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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
Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9
4.9
Based on 545 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.93
Listened to me carefully
4.92
Shared the right amount of information
4.85
Earned my trust
4.83
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Patient Reviews
5
Love my Dr. She the best
December 2, 2023
4
The whole staff was very professional. Dr. Smallwood was exceptional. I appreciate the experience. Thank you. Bye.
December 3, 2023
5
My Dr. SMALLWOOD is the Best!!!!! So CARING, Professional, & The Staff is So, So. HELPFUL.
December 1, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood is the best, she is very patient and thorough. I appreciate the ease of communication with all the staff in booking appointments and clarity with bills and things.
December 1, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood is AMAZING!
November 17, 2023
5
Dr. Smallwood and the entire staff, the nurses, the front desk. Everybody has always been exceptionally helpful, caring and understanding of everything that's going on. They're always there for you. No matter what, they work with you to help you to get the best benefits for your health that they can.
November 18, 2023
5
Love Dr. Smallwood. I love 45 min away and have no desire to change doctors. She's one in a million.
November 17, 2023
4
I was very well looked after by the entire team and Dr. Carolyn was always very pleasant, professional and ready to listen and guide me. I really like her service.
November 11, 2023
5
Once again I want to emphasize what a terrific physician Dr. Smallwood is and how fortunate we are to have her as my husband's primary care physician. Wellstar should hire more physicians who can emulate the same qualities as Dr. Smallwood.
November 9, 2023
5
Everyone in Dr. Smallwood's office has always been wonderful to work with. I MUST give Kudos to Kimberly in the lab. She was absolutely amazing yesterday taking my blood, she is very professional, upbeat and has such a beautiful soul.
November 5, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood is always caring, concerned and provides the best care possible!
November 3, 2023
5
I arrived early, so wait time a little longer than I expected. Dr Smallwood was efficient, kind and thorough. I had labs after and waited again. Total visit for simple well exam and labs took about 2 hours.
October 29, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood and her staff are wonderful. Were so blessed that she is our family doctor.
October 29, 2023
5
Dr. Smallwood "listens" when you have unique or sometimes complicated symptoms. That's what makes her special
October 26, 2023
5
Dr.Smallwood is always carrying and concerned; she has the best " bedside manners" that I have seen or experienced in my 57 years. I am truly grateful that she is my PCP.
October 25, 2023
5
Very polite and listens carefully!!
October 25, 2023
5
My provider listens and cares about her patients.
October 24, 2023
5
I just wanted to say that on this experience, the office staff was very kind, like I noticed, but they were, he was more attentive than usual and just more kind, so I just want to note that. Of course, I always love Dr. Smallwood. I never want to change doctors. Great job.
October 22, 2023
5
Best doctor I've ever had.
October 21, 2023
5
Dr. Smallwood listens carefully and provides helpful guidance.
October 15, 2023
5
All of the personnel were very attentive from checking in at the desk and the nurse who tallked to me and took my vitals. Dr Smallwood was very attentive to me and my concerns and took her time when talking and listening to me.
October 15, 2023
5
Dr. Smallwood is the best there is and you can't convince me otherwise.
October 14, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood had big shoes to fill behind Dr Hill, but she has already earned my trust. She listens and has open discussions. She's really great!
October 8, 2023
5
Dr Carolyn Smallwood is a wonderful physician who listens and offers great advice and solutions.
October 7, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood really pays attention to what I discuss and offers good suggestions for me to consider. I'm grateful she is my primary doctor.
September 30, 2023
5
Dr. Smallwood is a treasure- she needs to teach the class on patient experience and how to foster caring conversations with patients. She is the first doctor I've EVER had pause in the middle of an exam and ask how I'm doing--- she truly sees the whole person, and is so kind.
September 29, 2023
5
Love Dr. Smallwood! Staff is always professional and kind.
September 29, 2023
5
It was so refreshing to feel like Dr. Smallwood was listening to me and cared about me and my wellbeing. She did not seemed rushed and made sure I was able to share any concerns with her.
September 28, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood is my favorite doctor!
September 26, 2023
5
Excellent
September 22, 2023
5
Love my Dr. She the best
December 2, 2023
5
My Dr. SMALLWOOD is the Best!!!!! So CARING, Professional, & The Staff is So, So. HELPFUL.
December 1, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood is the best, she is very patient and thorough. I appreciate the ease of communication with all the staff in booking appointments and clarity with bills and things.
December 1, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood is AMAZING!
November 17, 2023
5
Dr. Smallwood and the entire staff, the nurses, the front desk. Everybody has always been exceptionally helpful, caring and understanding of everything that's going on. They're always there for you. No matter what, they work with you to help you to get the best benefits for your health that they can.
November 18, 2023
5
Love Dr. Smallwood. I love 45 min away and have no desire to change doctors. She's one in a million.
November 17, 2023
5
Once again I want to emphasize what a terrific physician Dr. Smallwood is and how fortunate we are to have her as my husband's primary care physician. Wellstar should hire more physicians who can emulate the same qualities as Dr. Smallwood.
November 9, 2023
5
Everyone in Dr. Smallwood's office has always been wonderful to work with. I MUST give Kudos to Kimberly in the lab. She was absolutely amazing yesterday taking my blood, she is very professional, upbeat and has such a beautiful soul.
November 5, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood is always caring, concerned and provides the best care possible!
November 3, 2023
5
I arrived early, so wait time a little longer than I expected. Dr Smallwood was efficient, kind and thorough. I had labs after and waited again. Total visit for simple well exam and labs took about 2 hours.
October 29, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood and her staff are wonderful. Were so blessed that she is our family doctor.
October 29, 2023
5
Dr. Smallwood "listens" when you have unique or sometimes complicated symptoms. That's what makes her special
October 26, 2023
5
Dr.Smallwood is always carrying and concerned; she has the best " bedside manners" that I have seen or experienced in my 57 years. I am truly grateful that she is my PCP.
October 25, 2023
5
Very polite and listens carefully!!
October 25, 2023
5
My provider listens and cares about her patients.
October 24, 2023
5
I just wanted to say that on this experience, the office staff was very kind, like I noticed, but they were, he was more attentive than usual and just more kind, so I just want to note that. Of course, I always love Dr. Smallwood. I never want to change doctors. Great job.
October 22, 2023
5
Best doctor I've ever had.
October 21, 2023
5
Dr. Smallwood listens carefully and provides helpful guidance.
October 15, 2023
5
All of the personnel were very attentive from checking in at the desk and the nurse who tallked to me and took my vitals. Dr Smallwood was very attentive to me and my concerns and took her time when talking and listening to me.
October 15, 2023
5
Dr. Smallwood is the best there is and you can't convince me otherwise.
October 14, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood had big shoes to fill behind Dr Hill, but she has already earned my trust. She listens and has open discussions. She's really great!
October 8, 2023
5
Dr Carolyn Smallwood is a wonderful physician who listens and offers great advice and solutions.
October 7, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood really pays attention to what I discuss and offers good suggestions for me to consider. I'm grateful she is my primary doctor.
September 30, 2023
5
Dr. Smallwood is a treasure- she needs to teach the class on patient experience and how to foster caring conversations with patients. She is the first doctor I've EVER had pause in the middle of an exam and ask how I'm doing--- she truly sees the whole person, and is so kind.
September 29, 2023
5
Love Dr. Smallwood! Staff is always professional and kind.
September 29, 2023
5
It was so refreshing to feel like Dr. Smallwood was listening to me and cared about me and my wellbeing. She did not seemed rushed and made sure I was able to share any concerns with her.
September 28, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood is my favorite doctor!
September 26, 2023
5
Excellent
September 22, 2023
4
The whole staff was very professional. Dr. Smallwood was exceptional. I appreciate the experience. Thank you. Bye.
December 3, 2023
4
I was very well looked after by the entire team and Dr. Carolyn was always very pleasant, professional and ready to listen and guide me. I really like her service.
November 11, 2023
4
The whole staff was very professional. Dr. Smallwood was exceptional. I appreciate the experience. Thank you. Bye.
December 3, 2023
4
I was very well looked after by the entire team and Dr. Carolyn was always very pleasant, professional and ready to listen and guide me. I really like her service.
November 11, 2023
5
Love my Dr. She the best
December 2, 2023
5
My Dr. SMALLWOOD is the Best!!!!! So CARING, Professional, & The Staff is So, So. HELPFUL.
December 1, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood is the best, she is very patient and thorough. I appreciate the ease of communication with all the staff in booking appointments and clarity with bills and things.
December 1, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood is AMAZING!
November 17, 2023
5
Dr. Smallwood and the entire staff, the nurses, the front desk. Everybody has always been exceptionally helpful, caring and understanding of everything that's going on. They're always there for you. No matter what, they work with you to help you to get the best benefits for your health that they can.
November 18, 2023
5
Love Dr. Smallwood. I love 45 min away and have no desire to change doctors. She's one in a million.
November 17, 2023
5
Once again I want to emphasize what a terrific physician Dr. Smallwood is and how fortunate we are to have her as my husband's primary care physician. Wellstar should hire more physicians who can emulate the same qualities as Dr. Smallwood.
November 9, 2023
5
Everyone in Dr. Smallwood's office has always been wonderful to work with. I MUST give Kudos to Kimberly in the lab. She was absolutely amazing yesterday taking my blood, she is very professional, upbeat and has such a beautiful soul.
November 5, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood is always caring, concerned and provides the best care possible!
November 3, 2023
5
I arrived early, so wait time a little longer than I expected. Dr Smallwood was efficient, kind and thorough. I had labs after and waited again. Total visit for simple well exam and labs took about 2 hours.
October 29, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood and her staff are wonderful. Were so blessed that she is our family doctor.
October 29, 2023
5
Dr. Smallwood "listens" when you have unique or sometimes complicated symptoms. That's what makes her special
October 26, 2023
5
Dr.Smallwood is always carrying and concerned; she has the best " bedside manners" that I have seen or experienced in my 57 years. I am truly grateful that she is my PCP.
October 25, 2023
5
Very polite and listens carefully!!
October 25, 2023
5
My provider listens and cares about her patients.
October 24, 2023
5
I just wanted to say that on this experience, the office staff was very kind, like I noticed, but they were, he was more attentive than usual and just more kind, so I just want to note that. Of course, I always love Dr. Smallwood. I never want to change doctors. Great job.
October 22, 2023
5
Best doctor I've ever had.
October 21, 2023
5
Dr. Smallwood listens carefully and provides helpful guidance.
October 15, 2023
5
All of the personnel were very attentive from checking in at the desk and the nurse who tallked to me and took my vitals. Dr Smallwood was very attentive to me and my concerns and took her time when talking and listening to me.
October 15, 2023
5
Dr. Smallwood is the best there is and you can't convince me otherwise.
October 14, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood had big shoes to fill behind Dr Hill, but she has already earned my trust. She listens and has open discussions. She's really great!
October 8, 2023
5
Dr Carolyn Smallwood is a wonderful physician who listens and offers great advice and solutions.
October 7, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood really pays attention to what I discuss and offers good suggestions for me to consider. I'm grateful she is my primary doctor.
September 30, 2023
5
Dr. Smallwood is a treasure- she needs to teach the class on patient experience and how to foster caring conversations with patients. She is the first doctor I've EVER had pause in the middle of an exam and ask how I'm doing--- she truly sees the whole person, and is so kind.
September 29, 2023
5
Love Dr. Smallwood! Staff is always professional and kind.
September 29, 2023
5
It was so refreshing to feel like Dr. Smallwood was listening to me and cared about me and my wellbeing. She did not seemed rushed and made sure I was able to share any concerns with her.
September 28, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood is my favorite doctor!
September 26, 2023
5
Excellent
September 22, 2023
4
The whole staff was very professional. Dr. Smallwood was exceptional. I appreciate the experience. Thank you. Bye.
December 3, 2023
5
Love my Dr. She the best
December 2, 2023
5
My Dr. SMALLWOOD is the Best!!!!! So CARING, Professional, & The Staff is So, So. HELPFUL.
December 1, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood is the best, she is very patient and thorough. I appreciate the ease of communication with all the staff in booking appointments and clarity with bills and things.
December 1, 2023
5
Dr. Smallwood and the entire staff, the nurses, the front desk. Everybody has always been exceptionally helpful, caring and understanding of everything that's going on. They're always there for you. No matter what, they work with you to help you to get the best benefits for your health that they can.
November 18, 2023
5
Love Dr. Smallwood. I love 45 min away and have no desire to change doctors. She's one in a million.
November 17, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood is AMAZING!
November 17, 2023
4
I was very well looked after by the entire team and Dr. Carolyn was always very pleasant, professional and ready to listen and guide me. I really like her service.
November 11, 2023
5
Once again I want to emphasize what a terrific physician Dr. Smallwood is and how fortunate we are to have her as my husband's primary care physician. Wellstar should hire more physicians who can emulate the same qualities as Dr. Smallwood.
November 9, 2023
5
Everyone in Dr. Smallwood's office has always been wonderful to work with. I MUST give Kudos to Kimberly in the lab. She was absolutely amazing yesterday taking my blood, she is very professional, upbeat and has such a beautiful soul.
November 5, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood is always caring, concerned and provides the best care possible!
November 3, 2023
5
I arrived early, so wait time a little longer than I expected. Dr Smallwood was efficient, kind and thorough. I had labs after and waited again. Total visit for simple well exam and labs took about 2 hours.
October 29, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood and her staff are wonderful. Were so blessed that she is our family doctor.
October 29, 2023
5
Dr. Smallwood "listens" when you have unique or sometimes complicated symptoms. That's what makes her special
October 26, 2023
5
Very polite and listens carefully!!
October 25, 2023
5
Dr.Smallwood is always carrying and concerned; she has the best " bedside manners" that I have seen or experienced in my 57 years. I am truly grateful that she is my PCP.
October 25, 2023
5
My provider listens and cares about her patients.
October 24, 2023
5
I just wanted to say that on this experience, the office staff was very kind, like I noticed, but they were, he was more attentive than usual and just more kind, so I just want to note that. Of course, I always love Dr. Smallwood. I never want to change doctors. Great job.
October 22, 2023
5
Best doctor I've ever had.
October 21, 2023
5
Dr. Smallwood listens carefully and provides helpful guidance.
October 15, 2023
5
All of the personnel were very attentive from checking in at the desk and the nurse who tallked to me and took my vitals. Dr Smallwood was very attentive to me and my concerns and took her time when talking and listening to me.
October 15, 2023
5
Dr. Smallwood is the best there is and you can't convince me otherwise.
October 14, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood had big shoes to fill behind Dr Hill, but she has already earned my trust. She listens and has open discussions. She's really great!
October 8, 2023
5
Dr Carolyn Smallwood is a wonderful physician who listens and offers great advice and solutions.
October 7, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood really pays attention to what I discuss and offers good suggestions for me to consider. I'm grateful she is my primary doctor.
September 30, 2023
5
Love Dr. Smallwood! Staff is always professional and kind.
September 29, 2023
5
Dr. Smallwood is a treasure- she needs to teach the class on patient experience and how to foster caring conversations with patients. She is the first doctor I've EVER had pause in the middle of an exam and ask how I'm doing--- she truly sees the whole person, and is so kind.
September 29, 2023
5
It was so refreshing to feel like Dr. Smallwood was listening to me and cared about me and my wellbeing. She did not seemed rushed and made sure I was able to share any concerns with her.
September 28, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood is my favorite doctor!
September 26, 2023
5
Excellent
September 22, 2023
5
Excellent
September 22, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood is my favorite doctor!
September 26, 2023
5
It was so refreshing to feel like Dr. Smallwood was listening to me and cared about me and my wellbeing. She did not seemed rushed and made sure I was able to share any concerns with her.
September 28, 2023
5
Dr. Smallwood is a treasure- she needs to teach the class on patient experience and how to foster caring conversations with patients. She is the first doctor I've EVER had pause in the middle of an exam and ask how I'm doing--- she truly sees the whole person, and is so kind.
September 29, 2023
5
Love Dr. Smallwood! Staff is always professional and kind.
September 29, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood really pays attention to what I discuss and offers good suggestions for me to consider. I'm grateful she is my primary doctor.
September 30, 2023
5
Dr Carolyn Smallwood is a wonderful physician who listens and offers great advice and solutions.
October 7, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood had big shoes to fill behind Dr Hill, but she has already earned my trust. She listens and has open discussions. She's really great!
October 8, 2023
5
Dr. Smallwood is the best there is and you can't convince me otherwise.
October 14, 2023
5
All of the personnel were very attentive from checking in at the desk and the nurse who tallked to me and took my vitals. Dr Smallwood was very attentive to me and my concerns and took her time when talking and listening to me.
October 15, 2023
5
Dr. Smallwood listens carefully and provides helpful guidance.
October 15, 2023
5
Best doctor I've ever had.
October 21, 2023
5
I just wanted to say that on this experience, the office staff was very kind, like I noticed, but they were, he was more attentive than usual and just more kind, so I just want to note that. Of course, I always love Dr. Smallwood. I never want to change doctors. Great job.
October 22, 2023
5
My provider listens and cares about her patients.
October 24, 2023
5
Dr.Smallwood is always carrying and concerned; she has the best " bedside manners" that I have seen or experienced in my 57 years. I am truly grateful that she is my PCP.
October 25, 2023
5
Very polite and listens carefully!!
October 25, 2023
5
Dr. Smallwood "listens" when you have unique or sometimes complicated symptoms. That's what makes her special
October 26, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood and her staff are wonderful. Were so blessed that she is our family doctor.
October 29, 2023
5
I arrived early, so wait time a little longer than I expected. Dr Smallwood was efficient, kind and thorough. I had labs after and waited again. Total visit for simple well exam and labs took about 2 hours.
October 29, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood is always caring, concerned and provides the best care possible!
November 3, 2023
5
Everyone in Dr. Smallwood's office has always been wonderful to work with. I MUST give Kudos to Kimberly in the lab. She was absolutely amazing yesterday taking my blood, she is very professional, upbeat and has such a beautiful soul.
November 5, 2023
5
Once again I want to emphasize what a terrific physician Dr. Smallwood is and how fortunate we are to have her as my husband's primary care physician. Wellstar should hire more physicians who can emulate the same qualities as Dr. Smallwood.
November 9, 2023
4
I was very well looked after by the entire team and Dr. Carolyn was always very pleasant, professional and ready to listen and guide me. I really like her service.
November 11, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood is AMAZING!
November 17, 2023
5
Love Dr. Smallwood. I love 45 min away and have no desire to change doctors. She's one in a million.
November 17, 2023
5
Dr. Smallwood and the entire staff, the nurses, the front desk. Everybody has always been exceptionally helpful, caring and understanding of everything that's going on. They're always there for you. No matter what, they work with you to help you to get the best benefits for your health that they can.
November 18, 2023
5
Dr Smallwood is the best, she is very patient and thorough. I appreciate the ease of communication with all the staff in booking appointments and clarity with bills and things.
December 1, 2023
5
My Dr. SMALLWOOD is the Best!!!!! So CARING, Professional, & The Staff is So, So. HELPFUL.
December 1, 2023
5
Love my Dr. She the best
December 2, 2023
4
The whole staff was very professional. Dr. Smallwood was exceptional. I appreciate the experience. Thank you. Bye.
December 3, 2023
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