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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
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Problems
Weight Loss
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9
4.9
Based on 581 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
4.84
Earned my trust
4.82
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Patient Reviews
5
Very good experience
April 12, 2024
5
Very professional and well organized thru the whole process.
April 12, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood was absolutely wonderful and I'm so relieved to establish care with her. The practice / Wellstar isnt my favorite, but I love Dr Smallwood. It is slightly annoying I did all my online paperwork ahead of time and yet I was still asked to fill out the exact same paperwork upon arrival and then the nurse asked me more of the same questions. Seemed so inefficient
April 11, 2024
5
From the front desk staff to Dr Smallwood... you feel noticed and listened to. Friendly, professional, personable.
April 11, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood provides excellent care to her patients! She is warm, sensitive, direct, engaging and personable. She listens well to learn well. I appreciate that she doesn't leave the room without asking "how else can I serve you today?" I am well taken care of in her care!
April 11, 2024
5
I love Dr Smallwood. Always takes time with me. She on our level not I am dr in rush I just wish she could take new patients my husband would love to use het also
April 5, 2024
5
Very efficient and thoughtful with follow-up
April 5, 2024
5
Dr. Carolyn Smallwood is excellent. She spent so much time listening to my concerns and discussing. Her nurses and staff are excellent as well.
April 3, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is always wonderful and takes her time and listens to all my concerns. She always makes me feel comfortable and offers lots of helpful advice when needed.
April 5, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is the best attentive as well as professional doctor I've been to in 66 years!
March 31, 2024
5
Awesome front staff and the doctor was so attentive
March 30, 2024
5
My basic needs were met. I was given an opportunity to share my needs and concerns and to have those addressed.
March 30, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is excellent and I have recommended her to others already!
March 28, 2024
5
Thank you
March 28, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood always inducts herself in a professional manner. Her expertise is only surpassed by her caring attitude.
March 27, 2024
5
Very caring and friendly.
March 27, 2024
5
the wait time for bloodwork for after my appt was around an hour!!! Way too long. Doesn't seem very efficient. Also, very hard to schedule - have to schedule way in advance
March 24, 2024
5
Very satisfied.
March 23, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood was attentive to my concerns and gave me a health plan to follow to a better health. I trust my doctor I just need to follow her instructions
March 21, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is caring and confident. I would recommend her to anyone.
March 20, 2024
5
Feel good about healthcare I'm receiving.
March 18, 2024
5
Labs took quite a while, there was a long line and only 2 technicians, but Dr Smallwood was awesome! So kind and caring. Highly recommend her!
March 15, 2024
5
Love Dr Smallwood. Trust her opinion greatly.
March 15, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is genuinely connected to me as a patient. She asks questions and allows me time yo talk.
March 14, 2024
5
Although I was just trying to get clearance for cataract surgery, Dr.Smallwood did a more extensive and comprehensive exam, complete with bloodwork and a pneumonia shot. I got all of my results and a note from the Dr. with suggestions and asking me to return in 3 months for retesting. I feel very secure in trusting my health to Dr. Smallwood.
March 14, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is great, she is very thorough and easy to talk to.
March 11, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood had an outstanding bedside manner. She was engaging. She made herself completely open to listening to anything that I had to say. She did a fantastic job. And she probably is not getting enough money for the phenomenal job that she's doing for WellSTAR. She's the best.
March 13, 2024
5
I appreciate the care and time my provider takes with me. I feel heard and valued.
March 10, 2024
5
Loved Dr Smallwood's bedside manner and her sharp intellect.
March 8, 2024
5
Dr. smallwood provides the best care possible. The entire office is professional, helpful & friendly.
March 8, 2024
5
Very good experience
April 12, 2024
5
Very professional and well organized thru the whole process.
April 12, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood was absolutely wonderful and I'm so relieved to establish care with her. The practice / Wellstar isnt my favorite, but I love Dr Smallwood. It is slightly annoying I did all my online paperwork ahead of time and yet I was still asked to fill out the exact same paperwork upon arrival and then the nurse asked me more of the same questions. Seemed so inefficient
April 11, 2024
5
From the front desk staff to Dr Smallwood... you feel noticed and listened to. Friendly, professional, personable.
April 11, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood provides excellent care to her patients! She is warm, sensitive, direct, engaging and personable. She listens well to learn well. I appreciate that she doesn't leave the room without asking "how else can I serve you today?" I am well taken care of in her care!
April 11, 2024
5
I love Dr Smallwood. Always takes time with me. She on our level not I am dr in rush I just wish she could take new patients my husband would love to use het also
April 5, 2024
5
Very efficient and thoughtful with follow-up
April 5, 2024
5
Dr. Carolyn Smallwood is excellent. She spent so much time listening to my concerns and discussing. Her nurses and staff are excellent as well.
April 3, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is always wonderful and takes her time and listens to all my concerns. She always makes me feel comfortable and offers lots of helpful advice when needed.
April 5, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is the best attentive as well as professional doctor I've been to in 66 years!
March 31, 2024
5
Awesome front staff and the doctor was so attentive
March 30, 2024
5
My basic needs were met. I was given an opportunity to share my needs and concerns and to have those addressed.
March 30, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is excellent and I have recommended her to others already!
March 28, 2024
5
Thank you
March 28, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood always inducts herself in a professional manner. Her expertise is only surpassed by her caring attitude.
March 27, 2024
5
Very caring and friendly.
March 27, 2024
5
the wait time for bloodwork for after my appt was around an hour!!! Way too long. Doesn't seem very efficient. Also, very hard to schedule - have to schedule way in advance
March 24, 2024
5
Very satisfied.
March 23, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood was attentive to my concerns and gave me a health plan to follow to a better health. I trust my doctor I just need to follow her instructions
March 21, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is caring and confident. I would recommend her to anyone.
March 20, 2024
5
Feel good about healthcare I'm receiving.
March 18, 2024
5
Labs took quite a while, there was a long line and only 2 technicians, but Dr Smallwood was awesome! So kind and caring. Highly recommend her!
March 15, 2024
5
Love Dr Smallwood. Trust her opinion greatly.
March 15, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is genuinely connected to me as a patient. She asks questions and allows me time yo talk.
March 14, 2024
5
Although I was just trying to get clearance for cataract surgery, Dr.Smallwood did a more extensive and comprehensive exam, complete with bloodwork and a pneumonia shot. I got all of my results and a note from the Dr. with suggestions and asking me to return in 3 months for retesting. I feel very secure in trusting my health to Dr. Smallwood.
March 14, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is great, she is very thorough and easy to talk to.
March 11, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood had an outstanding bedside manner. She was engaging. She made herself completely open to listening to anything that I had to say. She did a fantastic job. And she probably is not getting enough money for the phenomenal job that she's doing for WellSTAR. She's the best.
March 13, 2024
5
I appreciate the care and time my provider takes with me. I feel heard and valued.
March 10, 2024
5
Loved Dr Smallwood's bedside manner and her sharp intellect.
March 8, 2024
5
Dr. smallwood provides the best care possible. The entire office is professional, helpful & friendly.
March 8, 2024
5
Very good experience
April 12, 2024
5
Very professional and well organized thru the whole process.
April 12, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood was absolutely wonderful and I'm so relieved to establish care with her. The practice / Wellstar isnt my favorite, but I love Dr Smallwood. It is slightly annoying I did all my online paperwork ahead of time and yet I was still asked to fill out the exact same paperwork upon arrival and then the nurse asked me more of the same questions. Seemed so inefficient
April 11, 2024
5
From the front desk staff to Dr Smallwood... you feel noticed and listened to. Friendly, professional, personable.
April 11, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood provides excellent care to her patients! She is warm, sensitive, direct, engaging and personable. She listens well to learn well. I appreciate that she doesn't leave the room without asking "how else can I serve you today?" I am well taken care of in her care!
April 11, 2024
5
I love Dr Smallwood. Always takes time with me. She on our level not I am dr in rush I just wish she could take new patients my husband would love to use het also
April 5, 2024
5
Very efficient and thoughtful with follow-up
April 5, 2024
5
Dr. Carolyn Smallwood is excellent. She spent so much time listening to my concerns and discussing. Her nurses and staff are excellent as well.
April 3, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is always wonderful and takes her time and listens to all my concerns. She always makes me feel comfortable and offers lots of helpful advice when needed.
April 5, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is the best attentive as well as professional doctor I've been to in 66 years!
March 31, 2024
5
Awesome front staff and the doctor was so attentive
March 30, 2024
5
My basic needs were met. I was given an opportunity to share my needs and concerns and to have those addressed.
March 30, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is excellent and I have recommended her to others already!
March 28, 2024
5
Thank you
March 28, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood always inducts herself in a professional manner. Her expertise is only surpassed by her caring attitude.
March 27, 2024
5
Very caring and friendly.
March 27, 2024
5
the wait time for bloodwork for after my appt was around an hour!!! Way too long. Doesn't seem very efficient. Also, very hard to schedule - have to schedule way in advance
March 24, 2024
5
Very satisfied.
March 23, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood was attentive to my concerns and gave me a health plan to follow to a better health. I trust my doctor I just need to follow her instructions
March 21, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is caring and confident. I would recommend her to anyone.
March 20, 2024
5
Feel good about healthcare I'm receiving.
March 18, 2024
5
Labs took quite a while, there was a long line and only 2 technicians, but Dr Smallwood was awesome! So kind and caring. Highly recommend her!
March 15, 2024
5
Love Dr Smallwood. Trust her opinion greatly.
March 15, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is genuinely connected to me as a patient. She asks questions and allows me time yo talk.
March 14, 2024
5
Although I was just trying to get clearance for cataract surgery, Dr.Smallwood did a more extensive and comprehensive exam, complete with bloodwork and a pneumonia shot. I got all of my results and a note from the Dr. with suggestions and asking me to return in 3 months for retesting. I feel very secure in trusting my health to Dr. Smallwood.
March 14, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is great, she is very thorough and easy to talk to.
March 11, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood had an outstanding bedside manner. She was engaging. She made herself completely open to listening to anything that I had to say. She did a fantastic job. And she probably is not getting enough money for the phenomenal job that she's doing for WellSTAR. She's the best.
March 13, 2024
5
I appreciate the care and time my provider takes with me. I feel heard and valued.
March 10, 2024
5
Loved Dr Smallwood's bedside manner and her sharp intellect.
March 8, 2024
5
Dr. smallwood provides the best care possible. The entire office is professional, helpful & friendly.
March 8, 2024
5
Very good experience
April 12, 2024
5
Very professional and well organized thru the whole process.
April 12, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood was absolutely wonderful and I'm so relieved to establish care with her. The practice / Wellstar isnt my favorite, but I love Dr Smallwood. It is slightly annoying I did all my online paperwork ahead of time and yet I was still asked to fill out the exact same paperwork upon arrival and then the nurse asked me more of the same questions. Seemed so inefficient
April 11, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood provides excellent care to her patients! She is warm, sensitive, direct, engaging and personable. She listens well to learn well. I appreciate that she doesn't leave the room without asking "how else can I serve you today?" I am well taken care of in her care!
April 11, 2024
5
From the front desk staff to Dr Smallwood... you feel noticed and listened to. Friendly, professional, personable.
April 11, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is always wonderful and takes her time and listens to all my concerns. She always makes me feel comfortable and offers lots of helpful advice when needed.
April 5, 2024
5
I love Dr Smallwood. Always takes time with me. She on our level not I am dr in rush I just wish she could take new patients my husband would love to use het also
April 5, 2024
5
Very efficient and thoughtful with follow-up
April 5, 2024
5
Dr. Carolyn Smallwood is excellent. She spent so much time listening to my concerns and discussing. Her nurses and staff are excellent as well.
April 3, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is the best attentive as well as professional doctor I've been to in 66 years!
March 31, 2024
5
My basic needs were met. I was given an opportunity to share my needs and concerns and to have those addressed.
March 30, 2024
5
Awesome front staff and the doctor was so attentive
March 30, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is excellent and I have recommended her to others already!
March 28, 2024
5
Thank you
March 28, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood always inducts herself in a professional manner. Her expertise is only surpassed by her caring attitude.
March 27, 2024
5
Very caring and friendly.
March 27, 2024
5
the wait time for bloodwork for after my appt was around an hour!!! Way too long. Doesn't seem very efficient. Also, very hard to schedule - have to schedule way in advance
March 24, 2024
5
Very satisfied.
March 23, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood was attentive to my concerns and gave me a health plan to follow to a better health. I trust my doctor I just need to follow her instructions
March 21, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is caring and confident. I would recommend her to anyone.
March 20, 2024
5
Feel good about healthcare I'm receiving.
March 18, 2024
5
Labs took quite a while, there was a long line and only 2 technicians, but Dr Smallwood was awesome! So kind and caring. Highly recommend her!
March 15, 2024
5
Love Dr Smallwood. Trust her opinion greatly.
March 15, 2024
5
Although I was just trying to get clearance for cataract surgery, Dr.Smallwood did a more extensive and comprehensive exam, complete with bloodwork and a pneumonia shot. I got all of my results and a note from the Dr. with suggestions and asking me to return in 3 months for retesting. I feel very secure in trusting my health to Dr. Smallwood.
March 14, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is genuinely connected to me as a patient. She asks questions and allows me time yo talk.
March 14, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood had an outstanding bedside manner. She was engaging. She made herself completely open to listening to anything that I had to say. She did a fantastic job. And she probably is not getting enough money for the phenomenal job that she's doing for WellSTAR. She's the best.
March 13, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is great, she is very thorough and easy to talk to.
March 11, 2024
5
I appreciate the care and time my provider takes with me. I feel heard and valued.
March 10, 2024
5
Loved Dr Smallwood's bedside manner and her sharp intellect.
March 8, 2024
5
Dr. smallwood provides the best care possible. The entire office is professional, helpful & friendly.
March 8, 2024
5
Dr. smallwood provides the best care possible. The entire office is professional, helpful & friendly.
March 8, 2024
5
Loved Dr Smallwood's bedside manner and her sharp intellect.
March 8, 2024
5
I appreciate the care and time my provider takes with me. I feel heard and valued.
March 10, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is great, she is very thorough and easy to talk to.
March 11, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood had an outstanding bedside manner. She was engaging. She made herself completely open to listening to anything that I had to say. She did a fantastic job. And she probably is not getting enough money for the phenomenal job that she's doing for WellSTAR. She's the best.
March 13, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is genuinely connected to me as a patient. She asks questions and allows me time yo talk.
March 14, 2024
5
Although I was just trying to get clearance for cataract surgery, Dr.Smallwood did a more extensive and comprehensive exam, complete with bloodwork and a pneumonia shot. I got all of my results and a note from the Dr. with suggestions and asking me to return in 3 months for retesting. I feel very secure in trusting my health to Dr. Smallwood.
March 14, 2024
5
Love Dr Smallwood. Trust her opinion greatly.
March 15, 2024
5
Labs took quite a while, there was a long line and only 2 technicians, but Dr Smallwood was awesome! So kind and caring. Highly recommend her!
March 15, 2024
5
Feel good about healthcare I'm receiving.
March 18, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is caring and confident. I would recommend her to anyone.
March 20, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood was attentive to my concerns and gave me a health plan to follow to a better health. I trust my doctor I just need to follow her instructions
March 21, 2024
5
Very satisfied.
March 23, 2024
5
the wait time for bloodwork for after my appt was around an hour!!! Way too long. Doesn't seem very efficient. Also, very hard to schedule - have to schedule way in advance
March 24, 2024
5
Very caring and friendly.
March 27, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood always inducts herself in a professional manner. Her expertise is only surpassed by her caring attitude.
March 27, 2024
5
Thank you
March 28, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is excellent and I have recommended her to others already!
March 28, 2024
5
Awesome front staff and the doctor was so attentive
March 30, 2024
5
My basic needs were met. I was given an opportunity to share my needs and concerns and to have those addressed.
March 30, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood is the best attentive as well as professional doctor I've been to in 66 years!
March 31, 2024
5
Dr. Carolyn Smallwood is excellent. She spent so much time listening to my concerns and discussing. Her nurses and staff are excellent as well.
April 3, 2024
5
Very efficient and thoughtful with follow-up
April 5, 2024
5
I love Dr Smallwood. Always takes time with me. She on our level not I am dr in rush I just wish she could take new patients my husband would love to use het also
April 5, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood is always wonderful and takes her time and listens to all my concerns. She always makes me feel comfortable and offers lots of helpful advice when needed.
April 5, 2024
5
From the front desk staff to Dr Smallwood... you feel noticed and listened to. Friendly, professional, personable.
April 11, 2024
5
Dr. Smallwood provides excellent care to her patients! She is warm, sensitive, direct, engaging and personable. She listens well to learn well. I appreciate that she doesn't leave the room without asking "how else can I serve you today?" I am well taken care of in her care!
April 11, 2024
5
Dr Smallwood was absolutely wonderful and I'm so relieved to establish care with her. The practice / Wellstar isnt my favorite, but I love Dr Smallwood. It is slightly annoying I did all my online paperwork ahead of time and yet I was still asked to fill out the exact same paperwork upon arrival and then the nurse asked me more of the same questions. Seemed so inefficient
April 11, 2024
5
Very good experience
April 12, 2024
5
Very professional and well organized thru the whole process.
April 12, 2024
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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.
Several Wellstar team members have been voted among the Best of Cobb:
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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.
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
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Ryan Breshears, PhD
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Ryan Cantwell, MD
Wellstar Internal Medicine
Best Family Physician, First Place
Best General Practice Doctor, Second Place
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