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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 581 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
From the moment I entered to the time I left I was greeted with smiling, caring people.
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is truly one of a kind and I feel as though God truly put me in her care when I needed it most. I trust her a lot.
November 8, 2024
5
Fabulous Dr. blessed to have her as my PCP!!!!
November 7, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is great. She is a great listener and never rushes you. I love how she explains things.
November 8, 2024
4
Dr. Smallwood is kind, compassionate and helpful. I like her, and her clinicians. Phlebotomy was also good. However, I was unable to obtain information about the cost (if applicable) for my ordered lab work despite hours on the phone. After my last physical I had $1k due for labs and I can't afford that again! My insurance card has Wellstar on it... but neither they nor anyone I spoke to directly with Wellstar could give me this information, each party referred me to the other. The billing, insurance process, and lack of price transparency with Wellstar consistently and grossly fails to align with Wellstar's mission and vision. Our community deserves better. It was also stressful and challenging to get my appointment in a timely manner in order to avoid running out of my thyroid medicine.
November 6, 2024
5
I was very pleased with my experience.
November 7, 2024
5
What is wrong with you?
November 6, 2024
5
I truly appreciate Dr Smallwood and her team - she provides such thorough and comprehensive care. I feel very lucky to have her as my primary care doctor.
November 2, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is awesome!
November 1, 2024
5
This is a team of courteous professionals.
November 1, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is very attentive and takes time with me to ask if I have any questions or concerns. I have recommended her to many of my colleagues!
October 30, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is always very pleasant, caring and professional. We know we are in good hands with her and look forward to visiting her for all our medical concerns.
October 30, 2024
5
Dr smallwood is a kind, loving person who cares deeply about her patients. She is especially attentive to us elderly folks.
October 25, 2024
5
From Sonia at the front desk, Ellie the nurse, Beth at checkout, Kimberly in the lab, and of course Dr. Smallwood, they are all absolutely amazing. The care and kindness and bedside manner is hands down the absolute best! Thank you to this incredible team of wonderful people who give the upmost care to their patients!
October 25, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood took a lot of time and just explained everything very thoroughly and did a great job. I felt very calm with her and felt like she did a great job. So thank you very much.
October 25, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is amazing and truly cares about her patients
October 24, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood shows such care and compassion. She shows a true interest in her patients and takes the time to talk to you AND listen to what you have to say. I could not ask for a better Primary Care Physician.
October 27, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is the best!
October 23, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood was very attentive to what I was sharing and very patient with me.
October 20, 2024
5
dr. Smallwood is a competent primary care physician who treats her patients with kindness and respect.
October 20, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood has been a huge blessing for my medical care. Dealing with several chronic and invisible illnesses I have become a custom to a certain amount of medical gaslighting and frustration. It makes appointments quite anxiety inducing. However, Dr. Smallwood has proven to be a wonderful exception. She is compassionate and thorough. I always leave with my concerns being addressed and a clear plan moving forward.
October 23, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood was very good. She was very concerned and thorough and actually gave me a call the next day to see how I was feeling. So that meant a lot to me.
October 17, 2024
5
Always very nice and quiet. Love the environment and always very pleasant and they acknowledge right away .
October 17, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is an excellent Dr who truly cares about her patients.
October 16, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is literally the best primary care physician I've ever had. She is so compassionate, knowledgeable and thorough.
October 13, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is a unicorn in the healthcare field. The attunement and attention she offers patients is invaluable, and makes me wish everyone could have the same level of care.
October 11, 2024
4
The difficulty in obtaining medication and appointment at this practice has become very problematic. Unless you are coughing and a have a fever, you cannot get seen for months.
October 11, 2024
5
Very Knowledgeable, Professional and Really Care about my Health
October 5, 2024
5
they're all the kindest people and they listen so well. 10000/10 recommend
October 4, 2024
5
You are taken on time for appointment. The lab handled my difficulty giving blood great. I love Dr. Smallwood.
October 1, 2024
5
From the moment I entered to the time I left I was greeted with smiling, caring people.
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is truly one of a kind and I feel as though God truly put me in her care when I needed it most. I trust her a lot.
November 8, 2024
5
Fabulous Dr. blessed to have her as my PCP!!!!
November 7, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is great. She is a great listener and never rushes you. I love how she explains things.
November 8, 2024
5
I was very pleased with my experience.
November 7, 2024
5
What is wrong with you?
November 6, 2024
5
I truly appreciate Dr Smallwood and her team - she provides such thorough and comprehensive care. I feel very lucky to have her as my primary care doctor.
November 2, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is awesome!
November 1, 2024
5
This is a team of courteous professionals.
November 1, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is very attentive and takes time with me to ask if I have any questions or concerns. I have recommended her to many of my colleagues!
October 30, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is always very pleasant, caring and professional. We know we are in good hands with her and look forward to visiting her for all our medical concerns.
October 30, 2024
5
Dr smallwood is a kind, loving person who cares deeply about her patients. She is especially attentive to us elderly folks.
October 25, 2024
5
From Sonia at the front desk, Ellie the nurse, Beth at checkout, Kimberly in the lab, and of course Dr. Smallwood, they are all absolutely amazing. The care and kindness and bedside manner is hands down the absolute best! Thank you to this incredible team of wonderful people who give the upmost care to their patients!
October 25, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood took a lot of time and just explained everything very thoroughly and did a great job. I felt very calm with her and felt like she did a great job. So thank you very much.
October 25, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is amazing and truly cares about her patients
October 24, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood shows such care and compassion. She shows a true interest in her patients and takes the time to talk to you AND listen to what you have to say. I could not ask for a better Primary Care Physician.
October 27, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is the best!
October 23, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood was very attentive to what I was sharing and very patient with me.
October 20, 2024
5
dr. Smallwood is a competent primary care physician who treats her patients with kindness and respect.
October 20, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood has been a huge blessing for my medical care. Dealing with several chronic and invisible illnesses I have become a custom to a certain amount of medical gaslighting and frustration. It makes appointments quite anxiety inducing. However, Dr. Smallwood has proven to be a wonderful exception. She is compassionate and thorough. I always leave with my concerns being addressed and a clear plan moving forward.
October 23, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood was very good. She was very concerned and thorough and actually gave me a call the next day to see how I was feeling. So that meant a lot to me.
October 17, 2024
5
Always very nice and quiet. Love the environment and always very pleasant and they acknowledge right away .
October 17, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is an excellent Dr who truly cares about her patients.
October 16, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is literally the best primary care physician I've ever had. She is so compassionate, knowledgeable and thorough.
October 13, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is a unicorn in the healthcare field. The attunement and attention she offers patients is invaluable, and makes me wish everyone could have the same level of care.
October 11, 2024
5
Very Knowledgeable, Professional and Really Care about my Health
October 5, 2024
5
they're all the kindest people and they listen so well. 10000/10 recommend
October 4, 2024
5
You are taken on time for appointment. The lab handled my difficulty giving blood great. I love Dr. Smallwood.
October 1, 2024
4
Dr. Smallwood is kind, compassionate and helpful. I like her, and her clinicians. Phlebotomy was also good. However, I was unable to obtain information about the cost (if applicable) for my ordered lab work despite hours on the phone. After my last physical I had $1k due for labs and I can't afford that again! My insurance card has Wellstar on it... but neither they nor anyone I spoke to directly with Wellstar could give me this information, each party referred me to the other. The billing, insurance process, and lack of price transparency with Wellstar consistently and grossly fails to align with Wellstar's mission and vision. Our community deserves better. It was also stressful and challenging to get my appointment in a timely manner in order to avoid running out of my thyroid medicine.
November 6, 2024
4
The difficulty in obtaining medication and appointment at this practice has become very problematic. Unless you are coughing and a have a fever, you cannot get seen for months.
October 11, 2024
4
Dr. Smallwood is kind, compassionate and helpful. I like her, and her clinicians. Phlebotomy was also good. However, I was unable to obtain information about the cost (if applicable) for my ordered lab work despite hours on the phone. After my last physical I had $1k due for labs and I can't afford that again! My insurance card has Wellstar on it... but neither they nor anyone I spoke to directly with Wellstar could give me this information, each party referred me to the other. The billing, insurance process, and lack of price transparency with Wellstar consistently and grossly fails to align with Wellstar's mission and vision. Our community deserves better. It was also stressful and challenging to get my appointment in a timely manner in order to avoid running out of my thyroid medicine.
November 6, 2024
4
The difficulty in obtaining medication and appointment at this practice has become very problematic. Unless you are coughing and a have a fever, you cannot get seen for months.
October 11, 2024
5
From the moment I entered to the time I left I was greeted with smiling, caring people.
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is truly one of a kind and I feel as though God truly put me in her care when I needed it most. I trust her a lot.
November 8, 2024
5
Fabulous Dr. blessed to have her as my PCP!!!!
November 7, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is great. She is a great listener and never rushes you. I love how she explains things.
November 8, 2024
5
I was very pleased with my experience.
November 7, 2024
5
What is wrong with you?
November 6, 2024
5
I truly appreciate Dr Smallwood and her team - she provides such thorough and comprehensive care. I feel very lucky to have her as my primary care doctor.
November 2, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is awesome!
November 1, 2024
5
This is a team of courteous professionals.
November 1, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is very attentive and takes time with me to ask if I have any questions or concerns. I have recommended her to many of my colleagues!
October 30, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is always very pleasant, caring and professional. We know we are in good hands with her and look forward to visiting her for all our medical concerns.
October 30, 2024
5
Dr smallwood is a kind, loving person who cares deeply about her patients. She is especially attentive to us elderly folks.
October 25, 2024
5
From Sonia at the front desk, Ellie the nurse, Beth at checkout, Kimberly in the lab, and of course Dr. Smallwood, they are all absolutely amazing. The care and kindness and bedside manner is hands down the absolute best! Thank you to this incredible team of wonderful people who give the upmost care to their patients!
October 25, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood took a lot of time and just explained everything very thoroughly and did a great job. I felt very calm with her and felt like she did a great job. So thank you very much.
October 25, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is amazing and truly cares about her patients
October 24, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood shows such care and compassion. She shows a true interest in her patients and takes the time to talk to you AND listen to what you have to say. I could not ask for a better Primary Care Physician.
October 27, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is the best!
October 23, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood was very attentive to what I was sharing and very patient with me.
October 20, 2024
5
dr. Smallwood is a competent primary care physician who treats her patients with kindness and respect.
October 20, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood has been a huge blessing for my medical care. Dealing with several chronic and invisible illnesses I have become a custom to a certain amount of medical gaslighting and frustration. It makes appointments quite anxiety inducing. However, Dr. Smallwood has proven to be a wonderful exception. She is compassionate and thorough. I always leave with my concerns being addressed and a clear plan moving forward.
October 23, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood was very good. She was very concerned and thorough and actually gave me a call the next day to see how I was feeling. So that meant a lot to me.
October 17, 2024
5
Always very nice and quiet. Love the environment and always very pleasant and they acknowledge right away .
October 17, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is an excellent Dr who truly cares about her patients.
October 16, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is literally the best primary care physician I've ever had. She is so compassionate, knowledgeable and thorough.
October 13, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is a unicorn in the healthcare field. The attunement and attention she offers patients is invaluable, and makes me wish everyone could have the same level of care.
October 11, 2024
5
Very Knowledgeable, Professional and Really Care about my Health
October 5, 2024
5
they're all the kindest people and they listen so well. 10000/10 recommend
October 4, 2024
5
You are taken on time for appointment. The lab handled my difficulty giving blood great. I love Dr. Smallwood.
October 1, 2024
5
From the moment I entered to the time I left I was greeted with smiling, caring people.
November 15, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is great. She is a great listener and never rushes you. I love how she explains things.
November 8, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is truly one of a kind and I feel as though God truly put me in her care when I needed it most. I trust her a lot.
November 8, 2024
5
Fabulous Dr. blessed to have her as my PCP!!!!
November 7, 2024
5
I was very pleased with my experience.
November 7, 2024
4
Dr. Smallwood is kind, compassionate and helpful. I like her, and her clinicians. Phlebotomy was also good. However, I was unable to obtain information about the cost (if applicable) for my ordered lab work despite hours on the phone. After my last physical I had $1k due for labs and I can't afford that again! My insurance card has Wellstar on it... but neither they nor anyone I spoke to directly with Wellstar could give me this information, each party referred me to the other. The billing, insurance process, and lack of price transparency with Wellstar consistently and grossly fails to align with Wellstar's mission and vision. Our community deserves better. It was also stressful and challenging to get my appointment in a timely manner in order to avoid running out of my thyroid medicine.
November 6, 2024
5
What is wrong with you?
November 6, 2024
5
I truly appreciate Dr Smallwood and her team - she provides such thorough and comprehensive care. I feel very lucky to have her as my primary care doctor.
November 2, 2024
5
This is a team of courteous professionals.
November 1, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is awesome!
November 1, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is very attentive and takes time with me to ask if I have any questions or concerns. I have recommended her to many of my colleagues!
October 30, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is always very pleasant, caring and professional. We know we are in good hands with her and look forward to visiting her for all our medical concerns.
October 30, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood shows such care and compassion. She shows a true interest in her patients and takes the time to talk to you AND listen to what you have to say. I could not ask for a better Primary Care Physician.
October 27, 2024
5
Dr smallwood is a kind, loving person who cares deeply about her patients. She is especially attentive to us elderly folks.
October 25, 2024
5
From Sonia at the front desk, Ellie the nurse, Beth at checkout, Kimberly in the lab, and of course Dr. Smallwood, they are all absolutely amazing. The care and kindness and bedside manner is hands down the absolute best! Thank you to this incredible team of wonderful people who give the upmost care to their patients!
October 25, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood took a lot of time and just explained everything very thoroughly and did a great job. I felt very calm with her and felt like she did a great job. So thank you very much.
October 25, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is amazing and truly cares about her patients
October 24, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood has been a huge blessing for my medical care. Dealing with several chronic and invisible illnesses I have become a custom to a certain amount of medical gaslighting and frustration. It makes appointments quite anxiety inducing. However, Dr. Smallwood has proven to be a wonderful exception. She is compassionate and thorough. I always leave with my concerns being addressed and a clear plan moving forward.
October 23, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is the best!
October 23, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood was very attentive to what I was sharing and very patient with me.
October 20, 2024
5
dr. Smallwood is a competent primary care physician who treats her patients with kindness and respect.
October 20, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood was very good. She was very concerned and thorough and actually gave me a call the next day to see how I was feeling. So that meant a lot to me.
October 17, 2024
5
Always very nice and quiet. Love the environment and always very pleasant and they acknowledge right away .
October 17, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is an excellent Dr who truly cares about her patients.
October 16, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is literally the best primary care physician I've ever had. She is so compassionate, knowledgeable and thorough.
October 13, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is a unicorn in the healthcare field. The attunement and attention she offers patients is invaluable, and makes me wish everyone could have the same level of care.
October 11, 2024
4
The difficulty in obtaining medication and appointment at this practice has become very problematic. Unless you are coughing and a have a fever, you cannot get seen for months.
October 11, 2024
5
Very Knowledgeable, Professional and Really Care about my Health
October 5, 2024
5
they're all the kindest people and they listen so well. 10000/10 recommend
October 4, 2024
5
You are taken on time for appointment. The lab handled my difficulty giving blood great. I love Dr. Smallwood.
October 1, 2024
5
You are taken on time for appointment. The lab handled my difficulty giving blood great. I love Dr. Smallwood.
October 1, 2024
5
they're all the kindest people and they listen so well. 10000/10 recommend
October 4, 2024
5
Very Knowledgeable, Professional and Really Care about my Health
October 5, 2024
4
The difficulty in obtaining medication and appointment at this practice has become very problematic. Unless you are coughing and a have a fever, you cannot get seen for months.
October 11, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is a unicorn in the healthcare field. The attunement and attention she offers patients is invaluable, and makes me wish everyone could have the same level of care.
October 11, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is literally the best primary care physician I've ever had. She is so compassionate, knowledgeable and thorough.
October 13, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is an excellent Dr who truly cares about her patients.
October 16, 2024
5
Always very nice and quiet. Love the environment and always very pleasant and they acknowledge right away .
October 17, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood was very good. She was very concerned and thorough and actually gave me a call the next day to see how I was feeling. So that meant a lot to me.
October 17, 2024
5
dr. Smallwood is a competent primary care physician who treats her patients with kindness and respect.
October 20, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood was very attentive to what I was sharing and very patient with me.
October 20, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is the best!
October 23, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood has been a huge blessing for my medical care. Dealing with several chronic and invisible illnesses I have become a custom to a certain amount of medical gaslighting and frustration. It makes appointments quite anxiety inducing. However, Dr. Smallwood has proven to be a wonderful exception. She is compassionate and thorough. I always leave with my concerns being addressed and a clear plan moving forward.
October 23, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is amazing and truly cares about her patients
October 24, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood took a lot of time and just explained everything very thoroughly and did a great job. I felt very calm with her and felt like she did a great job. So thank you very much.
October 25, 2024
5
From Sonia at the front desk, Ellie the nurse, Beth at checkout, Kimberly in the lab, and of course Dr. Smallwood, they are all absolutely amazing. The care and kindness and bedside manner is hands down the absolute best! Thank you to this incredible team of wonderful people who give the upmost care to their patients!
October 25, 2024
5
Dr smallwood is a kind, loving person who cares deeply about her patients. She is especially attentive to us elderly folks.
October 25, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood shows such care and compassion. She shows a true interest in her patients and takes the time to talk to you AND listen to what you have to say. I could not ask for a better Primary Care Physician.
October 27, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is always very pleasant, caring and professional. We know we are in good hands with her and look forward to visiting her for all our medical concerns.
October 30, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is very attentive and takes time with me to ask if I have any questions or concerns. I have recommended her to many of my colleagues!
October 30, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is awesome!
November 1, 2024
5
This is a team of courteous professionals.
November 1, 2024
5
I truly appreciate Dr Smallwood and her team - she provides such thorough and comprehensive care. I feel very lucky to have her as my primary care doctor.
November 2, 2024
5
What is wrong with you?
November 6, 2024
4
Dr. Smallwood is kind, compassionate and helpful. I like her, and her clinicians. Phlebotomy was also good. However, I was unable to obtain information about the cost (if applicable) for my ordered lab work despite hours on the phone. After my last physical I had $1k due for labs and I can't afford that again! My insurance card has Wellstar on it... but neither they nor anyone I spoke to directly with Wellstar could give me this information, each party referred me to the other. The billing, insurance process, and lack of price transparency with Wellstar consistently and grossly fails to align with Wellstar's mission and vision. Our community deserves better. It was also stressful and challenging to get my appointment in a timely manner in order to avoid running out of my thyroid medicine.
November 6, 2024
5
I was very pleased with my experience.
November 7, 2024
5
Fabulous Dr. blessed to have her as my PCP!!!!
November 7, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is truly one of a kind and I feel as though God truly put me in her care when I needed it most. I trust her a lot.
November 8, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is great. She is a great listener and never rushes you. I love how she explains things.
November 8, 2024
5
From the moment I entered to the time I left I was greeted with smiling, caring people.
November 15, 2024
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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
