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Patient Reviews
5
I love Nicole!! She is so sweet and really cares about her patients. She was very informative and helpful!! She is a gem!!!
November 29, 2024
5
Dr. Shields is awesome!!! Love working with her and her team!!! Front desk Ryan is always welcoming and friendly! Thanks to all of them for all they do!!
November 28, 2024
5
Great practice and fantastic doctor with great audiologist.
November 28, 2024
5
Nicole Shields is one of the best providers I have ever experienced. Her demeanor and knowledge should be emulated by others in WellStar who do not match this. I would recommend her to any of my friends and family.
November 16, 2024
5
Fabulous fantastic they care. And concerned
November 13, 2024
5
Ms Shields was very professional and pleasant. She suggested I come back every year which I won't do because my hearing is very good for my age.
November 14, 2024
5
Very positive experience
November 9, 2024
5
I love the WELLSTAR system, all the staff from the receptionist to the nurses and doctors, polite, courteous, and always a pleasure to see
November 6, 2024
5
Both Dr. Shields and Dr. Applebaum were attentive, kind and informative
November 6, 2024
5
Nicole Shields is an excellent audiologist and always listens to my concerns. She's always successful in helping me with any issue. Best personality and smile that always is comforting. She's a professional and represents Wellstar well.
October 25, 2024
5
It was a pleasant experience
October 22, 2024
5
Excellent service and care.
October 20, 2024
5
Ms. Shields is always highly skilled with appropriate equipment and very professional and personal in attitude and interaction.
October 17, 2024
5
It's nice to be able to hear in my right ear again. Nicole put my parts together so they work again. I am so relieved and happy that I can hear and carry on a conversation again, and understand what is being said. Thanks, Nicole, so much!
September 26, 2024
5
The audiologist was so friendly and positive! And she got me in and out pretty quickly on my lunch hour but was thorough
September 23, 2024
5
Brilliant doctors,with good discipline,all staff smiling face,staff help us for proper designation of doctor office,front desk help us for calling cab, hospital looks very clean, thank you staff member
September 22, 2024
5
Nicole is a wonderful Cochlear audiologist. She is very pleasant & patient, listens to me, & always tries to make me feel welcome & @ ease. She is very knowledgeable in her profession & has worked diligently to help me to have the best possible hearing results with my Cochlear Implants.
September 19, 2024
5
Very satisfied with the care they give
September 23, 2024
5
Nicole and staff was outstanding, friendly, knowledgeable and family oriented. She informed me of every step prior to preforming it. I would recommend this facility to anyone
September 11, 2024
5
Very happy with the audiologist and doctor. Received a very thorough explanation of next steps.
September 9, 2024
5
Everyone made me comfortable.
September 7, 2024
5
Nicole Shields is an excellent medical professional!
September 6, 2024
5
They were most helpful in any questions I had and they were just kind and just as helpful as they could be and courteous and I would recommend them to anybody that I know. I just love Wellstar and their workers.
August 30, 2024
5
Nicole is wonderful! Hearing tests are a pain, but she is so warm and friendly that she immediately puts you at ease.
August 17, 2024
5
Just wonderful
August 15, 2024
5
Quick and efficient appointment. I received my new hearing aid and had several questions answered. I was asked about my wellbeing since we last spoke. I was given advice and encouraged to call should anything change. I left with a message of good wishes for my wife. Once more grateful for the excellent service and personal care I've learned to expect.
August 15, 2024
5
Nicole shields is the absolute best!
August 15, 2024
5
Nicole B.Shields, was professional and explained the Audio process step by step she was patient and I didn't feel like I was being rushed.
August 9, 2024
5
Nicole is absolutely the best of the best! Compassionate, caring, and knowledgeable. Her pleasant personality and sense of humor make her 100% fabulous!
August 21, 2024
5
Nicole is great. As is Kelli. Personable, professional, and very, very good at what they do. Nicole has endless patience with all my questions and I feel secure in her care.
August 15, 2024
5
I love Nicole!! She is so sweet and really cares about her patients. She was very informative and helpful!! She is a gem!!!
November 29, 2024
5
Dr. Shields is awesome!!! Love working with her and her team!!! Front desk Ryan is always welcoming and friendly! Thanks to all of them for all they do!!
November 28, 2024
5
Great practice and fantastic doctor with great audiologist.
November 28, 2024
5
Nicole Shields is one of the best providers I have ever experienced. Her demeanor and knowledge should be emulated by others in WellStar who do not match this. I would recommend her to any of my friends and family.
November 16, 2024
5
Fabulous fantastic they care. And concerned
November 13, 2024
5
Ms Shields was very professional and pleasant. She suggested I come back every year which I won't do because my hearing is very good for my age.
November 14, 2024
5
Very positive experience
November 9, 2024
5
I love the WELLSTAR system, all the staff from the receptionist to the nurses and doctors, polite, courteous, and always a pleasure to see
November 6, 2024
5
Both Dr. Shields and Dr. Applebaum were attentive, kind and informative
November 6, 2024
5
Nicole Shields is an excellent audiologist and always listens to my concerns. She's always successful in helping me with any issue. Best personality and smile that always is comforting. She's a professional and represents Wellstar well.
October 25, 2024
5
It was a pleasant experience
October 22, 2024
5
Excellent service and care.
October 20, 2024
5
Ms. Shields is always highly skilled with appropriate equipment and very professional and personal in attitude and interaction.
October 17, 2024
5
It's nice to be able to hear in my right ear again. Nicole put my parts together so they work again. I am so relieved and happy that I can hear and carry on a conversation again, and understand what is being said. Thanks, Nicole, so much!
September 26, 2024
5
The audiologist was so friendly and positive! And she got me in and out pretty quickly on my lunch hour but was thorough
September 23, 2024
5
Brilliant doctors,with good discipline,all staff smiling face,staff help us for proper designation of doctor office,front desk help us for calling cab, hospital looks very clean, thank you staff member
September 22, 2024
5
Nicole is a wonderful Cochlear audiologist. She is very pleasant & patient, listens to me, & always tries to make me feel welcome & @ ease. She is very knowledgeable in her profession & has worked diligently to help me to have the best possible hearing results with my Cochlear Implants.
September 19, 2024
5
Very satisfied with the care they give
September 23, 2024
5
Nicole and staff was outstanding, friendly, knowledgeable and family oriented. She informed me of every step prior to preforming it. I would recommend this facility to anyone
September 11, 2024
5
Very happy with the audiologist and doctor. Received a very thorough explanation of next steps.
September 9, 2024
5
Everyone made me comfortable.
September 7, 2024
5
Nicole Shields is an excellent medical professional!
September 6, 2024
5
They were most helpful in any questions I had and they were just kind and just as helpful as they could be and courteous and I would recommend them to anybody that I know. I just love Wellstar and their workers.
August 30, 2024
5
Nicole is wonderful! Hearing tests are a pain, but she is so warm and friendly that she immediately puts you at ease.
August 17, 2024
5
Just wonderful
August 15, 2024
5
Quick and efficient appointment. I received my new hearing aid and had several questions answered. I was asked about my wellbeing since we last spoke. I was given advice and encouraged to call should anything change. I left with a message of good wishes for my wife. Once more grateful for the excellent service and personal care I've learned to expect.
August 15, 2024
5
Nicole shields is the absolute best!
August 15, 2024
5
Nicole B.Shields, was professional and explained the Audio process step by step she was patient and I didn't feel like I was being rushed.
August 9, 2024
5
Nicole is absolutely the best of the best! Compassionate, caring, and knowledgeable. Her pleasant personality and sense of humor make her 100% fabulous!
August 21, 2024
5
Nicole is great. As is Kelli. Personable, professional, and very, very good at what they do. Nicole has endless patience with all my questions and I feel secure in her care.
August 15, 2024
5
I love Nicole!! She is so sweet and really cares about her patients. She was very informative and helpful!! She is a gem!!!
November 29, 2024
5
Dr. Shields is awesome!!! Love working with her and her team!!! Front desk Ryan is always welcoming and friendly! Thanks to all of them for all they do!!
November 28, 2024
5
Great practice and fantastic doctor with great audiologist.
November 28, 2024
5
Nicole Shields is one of the best providers I have ever experienced. Her demeanor and knowledge should be emulated by others in WellStar who do not match this. I would recommend her to any of my friends and family.
November 16, 2024
5
Fabulous fantastic they care. And concerned
November 13, 2024
5
Ms Shields was very professional and pleasant. She suggested I come back every year which I won't do because my hearing is very good for my age.
November 14, 2024
5
Very positive experience
November 9, 2024
5
I love the WELLSTAR system, all the staff from the receptionist to the nurses and doctors, polite, courteous, and always a pleasure to see
November 6, 2024
5
Both Dr. Shields and Dr. Applebaum were attentive, kind and informative
November 6, 2024
5
Nicole Shields is an excellent audiologist and always listens to my concerns. She's always successful in helping me with any issue. Best personality and smile that always is comforting. She's a professional and represents Wellstar well.
October 25, 2024
5
It was a pleasant experience
October 22, 2024
5
Excellent service and care.
October 20, 2024
5
Ms. Shields is always highly skilled with appropriate equipment and very professional and personal in attitude and interaction.
October 17, 2024
5
It's nice to be able to hear in my right ear again. Nicole put my parts together so they work again. I am so relieved and happy that I can hear and carry on a conversation again, and understand what is being said. Thanks, Nicole, so much!
September 26, 2024
5
The audiologist was so friendly and positive! And she got me in and out pretty quickly on my lunch hour but was thorough
September 23, 2024
5
Brilliant doctors,with good discipline,all staff smiling face,staff help us for proper designation of doctor office,front desk help us for calling cab, hospital looks very clean, thank you staff member
September 22, 2024
5
Nicole is a wonderful Cochlear audiologist. She is very pleasant & patient, listens to me, & always tries to make me feel welcome & @ ease. She is very knowledgeable in her profession & has worked diligently to help me to have the best possible hearing results with my Cochlear Implants.
September 19, 2024
5
Very satisfied with the care they give
September 23, 2024
5
Nicole and staff was outstanding, friendly, knowledgeable and family oriented. She informed me of every step prior to preforming it. I would recommend this facility to anyone
September 11, 2024
5
Very happy with the audiologist and doctor. Received a very thorough explanation of next steps.
September 9, 2024
5
Everyone made me comfortable.
September 7, 2024
5
Nicole Shields is an excellent medical professional!
September 6, 2024
5
They were most helpful in any questions I had and they were just kind and just as helpful as they could be and courteous and I would recommend them to anybody that I know. I just love Wellstar and their workers.
August 30, 2024
5
Nicole is wonderful! Hearing tests are a pain, but she is so warm and friendly that she immediately puts you at ease.
August 17, 2024
5
Just wonderful
August 15, 2024
5
Quick and efficient appointment. I received my new hearing aid and had several questions answered. I was asked about my wellbeing since we last spoke. I was given advice and encouraged to call should anything change. I left with a message of good wishes for my wife. Once more grateful for the excellent service and personal care I've learned to expect.
August 15, 2024
5
Nicole shields is the absolute best!
August 15, 2024
5
Nicole B.Shields, was professional and explained the Audio process step by step she was patient and I didn't feel like I was being rushed.
August 9, 2024
5
Nicole is absolutely the best of the best! Compassionate, caring, and knowledgeable. Her pleasant personality and sense of humor make her 100% fabulous!
August 21, 2024
5
Nicole is great. As is Kelli. Personable, professional, and very, very good at what they do. Nicole has endless patience with all my questions and I feel secure in her care.
August 15, 2024
5
I love Nicole!! She is so sweet and really cares about her patients. She was very informative and helpful!! She is a gem!!!
November 29, 2024
5
Dr. Shields is awesome!!! Love working with her and her team!!! Front desk Ryan is always welcoming and friendly! Thanks to all of them for all they do!!
November 28, 2024
5
Great practice and fantastic doctor with great audiologist.
November 28, 2024
5
Nicole Shields is one of the best providers I have ever experienced. Her demeanor and knowledge should be emulated by others in WellStar who do not match this. I would recommend her to any of my friends and family.
November 16, 2024
5
Ms Shields was very professional and pleasant. She suggested I come back every year which I won't do because my hearing is very good for my age.
November 14, 2024
5
Fabulous fantastic they care. And concerned
November 13, 2024
5
Very positive experience
November 9, 2024
5
I love the WELLSTAR system, all the staff from the receptionist to the nurses and doctors, polite, courteous, and always a pleasure to see
November 6, 2024
5
Both Dr. Shields and Dr. Applebaum were attentive, kind and informative
November 6, 2024
5
Nicole Shields is an excellent audiologist and always listens to my concerns. She's always successful in helping me with any issue. Best personality and smile that always is comforting. She's a professional and represents Wellstar well.
October 25, 2024
5
It was a pleasant experience
October 22, 2024
5
Excellent service and care.
October 20, 2024
5
Ms. Shields is always highly skilled with appropriate equipment and very professional and personal in attitude and interaction.
October 17, 2024
5
It's nice to be able to hear in my right ear again. Nicole put my parts together so they work again. I am so relieved and happy that I can hear and carry on a conversation again, and understand what is being said. Thanks, Nicole, so much!
September 26, 2024
5
The audiologist was so friendly and positive! And she got me in and out pretty quickly on my lunch hour but was thorough
September 23, 2024
5
Very satisfied with the care they give
September 23, 2024
5
Brilliant doctors,with good discipline,all staff smiling face,staff help us for proper designation of doctor office,front desk help us for calling cab, hospital looks very clean, thank you staff member
September 22, 2024
5
Nicole is a wonderful Cochlear audiologist. She is very pleasant & patient, listens to me, & always tries to make me feel welcome & @ ease. She is very knowledgeable in her profession & has worked diligently to help me to have the best possible hearing results with my Cochlear Implants.
September 19, 2024
5
Nicole and staff was outstanding, friendly, knowledgeable and family oriented. She informed me of every step prior to preforming it. I would recommend this facility to anyone
September 11, 2024
5
Very happy with the audiologist and doctor. Received a very thorough explanation of next steps.
September 9, 2024
5
Everyone made me comfortable.
September 7, 2024
5
Nicole Shields is an excellent medical professional!
September 6, 2024
5
They were most helpful in any questions I had and they were just kind and just as helpful as they could be and courteous and I would recommend them to anybody that I know. I just love Wellstar and their workers.
August 30, 2024
5
Nicole is absolutely the best of the best! Compassionate, caring, and knowledgeable. Her pleasant personality and sense of humor make her 100% fabulous!
August 21, 2024
5
Nicole is wonderful! Hearing tests are a pain, but she is so warm and friendly that she immediately puts you at ease.
August 17, 2024
5
Nicole is great. As is Kelli. Personable, professional, and very, very good at what they do. Nicole has endless patience with all my questions and I feel secure in her care.
August 15, 2024
5
Just wonderful
August 15, 2024
5
Quick and efficient appointment. I received my new hearing aid and had several questions answered. I was asked about my wellbeing since we last spoke. I was given advice and encouraged to call should anything change. I left with a message of good wishes for my wife. Once more grateful for the excellent service and personal care I've learned to expect.
August 15, 2024
5
Nicole shields is the absolute best!
August 15, 2024
5
Nicole B.Shields, was professional and explained the Audio process step by step she was patient and I didn't feel like I was being rushed.
August 9, 2024
5
Nicole B.Shields, was professional and explained the Audio process step by step she was patient and I didn't feel like I was being rushed.
August 9, 2024
5
Quick and efficient appointment. I received my new hearing aid and had several questions answered. I was asked about my wellbeing since we last spoke. I was given advice and encouraged to call should anything change. I left with a message of good wishes for my wife. Once more grateful for the excellent service and personal care I've learned to expect.
August 15, 2024
5
Nicole shields is the absolute best!
August 15, 2024
5
Just wonderful
August 15, 2024
5
Nicole is great. As is Kelli. Personable, professional, and very, very good at what they do. Nicole has endless patience with all my questions and I feel secure in her care.
August 15, 2024
5
Nicole is wonderful! Hearing tests are a pain, but she is so warm and friendly that she immediately puts you at ease.
August 17, 2024
5
Nicole is absolutely the best of the best! Compassionate, caring, and knowledgeable. Her pleasant personality and sense of humor make her 100% fabulous!
August 21, 2024
5
They were most helpful in any questions I had and they were just kind and just as helpful as they could be and courteous and I would recommend them to anybody that I know. I just love Wellstar and their workers.
August 30, 2024
5
Nicole Shields is an excellent medical professional!
September 6, 2024
5
Everyone made me comfortable.
September 7, 2024
5
Very happy with the audiologist and doctor. Received a very thorough explanation of next steps.
September 9, 2024
5
Nicole and staff was outstanding, friendly, knowledgeable and family oriented. She informed me of every step prior to preforming it. I would recommend this facility to anyone
September 11, 2024
5
Nicole is a wonderful Cochlear audiologist. She is very pleasant & patient, listens to me, & always tries to make me feel welcome & @ ease. She is very knowledgeable in her profession & has worked diligently to help me to have the best possible hearing results with my Cochlear Implants.
September 19, 2024
5
Brilliant doctors,with good discipline,all staff smiling face,staff help us for proper designation of doctor office,front desk help us for calling cab, hospital looks very clean, thank you staff member
September 22, 2024
5
Very satisfied with the care they give
September 23, 2024
5
The audiologist was so friendly and positive! And she got me in and out pretty quickly on my lunch hour but was thorough
September 23, 2024
5
It's nice to be able to hear in my right ear again. Nicole put my parts together so they work again. I am so relieved and happy that I can hear and carry on a conversation again, and understand what is being said. Thanks, Nicole, so much!
September 26, 2024
5
Ms. Shields is always highly skilled with appropriate equipment and very professional and personal in attitude and interaction.
October 17, 2024
5
Excellent service and care.
October 20, 2024
5
It was a pleasant experience
October 22, 2024
5
Nicole Shields is an excellent audiologist and always listens to my concerns. She's always successful in helping me with any issue. Best personality and smile that always is comforting. She's a professional and represents Wellstar well.
October 25, 2024
5
Both Dr. Shields and Dr. Applebaum were attentive, kind and informative
November 6, 2024
5
I love the WELLSTAR system, all the staff from the receptionist to the nurses and doctors, polite, courteous, and always a pleasure to see
November 6, 2024
5
Very positive experience
November 9, 2024
5
Fabulous fantastic they care. And concerned
November 13, 2024
5
Ms Shields was very professional and pleasant. She suggested I come back every year which I won't do because my hearing is very good for my age.
November 14, 2024
5
Nicole Shields is one of the best providers I have ever experienced. Her demeanor and knowledge should be emulated by others in WellStar who do not match this. I would recommend her to any of my friends and family.
November 16, 2024
5
Great practice and fantastic doctor with great audiologist.
November 28, 2024
5
Dr. Shields is awesome!!! Love working with her and her team!!! Front desk Ryan is always welcoming and friendly! Thanks to all of them for all they do!!
November 28, 2024
5
I love Nicole!! She is so sweet and really cares about her patients. She was very informative and helpful!! She is a gem!!!
November 29, 2024
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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
