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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
Anemia
COPD
Gastrointestinal Problem
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Immunization
Men's Health
Obesity
Sleep Apnea
Stop Smoking
Strep Throat
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9
Based on 432 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
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
I trust Dr. Smallwood would take all my best interests to heart when treating me.
October 31, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is a great asset for Wellstar.
October 31, 2025
5
Carolyn Smallwood is great. She is the best ever. She's caring and loving and really shows in her heart that she cares about her patients.
October 31, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is the best! Everyone should have a Dr who listens and attunes to patients so well.
October 29, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is the best and Bethany the PA was great and has great personality.
October 25, 2025
5
I love Dr. Smallwood. I would recommend her to anybody. Your office is so professional and so well done. My wait was very short.
October 26, 2025
5
First and foremost, I LOVE Dr Smallwood, so very happy she's my PC doctor?? She is a very special and gifted... human being, doctor, diagnostician, wise counsel, and amazing observer/interpreter of whatever we discuss!
October 25, 2025
5
Dr Carolyn Smallwood is Wonderful! And Elizabeth, her medical assistant did a great job also. I feel extremely confident knowing Dr Smallwood is looking out for my health and wellness.
October 24, 2025
5
outstanding encounter with a very competent professional and caring doctor. Cannot recommend her highly enough.
October 24, 2025
5
She is very knowledgeable, professional and personable. Very kind.
October 24, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is very attentive and answers my concerns
October 23, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is a caring professional who listens to her patient's concerns.
October 13, 2025
5
Having an 8:45 appointment and not see the doctor until 9:45 is unacceptable in my book. No notice of why the delay. This is why people hesitate to go to the doctor. Ou r time, or at least my time , is just as valuable as any doctor's time.
October 13, 2025
5
So good to have Dr. Smallwood back!!
October 12, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is very Professional and Thorough...She always listens and answers all my questions...
October 6, 2025
5
And I just wanted you to know that I love Dr. Carolyn Smallwood. She is wonderful. She is flexible. She listens. She's knowledgeable. And she's just great. I love her. And I have recommended her to a friend.
October 5, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is an exceptional doctor. She is especially skilled in treating the whole person, body and soul. Very knowledgeable in all medical aspects. Her staff follows her example.
October 3, 2025
5
The appointment started right on time. Dr. Smallwood spent adequate time with me as she asked and answered questions. Good visit, good doctor.
October 5, 2025
5
I could not ask for a more compassionate physician. I know she truly cares about my overall health.
October 3, 2025
5
Everyone was very nice. I appreciate Dr.Smallwood's expertise and kindness.
October 2, 2025
5
The only negative thing I have to say is the wait to get an appointment with Dr. Smallwood. She's EXCELLENT & everyone wants to see her.
September 29, 2025
5
I love this office! I've been a patient there for about 25 + years. They have always been kind, professional, courteous and wonderful to me. Dr Smallwood is THE BEST! She is very attentive and so compassionate, always shows great interest in me and my health - as well as me personally. I'm so very grateful for her and her staff.
September 28, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is an excellent physician. She connected immediately with my child and made him the complete focus of the visit. That made him feel like he was being heard and present. It was wonderful.
September 27, 2025
5
Very professional
September 25, 2025
5
Outstanding
September 25, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is an excellent caring doctor.
September 18, 2025
5
Thank you, Dr. Smallwood!
September 17, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is wonderful. She is personable. She listens. She can read me. She can read my body language. She just seems to get me, and I really like that. Not only that, she is very knowledgeable, and if there's something that she does not know or isn't sure about, she will tell you that, and she will tell you she will find out about it and let you know. She's wonderful. I really, really like her and I trust her.
September 13, 2025
5
I continue to Love everything about Wellstar! God bless you all.
September 10, 2025
5
Very professional doctor and explained things thoroughly. Good hand hygiene ?
September 9, 2025
5
I trust Dr. Smallwood would take all my best interests to heart when treating me.
October 31, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is a great asset for Wellstar.
October 31, 2025
5
Carolyn Smallwood is great. She is the best ever. She's caring and loving and really shows in her heart that she cares about her patients.
October 31, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is the best! Everyone should have a Dr who listens and attunes to patients so well.
October 29, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is the best and Bethany the PA was great and has great personality.
October 25, 2025
5
I love Dr. Smallwood. I would recommend her to anybody. Your office is so professional and so well done. My wait was very short.
October 26, 2025
5
First and foremost, I LOVE Dr Smallwood, so very happy she's my PC doctor?? She is a very special and gifted... human being, doctor, diagnostician, wise counsel, and amazing observer/interpreter of whatever we discuss!
October 25, 2025
5
Dr Carolyn Smallwood is Wonderful! And Elizabeth, her medical assistant did a great job also. I feel extremely confident knowing Dr Smallwood is looking out for my health and wellness.
October 24, 2025
5
outstanding encounter with a very competent professional and caring doctor. Cannot recommend her highly enough.
October 24, 2025
5
She is very knowledgeable, professional and personable. Very kind.
October 24, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is very attentive and answers my concerns
October 23, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is a caring professional who listens to her patient's concerns.
October 13, 2025
5
Having an 8:45 appointment and not see the doctor until 9:45 is unacceptable in my book. No notice of why the delay. This is why people hesitate to go to the doctor. Ou r time, or at least my time , is just as valuable as any doctor's time.
October 13, 2025
5
So good to have Dr. Smallwood back!!
October 12, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is very Professional and Thorough...She always listens and answers all my questions...
October 6, 2025
5
And I just wanted you to know that I love Dr. Carolyn Smallwood. She is wonderful. She is flexible. She listens. She's knowledgeable. And she's just great. I love her. And I have recommended her to a friend.
October 5, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is an exceptional doctor. She is especially skilled in treating the whole person, body and soul. Very knowledgeable in all medical aspects. Her staff follows her example.
October 3, 2025
5
The appointment started right on time. Dr. Smallwood spent adequate time with me as she asked and answered questions. Good visit, good doctor.
October 5, 2025
5
I could not ask for a more compassionate physician. I know she truly cares about my overall health.
October 3, 2025
5
Everyone was very nice. I appreciate Dr.Smallwood's expertise and kindness.
October 2, 2025
5
The only negative thing I have to say is the wait to get an appointment with Dr. Smallwood. She's EXCELLENT & everyone wants to see her.
September 29, 2025
5
I love this office! I've been a patient there for about 25 + years. They have always been kind, professional, courteous and wonderful to me. Dr Smallwood is THE BEST! She is very attentive and so compassionate, always shows great interest in me and my health - as well as me personally. I'm so very grateful for her and her staff.
September 28, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is an excellent physician. She connected immediately with my child and made him the complete focus of the visit. That made him feel like he was being heard and present. It was wonderful.
September 27, 2025
5
Very professional
September 25, 2025
5
Outstanding
September 25, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is an excellent caring doctor.
September 18, 2025
5
Thank you, Dr. Smallwood!
September 17, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is wonderful. She is personable. She listens. She can read me. She can read my body language. She just seems to get me, and I really like that. Not only that, she is very knowledgeable, and if there's something that she does not know or isn't sure about, she will tell you that, and she will tell you she will find out about it and let you know. She's wonderful. I really, really like her and I trust her.
September 13, 2025
5
I continue to Love everything about Wellstar! God bless you all.
September 10, 2025
5
Very professional doctor and explained things thoroughly. Good hand hygiene ?
September 9, 2025
5
I trust Dr. Smallwood would take all my best interests to heart when treating me.
October 31, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is a great asset for Wellstar.
October 31, 2025
5
Carolyn Smallwood is great. She is the best ever. She's caring and loving and really shows in her heart that she cares about her patients.
October 31, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is the best! Everyone should have a Dr who listens and attunes to patients so well.
October 29, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is the best and Bethany the PA was great and has great personality.
October 25, 2025
5
I love Dr. Smallwood. I would recommend her to anybody. Your office is so professional and so well done. My wait was very short.
October 26, 2025
5
First and foremost, I LOVE Dr Smallwood, so very happy she's my PC doctor?? She is a very special and gifted... human being, doctor, diagnostician, wise counsel, and amazing observer/interpreter of whatever we discuss!
October 25, 2025
5
Dr Carolyn Smallwood is Wonderful! And Elizabeth, her medical assistant did a great job also. I feel extremely confident knowing Dr Smallwood is looking out for my health and wellness.
October 24, 2025
5
outstanding encounter with a very competent professional and caring doctor. Cannot recommend her highly enough.
October 24, 2025
5
She is very knowledgeable, professional and personable. Very kind.
October 24, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is very attentive and answers my concerns
October 23, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is a caring professional who listens to her patient's concerns.
October 13, 2025
5
Having an 8:45 appointment and not see the doctor until 9:45 is unacceptable in my book. No notice of why the delay. This is why people hesitate to go to the doctor. Ou r time, or at least my time , is just as valuable as any doctor's time.
October 13, 2025
5
So good to have Dr. Smallwood back!!
October 12, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is very Professional and Thorough...She always listens and answers all my questions...
October 6, 2025
5
And I just wanted you to know that I love Dr. Carolyn Smallwood. She is wonderful. She is flexible. She listens. She's knowledgeable. And she's just great. I love her. And I have recommended her to a friend.
October 5, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is an exceptional doctor. She is especially skilled in treating the whole person, body and soul. Very knowledgeable in all medical aspects. Her staff follows her example.
October 3, 2025
5
The appointment started right on time. Dr. Smallwood spent adequate time with me as she asked and answered questions. Good visit, good doctor.
October 5, 2025
5
I could not ask for a more compassionate physician. I know she truly cares about my overall health.
October 3, 2025
5
Everyone was very nice. I appreciate Dr.Smallwood's expertise and kindness.
October 2, 2025
5
The only negative thing I have to say is the wait to get an appointment with Dr. Smallwood. She's EXCELLENT & everyone wants to see her.
September 29, 2025
5
I love this office! I've been a patient there for about 25 + years. They have always been kind, professional, courteous and wonderful to me. Dr Smallwood is THE BEST! She is very attentive and so compassionate, always shows great interest in me and my health - as well as me personally. I'm so very grateful for her and her staff.
September 28, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is an excellent physician. She connected immediately with my child and made him the complete focus of the visit. That made him feel like he was being heard and present. It was wonderful.
September 27, 2025
5
Very professional
September 25, 2025
5
Outstanding
September 25, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is an excellent caring doctor.
September 18, 2025
5
Thank you, Dr. Smallwood!
September 17, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is wonderful. She is personable. She listens. She can read me. She can read my body language. She just seems to get me, and I really like that. Not only that, she is very knowledgeable, and if there's something that she does not know or isn't sure about, she will tell you that, and she will tell you she will find out about it and let you know. She's wonderful. I really, really like her and I trust her.
September 13, 2025
5
I continue to Love everything about Wellstar! God bless you all.
September 10, 2025
5
Very professional doctor and explained things thoroughly. Good hand hygiene ?
September 9, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is a great asset for Wellstar.
October 31, 2025
5
Carolyn Smallwood is great. She is the best ever. She's caring and loving and really shows in her heart that she cares about her patients.
October 31, 2025
5
I trust Dr. Smallwood would take all my best interests to heart when treating me.
October 31, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is the best! Everyone should have a Dr who listens and attunes to patients so well.
October 29, 2025
5
I love Dr. Smallwood. I would recommend her to anybody. Your office is so professional and so well done. My wait was very short.
October 26, 2025
5
First and foremost, I LOVE Dr Smallwood, so very happy she's my PC doctor?? She is a very special and gifted... human being, doctor, diagnostician, wise counsel, and amazing observer/interpreter of whatever we discuss!
October 25, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is the best and Bethany the PA was great and has great personality.
October 25, 2025
5
Dr Carolyn Smallwood is Wonderful! And Elizabeth, her medical assistant did a great job also. I feel extremely confident knowing Dr Smallwood is looking out for my health and wellness.
October 24, 2025
5
outstanding encounter with a very competent professional and caring doctor. Cannot recommend her highly enough.
October 24, 2025
5
She is very knowledgeable, professional and personable. Very kind.
October 24, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is very attentive and answers my concerns
October 23, 2025
5
Having an 8:45 appointment and not see the doctor until 9:45 is unacceptable in my book. No notice of why the delay. This is why people hesitate to go to the doctor. Ou r time, or at least my time , is just as valuable as any doctor's time.
October 13, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is a caring professional who listens to her patient's concerns.
October 13, 2025
5
So good to have Dr. Smallwood back!!
October 12, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is very Professional and Thorough...She always listens and answers all my questions...
October 6, 2025
5
The appointment started right on time. Dr. Smallwood spent adequate time with me as she asked and answered questions. Good visit, good doctor.
October 5, 2025
5
And I just wanted you to know that I love Dr. Carolyn Smallwood. She is wonderful. She is flexible. She listens. She's knowledgeable. And she's just great. I love her. And I have recommended her to a friend.
October 5, 2025
5
I could not ask for a more compassionate physician. I know she truly cares about my overall health.
October 3, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is an exceptional doctor. She is especially skilled in treating the whole person, body and soul. Very knowledgeable in all medical aspects. Her staff follows her example.
October 3, 2025
5
Everyone was very nice. I appreciate Dr.Smallwood's expertise and kindness.
October 2, 2025
5
The only negative thing I have to say is the wait to get an appointment with Dr. Smallwood. She's EXCELLENT & everyone wants to see her.
September 29, 2025
5
I love this office! I've been a patient there for about 25 + years. They have always been kind, professional, courteous and wonderful to me. Dr Smallwood is THE BEST! She is very attentive and so compassionate, always shows great interest in me and my health - as well as me personally. I'm so very grateful for her and her staff.
September 28, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is an excellent physician. She connected immediately with my child and made him the complete focus of the visit. That made him feel like he was being heard and present. It was wonderful.
September 27, 2025
5
Very professional
September 25, 2025
5
Outstanding
September 25, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is an excellent caring doctor.
September 18, 2025
5
Thank you, Dr. Smallwood!
September 17, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is wonderful. She is personable. She listens. She can read me. She can read my body language. She just seems to get me, and I really like that. Not only that, she is very knowledgeable, and if there's something that she does not know or isn't sure about, she will tell you that, and she will tell you she will find out about it and let you know. She's wonderful. I really, really like her and I trust her.
September 13, 2025
5
I continue to Love everything about Wellstar! God bless you all.
September 10, 2025
5
Very professional doctor and explained things thoroughly. Good hand hygiene ?
September 9, 2025
5
Very professional doctor and explained things thoroughly. Good hand hygiene ?
September 9, 2025
5
I continue to Love everything about Wellstar! God bless you all.
September 10, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is wonderful. She is personable. She listens. She can read me. She can read my body language. She just seems to get me, and I really like that. Not only that, she is very knowledgeable, and if there's something that she does not know or isn't sure about, she will tell you that, and she will tell you she will find out about it and let you know. She's wonderful. I really, really like her and I trust her.
September 13, 2025
5
Thank you, Dr. Smallwood!
September 17, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is an excellent caring doctor.
September 18, 2025
5
Very professional
September 25, 2025
5
Outstanding
September 25, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is an excellent physician. She connected immediately with my child and made him the complete focus of the visit. That made him feel like he was being heard and present. It was wonderful.
September 27, 2025
5
I love this office! I've been a patient there for about 25 + years. They have always been kind, professional, courteous and wonderful to me. Dr Smallwood is THE BEST! She is very attentive and so compassionate, always shows great interest in me and my health - as well as me personally. I'm so very grateful for her and her staff.
September 28, 2025
5
The only negative thing I have to say is the wait to get an appointment with Dr. Smallwood. She's EXCELLENT & everyone wants to see her.
September 29, 2025
5
Everyone was very nice. I appreciate Dr.Smallwood's expertise and kindness.
October 2, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is an exceptional doctor. She is especially skilled in treating the whole person, body and soul. Very knowledgeable in all medical aspects. Her staff follows her example.
October 3, 2025
5
I could not ask for a more compassionate physician. I know she truly cares about my overall health.
October 3, 2025
5
And I just wanted you to know that I love Dr. Carolyn Smallwood. She is wonderful. She is flexible. She listens. She's knowledgeable. And she's just great. I love her. And I have recommended her to a friend.
October 5, 2025
5
The appointment started right on time. Dr. Smallwood spent adequate time with me as she asked and answered questions. Good visit, good doctor.
October 5, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is very Professional and Thorough...She always listens and answers all my questions...
October 6, 2025
5
So good to have Dr. Smallwood back!!
October 12, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is a caring professional who listens to her patient's concerns.
October 13, 2025
5
Having an 8:45 appointment and not see the doctor until 9:45 is unacceptable in my book. No notice of why the delay. This is why people hesitate to go to the doctor. Ou r time, or at least my time , is just as valuable as any doctor's time.
October 13, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is very attentive and answers my concerns
October 23, 2025
5
She is very knowledgeable, professional and personable. Very kind.
October 24, 2025
5
outstanding encounter with a very competent professional and caring doctor. Cannot recommend her highly enough.
October 24, 2025
5
Dr Carolyn Smallwood is Wonderful! And Elizabeth, her medical assistant did a great job also. I feel extremely confident knowing Dr Smallwood is looking out for my health and wellness.
October 24, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is the best and Bethany the PA was great and has great personality.
October 25, 2025
5
First and foremost, I LOVE Dr Smallwood, so very happy she's my PC doctor?? She is a very special and gifted... human being, doctor, diagnostician, wise counsel, and amazing observer/interpreter of whatever we discuss!
October 25, 2025
5
I love Dr. Smallwood. I would recommend her to anybody. Your office is so professional and so well done. My wait was very short.
October 26, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is the best! Everyone should have a Dr who listens and attunes to patients so well.
October 29, 2025
5
I trust Dr. Smallwood would take all my best interests to heart when treating me.
October 31, 2025
5
Carolyn Smallwood is great. She is the best ever. She's caring and loving and really shows in her heart that she cares about her patients.
October 31, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is a great asset for Wellstar.
October 31, 2025
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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.
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Cardiac/Vascular Specialist, Third Place
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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
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Diedre Greene, MD
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Best Pediatrician, Second Place
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