for their commitment to world-class care. We also thank Cobb residents for
trusting the expertise of Wellstar to keep their families healthy and provide them with more than healthcare, PeopleCare.
Several Wellstar team members have been voted among the Best of Cobb:
Bruce Alayof, MD
Wellstar Center for Cardiovascular Care
Cardiac/Vascular Specialist, Third Place
Ryan Cantwell, MD
Wellstar Primary Care
Family Physician, Third Place
General Practice Doctor, Third Place
The care teams at Wellstar are dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of everyone we serve, and we thank our team members for their commitment to world-class care. We also thank Cobb residents for
trusting the expertise of Wellstar to keep their families healthy and provide them with more than healthcare, PeopleCare.
Several Wellstar team members have been voted among the Best of Cobb:
Bruce Alayof, MD
Wellstar Center for Cardiovascular Care
Best Cardiac/Vascular Specialist, Second Place
Kyle Brown
Wellstar Health Place
Best Personal Trainer, Second Place
Ryan Breshears, PhD
Wellstar Clinical Psychology
Best Psychologist, Second Place
Ryan Cantwell, MD
Wellstar Internal Medicine
Best Family Physician, First Place
Best General Practice Doctor, Second Place
Kozue Cunningham
Wellstar Health Place
Best Massage Therapist, First Place
Diedre Greene, MD
Wellstar Pediatrics
Best Pediatrician, Second Place
Amy Gross
Wellstar Outpatient Rehabilitation
Best Physical Therapist, First Place
