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Patient Reviews
5
Nicole Shields is the best! She is kind and neutering and sweet and her bed side manner is the best. Need to have more doctors like her at Wellstar
July 24, 2025
5
I FELT VERY CONFIDENT ABOUT THE INFORMATION I RECEIVED TODAY AND NICOLE WAS VERY PLEASANT AND KNOWLEDGEABLE AND DR. PARKS IS THE BEST! THANKS
July 19, 2025
5
Nicole was thorough and patient. She explained everything as she was going through the examination. Quite knowledgeable.
July 14, 2025
4
Left me sitting in the office for over an hour.
July 11, 2025
5
The entire staff is excellent. I had a very pleasant experience. However, requiring patients to pay for parking is ridiculous in my opinion.
June 28, 2025
5
Nicole is an excellent and professional Audiology professional. Manage my visit well and provided appointment for next steps. i have referred numerous people to this practice because of the care and concern expressed by Dr Applebaum's staff
June 28, 2025
5
My experience with Nicole Shields is always over & above expectations. She is professional & knowledgeable, the most patient doctor who I know!!
June 25, 2025
5
on time, clear explanations, friendly and informative.
June 22, 2025
5
if this dr. Were any better I couldn't stand it
June 19, 2025
5
I continue to have a very good experience with staff and Dr. Nicole Shields each time I have an appointment.
June 19, 2025
5
Nicole Shields was wonderful. She let me know everything she was doing and listened carefully and explained all her steps
June 14, 2025
5
Great
May 19, 2025
5
Staff were very professional and friendly as always
May 18, 2025
5
Friendly, efficient, informative
May 17, 2025
5
Very professional and personable. Recommend highly this ENT for hearing problems.
May 16, 2025
5
Dr. Nicole Shields is one of my very favorite health care provides in my whole life. She is not only talented but kind
May 7, 2025
5
Dr. Shields is fantastic so appreciate her knowledge and caring manner! Thank you
May 2, 2025
5
Very professional. I feel like she did a very good job. I will definitely go back in 6 months
May 2, 2025
5
Prompt service, friendly, caring (made sure I didn't trip)
April 30, 2025
5
Great doctors! Very kind and professional
April 24, 2025
5
I had a flat tire going to my appointment. I was 2 hour late for My. Appointment the office work me I with smiles.
April 8, 2025
5
Great practice!
April 7, 2025
5
Always a pleasant experience
April 10, 2025
5
Dr. Shields was excellent. She listened to my concerns and solved my problem with care and finesse.
March 28, 2025
5
Everyone was so nice and helpful.
March 26, 2025
5
Nothing is needed they cover you from A TO Z
March 26, 2025
5
Very good
March 26, 2025
5
Nicole is a thoughtful and compassionate person. I Highly recommend her to anyone who has hearing issues. She knows how to mechanically troubleshoot a hearing aid. She takes her time to listen to your problem and work through the issue. Love her!
March 20, 2025
5
Dr. Shields and Kelly are the BEST!!!'
March 13, 2025
5
Nicole was kind, knowledgeable, listened to my needs and professional. Great experience.
March 13, 2025
5
Nicole Shields is the best! She is kind and neutering and sweet and her bed side manner is the best. Need to have more doctors like her at Wellstar
July 24, 2025
5
I FELT VERY CONFIDENT ABOUT THE INFORMATION I RECEIVED TODAY AND NICOLE WAS VERY PLEASANT AND KNOWLEDGEABLE AND DR. PARKS IS THE BEST! THANKS
July 19, 2025
5
Nicole was thorough and patient. She explained everything as she was going through the examination. Quite knowledgeable.
July 14, 2025
5
The entire staff is excellent. I had a very pleasant experience. However, requiring patients to pay for parking is ridiculous in my opinion.
June 28, 2025
5
Nicole is an excellent and professional Audiology professional. Manage my visit well and provided appointment for next steps. i have referred numerous people to this practice because of the care and concern expressed by Dr Applebaum's staff
June 28, 2025
5
My experience with Nicole Shields is always over & above expectations. She is professional & knowledgeable, the most patient doctor who I know!!
June 25, 2025
5
on time, clear explanations, friendly and informative.
June 22, 2025
5
if this dr. Were any better I couldn't stand it
June 19, 2025
5
I continue to have a very good experience with staff and Dr. Nicole Shields each time I have an appointment.
June 19, 2025
5
Nicole Shields was wonderful. She let me know everything she was doing and listened carefully and explained all her steps
June 14, 2025
5
Great
May 19, 2025
5
Staff were very professional and friendly as always
May 18, 2025
5
Friendly, efficient, informative
May 17, 2025
5
Very professional and personable. Recommend highly this ENT for hearing problems.
May 16, 2025
5
Dr. Nicole Shields is one of my very favorite health care provides in my whole life. She is not only talented but kind
May 7, 2025
5
Dr. Shields is fantastic so appreciate her knowledge and caring manner! Thank you
May 2, 2025
5
Very professional. I feel like she did a very good job. I will definitely go back in 6 months
May 2, 2025
5
Prompt service, friendly, caring (made sure I didn't trip)
April 30, 2025
5
Great doctors! Very kind and professional
April 24, 2025
5
I had a flat tire going to my appointment. I was 2 hour late for My. Appointment the office work me I with smiles.
April 8, 2025
5
Great practice!
April 7, 2025
5
Always a pleasant experience
April 10, 2025
5
Dr. Shields was excellent. She listened to my concerns and solved my problem with care and finesse.
March 28, 2025
5
Everyone was so nice and helpful.
March 26, 2025
5
Nothing is needed they cover you from A TO Z
March 26, 2025
5
Very good
March 26, 2025
5
Nicole is a thoughtful and compassionate person. I Highly recommend her to anyone who has hearing issues. She knows how to mechanically troubleshoot a hearing aid. She takes her time to listen to your problem and work through the issue. Love her!
March 20, 2025
5
Dr. Shields and Kelly are the BEST!!!'
March 13, 2025
5
Nicole was kind, knowledgeable, listened to my needs and professional. Great experience.
March 13, 2025
4
Left me sitting in the office for over an hour.
July 11, 2025
4
Left me sitting in the office for over an hour.
July 11, 2025
5
Nicole Shields is the best! She is kind and neutering and sweet and her bed side manner is the best. Need to have more doctors like her at Wellstar
July 24, 2025
5
I FELT VERY CONFIDENT ABOUT THE INFORMATION I RECEIVED TODAY AND NICOLE WAS VERY PLEASANT AND KNOWLEDGEABLE AND DR. PARKS IS THE BEST! THANKS
July 19, 2025
5
Nicole was thorough and patient. She explained everything as she was going through the examination. Quite knowledgeable.
July 14, 2025
5
The entire staff is excellent. I had a very pleasant experience. However, requiring patients to pay for parking is ridiculous in my opinion.
June 28, 2025
5
Nicole is an excellent and professional Audiology professional. Manage my visit well and provided appointment for next steps. i have referred numerous people to this practice because of the care and concern expressed by Dr Applebaum's staff
June 28, 2025
5
My experience with Nicole Shields is always over & above expectations. She is professional & knowledgeable, the most patient doctor who I know!!
June 25, 2025
5
on time, clear explanations, friendly and informative.
June 22, 2025
5
if this dr. Were any better I couldn't stand it
June 19, 2025
5
I continue to have a very good experience with staff and Dr. Nicole Shields each time I have an appointment.
June 19, 2025
5
Nicole Shields was wonderful. She let me know everything she was doing and listened carefully and explained all her steps
June 14, 2025
5
Great
May 19, 2025
5
Staff were very professional and friendly as always
May 18, 2025
5
Friendly, efficient, informative
May 17, 2025
5
Very professional and personable. Recommend highly this ENT for hearing problems.
May 16, 2025
5
Dr. Nicole Shields is one of my very favorite health care provides in my whole life. She is not only talented but kind
May 7, 2025
5
Dr. Shields is fantastic so appreciate her knowledge and caring manner! Thank you
May 2, 2025
5
Very professional. I feel like she did a very good job. I will definitely go back in 6 months
May 2, 2025
5
Prompt service, friendly, caring (made sure I didn't trip)
April 30, 2025
5
Great doctors! Very kind and professional
April 24, 2025
5
I had a flat tire going to my appointment. I was 2 hour late for My. Appointment the office work me I with smiles.
April 8, 2025
5
Great practice!
April 7, 2025
5
Always a pleasant experience
April 10, 2025
5
Dr. Shields was excellent. She listened to my concerns and solved my problem with care and finesse.
March 28, 2025
5
Everyone was so nice and helpful.
March 26, 2025
5
Nothing is needed they cover you from A TO Z
March 26, 2025
5
Very good
March 26, 2025
5
Nicole is a thoughtful and compassionate person. I Highly recommend her to anyone who has hearing issues. She knows how to mechanically troubleshoot a hearing aid. She takes her time to listen to your problem and work through the issue. Love her!
March 20, 2025
5
Dr. Shields and Kelly are the BEST!!!'
March 13, 2025
5
Nicole was kind, knowledgeable, listened to my needs and professional. Great experience.
March 13, 2025
5
Nicole Shields is the best! She is kind and neutering and sweet and her bed side manner is the best. Need to have more doctors like her at Wellstar
July 24, 2025
5
I FELT VERY CONFIDENT ABOUT THE INFORMATION I RECEIVED TODAY AND NICOLE WAS VERY PLEASANT AND KNOWLEDGEABLE AND DR. PARKS IS THE BEST! THANKS
July 19, 2025
5
Nicole was thorough and patient. She explained everything as she was going through the examination. Quite knowledgeable.
July 14, 2025
4
Left me sitting in the office for over an hour.
July 11, 2025
5
The entire staff is excellent. I had a very pleasant experience. However, requiring patients to pay for parking is ridiculous in my opinion.
June 28, 2025
5
Nicole is an excellent and professional Audiology professional. Manage my visit well and provided appointment for next steps. i have referred numerous people to this practice because of the care and concern expressed by Dr Applebaum's staff
June 28, 2025
5
My experience with Nicole Shields is always over & above expectations. She is professional & knowledgeable, the most patient doctor who I know!!
June 25, 2025
5
on time, clear explanations, friendly and informative.
June 22, 2025
5
if this dr. Were any better I couldn't stand it
June 19, 2025
5
I continue to have a very good experience with staff and Dr. Nicole Shields each time I have an appointment.
June 19, 2025
5
Nicole Shields was wonderful. She let me know everything she was doing and listened carefully and explained all her steps
June 14, 2025
5
Great
May 19, 2025
5
Staff were very professional and friendly as always
May 18, 2025
5
Friendly, efficient, informative
May 17, 2025
5
Very professional and personable. Recommend highly this ENT for hearing problems.
May 16, 2025
5
Dr. Nicole Shields is one of my very favorite health care provides in my whole life. She is not only talented but kind
May 7, 2025
5
Dr. Shields is fantastic so appreciate her knowledge and caring manner! Thank you
May 2, 2025
5
Very professional. I feel like she did a very good job. I will definitely go back in 6 months
May 2, 2025
5
Prompt service, friendly, caring (made sure I didn't trip)
April 30, 2025
5
Great doctors! Very kind and professional
April 24, 2025
5
Always a pleasant experience
April 10, 2025
5
I had a flat tire going to my appointment. I was 2 hour late for My. Appointment the office work me I with smiles.
April 8, 2025
5
Great practice!
April 7, 2025
5
Dr. Shields was excellent. She listened to my concerns and solved my problem with care and finesse.
March 28, 2025
5
Everyone was so nice and helpful.
March 26, 2025
5
Very good
March 26, 2025
5
Nothing is needed they cover you from A TO Z
March 26, 2025
5
Nicole is a thoughtful and compassionate person. I Highly recommend her to anyone who has hearing issues. She knows how to mechanically troubleshoot a hearing aid. She takes her time to listen to your problem and work through the issue. Love her!
March 20, 2025
5
Nicole was kind, knowledgeable, listened to my needs and professional. Great experience.
March 13, 2025
5
Dr. Shields and Kelly are the BEST!!!'
March 13, 2025
5
Dr. Shields and Kelly are the BEST!!!'
March 13, 2025
5
Nicole was kind, knowledgeable, listened to my needs and professional. Great experience.
March 13, 2025
5
Nicole is a thoughtful and compassionate person. I Highly recommend her to anyone who has hearing issues. She knows how to mechanically troubleshoot a hearing aid. She takes her time to listen to your problem and work through the issue. Love her!
March 20, 2025
5
Nothing is needed they cover you from A TO Z
March 26, 2025
5
Very good
March 26, 2025
5
Everyone was so nice and helpful.
March 26, 2025
5
Dr. Shields was excellent. She listened to my concerns and solved my problem with care and finesse.
March 28, 2025
5
Great practice!
April 7, 2025
5
I had a flat tire going to my appointment. I was 2 hour late for My. Appointment the office work me I with smiles.
April 8, 2025
5
Always a pleasant experience
April 10, 2025
5
Great doctors! Very kind and professional
April 24, 2025
5
Prompt service, friendly, caring (made sure I didn't trip)
April 30, 2025
5
Very professional. I feel like she did a very good job. I will definitely go back in 6 months
May 2, 2025
5
Dr. Shields is fantastic so appreciate her knowledge and caring manner! Thank you
May 2, 2025
5
Dr. Nicole Shields is one of my very favorite health care provides in my whole life. She is not only talented but kind
May 7, 2025
5
Very professional and personable. Recommend highly this ENT for hearing problems.
May 16, 2025
5
Friendly, efficient, informative
May 17, 2025
5
Staff were very professional and friendly as always
May 18, 2025
5
Great
May 19, 2025
5
Nicole Shields was wonderful. She let me know everything she was doing and listened carefully and explained all her steps
June 14, 2025
5
I continue to have a very good experience with staff and Dr. Nicole Shields each time I have an appointment.
June 19, 2025
5
if this dr. Were any better I couldn't stand it
June 19, 2025
5
on time, clear explanations, friendly and informative.
June 22, 2025
5
My experience with Nicole Shields is always over & above expectations. She is professional & knowledgeable, the most patient doctor who I know!!
June 25, 2025
5
Nicole is an excellent and professional Audiology professional. Manage my visit well and provided appointment for next steps. i have referred numerous people to this practice because of the care and concern expressed by Dr Applebaum's staff
June 28, 2025
5
The entire staff is excellent. I had a very pleasant experience. However, requiring patients to pay for parking is ridiculous in my opinion.
June 28, 2025
4
Left me sitting in the office for over an hour.
July 11, 2025
5
Nicole was thorough and patient. She explained everything as she was going through the examination. Quite knowledgeable.
July 14, 2025
5
I FELT VERY CONFIDENT ABOUT THE INFORMATION I RECEIVED TODAY AND NICOLE WAS VERY PLEASANT AND KNOWLEDGEABLE AND DR. PARKS IS THE BEST! THANKS
July 19, 2025
5
Nicole Shields is the best! She is kind and neutering and sweet and her bed side manner is the best. Need to have more doctors like her at Wellstar
July 24, 2025
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Wellstar Team Members Voted Best of Cobb in 2024
The care teams at Wellstar are dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of everyone we serve, and we thank our team members for their commitment to world-class care. We also thank Cobb residents for
trusting the expertise of Wellstar to keep their families healthy and provide them with more than healthcare, PeopleCare.
Several Wellstar team members have been voted among the Best of Cobb:
Bruce Alayof, MD
Wellstar Center for Cardiovascular Care
Cardiac/Vascular Specialist, Third Place
Ryan Cantwell, MD
Wellstar Primary Care
Family Physician, Third Place
General Practice Doctor, Third Place
