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
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Immunization
- Men's Health
- Stop Smoking
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8Based on 521 patient ratings
- I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
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- I'd recommend this practice 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
I was seen promptly upon my arrival and at my appointment's scheduled time. The staff was friendly, courteous, and professional. Dr. Goolsby was compassionate, friendly, and courteous. He took time to listen to me and explain things to me. This was my first visit and I will use Dr. Goolsby as my primary care physician in the future.
May 6, 2026
5
Great experience. Glad to have all my doctors with Wellstar now.
May 3, 2026
5
My health has exponentially improved under the care of Dr. Goolsby and his staff. I'm so grateful for them!
May 2, 2026
5
The ladies up front were very kind and courteous. Symone was awesome. Very helpful with a great attitude and personality.
May 3, 2026
5
Everybody at the office was very kind and professional, and Dr. Goolsby is up there with the best. I highly recommend him. He's very nice and professional and kind, and he really cares about his patients. He's just awesome. I would highly recommend him to anyone. Thank you.
May 1, 2026
5
good job by doctor
April 27, 2026
4
I felt like the call was a waste of time of time. I was asked to join the call around 11:30 for a 11:45 appt and didn't speak to the doctor until about 12:10 or so I. I normally follow up every 6 mos so not sure why Nurse Practitioner wanted me to be seen in 3 mos and apparently the doctor wasn't sure why I was scheduled either. He moved me back to every 6 months. I just felt it was a waste of time and money for a video call when I eas having no issues.
April 26, 2026
5
Dr. GOOLSBY was very personable.
April 24, 2026
5
Good experience
April 24, 2026
5
The best primary care doctor I have ever had.
April 24, 2026
5
Dr. Goolsby is the only one I see. He is beyond kind and genuine! I consider myself very fortunate to have him as my primary care physician. He speaks to me like he is a friend with my best Interests in mind!
April 23, 2026
5
Dr Goolsby is always a pleasure to speak with. He listens and responds thoroughly. The CMA and front office staff that I came into contact with during my visit were professional, friendly, and listened attentively ask we talked. Tiffany, Alexa, Symone and Dwanda.
April 11, 2026
5
Dr. Goolsby is phenomenal, he is knowledgeable with a down to earth manner. Love going to him.
April 11, 2026
5
Tiffany, Alexa and Symone were very nice and helpful. Dr. Goolsby was great. He listened to my concerns.
April 11, 2026
5
Everyone is special
April 10, 2026
5
It was a very good experience. The staff made me feel comfortable.
April 9, 2026
5
Eveeryone was Great!
April 5, 2026
5
My longtime GP
April 5, 2026
5
Everyone was polite and helpful through the entire office.
April 4, 2026
5
Really liked DR Goolsby. I felt very comfortable discussing my health with him
April 3, 2026
5
Dr. Goolsby is the absolute BEST physician! Along with his amazing staff, Trish-nurse...Emily-scheduler, they all made me feel at ease and comfortable throughout the entire experience. Many thanks to Dr. Goolsby and staff!
April 3, 2026
5
My wife and I love Dr. Gooslby! Unfortunately, it's a bit difficult to get an appointment.
April 2, 2026
5
The staff was excellent, efficient, professional, hard working, and caring. Im a workplace such as a physicians practice, the staff often mimics the physicians attributes. I believe this is the case here, Carl Goolsby is simply a top notch physician. I cannot express how good he is or how grateful I am to have access to an excellent physician such as Dr Goolsby to be my primary care physician, in words on a survey. Thank you,
March 31, 2026
5
Everything went smooth
March 29, 2026
5
Very Friendly and positive and great listener
March 29, 2026
5
Shout out to Ginger, Alexa, Symone, Dr Goolsby, Dwanda, and Folake for a great visit
March 28, 2026
5
Scheduling through the app is not a great experience. I initially scheduled through the app and the earliest available day was over 45 days out. My wife told me to call in and I was able to reschedule that same appointment to within a week. If all days aren't available through the app it shouldn't be offered as a convenient way to make appointments. I also had a similar issue scheduling my yearly physical which is due in over 120 days but the app showed no days available. On that same call I was able to get an appointment.
March 29, 2026
5
The receptionist, Alicia, I believe that is her name is very helpful and friendly. Very professional! Love Dr. Goolsby! Very informative and friendly! Highly recommend this practice!
March 27, 2026
5
I had a very good experience everyone from start to finish was so friendly and nice to me. Dr. Goolsby was very good to tell me about my meds. and let me talk about my health. Thanks to all of you!!!
March 28, 2026
5
Dr Goolsby was concerned about my problem took plenty of time to explain it to me and how to take care of my problem.
March 26, 2026
5
I was seen promptly upon my arrival and at my appointment's scheduled time. The staff was friendly, courteous, and professional. Dr. Goolsby was compassionate, friendly, and courteous. He took time to listen to me and explain things to me. This was my first visit and I will use Dr. Goolsby as my primary care physician in the future.
May 6, 2026
5
Great experience. Glad to have all my doctors with Wellstar now.
May 3, 2026
5
My health has exponentially improved under the care of Dr. Goolsby and his staff. I'm so grateful for them!
May 2, 2026
5
The ladies up front were very kind and courteous. Symone was awesome. Very helpful with a great attitude and personality.
May 3, 2026
5
Everybody at the office was very kind and professional, and Dr. Goolsby is up there with the best. I highly recommend him. He's very nice and professional and kind, and he really cares about his patients. He's just awesome. I would highly recommend him to anyone. Thank you.
May 1, 2026
5
good job by doctor
April 27, 2026
5
Dr. GOOLSBY was very personable.
April 24, 2026
5
Good experience
April 24, 2026
5
The best primary care doctor I have ever had.
April 24, 2026
5
Dr. Goolsby is the only one I see. He is beyond kind and genuine! I consider myself very fortunate to have him as my primary care physician. He speaks to me like he is a friend with my best Interests in mind!
April 23, 2026
5
Dr Goolsby is always a pleasure to speak with. He listens and responds thoroughly. The CMA and front office staff that I came into contact with during my visit were professional, friendly, and listened attentively ask we talked. Tiffany, Alexa, Symone and Dwanda.
April 11, 2026
5
Dr. Goolsby is phenomenal, he is knowledgeable with a down to earth manner. Love going to him.
April 11, 2026
5
Tiffany, Alexa and Symone were very nice and helpful. Dr. Goolsby was great. He listened to my concerns.
April 11, 2026
5
Everyone is special
April 10, 2026
5
It was a very good experience. The staff made me feel comfortable.
April 9, 2026
5
Eveeryone was Great!
April 5, 2026
5
My longtime GP
April 5, 2026
5
Everyone was polite and helpful through the entire office.
April 4, 2026
5
Really liked DR Goolsby. I felt very comfortable discussing my health with him
April 3, 2026
5
Dr. Goolsby is the absolute BEST physician! Along with his amazing staff, Trish-nurse...Emily-scheduler, they all made me feel at ease and comfortable throughout the entire experience. Many thanks to Dr. Goolsby and staff!
April 3, 2026
5
My wife and I love Dr. Gooslby! Unfortunately, it's a bit difficult to get an appointment.
April 2, 2026
5
The staff was excellent, efficient, professional, hard working, and caring. Im a workplace such as a physicians practice, the staff often mimics the physicians attributes. I believe this is the case here, Carl Goolsby is simply a top notch physician. I cannot express how good he is or how grateful I am to have access to an excellent physician such as Dr Goolsby to be my primary care physician, in words on a survey. Thank you,
March 31, 2026
5
Everything went smooth
March 29, 2026
5
Very Friendly and positive and great listener
March 29, 2026
5
Shout out to Ginger, Alexa, Symone, Dr Goolsby, Dwanda, and Folake for a great visit
March 28, 2026
5
Scheduling through the app is not a great experience. I initially scheduled through the app and the earliest available day was over 45 days out. My wife told me to call in and I was able to reschedule that same appointment to within a week. If all days aren't available through the app it shouldn't be offered as a convenient way to make appointments. I also had a similar issue scheduling my yearly physical which is due in over 120 days but the app showed no days available. On that same call I was able to get an appointment.
March 29, 2026
5
The receptionist, Alicia, I believe that is her name is very helpful and friendly. Very professional! Love Dr. Goolsby! Very informative and friendly! Highly recommend this practice!
March 27, 2026
5
I had a very good experience everyone from start to finish was so friendly and nice to me. Dr. Goolsby was very good to tell me about my meds. and let me talk about my health. Thanks to all of you!!!
March 28, 2026
5
Dr Goolsby was concerned about my problem took plenty of time to explain it to me and how to take care of my problem.
March 26, 2026
4
I felt like the call was a waste of time of time. I was asked to join the call around 11:30 for a 11:45 appt and didn't speak to the doctor until about 12:10 or so I. I normally follow up every 6 mos so not sure why Nurse Practitioner wanted me to be seen in 3 mos and apparently the doctor wasn't sure why I was scheduled either. He moved me back to every 6 months. I just felt it was a waste of time and money for a video call when I eas having no issues.
April 26, 2026
4
I felt like the call was a waste of time of time. I was asked to join the call around 11:30 for a 11:45 appt and didn't speak to the doctor until about 12:10 or so I. I normally follow up every 6 mos so not sure why Nurse Practitioner wanted me to be seen in 3 mos and apparently the doctor wasn't sure why I was scheduled either. He moved me back to every 6 months. I just felt it was a waste of time and money for a video call when I eas having no issues.
April 26, 2026
5
I was seen promptly upon my arrival and at my appointment's scheduled time. The staff was friendly, courteous, and professional. Dr. Goolsby was compassionate, friendly, and courteous. He took time to listen to me and explain things to me. This was my first visit and I will use Dr. Goolsby as my primary care physician in the future.
May 6, 2026
5
Great experience. Glad to have all my doctors with Wellstar now.
May 3, 2026
5
My health has exponentially improved under the care of Dr. Goolsby and his staff. I'm so grateful for them!
May 2, 2026
5
The ladies up front were very kind and courteous. Symone was awesome. Very helpful with a great attitude and personality.
May 3, 2026
5
Everybody at the office was very kind and professional, and Dr. Goolsby is up there with the best. I highly recommend him. He's very nice and professional and kind, and he really cares about his patients. He's just awesome. I would highly recommend him to anyone. Thank you.
May 1, 2026
5
good job by doctor
April 27, 2026
5
Dr. GOOLSBY was very personable.
April 24, 2026
5
Good experience
April 24, 2026
5
The best primary care doctor I have ever had.
April 24, 2026
5
Dr. Goolsby is the only one I see. He is beyond kind and genuine! I consider myself very fortunate to have him as my primary care physician. He speaks to me like he is a friend with my best Interests in mind!
April 23, 2026
5
Dr Goolsby is always a pleasure to speak with. He listens and responds thoroughly. The CMA and front office staff that I came into contact with during my visit were professional, friendly, and listened attentively ask we talked. Tiffany, Alexa, Symone and Dwanda.
April 11, 2026
5
Dr. Goolsby is phenomenal, he is knowledgeable with a down to earth manner. Love going to him.
April 11, 2026
5
Tiffany, Alexa and Symone were very nice and helpful. Dr. Goolsby was great. He listened to my concerns.
April 11, 2026
5
Everyone is special
April 10, 2026
5
It was a very good experience. The staff made me feel comfortable.
April 9, 2026
5
Eveeryone was Great!
April 5, 2026
5
My longtime GP
April 5, 2026
5
Everyone was polite and helpful through the entire office.
April 4, 2026
5
Really liked DR Goolsby. I felt very comfortable discussing my health with him
April 3, 2026
5
Dr. Goolsby is the absolute BEST physician! Along with his amazing staff, Trish-nurse...Emily-scheduler, they all made me feel at ease and comfortable throughout the entire experience. Many thanks to Dr. Goolsby and staff!
April 3, 2026
5
My wife and I love Dr. Gooslby! Unfortunately, it's a bit difficult to get an appointment.
April 2, 2026
5
The staff was excellent, efficient, professional, hard working, and caring. Im a workplace such as a physicians practice, the staff often mimics the physicians attributes. I believe this is the case here, Carl Goolsby is simply a top notch physician. I cannot express how good he is or how grateful I am to have access to an excellent physician such as Dr Goolsby to be my primary care physician, in words on a survey. Thank you,
March 31, 2026
5
Everything went smooth
March 29, 2026
5
Very Friendly and positive and great listener
March 29, 2026
5
Shout out to Ginger, Alexa, Symone, Dr Goolsby, Dwanda, and Folake for a great visit
March 28, 2026
5
Scheduling through the app is not a great experience. I initially scheduled through the app and the earliest available day was over 45 days out. My wife told me to call in and I was able to reschedule that same appointment to within a week. If all days aren't available through the app it shouldn't be offered as a convenient way to make appointments. I also had a similar issue scheduling my yearly physical which is due in over 120 days but the app showed no days available. On that same call I was able to get an appointment.
March 29, 2026
5
The receptionist, Alicia, I believe that is her name is very helpful and friendly. Very professional! Love Dr. Goolsby! Very informative and friendly! Highly recommend this practice!
March 27, 2026
5
I had a very good experience everyone from start to finish was so friendly and nice to me. Dr. Goolsby was very good to tell me about my meds. and let me talk about my health. Thanks to all of you!!!
March 28, 2026
5
Dr Goolsby was concerned about my problem took plenty of time to explain it to me and how to take care of my problem.
March 26, 2026
5
I was seen promptly upon my arrival and at my appointment's scheduled time. The staff was friendly, courteous, and professional. Dr. Goolsby was compassionate, friendly, and courteous. He took time to listen to me and explain things to me. This was my first visit and I will use Dr. Goolsby as my primary care physician in the future.
May 6, 2026
5
The ladies up front were very kind and courteous. Symone was awesome. Very helpful with a great attitude and personality.
May 3, 2026
5
Great experience. Glad to have all my doctors with Wellstar now.
May 3, 2026
5
My health has exponentially improved under the care of Dr. Goolsby and his staff. I'm so grateful for them!
May 2, 2026
5
Everybody at the office was very kind and professional, and Dr. Goolsby is up there with the best. I highly recommend him. He's very nice and professional and kind, and he really cares about his patients. He's just awesome. I would highly recommend him to anyone. Thank you.
May 1, 2026
5
good job by doctor
April 27, 2026
4
I felt like the call was a waste of time of time. I was asked to join the call around 11:30 for a 11:45 appt and didn't speak to the doctor until about 12:10 or so I. I normally follow up every 6 mos so not sure why Nurse Practitioner wanted me to be seen in 3 mos and apparently the doctor wasn't sure why I was scheduled either. He moved me back to every 6 months. I just felt it was a waste of time and money for a video call when I eas having no issues.
April 26, 2026
5
Dr. GOOLSBY was very personable.
April 24, 2026
5
Good experience
April 24, 2026
5
The best primary care doctor I have ever had.
April 24, 2026
5
Dr. Goolsby is the only one I see. He is beyond kind and genuine! I consider myself very fortunate to have him as my primary care physician. He speaks to me like he is a friend with my best Interests in mind!
April 23, 2026
5
Dr Goolsby is always a pleasure to speak with. He listens and responds thoroughly. The CMA and front office staff that I came into contact with during my visit were professional, friendly, and listened attentively ask we talked. Tiffany, Alexa, Symone and Dwanda.
April 11, 2026
5
Tiffany, Alexa and Symone were very nice and helpful. Dr. Goolsby was great. He listened to my concerns.
April 11, 2026
5
Dr. Goolsby is phenomenal, he is knowledgeable with a down to earth manner. Love going to him.
April 11, 2026
5
Everyone is special
April 10, 2026
5
It was a very good experience. The staff made me feel comfortable.
April 9, 2026
5
Eveeryone was Great!
April 5, 2026
5
My longtime GP
April 5, 2026
5
Everyone was polite and helpful through the entire office.
April 4, 2026
5
Dr. Goolsby is the absolute BEST physician! Along with his amazing staff, Trish-nurse...Emily-scheduler, they all made me feel at ease and comfortable throughout the entire experience. Many thanks to Dr. Goolsby and staff!
April 3, 2026
5
Really liked DR Goolsby. I felt very comfortable discussing my health with him
April 3, 2026
5
My wife and I love Dr. Gooslby! Unfortunately, it's a bit difficult to get an appointment.
April 2, 2026
5
The staff was excellent, efficient, professional, hard working, and caring. Im a workplace such as a physicians practice, the staff often mimics the physicians attributes. I believe this is the case here, Carl Goolsby is simply a top notch physician. I cannot express how good he is or how grateful I am to have access to an excellent physician such as Dr Goolsby to be my primary care physician, in words on a survey. Thank you,
March 31, 2026
5
Scheduling through the app is not a great experience. I initially scheduled through the app and the earliest available day was over 45 days out. My wife told me to call in and I was able to reschedule that same appointment to within a week. If all days aren't available through the app it shouldn't be offered as a convenient way to make appointments. I also had a similar issue scheduling my yearly physical which is due in over 120 days but the app showed no days available. On that same call I was able to get an appointment.
March 29, 2026
5
Everything went smooth
March 29, 2026
5
Very Friendly and positive and great listener
March 29, 2026
5
I had a very good experience everyone from start to finish was so friendly and nice to me. Dr. Goolsby was very good to tell me about my meds. and let me talk about my health. Thanks to all of you!!!
March 28, 2026
5
Shout out to Ginger, Alexa, Symone, Dr Goolsby, Dwanda, and Folake for a great visit
March 28, 2026
5
The receptionist, Alicia, I believe that is her name is very helpful and friendly. Very professional! Love Dr. Goolsby! Very informative and friendly! Highly recommend this practice!
March 27, 2026
5
Dr Goolsby was concerned about my problem took plenty of time to explain it to me and how to take care of my problem.
March 26, 2026
5
Dr Goolsby was concerned about my problem took plenty of time to explain it to me and how to take care of my problem.
March 26, 2026
5
The receptionist, Alicia, I believe that is her name is very helpful and friendly. Very professional! Love Dr. Goolsby! Very informative and friendly! Highly recommend this practice!
March 27, 2026
5
Shout out to Ginger, Alexa, Symone, Dr Goolsby, Dwanda, and Folake for a great visit
March 28, 2026
5
I had a very good experience everyone from start to finish was so friendly and nice to me. Dr. Goolsby was very good to tell me about my meds. and let me talk about my health. Thanks to all of you!!!
March 28, 2026
5
Very Friendly and positive and great listener
March 29, 2026
5
Everything went smooth
March 29, 2026
5
Scheduling through the app is not a great experience. I initially scheduled through the app and the earliest available day was over 45 days out. My wife told me to call in and I was able to reschedule that same appointment to within a week. If all days aren't available through the app it shouldn't be offered as a convenient way to make appointments. I also had a similar issue scheduling my yearly physical which is due in over 120 days but the app showed no days available. On that same call I was able to get an appointment.
March 29, 2026
5
The staff was excellent, efficient, professional, hard working, and caring. Im a workplace such as a physicians practice, the staff often mimics the physicians attributes. I believe this is the case here, Carl Goolsby is simply a top notch physician. I cannot express how good he is or how grateful I am to have access to an excellent physician such as Dr Goolsby to be my primary care physician, in words on a survey. Thank you,
March 31, 2026
5
My wife and I love Dr. Gooslby! Unfortunately, it's a bit difficult to get an appointment.
April 2, 2026
5
Really liked DR Goolsby. I felt very comfortable discussing my health with him
April 3, 2026
5
Dr. Goolsby is the absolute BEST physician! Along with his amazing staff, Trish-nurse...Emily-scheduler, they all made me feel at ease and comfortable throughout the entire experience. Many thanks to Dr. Goolsby and staff!
April 3, 2026
5
Everyone was polite and helpful through the entire office.
April 4, 2026
5
My longtime GP
April 5, 2026
5
Eveeryone was Great!
April 5, 2026
5
It was a very good experience. The staff made me feel comfortable.
April 9, 2026
5
Everyone is special
April 10, 2026
5
Dr. Goolsby is phenomenal, he is knowledgeable with a down to earth manner. Love going to him.
April 11, 2026
5
Tiffany, Alexa and Symone were very nice and helpful. Dr. Goolsby was great. He listened to my concerns.
April 11, 2026
5
Dr Goolsby is always a pleasure to speak with. He listens and responds thoroughly. The CMA and front office staff that I came into contact with during my visit were professional, friendly, and listened attentively ask we talked. Tiffany, Alexa, Symone and Dwanda.
April 11, 2026
5
Dr. Goolsby is the only one I see. He is beyond kind and genuine! I consider myself very fortunate to have him as my primary care physician. He speaks to me like he is a friend with my best Interests in mind!
April 23, 2026
5
The best primary care doctor I have ever had.
April 24, 2026
5
Good experience
April 24, 2026
5
Dr. GOOLSBY was very personable.
April 24, 2026
4
I felt like the call was a waste of time of time. I was asked to join the call around 11:30 for a 11:45 appt and didn't speak to the doctor until about 12:10 or so I. I normally follow up every 6 mos so not sure why Nurse Practitioner wanted me to be seen in 3 mos and apparently the doctor wasn't sure why I was scheduled either. He moved me back to every 6 months. I just felt it was a waste of time and money for a video call when I eas having no issues.
April 26, 2026
5
good job by doctor
April 27, 2026
5
Everybody at the office was very kind and professional, and Dr. Goolsby is up there with the best. I highly recommend him. He's very nice and professional and kind, and he really cares about his patients. He's just awesome. I would highly recommend him to anyone. Thank you.
May 1, 2026
5
My health has exponentially improved under the care of Dr. Goolsby and his staff. I'm so grateful for them!
May 2, 2026
5
Great experience. Glad to have all my doctors with Wellstar now.
May 3, 2026
5
The ladies up front were very kind and courteous. Symone was awesome. Very helpful with a great attitude and personality.
May 3, 2026
5
I was seen promptly upon my arrival and at my appointment's scheduled time. The staff was friendly, courteous, and professional. Dr. Goolsby was compassionate, friendly, and courteous. He took time to listen to me and explain things to me. This was my first visit and I will use Dr. Goolsby as my primary care physician in the future.
May 6, 2026
Carl Goolsby, MD
Primary Care Physician with Wellstar since 1996
Rating
4.8
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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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