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Carolyn Smallwood, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician who provides comprehensive, whole-person care for patients age 5 and older. She has a strong commitment to preventive health and values honest, respectful communication as the foundation of a successful patient-provider relationship.
Dr. Smallwood earned her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine after completing her bachelor’s degree in cross-cultural studies from Toccoa Falls College. She also holds a Master of Public Health with a concentration in environmental health science from A.T. Still University. She completed her family medicine residency at St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado, where she served as Chief Resident. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and a member of the American Board of Family Medicine.
Dr. Smallwood provides a full spectrum of primary care services, with a special focus on preventive care. She is dedicated to staying current with evidence-based research and techniques to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
Outside of work, Dr. Smallwood enjoys spending time with her husband and three sons. She loves traveling, gardening, cooking, and reading. She welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.
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
Adolescent Health
Allergic Rhinitis
Annual Wellness Exam
Anxiety
Arthritis
Asthma
Chronic Disease Management
Cyst Drainage
Depression
Diabetes Management
Ear Infection
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Immunization
Joint Injection
Kidney Disease
Medication Management
Menopause
Men's Health
Minor Injuries (Sprains, Strains, Cuts)
Minor Skin Procedures
Pap Smear
Pediatric Checkup
Pediatric Vaccination
Preventative Screening
Rash
School and Sports Physicals
Stop Smoking
Strep Throat
Thyroid Disorders
Upper Respiratory Infections
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Wart Removal
Women's Health
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9
Based on 430 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
Dr Smallwood is an exceptional person and doctor.
February 20, 2026
5
Great folks there!!!!
February 18, 2026
5
I value the relationship I have with Dr Smallwood and her staff.
February 18, 2026
5
My visits with the entire care team are always so pleasant from the check-in at the desk, to the nurse taking vitals, Dr. Smallwood and the lab techs. All just a joy to engage with and it makes the appointment such an overall great experience. THANK YOU!
February 21, 2026
5
I love Dr Smallwood, but I won't use other Wellstar facilities unless there are no alternatives because you don't accept my Medicare supplement (Medi-Share 65+).
February 18, 2026
5
Best Doctor I have ever had.
February 14, 2026
5
Dr. Smallwood I'd professional and personable. She's the best!
February 8, 2026
5
All is well
February 8, 2026
5
Dr. Smallwood is the best. She is very professional. She listens intently andd is very compassionate.
February 1, 2026
5
No complaints.
February 1, 2026
5
My doctor is an excellent professional; she listens to me attentively, carefully, and calmly. For me, she's perfect. So much so that I've already recommended her to friends. She's very good at what she does.
February 2, 2026
5
Dr. Smallwood was helpful and compassionate as usual...
January 30, 2026
5
Dr Smallwood always makes me feel comfortable.
January 30, 2026
5
Always enjoy seeing doctor Smallwood
January 27, 2026
5
Dr. Smallwood is the most caring medical provider I have had. She is empathetic and listens to me as a patient.
January 27, 2026
5
Very friendly, caring and professional
January 25, 2026
5
Dr Smallwood is very personable and a great provider. Unfortunately Wellstar has their providers on a very tight schedule. The visit feels rushed, not her fault but I would have liked to have had a more in depth conversation about a few things. She does a great job with the little time she's allotted.
January 25, 2026
5
Dr Smallwood is truly the best. She is genuinely concerned for my well being. I always recommend her to my friends and family!
January 21, 2026
5
She was great and she listened to me.
January 19, 2026
5
Dr. Smallwood and her staff are so kind and thorough in helping us in our daily lives by reminding us about daily exercise, eating right, being careful to use canes or walkers to ambulate in the home and when you are outside the home, also. Everyone is so kind and helpful.
January 18, 2026
5
The wait time for blood-draw was horrible. I had to wait 45 minutes before the lab could draw my blood. The wait time had been increasing every time we required blood-draw. It is taking longer to have the procedure done than to see the doctor!
January 18, 2026
5
Incredible bedside manner and knowledge... thank you!
January 16, 2026
5
Dr Smallwood is the best
January 11, 2026
5
I have given many recommendations to co-workers about what a great service Dr. Smallwood and Shannon Shockley provide consistently with respect and utmost professionalism.
December 27, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is always so kind and knowledgeable. She has a fantastic bedside manner. I trust her.
December 26, 2025
5
Everyone at this location is professional, knowledgeable and truly cares about their patients. It's a pleasure to go here.
December 26, 2025
5
I have metastatic kidney cancer and Dr. Smallwood is an advocate who listens to all of the concerns I have, both physically and mentally, so I can continue to live my best life. Whenever I visit, I know that she has reviewed radiology, kidney and oncology information in addition to general health care concerns. I am so grateful for her!
December 22, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is a very kind and compassionate dr
December 22, 2025
5
I'm a difficult patient in that I've had frightening reactions to various drugs. I appreciate Dr. Smallwood's commitment to make me aware of my health challenges.
December 21, 2025
5
I think that Dr. Smallwood is an incredible physician. She listens, she's patient, she's understanding, and she treats you like a real person. I think she's an amazing physician.
December 21, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is an exceptional person and doctor.
February 20, 2026
5
Great folks there!!!!
February 18, 2026
5
I value the relationship I have with Dr Smallwood and her staff.
February 18, 2026
5
My visits with the entire care team are always so pleasant from the check-in at the desk, to the nurse taking vitals, Dr. Smallwood and the lab techs. All just a joy to engage with and it makes the appointment such an overall great experience. THANK YOU!
February 21, 2026
5
I love Dr Smallwood, but I won't use other Wellstar facilities unless there are no alternatives because you don't accept my Medicare supplement (Medi-Share 65+).
February 18, 2026
5
Best Doctor I have ever had.
February 14, 2026
5
Dr. Smallwood I'd professional and personable. She's the best!
February 8, 2026
5
All is well
February 8, 2026
5
Dr. Smallwood is the best. She is very professional. She listens intently andd is very compassionate.
February 1, 2026
5
No complaints.
February 1, 2026
5
My doctor is an excellent professional; she listens to me attentively, carefully, and calmly. For me, she's perfect. So much so that I've already recommended her to friends. She's very good at what she does.
February 2, 2026
5
Dr. Smallwood was helpful and compassionate as usual...
January 30, 2026
5
Dr Smallwood always makes me feel comfortable.
January 30, 2026
5
Always enjoy seeing doctor Smallwood
January 27, 2026
5
Dr. Smallwood is the most caring medical provider I have had. She is empathetic and listens to me as a patient.
January 27, 2026
5
Very friendly, caring and professional
January 25, 2026
5
Dr Smallwood is very personable and a great provider. Unfortunately Wellstar has their providers on a very tight schedule. The visit feels rushed, not her fault but I would have liked to have had a more in depth conversation about a few things. She does a great job with the little time she's allotted.
January 25, 2026
5
Dr Smallwood is truly the best. She is genuinely concerned for my well being. I always recommend her to my friends and family!
January 21, 2026
5
She was great and she listened to me.
January 19, 2026
5
Dr. Smallwood and her staff are so kind and thorough in helping us in our daily lives by reminding us about daily exercise, eating right, being careful to use canes or walkers to ambulate in the home and when you are outside the home, also. Everyone is so kind and helpful.
January 18, 2026
5
The wait time for blood-draw was horrible. I had to wait 45 minutes before the lab could draw my blood. The wait time had been increasing every time we required blood-draw. It is taking longer to have the procedure done than to see the doctor!
January 18, 2026
5
Incredible bedside manner and knowledge... thank you!
January 16, 2026
5
Dr Smallwood is the best
January 11, 2026
5
I have given many recommendations to co-workers about what a great service Dr. Smallwood and Shannon Shockley provide consistently with respect and utmost professionalism.
December 27, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is always so kind and knowledgeable. She has a fantastic bedside manner. I trust her.
December 26, 2025
5
Everyone at this location is professional, knowledgeable and truly cares about their patients. It's a pleasure to go here.
December 26, 2025
5
I have metastatic kidney cancer and Dr. Smallwood is an advocate who listens to all of the concerns I have, both physically and mentally, so I can continue to live my best life. Whenever I visit, I know that she has reviewed radiology, kidney and oncology information in addition to general health care concerns. I am so grateful for her!
December 22, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is a very kind and compassionate dr
December 22, 2025
5
I'm a difficult patient in that I've had frightening reactions to various drugs. I appreciate Dr. Smallwood's commitment to make me aware of my health challenges.
December 21, 2025
5
I think that Dr. Smallwood is an incredible physician. She listens, she's patient, she's understanding, and she treats you like a real person. I think she's an amazing physician.
December 21, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is an exceptional person and doctor.
February 20, 2026
5
Great folks there!!!!
February 18, 2026
5
I value the relationship I have with Dr Smallwood and her staff.
February 18, 2026
5
My visits with the entire care team are always so pleasant from the check-in at the desk, to the nurse taking vitals, Dr. Smallwood and the lab techs. All just a joy to engage with and it makes the appointment such an overall great experience. THANK YOU!
February 21, 2026
5
I love Dr Smallwood, but I won't use other Wellstar facilities unless there are no alternatives because you don't accept my Medicare supplement (Medi-Share 65+).
February 18, 2026
5
Best Doctor I have ever had.
February 14, 2026
5
Dr. Smallwood I'd professional and personable. She's the best!
February 8, 2026
5
All is well
February 8, 2026
5
Dr. Smallwood is the best. She is very professional. She listens intently andd is very compassionate.
February 1, 2026
5
No complaints.
February 1, 2026
5
My doctor is an excellent professional; she listens to me attentively, carefully, and calmly. For me, she's perfect. So much so that I've already recommended her to friends. She's very good at what she does.
February 2, 2026
5
Dr. Smallwood was helpful and compassionate as usual...
January 30, 2026
5
Dr Smallwood always makes me feel comfortable.
January 30, 2026
5
Always enjoy seeing doctor Smallwood
January 27, 2026
5
Dr. Smallwood is the most caring medical provider I have had. She is empathetic and listens to me as a patient.
January 27, 2026
5
Very friendly, caring and professional
January 25, 2026
5
Dr Smallwood is very personable and a great provider. Unfortunately Wellstar has their providers on a very tight schedule. The visit feels rushed, not her fault but I would have liked to have had a more in depth conversation about a few things. She does a great job with the little time she's allotted.
January 25, 2026
5
Dr Smallwood is truly the best. She is genuinely concerned for my well being. I always recommend her to my friends and family!
January 21, 2026
5
She was great and she listened to me.
January 19, 2026
5
Dr. Smallwood and her staff are so kind and thorough in helping us in our daily lives by reminding us about daily exercise, eating right, being careful to use canes or walkers to ambulate in the home and when you are outside the home, also. Everyone is so kind and helpful.
January 18, 2026
5
The wait time for blood-draw was horrible. I had to wait 45 minutes before the lab could draw my blood. The wait time had been increasing every time we required blood-draw. It is taking longer to have the procedure done than to see the doctor!
January 18, 2026
5
Incredible bedside manner and knowledge... thank you!
January 16, 2026
5
Dr Smallwood is the best
January 11, 2026
5
I have given many recommendations to co-workers about what a great service Dr. Smallwood and Shannon Shockley provide consistently with respect and utmost professionalism.
December 27, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is always so kind and knowledgeable. She has a fantastic bedside manner. I trust her.
December 26, 2025
5
Everyone at this location is professional, knowledgeable and truly cares about their patients. It's a pleasure to go here.
December 26, 2025
5
I have metastatic kidney cancer and Dr. Smallwood is an advocate who listens to all of the concerns I have, both physically and mentally, so I can continue to live my best life. Whenever I visit, I know that she has reviewed radiology, kidney and oncology information in addition to general health care concerns. I am so grateful for her!
December 22, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is a very kind and compassionate dr
December 22, 2025
5
I'm a difficult patient in that I've had frightening reactions to various drugs. I appreciate Dr. Smallwood's commitment to make me aware of my health challenges.
December 21, 2025
5
I think that Dr. Smallwood is an incredible physician. She listens, she's patient, she's understanding, and she treats you like a real person. I think she's an amazing physician.
December 21, 2025
5
My visits with the entire care team are always so pleasant from the check-in at the desk, to the nurse taking vitals, Dr. Smallwood and the lab techs. All just a joy to engage with and it makes the appointment such an overall great experience. THANK YOU!
February 21, 2026
5
Dr Smallwood is an exceptional person and doctor.
February 20, 2026
5
Great folks there!!!!
February 18, 2026
5
I love Dr Smallwood, but I won't use other Wellstar facilities unless there are no alternatives because you don't accept my Medicare supplement (Medi-Share 65+).
February 18, 2026
5
I value the relationship I have with Dr Smallwood and her staff.
February 18, 2026
5
Best Doctor I have ever had.
February 14, 2026
5
All is well
February 8, 2026
5
Dr. Smallwood I'd professional and personable. She's the best!
February 8, 2026
5
My doctor is an excellent professional; she listens to me attentively, carefully, and calmly. For me, she's perfect. So much so that I've already recommended her to friends. She's very good at what she does.
February 2, 2026
5
Dr. Smallwood is the best. She is very professional. She listens intently andd is very compassionate.
February 1, 2026
5
No complaints.
February 1, 2026
5
Dr. Smallwood was helpful and compassionate as usual...
January 30, 2026
5
Dr Smallwood always makes me feel comfortable.
January 30, 2026
5
Always enjoy seeing doctor Smallwood
January 27, 2026
5
Dr. Smallwood is the most caring medical provider I have had. She is empathetic and listens to me as a patient.
January 27, 2026
5
Very friendly, caring and professional
January 25, 2026
5
Dr Smallwood is very personable and a great provider. Unfortunately Wellstar has their providers on a very tight schedule. The visit feels rushed, not her fault but I would have liked to have had a more in depth conversation about a few things. She does a great job with the little time she's allotted.
January 25, 2026
5
Dr Smallwood is truly the best. She is genuinely concerned for my well being. I always recommend her to my friends and family!
January 21, 2026
5
She was great and she listened to me.
January 19, 2026
5
Dr. Smallwood and her staff are so kind and thorough in helping us in our daily lives by reminding us about daily exercise, eating right, being careful to use canes or walkers to ambulate in the home and when you are outside the home, also. Everyone is so kind and helpful.
January 18, 2026
5
The wait time for blood-draw was horrible. I had to wait 45 minutes before the lab could draw my blood. The wait time had been increasing every time we required blood-draw. It is taking longer to have the procedure done than to see the doctor!
January 18, 2026
5
Incredible bedside manner and knowledge... thank you!
January 16, 2026
5
Dr Smallwood is the best
January 11, 2026
5
I have given many recommendations to co-workers about what a great service Dr. Smallwood and Shannon Shockley provide consistently with respect and utmost professionalism.
December 27, 2025
5
Everyone at this location is professional, knowledgeable and truly cares about their patients. It's a pleasure to go here.
December 26, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is always so kind and knowledgeable. She has a fantastic bedside manner. I trust her.
December 26, 2025
5
I have metastatic kidney cancer and Dr. Smallwood is an advocate who listens to all of the concerns I have, both physically and mentally, so I can continue to live my best life. Whenever I visit, I know that she has reviewed radiology, kidney and oncology information in addition to general health care concerns. I am so grateful for her!
December 22, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is a very kind and compassionate dr
December 22, 2025
5
I'm a difficult patient in that I've had frightening reactions to various drugs. I appreciate Dr. Smallwood's commitment to make me aware of my health challenges.
December 21, 2025
5
I think that Dr. Smallwood is an incredible physician. She listens, she's patient, she's understanding, and she treats you like a real person. I think she's an amazing physician.
December 21, 2025
5
I think that Dr. Smallwood is an incredible physician. She listens, she's patient, she's understanding, and she treats you like a real person. I think she's an amazing physician.
December 21, 2025
5
I'm a difficult patient in that I've had frightening reactions to various drugs. I appreciate Dr. Smallwood's commitment to make me aware of my health challenges.
December 21, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is a very kind and compassionate dr
December 22, 2025
5
I have metastatic kidney cancer and Dr. Smallwood is an advocate who listens to all of the concerns I have, both physically and mentally, so I can continue to live my best life. Whenever I visit, I know that she has reviewed radiology, kidney and oncology information in addition to general health care concerns. I am so grateful for her!
December 22, 2025
5
Dr. Smallwood is always so kind and knowledgeable. She has a fantastic bedside manner. I trust her.
December 26, 2025
5
Everyone at this location is professional, knowledgeable and truly cares about their patients. It's a pleasure to go here.
December 26, 2025
5
I have given many recommendations to co-workers about what a great service Dr. Smallwood and Shannon Shockley provide consistently with respect and utmost professionalism.
December 27, 2025
5
Dr Smallwood is the best
January 11, 2026
5
Incredible bedside manner and knowledge... thank you!
January 16, 2026
5
The wait time for blood-draw was horrible. I had to wait 45 minutes before the lab could draw my blood. The wait time had been increasing every time we required blood-draw. It is taking longer to have the procedure done than to see the doctor!
January 18, 2026
5
Dr. Smallwood and her staff are so kind and thorough in helping us in our daily lives by reminding us about daily exercise, eating right, being careful to use canes or walkers to ambulate in the home and when you are outside the home, also. Everyone is so kind and helpful.
January 18, 2026
5
She was great and she listened to me.
January 19, 2026
5
Dr Smallwood is truly the best. She is genuinely concerned for my well being. I always recommend her to my friends and family!
January 21, 2026
5
Dr Smallwood is very personable and a great provider. Unfortunately Wellstar has their providers on a very tight schedule. The visit feels rushed, not her fault but I would have liked to have had a more in depth conversation about a few things. She does a great job with the little time she's allotted.
January 25, 2026
5
Very friendly, caring and professional
January 25, 2026
5
Dr. Smallwood is the most caring medical provider I have had. She is empathetic and listens to me as a patient.
January 27, 2026
5
Always enjoy seeing doctor Smallwood
January 27, 2026
5
Dr Smallwood always makes me feel comfortable.
January 30, 2026
5
Dr. Smallwood was helpful and compassionate as usual...
January 30, 2026
5
No complaints.
February 1, 2026
5
Dr. Smallwood is the best. She is very professional. She listens intently andd is very compassionate.
February 1, 2026
5
My doctor is an excellent professional; she listens to me attentively, carefully, and calmly. For me, she's perfect. So much so that I've already recommended her to friends. She's very good at what she does.
February 2, 2026
5
Dr. Smallwood I'd professional and personable. She's the best!
February 8, 2026
5
All is well
February 8, 2026
5
Best Doctor I have ever had.
February 14, 2026
5
I value the relationship I have with Dr Smallwood and her staff.
February 18, 2026
5
I love Dr Smallwood, but I won't use other Wellstar facilities unless there are no alternatives because you don't accept my Medicare supplement (Medi-Share 65+).
February 18, 2026
5
Great folks there!!!!
February 18, 2026
5
Dr Smallwood is an exceptional person and doctor.
February 20, 2026
5
My visits with the entire care team are always so pleasant from the check-in at the desk, to the nurse taking vitals, Dr. Smallwood and the lab techs. All just a joy to engage with and it makes the appointment such an overall great experience. THANK YOU!
February 21, 2026
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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
