Carl Goolsby, MD
Specialties
Family Medicine
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Carl Goolsby, MD
Primary Care Physician with Wellstar since 1996.
Specialties
Family Medicine
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Office Locations
Expertise
About Carl Goolsby, MD
Specialties
- Family Medicine
Education & Training
- Emory University School of Medicine
Degree
- Doctor of Medicine
Residency
- Womack Army Medical Center
Certifications
- American Board of Family Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
- Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Languages spoken
- English
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
- Anemia
- COPD
- Gastrointestinal Problem
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Immunization
- Men's Health
- Obesity
- Sleep Apnea
- Stop Smoking
- Strep Throat
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9Based on 496 patient ratings
- I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
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- I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
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- Listened to me carefully
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- Shared the right amount of information
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- Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr. Goolsby is the best Doctor he helped save my life. I know that I have been blessed to have him as my doctor. He is a great person and is very easy to talk to about my health.
October 11, 2025
5
Staff and doctor very cooperative Dr. Listen very carefully and patiently to the patient and answer every question Very friendly.
October 10, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby is an excellent doctor. He is a great listener and compassionate. Dr. Goolsby is knowledgeable about new medicines and procedures. He has been my doctor for many years and I recommend him to family and friends.
October 5, 2025
4
I find the entire staff of Dr. Goosby's office very friendly, polite, very professional, and I'm delighted to be a patient of his office. And I'm excited about the future of continuing my visits with that particular office.
October 5, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby is an excellent listener and continues to adhere to the highest ethical standards regarding narcotic substances
October 4, 2025
4
IT WAS NOT BAD. OFFICE STAFF IS GOOD. LOCATION IS GOOD. SERVICE IS GOOD.
October 4, 2025
5
Great hospital. Doctors, facility
October 1, 2025
5
This office has the nicest, friendliest, most welcoming and efficient people. From Check-in, MA's, Nurses, to Check-out none better! And well what can I say about Dr. Goolsby that his patients don't already know other than simply he is the BEST! I know that my health and well being is in the care of the most knowledgeable, proficient, nicest and kindest Physician! I'm lucky to have him on my team of physicians!
September 26, 2025
5
Great visit. Receptionist was very friendly. The nurse who took my vitals was also friendly. Dr. Goolsby was very thorough and listened and addressed all my concerns..
September 26, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby is excellent and takes time with you. It is always very nice and pleasant to see him.
September 25, 2025
5
Always great to service from the team as soon as you enter the office.
September 21, 2025
5
Very Professional and great listener
September 21, 2025
5
Dr and staff are always on the ball,it's never been a bad experience at their office. Campus personnel are attentive, Lab is very smooth
September 19, 2025
5
Happy with Wellstar for all our medical needs.
September 15, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby actively listened to my concerns, and offered a solution to them.
September 13, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby and his staff were very kind, and they really cared about me when I was there. I definitely had a good experience, and I would just say keep up the good work, because when you're not feeling well, you definitely want people that care about your well-being, and those people certainly do. So I just wanted to say thank you.
September 14, 2025
5
Awesome Dr. I have been using Dr.GOOLSBY for many years. He has been terrific!!
September 12, 2025
4
The staff and the residing physician was really, really, really good. I am so impressed with them. She listened to me. They administered the tests that I needed and went over my results. I'm just, I'm altogether just pleased with WellSTAR, period. Thank you guys. Keep doing what you're doing.
September 10, 2025
5
I think they're wonderful and very professional
September 6, 2025
5
I've been seeing Dr Goolsby for years. His staff has always been attentive, courteous, and polite.
September 5, 2025
5
Always a great experience.
September 5, 2025
5
Good
August 31, 2025
5
They are a 5 star to me
August 31, 2025
5
The doctor put atención when I talk to her
September 6, 2025
4
Great provider relationship, very good service
August 30, 2025
5
Always have a great experience from front desk check in to nurses then theDr and check out. Super friendly staff and Dr make me feel welcomed and listen to me and answer questions I may have
August 29, 2025
5
medical assistant. CANDACE did a great job with me . GOD bless her and Dr. For seeing me....these people are saints for the work they do ,helping others...
August 25, 2025
5
Great doctor
August 24, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby was great , listened and gave me solutions to my problems. And he did it in a friendly - down to earth manner.
August 23, 2025
5
I was there with my 83 year old Dad who had an appointment. As always, Dr. Goolsby did a wonderful job & is a great doctor!
August 14, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby is the best Doctor he helped save my life. I know that I have been blessed to have him as my doctor. He is a great person and is very easy to talk to about my health.
October 11, 2025
5
Staff and doctor very cooperative Dr. Listen very carefully and patiently to the patient and answer every question Very friendly.
October 10, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby is an excellent doctor. He is a great listener and compassionate. Dr. Goolsby is knowledgeable about new medicines and procedures. He has been my doctor for many years and I recommend him to family and friends.
October 5, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby is an excellent listener and continues to adhere to the highest ethical standards regarding narcotic substances
October 4, 2025
5
Great hospital. Doctors, facility
October 1, 2025
5
This office has the nicest, friendliest, most welcoming and efficient people. From Check-in, MA's, Nurses, to Check-out none better! And well what can I say about Dr. Goolsby that his patients don't already know other than simply he is the BEST! I know that my health and well being is in the care of the most knowledgeable, proficient, nicest and kindest Physician! I'm lucky to have him on my team of physicians!
September 26, 2025
5
Great visit. Receptionist was very friendly. The nurse who took my vitals was also friendly. Dr. Goolsby was very thorough and listened and addressed all my concerns..
September 26, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby is excellent and takes time with you. It is always very nice and pleasant to see him.
September 25, 2025
5
Always great to service from the team as soon as you enter the office.
September 21, 2025
5
Very Professional and great listener
September 21, 2025
5
Dr and staff are always on the ball,it's never been a bad experience at their office. Campus personnel are attentive, Lab is very smooth
September 19, 2025
5
Happy with Wellstar for all our medical needs.
September 15, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby actively listened to my concerns, and offered a solution to them.
September 13, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby and his staff were very kind, and they really cared about me when I was there. I definitely had a good experience, and I would just say keep up the good work, because when you're not feeling well, you definitely want people that care about your well-being, and those people certainly do. So I just wanted to say thank you.
September 14, 2025
5
Awesome Dr. I have been using Dr.GOOLSBY for many years. He has been terrific!!
September 12, 2025
5
I think they're wonderful and very professional
September 6, 2025
5
I've been seeing Dr Goolsby for years. His staff has always been attentive, courteous, and polite.
September 5, 2025
5
Always a great experience.
September 5, 2025
5
Good
August 31, 2025
5
They are a 5 star to me
August 31, 2025
5
The doctor put atención when I talk to her
September 6, 2025
5
Always have a great experience from front desk check in to nurses then theDr and check out. Super friendly staff and Dr make me feel welcomed and listen to me and answer questions I may have
August 29, 2025
5
medical assistant. CANDACE did a great job with me . GOD bless her and Dr. For seeing me....these people are saints for the work they do ,helping others...
August 25, 2025
5
Great doctor
August 24, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby was great , listened and gave me solutions to my problems. And he did it in a friendly - down to earth manner.
August 23, 2025
5
I was there with my 83 year old Dad who had an appointment. As always, Dr. Goolsby did a wonderful job & is a great doctor!
August 14, 2025
4
I find the entire staff of Dr. Goosby's office very friendly, polite, very professional, and I'm delighted to be a patient of his office. And I'm excited about the future of continuing my visits with that particular office.
October 5, 2025
4
IT WAS NOT BAD. OFFICE STAFF IS GOOD. LOCATION IS GOOD. SERVICE IS GOOD.
October 4, 2025
4
The staff and the residing physician was really, really, really good. I am so impressed with them. She listened to me. They administered the tests that I needed and went over my results. I'm just, I'm altogether just pleased with WellSTAR, period. Thank you guys. Keep doing what you're doing.
September 10, 2025
4
Great provider relationship, very good service
August 30, 2025
4
I find the entire staff of Dr. Goosby's office very friendly, polite, very professional, and I'm delighted to be a patient of his office. And I'm excited about the future of continuing my visits with that particular office.
October 5, 2025
4
IT WAS NOT BAD. OFFICE STAFF IS GOOD. LOCATION IS GOOD. SERVICE IS GOOD.
October 4, 2025
4
The staff and the residing physician was really, really, really good. I am so impressed with them. She listened to me. They administered the tests that I needed and went over my results. I'm just, I'm altogether just pleased with WellSTAR, period. Thank you guys. Keep doing what you're doing.
September 10, 2025
4
Great provider relationship, very good service
August 30, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby is the best Doctor he helped save my life. I know that I have been blessed to have him as my doctor. He is a great person and is very easy to talk to about my health.
October 11, 2025
5
Staff and doctor very cooperative Dr. Listen very carefully and patiently to the patient and answer every question Very friendly.
October 10, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby is an excellent doctor. He is a great listener and compassionate. Dr. Goolsby is knowledgeable about new medicines and procedures. He has been my doctor for many years and I recommend him to family and friends.
October 5, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby is an excellent listener and continues to adhere to the highest ethical standards regarding narcotic substances
October 4, 2025
5
Great hospital. Doctors, facility
October 1, 2025
5
This office has the nicest, friendliest, most welcoming and efficient people. From Check-in, MA's, Nurses, to Check-out none better! And well what can I say about Dr. Goolsby that his patients don't already know other than simply he is the BEST! I know that my health and well being is in the care of the most knowledgeable, proficient, nicest and kindest Physician! I'm lucky to have him on my team of physicians!
September 26, 2025
5
Great visit. Receptionist was very friendly. The nurse who took my vitals was also friendly. Dr. Goolsby was very thorough and listened and addressed all my concerns..
September 26, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby is excellent and takes time with you. It is always very nice and pleasant to see him.
September 25, 2025
5
Always great to service from the team as soon as you enter the office.
September 21, 2025
5
Very Professional and great listener
September 21, 2025
5
Dr and staff are always on the ball,it's never been a bad experience at their office. Campus personnel are attentive, Lab is very smooth
September 19, 2025
5
Happy with Wellstar for all our medical needs.
September 15, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby actively listened to my concerns, and offered a solution to them.
September 13, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby and his staff were very kind, and they really cared about me when I was there. I definitely had a good experience, and I would just say keep up the good work, because when you're not feeling well, you definitely want people that care about your well-being, and those people certainly do. So I just wanted to say thank you.
September 14, 2025
5
Awesome Dr. I have been using Dr.GOOLSBY for many years. He has been terrific!!
September 12, 2025
5
I think they're wonderful and very professional
September 6, 2025
5
I've been seeing Dr Goolsby for years. His staff has always been attentive, courteous, and polite.
September 5, 2025
5
Always a great experience.
September 5, 2025
5
Good
August 31, 2025
5
They are a 5 star to me
August 31, 2025
5
The doctor put atención when I talk to her
September 6, 2025
5
Always have a great experience from front desk check in to nurses then theDr and check out. Super friendly staff and Dr make me feel welcomed and listen to me and answer questions I may have
August 29, 2025
5
medical assistant. CANDACE did a great job with me . GOD bless her and Dr. For seeing me....these people are saints for the work they do ,helping others...
August 25, 2025
5
Great doctor
August 24, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby was great , listened and gave me solutions to my problems. And he did it in a friendly - down to earth manner.
August 23, 2025
5
I was there with my 83 year old Dad who had an appointment. As always, Dr. Goolsby did a wonderful job & is a great doctor!
August 14, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby is the best Doctor he helped save my life. I know that I have been blessed to have him as my doctor. He is a great person and is very easy to talk to about my health.
October 11, 2025
5
Staff and doctor very cooperative Dr. Listen very carefully and patiently to the patient and answer every question Very friendly.
October 10, 2025
4
I find the entire staff of Dr. Goosby's office very friendly, polite, very professional, and I'm delighted to be a patient of his office. And I'm excited about the future of continuing my visits with that particular office.
October 5, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby is an excellent doctor. He is a great listener and compassionate. Dr. Goolsby is knowledgeable about new medicines and procedures. He has been my doctor for many years and I recommend him to family and friends.
October 5, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby is an excellent listener and continues to adhere to the highest ethical standards regarding narcotic substances
October 4, 2025
4
IT WAS NOT BAD. OFFICE STAFF IS GOOD. LOCATION IS GOOD. SERVICE IS GOOD.
October 4, 2025
5
Great hospital. Doctors, facility
October 1, 2025
5
This office has the nicest, friendliest, most welcoming and efficient people. From Check-in, MA's, Nurses, to Check-out none better! And well what can I say about Dr. Goolsby that his patients don't already know other than simply he is the BEST! I know that my health and well being is in the care of the most knowledgeable, proficient, nicest and kindest Physician! I'm lucky to have him on my team of physicians!
September 26, 2025
5
Great visit. Receptionist was very friendly. The nurse who took my vitals was also friendly. Dr. Goolsby was very thorough and listened and addressed all my concerns..
September 26, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby is excellent and takes time with you. It is always very nice and pleasant to see him.
September 25, 2025
5
Always great to service from the team as soon as you enter the office.
September 21, 2025
5
Very Professional and great listener
September 21, 2025
5
Dr and staff are always on the ball,it's never been a bad experience at their office. Campus personnel are attentive, Lab is very smooth
September 19, 2025
5
Happy with Wellstar for all our medical needs.
September 15, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby and his staff were very kind, and they really cared about me when I was there. I definitely had a good experience, and I would just say keep up the good work, because when you're not feeling well, you definitely want people that care about your well-being, and those people certainly do. So I just wanted to say thank you.
September 14, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby actively listened to my concerns, and offered a solution to them.
September 13, 2025
5
Awesome Dr. I have been using Dr.GOOLSBY for many years. He has been terrific!!
September 12, 2025
4
The staff and the residing physician was really, really, really good. I am so impressed with them. She listened to me. They administered the tests that I needed and went over my results. I'm just, I'm altogether just pleased with WellSTAR, period. Thank you guys. Keep doing what you're doing.
September 10, 2025
5
I think they're wonderful and very professional
September 6, 2025
5
The doctor put atención when I talk to her
September 6, 2025
5
Always a great experience.
September 5, 2025
5
I've been seeing Dr Goolsby for years. His staff has always been attentive, courteous, and polite.
September 5, 2025
5
Good
August 31, 2025
5
They are a 5 star to me
August 31, 2025
4
Great provider relationship, very good service
August 30, 2025
5
Always have a great experience from front desk check in to nurses then theDr and check out. Super friendly staff and Dr make me feel welcomed and listen to me and answer questions I may have
August 29, 2025
5
medical assistant. CANDACE did a great job with me . GOD bless her and Dr. For seeing me....these people are saints for the work they do ,helping others...
August 25, 2025
5
Great doctor
August 24, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby was great , listened and gave me solutions to my problems. And he did it in a friendly - down to earth manner.
August 23, 2025
5
I was there with my 83 year old Dad who had an appointment. As always, Dr. Goolsby did a wonderful job & is a great doctor!
August 14, 2025
5
I was there with my 83 year old Dad who had an appointment. As always, Dr. Goolsby did a wonderful job & is a great doctor!
August 14, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby was great , listened and gave me solutions to my problems. And he did it in a friendly - down to earth manner.
August 23, 2025
5
Great doctor
August 24, 2025
5
medical assistant. CANDACE did a great job with me . GOD bless her and Dr. For seeing me....these people are saints for the work they do ,helping others...
August 25, 2025
5
Always have a great experience from front desk check in to nurses then theDr and check out. Super friendly staff and Dr make me feel welcomed and listen to me and answer questions I may have
August 29, 2025
4
Great provider relationship, very good service
August 30, 2025
5
They are a 5 star to me
August 31, 2025
5
Good
August 31, 2025
5
I've been seeing Dr Goolsby for years. His staff has always been attentive, courteous, and polite.
September 5, 2025
5
Always a great experience.
September 5, 2025
5
The doctor put atención when I talk to her
September 6, 2025
5
I think they're wonderful and very professional
September 6, 2025
4
The staff and the residing physician was really, really, really good. I am so impressed with them. She listened to me. They administered the tests that I needed and went over my results. I'm just, I'm altogether just pleased with WellSTAR, period. Thank you guys. Keep doing what you're doing.
September 10, 2025
5
Awesome Dr. I have been using Dr.GOOLSBY for many years. He has been terrific!!
September 12, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby actively listened to my concerns, and offered a solution to them.
September 13, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby and his staff were very kind, and they really cared about me when I was there. I definitely had a good experience, and I would just say keep up the good work, because when you're not feeling well, you definitely want people that care about your well-being, and those people certainly do. So I just wanted to say thank you.
September 14, 2025
5
Happy with Wellstar for all our medical needs.
September 15, 2025
5
Dr and staff are always on the ball,it's never been a bad experience at their office. Campus personnel are attentive, Lab is very smooth
September 19, 2025
5
Very Professional and great listener
September 21, 2025
5
Always great to service from the team as soon as you enter the office.
September 21, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby is excellent and takes time with you. It is always very nice and pleasant to see him.
September 25, 2025
5
Great visit. Receptionist was very friendly. The nurse who took my vitals was also friendly. Dr. Goolsby was very thorough and listened and addressed all my concerns..
September 26, 2025
5
This office has the nicest, friendliest, most welcoming and efficient people. From Check-in, MA's, Nurses, to Check-out none better! And well what can I say about Dr. Goolsby that his patients don't already know other than simply he is the BEST! I know that my health and well being is in the care of the most knowledgeable, proficient, nicest and kindest Physician! I'm lucky to have him on my team of physicians!
September 26, 2025
5
Great hospital. Doctors, facility
October 1, 2025
4
IT WAS NOT BAD. OFFICE STAFF IS GOOD. LOCATION IS GOOD. SERVICE IS GOOD.
October 4, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby is an excellent listener and continues to adhere to the highest ethical standards regarding narcotic substances
October 4, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby is an excellent doctor. He is a great listener and compassionate. Dr. Goolsby is knowledgeable about new medicines and procedures. He has been my doctor for many years and I recommend him to family and friends.
October 5, 2025
4
I find the entire staff of Dr. Goosby's office very friendly, polite, very professional, and I'm delighted to be a patient of his office. And I'm excited about the future of continuing my visits with that particular office.
October 5, 2025
5
Staff and doctor very cooperative Dr. Listen very carefully and patiently to the patient and answer every question Very friendly.
October 10, 2025
5
Dr. Goolsby is the best Doctor he helped save my life. I know that I have been blessed to have him as my doctor. He is a great person and is very easy to talk to about my health.
October 11, 2025
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Carl Goolsby, MD
Primary Care Physician with Wellstar since 1996
Rating
4.9
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Specialties
Family Medicine
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
Emory University School of Medicine
Residency
Womack Army Medical Center
Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Office Locations
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www.wellstar.org/physicians/carl-goolsby-md
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