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Patient Reviews
5
I had a flat tire going to my appointment. I was 2 hour late for My. Appointment the office work me I with smiles.
April 8, 2025
5
Great practice!
April 7, 2025
5
Dr. Shields was excellent. She listened to my concerns and solved my problem with care and finesse.
March 28, 2025
5
Everyone was so nice and helpful.
March 26, 2025
5
Nothing is needed they cover you from A TO Z
March 26, 2025
5
Very good
March 26, 2025
5
Nicole is a thoughtful and compassionate person. I Highly recommend her to anyone who has hearing issues. She knows how to mechanically troubleshoot a hearing aid. She takes her time to listen to your problem and work through the issue. Love her!
March 20, 2025
5
Dr. Shields and Kelly are the BEST!!!'
March 13, 2025
5
Nicole was kind, knowledgeable, listened to my needs and professional. Great experience.
March 13, 2025
5
Always professional and efficient. Both my wife and I feel very fortunate to have these wonderful professionals taking care of my followup.
February 28, 2025
5
Audiologist was great, ears were full of wax and taking hearing test. She got me over to get ears cleaned out so we could have accurate hearing test. The MA was a bit lack luster and definitely did not match the pleasantry and energy of rest of the staff.
February 24, 2025
5
Dr Shields is a wonderful person. Always takes the time to listen and goes above and beyond. Always a pleasure to see her.
February 24, 2025
5
I like my provider. He explains things well and listens to my concerns.
February 24, 2025
5
Nicole is an outstanding practitioner. She is very knowledgeable about her area of audiology and can clearly explain situations in lay terms so that as a patient one can understand what she is talking about. She makes me feel at ease and gives me time to ask questions that concern my care. She does not act hurried and it is a pleasure to meet with her. She is certainly an asset to the audiology department.
February 14, 2025
5
Very nice and friendly everyone
February 15, 2025
5
Great group of professionals.
February 1, 2025
5
Nicole does a great job. Very friendly and good at her job. The front staff that checked me in today were very nice.
January 15, 2025
5
The two ladies are wonderful. They answer all my question and are very gentle and kind. I could not ask for more for how I am treated. There GREAT...
January 12, 2025
5
They are very patient
January 9, 2025
5
She is a very professional but warm and loving doctor. I can't tell you how upset I was about having to get a hearing aid. She explained everything. She made me stop my fear. She's just a very delightful person. But most of all, I think she made me feel secure. And that was so important to me because this was a trauma for me to have to get a hearing aid. So you are very lucky to have her. Bye-bye.
December 18, 2024
5
I have always received great treatment love this office and it's staff
December 14, 2024
5
I love Nicole!! She is so sweet and really cares about her patients. She was very informative and helpful!! She is a gem!!!
November 29, 2024
5
Dr. Shields is awesome!!! Love working with her and her team!!! Front desk Ryan is always welcoming and friendly! Thanks to all of them for all they do!!
November 28, 2024
5
Great practice and fantastic doctor with great audiologist.
November 28, 2024
5
Nicole Shields is one of the best providers I have ever experienced. Her demeanor and knowledge should be emulated by others in WellStar who do not match this. I would recommend her to any of my friends and family.
November 16, 2024
5
Fabulous fantastic they care. And concerned
November 13, 2024
5
Ms Shields was very professional and pleasant. She suggested I come back every year which I won't do because my hearing is very good for my age.
November 14, 2024
5
Very positive experience
November 9, 2024
5
I love the WELLSTAR system, all the staff from the receptionist to the nurses and doctors, polite, courteous, and always a pleasure to see
November 6, 2024
5
Both Dr. Shields and Dr. Applebaum were attentive, kind and informative
November 6, 2024
5
I had a flat tire going to my appointment. I was 2 hour late for My. Appointment the office work me I with smiles.
April 8, 2025
5
Great practice!
April 7, 2025
5
Dr. Shields was excellent. She listened to my concerns and solved my problem with care and finesse.
March 28, 2025
5
Everyone was so nice and helpful.
March 26, 2025
5
Nothing is needed they cover you from A TO Z
March 26, 2025
5
Very good
March 26, 2025
5
Nicole is a thoughtful and compassionate person. I Highly recommend her to anyone who has hearing issues. She knows how to mechanically troubleshoot a hearing aid. She takes her time to listen to your problem and work through the issue. Love her!
March 20, 2025
5
Dr. Shields and Kelly are the BEST!!!'
March 13, 2025
5
Nicole was kind, knowledgeable, listened to my needs and professional. Great experience.
March 13, 2025
5
Always professional and efficient. Both my wife and I feel very fortunate to have these wonderful professionals taking care of my followup.
February 28, 2025
5
Audiologist was great, ears were full of wax and taking hearing test. She got me over to get ears cleaned out so we could have accurate hearing test. The MA was a bit lack luster and definitely did not match the pleasantry and energy of rest of the staff.
February 24, 2025
5
Dr Shields is a wonderful person. Always takes the time to listen and goes above and beyond. Always a pleasure to see her.
February 24, 2025
5
I like my provider. He explains things well and listens to my concerns.
February 24, 2025
5
Nicole is an outstanding practitioner. She is very knowledgeable about her area of audiology and can clearly explain situations in lay terms so that as a patient one can understand what she is talking about. She makes me feel at ease and gives me time to ask questions that concern my care. She does not act hurried and it is a pleasure to meet with her. She is certainly an asset to the audiology department.
February 14, 2025
5
Very nice and friendly everyone
February 15, 2025
5
Great group of professionals.
February 1, 2025
5
Nicole does a great job. Very friendly and good at her job. The front staff that checked me in today were very nice.
January 15, 2025
5
The two ladies are wonderful. They answer all my question and are very gentle and kind. I could not ask for more for how I am treated. There GREAT...
January 12, 2025
5
They are very patient
January 9, 2025
5
She is a very professional but warm and loving doctor. I can't tell you how upset I was about having to get a hearing aid. She explained everything. She made me stop my fear. She's just a very delightful person. But most of all, I think she made me feel secure. And that was so important to me because this was a trauma for me to have to get a hearing aid. So you are very lucky to have her. Bye-bye.
December 18, 2024
5
I have always received great treatment love this office and it's staff
December 14, 2024
5
I love Nicole!! She is so sweet and really cares about her patients. She was very informative and helpful!! She is a gem!!!
November 29, 2024
5
Dr. Shields is awesome!!! Love working with her and her team!!! Front desk Ryan is always welcoming and friendly! Thanks to all of them for all they do!!
November 28, 2024
5
Great practice and fantastic doctor with great audiologist.
November 28, 2024
5
Nicole Shields is one of the best providers I have ever experienced. Her demeanor and knowledge should be emulated by others in WellStar who do not match this. I would recommend her to any of my friends and family.
November 16, 2024
5
Fabulous fantastic they care. And concerned
November 13, 2024
5
Ms Shields was very professional and pleasant. She suggested I come back every year which I won't do because my hearing is very good for my age.
November 14, 2024
5
Very positive experience
November 9, 2024
5
I love the WELLSTAR system, all the staff from the receptionist to the nurses and doctors, polite, courteous, and always a pleasure to see
November 6, 2024
5
Both Dr. Shields and Dr. Applebaum were attentive, kind and informative
November 6, 2024
5
I had a flat tire going to my appointment. I was 2 hour late for My. Appointment the office work me I with smiles.
April 8, 2025
5
Great practice!
April 7, 2025
5
Dr. Shields was excellent. She listened to my concerns and solved my problem with care and finesse.
March 28, 2025
5
Everyone was so nice and helpful.
March 26, 2025
5
Nothing is needed they cover you from A TO Z
March 26, 2025
5
Very good
March 26, 2025
5
Nicole is a thoughtful and compassionate person. I Highly recommend her to anyone who has hearing issues. She knows how to mechanically troubleshoot a hearing aid. She takes her time to listen to your problem and work through the issue. Love her!
March 20, 2025
5
Dr. Shields and Kelly are the BEST!!!'
March 13, 2025
5
Nicole was kind, knowledgeable, listened to my needs and professional. Great experience.
March 13, 2025
5
Always professional and efficient. Both my wife and I feel very fortunate to have these wonderful professionals taking care of my followup.
February 28, 2025
5
Audiologist was great, ears were full of wax and taking hearing test. She got me over to get ears cleaned out so we could have accurate hearing test. The MA was a bit lack luster and definitely did not match the pleasantry and energy of rest of the staff.
February 24, 2025
5
Dr Shields is a wonderful person. Always takes the time to listen and goes above and beyond. Always a pleasure to see her.
February 24, 2025
5
I like my provider. He explains things well and listens to my concerns.
February 24, 2025
5
Nicole is an outstanding practitioner. She is very knowledgeable about her area of audiology and can clearly explain situations in lay terms so that as a patient one can understand what she is talking about. She makes me feel at ease and gives me time to ask questions that concern my care. She does not act hurried and it is a pleasure to meet with her. She is certainly an asset to the audiology department.
February 14, 2025
5
Very nice and friendly everyone
February 15, 2025
5
Great group of professionals.
February 1, 2025
5
Nicole does a great job. Very friendly and good at her job. The front staff that checked me in today were very nice.
January 15, 2025
5
The two ladies are wonderful. They answer all my question and are very gentle and kind. I could not ask for more for how I am treated. There GREAT...
January 12, 2025
5
They are very patient
January 9, 2025
5
She is a very professional but warm and loving doctor. I can't tell you how upset I was about having to get a hearing aid. She explained everything. She made me stop my fear. She's just a very delightful person. But most of all, I think she made me feel secure. And that was so important to me because this was a trauma for me to have to get a hearing aid. So you are very lucky to have her. Bye-bye.
December 18, 2024
5
I have always received great treatment love this office and it's staff
December 14, 2024
5
I love Nicole!! She is so sweet and really cares about her patients. She was very informative and helpful!! She is a gem!!!
November 29, 2024
5
Dr. Shields is awesome!!! Love working with her and her team!!! Front desk Ryan is always welcoming and friendly! Thanks to all of them for all they do!!
November 28, 2024
5
Great practice and fantastic doctor with great audiologist.
November 28, 2024
5
Nicole Shields is one of the best providers I have ever experienced. Her demeanor and knowledge should be emulated by others in WellStar who do not match this. I would recommend her to any of my friends and family.
November 16, 2024
5
Fabulous fantastic they care. And concerned
November 13, 2024
5
Ms Shields was very professional and pleasant. She suggested I come back every year which I won't do because my hearing is very good for my age.
November 14, 2024
5
Very positive experience
November 9, 2024
5
I love the WELLSTAR system, all the staff from the receptionist to the nurses and doctors, polite, courteous, and always a pleasure to see
November 6, 2024
5
Both Dr. Shields and Dr. Applebaum were attentive, kind and informative
November 6, 2024
5
I had a flat tire going to my appointment. I was 2 hour late for My. Appointment the office work me I with smiles.
April 8, 2025
5
Great practice!
April 7, 2025
5
Dr. Shields was excellent. She listened to my concerns and solved my problem with care and finesse.
March 28, 2025
5
Everyone was so nice and helpful.
March 26, 2025
5
Very good
March 26, 2025
5
Nothing is needed they cover you from A TO Z
March 26, 2025
5
Nicole is a thoughtful and compassionate person. I Highly recommend her to anyone who has hearing issues. She knows how to mechanically troubleshoot a hearing aid. She takes her time to listen to your problem and work through the issue. Love her!
March 20, 2025
5
Nicole was kind, knowledgeable, listened to my needs and professional. Great experience.
March 13, 2025
5
Dr. Shields and Kelly are the BEST!!!'
March 13, 2025
5
Always professional and efficient. Both my wife and I feel very fortunate to have these wonderful professionals taking care of my followup.
February 28, 2025
5
Audiologist was great, ears were full of wax and taking hearing test. She got me over to get ears cleaned out so we could have accurate hearing test. The MA was a bit lack luster and definitely did not match the pleasantry and energy of rest of the staff.
February 24, 2025
5
Dr Shields is a wonderful person. Always takes the time to listen and goes above and beyond. Always a pleasure to see her.
February 24, 2025
5
I like my provider. He explains things well and listens to my concerns.
February 24, 2025
5
Very nice and friendly everyone
February 15, 2025
5
Nicole is an outstanding practitioner. She is very knowledgeable about her area of audiology and can clearly explain situations in lay terms so that as a patient one can understand what she is talking about. She makes me feel at ease and gives me time to ask questions that concern my care. She does not act hurried and it is a pleasure to meet with her. She is certainly an asset to the audiology department.
February 14, 2025
5
Great group of professionals.
February 1, 2025
5
Nicole does a great job. Very friendly and good at her job. The front staff that checked me in today were very nice.
January 15, 2025
5
The two ladies are wonderful. They answer all my question and are very gentle and kind. I could not ask for more for how I am treated. There GREAT...
January 12, 2025
5
They are very patient
January 9, 2025
5
She is a very professional but warm and loving doctor. I can't tell you how upset I was about having to get a hearing aid. She explained everything. She made me stop my fear. She's just a very delightful person. But most of all, I think she made me feel secure. And that was so important to me because this was a trauma for me to have to get a hearing aid. So you are very lucky to have her. Bye-bye.
December 18, 2024
5
I have always received great treatment love this office and it's staff
December 14, 2024
5
I love Nicole!! She is so sweet and really cares about her patients. She was very informative and helpful!! She is a gem!!!
November 29, 2024
5
Dr. Shields is awesome!!! Love working with her and her team!!! Front desk Ryan is always welcoming and friendly! Thanks to all of them for all they do!!
November 28, 2024
5
Great practice and fantastic doctor with great audiologist.
November 28, 2024
5
Nicole Shields is one of the best providers I have ever experienced. Her demeanor and knowledge should be emulated by others in WellStar who do not match this. I would recommend her to any of my friends and family.
November 16, 2024
5
Ms Shields was very professional and pleasant. She suggested I come back every year which I won't do because my hearing is very good for my age.
November 14, 2024
5
Fabulous fantastic they care. And concerned
November 13, 2024
5
Very positive experience
November 9, 2024
5
I love the WELLSTAR system, all the staff from the receptionist to the nurses and doctors, polite, courteous, and always a pleasure to see
November 6, 2024
5
Both Dr. Shields and Dr. Applebaum were attentive, kind and informative
November 6, 2024
5
Both Dr. Shields and Dr. Applebaum were attentive, kind and informative
November 6, 2024
5
I love the WELLSTAR system, all the staff from the receptionist to the nurses and doctors, polite, courteous, and always a pleasure to see
November 6, 2024
5
Very positive experience
November 9, 2024
5
Fabulous fantastic they care. And concerned
November 13, 2024
5
Ms Shields was very professional and pleasant. She suggested I come back every year which I won't do because my hearing is very good for my age.
November 14, 2024
5
Nicole Shields is one of the best providers I have ever experienced. Her demeanor and knowledge should be emulated by others in WellStar who do not match this. I would recommend her to any of my friends and family.
November 16, 2024
5
Great practice and fantastic doctor with great audiologist.
November 28, 2024
5
Dr. Shields is awesome!!! Love working with her and her team!!! Front desk Ryan is always welcoming and friendly! Thanks to all of them for all they do!!
November 28, 2024
5
I love Nicole!! She is so sweet and really cares about her patients. She was very informative and helpful!! She is a gem!!!
November 29, 2024
5
I have always received great treatment love this office and it's staff
December 14, 2024
5
She is a very professional but warm and loving doctor. I can't tell you how upset I was about having to get a hearing aid. She explained everything. She made me stop my fear. She's just a very delightful person. But most of all, I think she made me feel secure. And that was so important to me because this was a trauma for me to have to get a hearing aid. So you are very lucky to have her. Bye-bye.
December 18, 2024
5
They are very patient
January 9, 2025
5
The two ladies are wonderful. They answer all my question and are very gentle and kind. I could not ask for more for how I am treated. There GREAT...
January 12, 2025
5
Nicole does a great job. Very friendly and good at her job. The front staff that checked me in today were very nice.
January 15, 2025
5
Great group of professionals.
February 1, 2025
5
Nicole is an outstanding practitioner. She is very knowledgeable about her area of audiology and can clearly explain situations in lay terms so that as a patient one can understand what she is talking about. She makes me feel at ease and gives me time to ask questions that concern my care. She does not act hurried and it is a pleasure to meet with her. She is certainly an asset to the audiology department.
February 14, 2025
5
Very nice and friendly everyone
February 15, 2025
5
I like my provider. He explains things well and listens to my concerns.
February 24, 2025
5
Dr Shields is a wonderful person. Always takes the time to listen and goes above and beyond. Always a pleasure to see her.
February 24, 2025
5
Audiologist was great, ears were full of wax and taking hearing test. She got me over to get ears cleaned out so we could have accurate hearing test. The MA was a bit lack luster and definitely did not match the pleasantry and energy of rest of the staff.
February 24, 2025
5
Always professional and efficient. Both my wife and I feel very fortunate to have these wonderful professionals taking care of my followup.
February 28, 2025
5
Dr. Shields and Kelly are the BEST!!!'
March 13, 2025
5
Nicole was kind, knowledgeable, listened to my needs and professional. Great experience.
March 13, 2025
5
Nicole is a thoughtful and compassionate person. I Highly recommend her to anyone who has hearing issues. She knows how to mechanically troubleshoot a hearing aid. She takes her time to listen to your problem and work through the issue. Love her!
March 20, 2025
5
Nothing is needed they cover you from A TO Z
March 26, 2025
5
Very good
March 26, 2025
5
Everyone was so nice and helpful.
March 26, 2025
5
Dr. Shields was excellent. She listened to my concerns and solved my problem with care and finesse.
March 28, 2025
5
Great practice!
April 7, 2025
5
I had a flat tire going to my appointment. I was 2 hour late for My. Appointment the office work me I with smiles.
April 8, 2025
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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
