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Dr. Goolsby earned his Doctorate of Medicine from Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., and completed his residency in family practice in the U.S. Army Medical Department. He is board certified in family practice. Dr. Goolsby was recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance's (NCQA) Bridges to Excellence program for his quality diabetes care and management.
Specialties
Family Medicine
Education & Training
Emory University School of Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Problems
Weight Loss
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
4.8
Based on 503 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.92
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
4.92
Listened to me carefully
4.87
Shared the right amount of information
4.83
Earned my trust
4.78
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Patient Reviews
5
He is good with his patients
April 14, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby and his assistant and the front desk person, they're real respectful, real friendly, and I recommend my family and friends to them.
April 17, 2024
5
I love those folks at the front. Dr Goolsby, the best!
April 15, 2024
5
Very satisfied
April 12, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby has always been so kind and thoughtful anytime I have ever seen him. He listens and treats you with care and not like you are just another number. He has been my doctor since moving to Paulding. With his many years of serve you can tell he still cares and wants to provide you with the best service and care. And his staff has always been helpful and all of them always have a smile.
April 11, 2024
5
Always a superior experience!
April 11, 2024
5
The staff was very helpful and pleasant.
April 8, 2024
5
Everyone was professional, and extremely friendly. Absolutely great Doctor and staff!
April 6, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby was very well prepared for my appointment. As it was a first visit, this was impressive.
April 5, 2024
5
I always have the best experience ever with Dr.Goolsby! He is the best doctor I have ever had who truly cares for his patients. Always keeping up with what bloodwork you may need and what health screenings you need for your age and health condition. I have NEVER had someone who is so on top of my health needs not letting ANYTHING slip by him for your regular testing and looking after your overall health as a whole! He is also a good man in general and I trust him with my life and the life of all my family!
April 7, 2024
5
They are very professional!
April 5, 2024
5
We had a good talk and he listened to what I had to say and recommended anything so it was good. Good visit today.
March 31, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby & his staff always do a great job!
March 30, 2024
5
Great Doctor with a Wonderful staff.
March 30, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby has a wonderful combination of great aptitude and incredibly positive attitude. He is wonderful.
March 27, 2024
5
I like his easy going personality
March 21, 2024
5
Excellent
March 15, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby really listens to me when I tell him my medical issues, I don't feel like cattle going thru a line, I feel he is giving me his full attention and not constantly looking at him watch/clock. I feel my care, patient care, is the priority.
March 15, 2024
5
Love Dr. Goolsby. Great doctor and better listener.
March 10, 2024
5
The Dr, cared about me and didn't rush with me. He was awesome. Dr. Goolsby is a great and caring physician.
March 4, 2024
5
Great Doctors and Staff very relax atmosphere
February 26, 2024
5
Very happy with visit
February 27, 2024
5
We love Dr. Goolsby; however, with him being in the office only 3 times a week, it's extremely difficult to get an appointment. The front desk lady was not rude but not particularly friendly or personable either. We would recommend Dr. Goolsby personally with no hesitation.
February 23, 2024
5
Dr Carl is a truly wonderful doctor. I trust him with my life. He is thorough and very smart. I will forever look to Dr Carl for the betterment and maintenance of my and my family's health. Thank you for your service.
February 24, 2024
5
Wonderful, as usual
February 17, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby always walks in smiling and takes time to listen.
February 11, 2024
5
Every visit has been a wonderful experience. Everyone super nice and treat you like a person not a number.
February 11, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby & his staff do a wonderful job!
February 10, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby is awesome!
February 9, 2024
5
I've been going to Dr Goolsby almost 30 years , have Never had a problem
February 9, 2024
5
He is good with his patients
April 14, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby and his assistant and the front desk person, they're real respectful, real friendly, and I recommend my family and friends to them.
April 17, 2024
5
I love those folks at the front. Dr Goolsby, the best!
April 15, 2024
5
Very satisfied
April 12, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby has always been so kind and thoughtful anytime I have ever seen him. He listens and treats you with care and not like you are just another number. He has been my doctor since moving to Paulding. With his many years of serve you can tell he still cares and wants to provide you with the best service and care. And his staff has always been helpful and all of them always have a smile.
April 11, 2024
5
Always a superior experience!
April 11, 2024
5
The staff was very helpful and pleasant.
April 8, 2024
5
Everyone was professional, and extremely friendly. Absolutely great Doctor and staff!
April 6, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby was very well prepared for my appointment. As it was a first visit, this was impressive.
April 5, 2024
5
I always have the best experience ever with Dr.Goolsby! He is the best doctor I have ever had who truly cares for his patients. Always keeping up with what bloodwork you may need and what health screenings you need for your age and health condition. I have NEVER had someone who is so on top of my health needs not letting ANYTHING slip by him for your regular testing and looking after your overall health as a whole! He is also a good man in general and I trust him with my life and the life of all my family!
April 7, 2024
5
They are very professional!
April 5, 2024
5
We had a good talk and he listened to what I had to say and recommended anything so it was good. Good visit today.
March 31, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby & his staff always do a great job!
March 30, 2024
5
Great Doctor with a Wonderful staff.
March 30, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby has a wonderful combination of great aptitude and incredibly positive attitude. He is wonderful.
March 27, 2024
5
I like his easy going personality
March 21, 2024
5
Excellent
March 15, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby really listens to me when I tell him my medical issues, I don't feel like cattle going thru a line, I feel he is giving me his full attention and not constantly looking at him watch/clock. I feel my care, patient care, is the priority.
March 15, 2024
5
Love Dr. Goolsby. Great doctor and better listener.
March 10, 2024
5
The Dr, cared about me and didn't rush with me. He was awesome. Dr. Goolsby is a great and caring physician.
March 4, 2024
5
Great Doctors and Staff very relax atmosphere
February 26, 2024
5
Very happy with visit
February 27, 2024
5
We love Dr. Goolsby; however, with him being in the office only 3 times a week, it's extremely difficult to get an appointment. The front desk lady was not rude but not particularly friendly or personable either. We would recommend Dr. Goolsby personally with no hesitation.
February 23, 2024
5
Dr Carl is a truly wonderful doctor. I trust him with my life. He is thorough and very smart. I will forever look to Dr Carl for the betterment and maintenance of my and my family's health. Thank you for your service.
February 24, 2024
5
Wonderful, as usual
February 17, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby always walks in smiling and takes time to listen.
February 11, 2024
5
Every visit has been a wonderful experience. Everyone super nice and treat you like a person not a number.
February 11, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby & his staff do a wonderful job!
February 10, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby is awesome!
February 9, 2024
5
I've been going to Dr Goolsby almost 30 years , have Never had a problem
February 9, 2024
5
He is good with his patients
April 14, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby and his assistant and the front desk person, they're real respectful, real friendly, and I recommend my family and friends to them.
April 17, 2024
5
I love those folks at the front. Dr Goolsby, the best!
April 15, 2024
5
Very satisfied
April 12, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby has always been so kind and thoughtful anytime I have ever seen him. He listens and treats you with care and not like you are just another number. He has been my doctor since moving to Paulding. With his many years of serve you can tell he still cares and wants to provide you with the best service and care. And his staff has always been helpful and all of them always have a smile.
April 11, 2024
5
Always a superior experience!
April 11, 2024
5
The staff was very helpful and pleasant.
April 8, 2024
5
Everyone was professional, and extremely friendly. Absolutely great Doctor and staff!
April 6, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby was very well prepared for my appointment. As it was a first visit, this was impressive.
April 5, 2024
5
I always have the best experience ever with Dr.Goolsby! He is the best doctor I have ever had who truly cares for his patients. Always keeping up with what bloodwork you may need and what health screenings you need for your age and health condition. I have NEVER had someone who is so on top of my health needs not letting ANYTHING slip by him for your regular testing and looking after your overall health as a whole! He is also a good man in general and I trust him with my life and the life of all my family!
April 7, 2024
5
They are very professional!
April 5, 2024
5
We had a good talk and he listened to what I had to say and recommended anything so it was good. Good visit today.
March 31, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby & his staff always do a great job!
March 30, 2024
5
Great Doctor with a Wonderful staff.
March 30, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby has a wonderful combination of great aptitude and incredibly positive attitude. He is wonderful.
March 27, 2024
5
I like his easy going personality
March 21, 2024
5
Excellent
March 15, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby really listens to me when I tell him my medical issues, I don't feel like cattle going thru a line, I feel he is giving me his full attention and not constantly looking at him watch/clock. I feel my care, patient care, is the priority.
March 15, 2024
5
Love Dr. Goolsby. Great doctor and better listener.
March 10, 2024
5
The Dr, cared about me and didn't rush with me. He was awesome. Dr. Goolsby is a great and caring physician.
March 4, 2024
5
Great Doctors and Staff very relax atmosphere
February 26, 2024
5
Very happy with visit
February 27, 2024
5
We love Dr. Goolsby; however, with him being in the office only 3 times a week, it's extremely difficult to get an appointment. The front desk lady was not rude but not particularly friendly or personable either. We would recommend Dr. Goolsby personally with no hesitation.
February 23, 2024
5
Dr Carl is a truly wonderful doctor. I trust him with my life. He is thorough and very smart. I will forever look to Dr Carl for the betterment and maintenance of my and my family's health. Thank you for your service.
February 24, 2024
5
Wonderful, as usual
February 17, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby always walks in smiling and takes time to listen.
February 11, 2024
5
Every visit has been a wonderful experience. Everyone super nice and treat you like a person not a number.
February 11, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby & his staff do a wonderful job!
February 10, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby is awesome!
February 9, 2024
5
I've been going to Dr Goolsby almost 30 years , have Never had a problem
February 9, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby and his assistant and the front desk person, they're real respectful, real friendly, and I recommend my family and friends to them.
April 17, 2024
5
I love those folks at the front. Dr Goolsby, the best!
April 15, 2024
5
He is good with his patients
April 14, 2024
5
Very satisfied
April 12, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby has always been so kind and thoughtful anytime I have ever seen him. He listens and treats you with care and not like you are just another number. He has been my doctor since moving to Paulding. With his many years of serve you can tell he still cares and wants to provide you with the best service and care. And his staff has always been helpful and all of them always have a smile.
April 11, 2024
5
Always a superior experience!
April 11, 2024
5
The staff was very helpful and pleasant.
April 8, 2024
5
I always have the best experience ever with Dr.Goolsby! He is the best doctor I have ever had who truly cares for his patients. Always keeping up with what bloodwork you may need and what health screenings you need for your age and health condition. I have NEVER had someone who is so on top of my health needs not letting ANYTHING slip by him for your regular testing and looking after your overall health as a whole! He is also a good man in general and I trust him with my life and the life of all my family!
April 7, 2024
5
Everyone was professional, and extremely friendly. Absolutely great Doctor and staff!
April 6, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby was very well prepared for my appointment. As it was a first visit, this was impressive.
April 5, 2024
5
They are very professional!
April 5, 2024
5
We had a good talk and he listened to what I had to say and recommended anything so it was good. Good visit today.
March 31, 2024
5
Great Doctor with a Wonderful staff.
March 30, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby & his staff always do a great job!
March 30, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby has a wonderful combination of great aptitude and incredibly positive attitude. He is wonderful.
March 27, 2024
5
I like his easy going personality
March 21, 2024
5
Excellent
March 15, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby really listens to me when I tell him my medical issues, I don't feel like cattle going thru a line, I feel he is giving me his full attention and not constantly looking at him watch/clock. I feel my care, patient care, is the priority.
March 15, 2024
5
Love Dr. Goolsby. Great doctor and better listener.
March 10, 2024
5
The Dr, cared about me and didn't rush with me. He was awesome. Dr. Goolsby is a great and caring physician.
March 4, 2024
5
Very happy with visit
February 27, 2024
5
Great Doctors and Staff very relax atmosphere
February 26, 2024
5
Dr Carl is a truly wonderful doctor. I trust him with my life. He is thorough and very smart. I will forever look to Dr Carl for the betterment and maintenance of my and my family's health. Thank you for your service.
February 24, 2024
5
We love Dr. Goolsby; however, with him being in the office only 3 times a week, it's extremely difficult to get an appointment. The front desk lady was not rude but not particularly friendly or personable either. We would recommend Dr. Goolsby personally with no hesitation.
February 23, 2024
5
Wonderful, as usual
February 17, 2024
5
Every visit has been a wonderful experience. Everyone super nice and treat you like a person not a number.
February 11, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby always walks in smiling and takes time to listen.
February 11, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby & his staff do a wonderful job!
February 10, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby is awesome!
February 9, 2024
5
I've been going to Dr Goolsby almost 30 years , have Never had a problem
February 9, 2024
5
I've been going to Dr Goolsby almost 30 years , have Never had a problem
February 9, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby is awesome!
February 9, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby & his staff do a wonderful job!
February 10, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby always walks in smiling and takes time to listen.
February 11, 2024
5
Every visit has been a wonderful experience. Everyone super nice and treat you like a person not a number.
February 11, 2024
5
Wonderful, as usual
February 17, 2024
5
We love Dr. Goolsby; however, with him being in the office only 3 times a week, it's extremely difficult to get an appointment. The front desk lady was not rude but not particularly friendly or personable either. We would recommend Dr. Goolsby personally with no hesitation.
February 23, 2024
5
Dr Carl is a truly wonderful doctor. I trust him with my life. He is thorough and very smart. I will forever look to Dr Carl for the betterment and maintenance of my and my family's health. Thank you for your service.
February 24, 2024
5
Great Doctors and Staff very relax atmosphere
February 26, 2024
5
Very happy with visit
February 27, 2024
5
The Dr, cared about me and didn't rush with me. He was awesome. Dr. Goolsby is a great and caring physician.
March 4, 2024
5
Love Dr. Goolsby. Great doctor and better listener.
March 10, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby really listens to me when I tell him my medical issues, I don't feel like cattle going thru a line, I feel he is giving me his full attention and not constantly looking at him watch/clock. I feel my care, patient care, is the priority.
March 15, 2024
5
Excellent
March 15, 2024
5
I like his easy going personality
March 21, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby has a wonderful combination of great aptitude and incredibly positive attitude. He is wonderful.
March 27, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby & his staff always do a great job!
March 30, 2024
5
Great Doctor with a Wonderful staff.
March 30, 2024
5
We had a good talk and he listened to what I had to say and recommended anything so it was good. Good visit today.
March 31, 2024
5
They are very professional!
April 5, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby was very well prepared for my appointment. As it was a first visit, this was impressive.
April 5, 2024
5
Everyone was professional, and extremely friendly. Absolutely great Doctor and staff!
April 6, 2024
5
I always have the best experience ever with Dr.Goolsby! He is the best doctor I have ever had who truly cares for his patients. Always keeping up with what bloodwork you may need and what health screenings you need for your age and health condition. I have NEVER had someone who is so on top of my health needs not letting ANYTHING slip by him for your regular testing and looking after your overall health as a whole! He is also a good man in general and I trust him with my life and the life of all my family!
April 7, 2024
5
The staff was very helpful and pleasant.
April 8, 2024
5
Always a superior experience!
April 11, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby has always been so kind and thoughtful anytime I have ever seen him. He listens and treats you with care and not like you are just another number. He has been my doctor since moving to Paulding. With his many years of serve you can tell he still cares and wants to provide you with the best service and care. And his staff has always been helpful and all of them always have a smile.
April 11, 2024
5
Very satisfied
April 12, 2024
5
He is good with his patients
April 14, 2024
5
I love those folks at the front. Dr Goolsby, the best!
April 15, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby and his assistant and the front desk person, they're real respectful, real friendly, and I recommend my family and friends to them.