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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
Degree
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
St Mary-Corwin Medical Center
Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
Languages spoken
English
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
Acid Reflux
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9
Based on 432 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
Great experience
August 27, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is AWESOME...
August 23, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood provides excellent care and is very caring and knowledgeable.
August 21, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is the most caring physician I have ever personally had! She listens and cares. You visit doesn't just end when she leaves the room, she makes sure to follow up and her plan of care (and caring) is always ongoing.
August 21, 2025
5
I could sense that Dr Smallwood cares about me as a person
August 15, 2025
5
I feel very good about the attention and care that everyone has for me.
August 15, 2025
5
Great experience. In and out very timely. Labs done on site. Everyone kind and pleasant.
August 13, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is a wonderful doctor!
August 11, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is attentive and pro-active. She is always willing to answer questions. She respects my personal choices in healthcare but explains her recommendations well. I feel like she is a great primary care Dr.
August 15, 2025
5
I love this practice and the office staff. I feel heard and trust any recommendations for my care. Dr. Smallwood is wonderful and cares so much for her patients. She is a blessing!
August 8, 2025
5
Everyone was courteous and professional. No complaints.
August 4, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is always professional, caring and thorough. She listens intently to your questions and concerns and provides detailed feedback. Dr. S is the best
August 3, 2025
5
Satisfied
August 2, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is very professional and a great listener. Very thorough.
August 4, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is a wonderful doctor who not only listens, but she also sees me and brings empathy with her expertise. Thank you, Dr. Smallwood.
August 1, 2025
5
So kind so professional
July 31, 2025
5
Front desk staff is excellent.
July 31, 2025
5
Great staff and all very professional. Doctor Smallwood is the best. Takes time and listens to my concerns and acts on it.
July 30, 2025
5
I am always treated with the utmost respect when I am treated by Dr. Smallwood and the team at Wellstar Primary Care at White Circle. I cannot imagine a more caring and attentive experience.
July 24, 2025
5
Front office, medical assistant were all so nice. Dr. Smallwood is such a great doctor!!!
July 23, 2025
5
Always a joy to see dr Smallwood
July 23, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is an excellent doctor and a compassionate person. Terrific rapport - I adore her!
July 20, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is a fantastic doctor. She listens and provides so much support. Grateful for her. My visit was great no concerns except that the MA she did wash her hands with the sanitizer but then used a paper towel to wipe it off her hands because it put out too much Sanitizer in her hand. Probably need to look at the dispensers so that less comes out when they need it.
July 20, 2025
5
Yes, in my experience from when I walked in the door, everybody was kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. And it was very nice visit with lots of information that I needed and didn't even know I needed. So I will definitely go back to see her. Thank you.
July 20, 2025
5
Dr . Carolyn R Smallwood is Excellent Doctor
July 17, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood and her staff truly get to know you and treat you well, thank you
July 17, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood listened to me and addressed my concerns.
July 12, 2025
5
I recommend Dr. Smallwood and her office to everyone! They are efficient, friendly, and thorough.
July 7, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood and her staff are so attentive and concern. They listen and always answer any questions that l have for them.
July 9, 2025
5
It's always very relaxing to go see Dr. Smallwood. She explains everything I. Detail.
June 26, 2025
5
Great experience
August 27, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is AWESOME...
August 23, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood provides excellent care and is very caring and knowledgeable.
August 21, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is the most caring physician I have ever personally had! She listens and cares. You visit doesn't just end when she leaves the room, she makes sure to follow up and her plan of care (and caring) is always ongoing.
August 21, 2025
5
I could sense that Dr Smallwood cares about me as a person
August 15, 2025
5
I feel very good about the attention and care that everyone has for me.
August 15, 2025
5
Great experience. In and out very timely. Labs done on site. Everyone kind and pleasant.
August 13, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is a wonderful doctor!
August 11, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is attentive and pro-active. She is always willing to answer questions. She respects my personal choices in healthcare but explains her recommendations well. I feel like she is a great primary care Dr.
August 15, 2025
5
I love this practice and the office staff. I feel heard and trust any recommendations for my care. Dr. Smallwood is wonderful and cares so much for her patients. She is a blessing!
August 8, 2025
5
Everyone was courteous and professional. No complaints.
August 4, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is always professional, caring and thorough. She listens intently to your questions and concerns and provides detailed feedback. Dr. S is the best
August 3, 2025
5
Satisfied
August 2, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is very professional and a great listener. Very thorough.
August 4, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is a wonderful doctor who not only listens, but she also sees me and brings empathy with her expertise. Thank you, Dr. Smallwood.
August 1, 2025
5
So kind so professional
July 31, 2025
5
Front desk staff is excellent.
July 31, 2025
5
Great staff and all very professional. Doctor Smallwood is the best. Takes time and listens to my concerns and acts on it.
July 30, 2025
5
I am always treated with the utmost respect when I am treated by Dr. Smallwood and the team at Wellstar Primary Care at White Circle. I cannot imagine a more caring and attentive experience.
July 24, 2025
5
Front office, medical assistant were all so nice. Dr. Smallwood is such a great doctor!!!
July 23, 2025
5
Always a joy to see dr Smallwood
July 23, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is an excellent doctor and a compassionate person. Terrific rapport - I adore her!
July 20, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is a fantastic doctor. She listens and provides so much support. Grateful for her. My visit was great no concerns except that the MA she did wash her hands with the sanitizer but then used a paper towel to wipe it off her hands because it put out too much Sanitizer in her hand. Probably need to look at the dispensers so that less comes out when they need it.
July 20, 2025
5
Yes, in my experience from when I walked in the door, everybody was kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. And it was very nice visit with lots of information that I needed and didn't even know I needed. So I will definitely go back to see her. Thank you.
July 20, 2025
5
Dr . Carolyn R Smallwood is Excellent Doctor
July 17, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood and her staff truly get to know you and treat you well, thank you
July 17, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood listened to me and addressed my concerns.
July 12, 2025
5
I recommend Dr. Smallwood and her office to everyone! They are efficient, friendly, and thorough.
July 7, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood and her staff are so attentive and concern. They listen and always answer any questions that l have for them.
July 9, 2025
5
It's always very relaxing to go see Dr. Smallwood. She explains everything I. Detail.
June 26, 2025
5
Great experience
August 27, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is AWESOME...
August 23, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood provides excellent care and is very caring and knowledgeable.
August 21, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is the most caring physician I have ever personally had! She listens and cares. You visit doesn't just end when she leaves the room, she makes sure to follow up and her plan of care (and caring) is always ongoing.
August 21, 2025
5
I could sense that Dr Smallwood cares about me as a person
August 15, 2025
5
I feel very good about the attention and care that everyone has for me.
August 15, 2025
5
Great experience. In and out very timely. Labs done on site. Everyone kind and pleasant.
August 13, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is a wonderful doctor!
August 11, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is attentive and pro-active. She is always willing to answer questions. She respects my personal choices in healthcare but explains her recommendations well. I feel like she is a great primary care Dr.
August 15, 2025
5
I love this practice and the office staff. I feel heard and trust any recommendations for my care. Dr. Smallwood is wonderful and cares so much for her patients. She is a blessing!
August 8, 2025
5
Everyone was courteous and professional. No complaints.
August 4, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is always professional, caring and thorough. She listens intently to your questions and concerns and provides detailed feedback. Dr. S is the best
August 3, 2025
5
Satisfied
August 2, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is very professional and a great listener. Very thorough.
August 4, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is a wonderful doctor who not only listens, but she also sees me and brings empathy with her expertise. Thank you, Dr. Smallwood.
August 1, 2025
5
So kind so professional
July 31, 2025
5
Front desk staff is excellent.
July 31, 2025
5
Great staff and all very professional. Doctor Smallwood is the best. Takes time and listens to my concerns and acts on it.
July 30, 2025
5
I am always treated with the utmost respect when I am treated by Dr. Smallwood and the team at Wellstar Primary Care at White Circle. I cannot imagine a more caring and attentive experience.
July 24, 2025
5
Front office, medical assistant were all so nice. Dr. Smallwood is such a great doctor!!!
July 23, 2025
5
Always a joy to see dr Smallwood
July 23, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is an excellent doctor and a compassionate person. Terrific rapport - I adore her!
July 20, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is a fantastic doctor. She listens and provides so much support. Grateful for her. My visit was great no concerns except that the MA she did wash her hands with the sanitizer but then used a paper towel to wipe it off her hands because it put out too much Sanitizer in her hand. Probably need to look at the dispensers so that less comes out when they need it.
July 20, 2025
5
Yes, in my experience from when I walked in the door, everybody was kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. And it was very nice visit with lots of information that I needed and didn't even know I needed. So I will definitely go back to see her. Thank you.
July 20, 2025
5
Dr . Carolyn R Smallwood is Excellent Doctor
July 17, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood and her staff truly get to know you and treat you well, thank you
July 17, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood listened to me and addressed my concerns.
July 12, 2025
5
I recommend Dr. Smallwood and her office to everyone! They are efficient, friendly, and thorough.
July 7, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood and her staff are so attentive and concern. They listen and always answer any questions that l have for them.
July 9, 2025
5
It's always very relaxing to go see Dr. Smallwood. She explains everything I. Detail.
June 26, 2025
5
Great experience
August 27, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is AWESOME...
August 23, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is the most caring physician I have ever personally had! She listens and cares. You visit doesn't just end when she leaves the room, she makes sure to follow up and her plan of care (and caring) is always ongoing.
August 21, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood provides excellent care and is very caring and knowledgeable.
August 21, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is attentive and pro-active. She is always willing to answer questions. She respects my personal choices in healthcare but explains her recommendations well. I feel like she is a great primary care Dr.
August 15, 2025
5
I could sense that Dr Smallwood cares about me as a person
August 15, 2025
5
I feel very good about the attention and care that everyone has for me.
August 15, 2025
5
Great experience. In and out very timely. Labs done on site. Everyone kind and pleasant.
August 13, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is a wonderful doctor!
August 11, 2025
5
I love this practice and the office staff. I feel heard and trust any recommendations for my care. Dr. Smallwood is wonderful and cares so much for her patients. She is a blessing!
August 8, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is very professional and a great listener. Very thorough.
August 4, 2025
5
Everyone was courteous and professional. No complaints.
August 4, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is always professional, caring and thorough. She listens intently to your questions and concerns and provides detailed feedback. Dr. S is the best
August 3, 2025
5
Satisfied
August 2, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is a wonderful doctor who not only listens, but she also sees me and brings empathy with her expertise. Thank you, Dr. Smallwood.
August 1, 2025
5
Front desk staff is excellent.
July 31, 2025
5
So kind so professional
July 31, 2025
5
Great staff and all very professional. Doctor Smallwood is the best. Takes time and listens to my concerns and acts on it.
July 30, 2025
5
I am always treated with the utmost respect when I am treated by Dr. Smallwood and the team at Wellstar Primary Care at White Circle. I cannot imagine a more caring and attentive experience.
July 24, 2025
5
Front office, medical assistant were all so nice. Dr. Smallwood is such a great doctor!!!
July 23, 2025
5
Always a joy to see dr Smallwood
July 23, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is a fantastic doctor. She listens and provides so much support. Grateful for her. My visit was great no concerns except that the MA she did wash her hands with the sanitizer but then used a paper towel to wipe it off her hands because it put out too much Sanitizer in her hand. Probably need to look at the dispensers so that less comes out when they need it.
July 20, 2025
5
Yes, in my experience from when I walked in the door, everybody was kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. And it was very nice visit with lots of information that I needed and didn't even know I needed. So I will definitely go back to see her. Thank you.
July 20, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is an excellent doctor and a compassionate person. Terrific rapport - I adore her!
July 20, 2025
5
Dr . Carolyn R Smallwood is Excellent Doctor
July 17, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood and her staff truly get to know you and treat you well, thank you
July 17, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood listened to me and addressed my concerns.
July 12, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood and her staff are so attentive and concern. They listen and always answer any questions that l have for them.
July 9, 2025
5
I recommend Dr. Smallwood and her office to everyone! They are efficient, friendly, and thorough.
July 7, 2025
5
It's always very relaxing to go see Dr. Smallwood. She explains everything I. Detail.
June 26, 2025
5
It's always very relaxing to go see Dr. Smallwood. She explains everything I. Detail.
June 26, 2025
5
I recommend Dr. Smallwood and her office to everyone! They are efficient, friendly, and thorough.
July 7, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood and her staff are so attentive and concern. They listen and always answer any questions that l have for them.
July 9, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood listened to me and addressed my concerns.
July 12, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood and her staff truly get to know you and treat you well, thank you
July 17, 2025
5
Dr . Carolyn R Smallwood is Excellent Doctor
July 17, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is an excellent doctor and a compassionate person. Terrific rapport - I adore her!
July 20, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is a fantastic doctor. She listens and provides so much support. Grateful for her. My visit was great no concerns except that the MA she did wash her hands with the sanitizer but then used a paper towel to wipe it off her hands because it put out too much Sanitizer in her hand. Probably need to look at the dispensers so that less comes out when they need it.
July 20, 2025
5
Yes, in my experience from when I walked in the door, everybody was kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. And it was very nice visit with lots of information that I needed and didn't even know I needed. So I will definitely go back to see her. Thank you.
July 20, 2025
5
Always a joy to see dr Smallwood
July 23, 2025
5
Front office, medical assistant were all so nice. Dr. Smallwood is such a great doctor!!!
July 23, 2025
5
I am always treated with the utmost respect when I am treated by Dr. Smallwood and the team at Wellstar Primary Care at White Circle. I cannot imagine a more caring and attentive experience.
July 24, 2025
5
Great staff and all very professional. Doctor Smallwood is the best. Takes time and listens to my concerns and acts on it.
July 30, 2025
5
So kind so professional
July 31, 2025
5
Front desk staff is excellent.
July 31, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is a wonderful doctor who not only listens, but she also sees me and brings empathy with her expertise. Thank you, Dr. Smallwood.
August 1, 2025
5
Satisfied
August 2, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is always professional, caring and thorough. She listens intently to your questions and concerns and provides detailed feedback. Dr. S is the best
August 3, 2025
5
Everyone was courteous and professional. No complaints.
August 4, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is very professional and a great listener. Very thorough.
August 4, 2025
5
I love this practice and the office staff. I feel heard and trust any recommendations for my care. Dr. Smallwood is wonderful and cares so much for her patients. She is a blessing!
August 8, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is a wonderful doctor!
August 11, 2025
5
Great experience. In and out very timely. Labs done on site. Everyone kind and pleasant.
August 13, 2025
5
I feel very good about the attention and care that everyone has for me.
August 15, 2025
5
I could sense that Dr Smallwood cares about me as a person
August 15, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is attentive and pro-active. She is always willing to answer questions. She respects my personal choices in healthcare but explains her recommendations well. I feel like she is a great primary care Dr.
August 15, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood provides excellent care and is very caring and knowledgeable.
August 21, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is the most caring physician I have ever personally had! She listens and cares. You visit doesn't just end when she leaves the room, she makes sure to follow up and her plan of care (and caring) is always ongoing.
August 21, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is AWESOME...
August 23, 2025
5
Great experience
August 27, 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
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
