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Dr. Goolsby earned his Doctorate of Medicine from Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., and completed his residency in family practice in the U.S. Army Medical Department. He is board certified in family practice. Dr. Goolsby was recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance's (NCQA) Bridges to Excellence program for his quality diabetes care and management.
Specialties
Family Medicine
Education & Training
Emory University School of Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Problems
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
4.8
Based on 531 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.92
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
4.91
Listened to me carefully
4.90
Shared the right amount of information
4.85
Earned my trust
4.79
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Patient Reviews
5
I've been seeing Dr. Goolsby for years now and he is always wonderful! A true gem.
July 15, 2024
5
Always feel comfortable and given enough time to discuss any issues I have. Dr G shows exceptional concern
July 13, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby is awesome. he is an example of what a physician should strive for. not only is he knowledgeable, but he "walks the walks" of healthcare. he is the best!
July 14, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby has been my doctor for years. Very compassionate, great listener.
July 11, 2024
5
I feel extremely comfortable around Dr. Goolsby. Thank you.
July 10, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby is amazing! He communicates very well. I always feel as if I can talk to him about every concern and he listens and addresses them with confidence.
July 8, 2024
5
Dr Goolsby is very caring & knowledgeable
July 7, 2024
5
I was very happy with my experience!
July 6, 2024
5
Great prople
July 4, 2024
5
Very friendly and efficient check in. I was able to be seen quickly and received excellent care. Dr. Goolsby and his team are wonderful.
July 4, 2024
5
Like family
July 1, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby is the Best doctor have had the Privilege to be His patient. Over the years HE has shown me such Kindness Care Understanding when I was struggling to pay my bill. Such a Good Kind Hearted Caring Doctor. I am Truly Blessed to be His patient and Him my Doctor. The staff Always Friendly Kind and Helpful. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM ALL. Thank You All
July 1, 2024
5
Technology can be a very good thing....
June 15, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby is a very conscientious and caring person . So down to Earth. He listens to you and shares his knowledge and experience in a way that makes you feel comfortable and less stressed . Keep up the great work.
June 15, 2024
5
Great doctor and staff.
June 9, 2024
5
Dr Goolsby is great about listening and encouraging progress.
June 10, 2024
5
I guess that means I can record now. I love Dr. Goolsby and check-in was great. Every step of the process was wonderful and I loved talking to Dr. Goolsby, and all the questions that he asked me were very relevant for my age. And I just think he's a wonderful doctor. I mean I want to keep going back to him and bring my new husband to him. So I don't know what else to say.
June 7, 2024
5
The staff at EPPC is always helpful and accommodating.
June 7, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby is an awesome doctor and person. He listens to what I say and answers ALL questions I have on my level of understanding. I really like him.
June 5, 2024
4
Dr. Goolsby and Staff were very professional and listen to you about your health. Thank You
June 2, 2024
5
Dr Goolsby is an outstanding doctor
June 2, 2024
5
It was a nice visit. The lab was really backed up, so had to return after lunch for that.
June 2, 2024
5
The parking needs to be greatly improved. It is not handicap friendly at all. There needs to be more handicapped parking as most of the people who visit this facility are elderly and in need of assistance. Besides that, I found everyone I came in contact with was very helpful and friendly.
June 1, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby and his office team are wonderful!!! They are caring, helpful and concerned about my parent's health. I would highly recommend them to my family and friends!
June 1, 2024
5
We love Dr. Goolsby and his team at east Paulding primary care!!!! They are the best- always compassionate and provide great clinical care!!!
June 1, 2024
5
Parking at Paulding Hospital and doctors buildings is the absolute worst!!
May 26, 2024
5
Ive used Dr Goolsby for over 25 years and he's the best doctor.
May 25, 2024
5
Always a great experience.
May 25, 2024
5
Dr Goolsby and staff are so kind and accommodating. We deeply appreciate all his understanding and care
May 24, 2024
5
Everyone is always kind and friendly best practice I have been to
May 12, 2024
5
I've been seeing Dr. Goolsby for years now and he is always wonderful! A true gem.
July 15, 2024
5
Always feel comfortable and given enough time to discuss any issues I have. Dr G shows exceptional concern
July 13, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby is awesome. he is an example of what a physician should strive for. not only is he knowledgeable, but he "walks the walks" of healthcare. he is the best!
July 14, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby has been my doctor for years. Very compassionate, great listener.
July 11, 2024
5
I feel extremely comfortable around Dr. Goolsby. Thank you.
July 10, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby is amazing! He communicates very well. I always feel as if I can talk to him about every concern and he listens and addresses them with confidence.
July 8, 2024
5
Dr Goolsby is very caring & knowledgeable
July 7, 2024
5
I was very happy with my experience!
July 6, 2024
5
Great prople
July 4, 2024
5
Very friendly and efficient check in. I was able to be seen quickly and received excellent care. Dr. Goolsby and his team are wonderful.
July 4, 2024
5
Like family
July 1, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby is the Best doctor have had the Privilege to be His patient. Over the years HE has shown me such Kindness Care Understanding when I was struggling to pay my bill. Such a Good Kind Hearted Caring Doctor. I am Truly Blessed to be His patient and Him my Doctor. The staff Always Friendly Kind and Helpful. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM ALL. Thank You All
July 1, 2024
5
Technology can be a very good thing....
June 15, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby is a very conscientious and caring person . So down to Earth. He listens to you and shares his knowledge and experience in a way that makes you feel comfortable and less stressed . Keep up the great work.
June 15, 2024
5
Great doctor and staff.
June 9, 2024
5
Dr Goolsby is great about listening and encouraging progress.
June 10, 2024
5
I guess that means I can record now. I love Dr. Goolsby and check-in was great. Every step of the process was wonderful and I loved talking to Dr. Goolsby, and all the questions that he asked me were very relevant for my age. And I just think he's a wonderful doctor. I mean I want to keep going back to him and bring my new husband to him. So I don't know what else to say.
June 7, 2024
5
The staff at EPPC is always helpful and accommodating.
June 7, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby is an awesome doctor and person. He listens to what I say and answers ALL questions I have on my level of understanding. I really like him.
June 5, 2024
5
Dr Goolsby is an outstanding doctor
June 2, 2024
5
It was a nice visit. The lab was really backed up, so had to return after lunch for that.
June 2, 2024
5
The parking needs to be greatly improved. It is not handicap friendly at all. There needs to be more handicapped parking as most of the people who visit this facility are elderly and in need of assistance. Besides that, I found everyone I came in contact with was very helpful and friendly.
June 1, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby and his office team are wonderful!!! They are caring, helpful and concerned about my parent's health. I would highly recommend them to my family and friends!
June 1, 2024
5
We love Dr. Goolsby and his team at east Paulding primary care!!!! They are the best- always compassionate and provide great clinical care!!!
June 1, 2024
5
Parking at Paulding Hospital and doctors buildings is the absolute worst!!
May 26, 2024
5
Ive used Dr Goolsby for over 25 years and he's the best doctor.
May 25, 2024
5
Always a great experience.
May 25, 2024
5
Dr Goolsby and staff are so kind and accommodating. We deeply appreciate all his understanding and care
May 24, 2024
5
Everyone is always kind and friendly best practice I have been to
May 12, 2024
4
Dr. Goolsby and Staff were very professional and listen to you about your health. Thank You
June 2, 2024
4
Dr. Goolsby and Staff were very professional and listen to you about your health. Thank You
June 2, 2024
5
I've been seeing Dr. Goolsby for years now and he is always wonderful! A true gem.
July 15, 2024
5
Always feel comfortable and given enough time to discuss any issues I have. Dr G shows exceptional concern
July 13, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby is awesome. he is an example of what a physician should strive for. not only is he knowledgeable, but he "walks the walks" of healthcare. he is the best!
July 14, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby has been my doctor for years. Very compassionate, great listener.
July 11, 2024
5
I feel extremely comfortable around Dr. Goolsby. Thank you.
July 10, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby is amazing! He communicates very well. I always feel as if I can talk to him about every concern and he listens and addresses them with confidence.
July 8, 2024
5
Dr Goolsby is very caring & knowledgeable
July 7, 2024
5
I was very happy with my experience!
July 6, 2024
5
Great prople
July 4, 2024
5
Very friendly and efficient check in. I was able to be seen quickly and received excellent care. Dr. Goolsby and his team are wonderful.
July 4, 2024
5
Like family
July 1, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby is the Best doctor have had the Privilege to be His patient. Over the years HE has shown me such Kindness Care Understanding when I was struggling to pay my bill. Such a Good Kind Hearted Caring Doctor. I am Truly Blessed to be His patient and Him my Doctor. The staff Always Friendly Kind and Helpful. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM ALL. Thank You All
July 1, 2024
5
Technology can be a very good thing....
June 15, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby is a very conscientious and caring person . So down to Earth. He listens to you and shares his knowledge and experience in a way that makes you feel comfortable and less stressed . Keep up the great work.
June 15, 2024
5
Great doctor and staff.
June 9, 2024
5
Dr Goolsby is great about listening and encouraging progress.
June 10, 2024
5
I guess that means I can record now. I love Dr. Goolsby and check-in was great. Every step of the process was wonderful and I loved talking to Dr. Goolsby, and all the questions that he asked me were very relevant for my age. And I just think he's a wonderful doctor. I mean I want to keep going back to him and bring my new husband to him. So I don't know what else to say.
June 7, 2024
5
The staff at EPPC is always helpful and accommodating.
June 7, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby is an awesome doctor and person. He listens to what I say and answers ALL questions I have on my level of understanding. I really like him.
June 5, 2024
5
Dr Goolsby is an outstanding doctor
June 2, 2024
5
It was a nice visit. The lab was really backed up, so had to return after lunch for that.
June 2, 2024
5
The parking needs to be greatly improved. It is not handicap friendly at all. There needs to be more handicapped parking as most of the people who visit this facility are elderly and in need of assistance. Besides that, I found everyone I came in contact with was very helpful and friendly.
June 1, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby and his office team are wonderful!!! They are caring, helpful and concerned about my parent's health. I would highly recommend them to my family and friends!
June 1, 2024
5
We love Dr. Goolsby and his team at east Paulding primary care!!!! They are the best- always compassionate and provide great clinical care!!!
June 1, 2024
5
Parking at Paulding Hospital and doctors buildings is the absolute worst!!
May 26, 2024
5
Ive used Dr Goolsby for over 25 years and he's the best doctor.
May 25, 2024
5
Always a great experience.
May 25, 2024
5
Dr Goolsby and staff are so kind and accommodating. We deeply appreciate all his understanding and care
May 24, 2024
5
Everyone is always kind and friendly best practice I have been to
May 12, 2024
5
I've been seeing Dr. Goolsby for years now and he is always wonderful! A true gem.
July 15, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby is awesome. he is an example of what a physician should strive for. not only is he knowledgeable, but he "walks the walks" of healthcare. he is the best!
July 14, 2024
5
Always feel comfortable and given enough time to discuss any issues I have. Dr G shows exceptional concern
July 13, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby has been my doctor for years. Very compassionate, great listener.
July 11, 2024
5
I feel extremely comfortable around Dr. Goolsby. Thank you.
July 10, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby is amazing! He communicates very well. I always feel as if I can talk to him about every concern and he listens and addresses them with confidence.
July 8, 2024
5
Dr Goolsby is very caring & knowledgeable
July 7, 2024
5
I was very happy with my experience!
July 6, 2024
5
Great prople
July 4, 2024
5
Very friendly and efficient check in. I was able to be seen quickly and received excellent care. Dr. Goolsby and his team are wonderful.
July 4, 2024
5
Like family
July 1, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby is the Best doctor have had the Privilege to be His patient. Over the years HE has shown me such Kindness Care Understanding when I was struggling to pay my bill. Such a Good Kind Hearted Caring Doctor. I am Truly Blessed to be His patient and Him my Doctor. The staff Always Friendly Kind and Helpful. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM ALL. Thank You All
July 1, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby is a very conscientious and caring person . So down to Earth. He listens to you and shares his knowledge and experience in a way that makes you feel comfortable and less stressed . Keep up the great work.
June 15, 2024
5
Technology can be a very good thing....
June 15, 2024
5
Dr Goolsby is great about listening and encouraging progress.
June 10, 2024
5
Great doctor and staff.
June 9, 2024
5
I guess that means I can record now. I love Dr. Goolsby and check-in was great. Every step of the process was wonderful and I loved talking to Dr. Goolsby, and all the questions that he asked me were very relevant for my age. And I just think he's a wonderful doctor. I mean I want to keep going back to him and bring my new husband to him. So I don't know what else to say.
June 7, 2024
5
The staff at EPPC is always helpful and accommodating.
June 7, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby is an awesome doctor and person. He listens to what I say and answers ALL questions I have on my level of understanding. I really like him.
June 5, 2024
4
Dr. Goolsby and Staff were very professional and listen to you about your health. Thank You
June 2, 2024
5
Dr Goolsby is an outstanding doctor
June 2, 2024
5
It was a nice visit. The lab was really backed up, so had to return after lunch for that.
June 2, 2024
5
The parking needs to be greatly improved. It is not handicap friendly at all. There needs to be more handicapped parking as most of the people who visit this facility are elderly and in need of assistance. Besides that, I found everyone I came in contact with was very helpful and friendly.
June 1, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby and his office team are wonderful!!! They are caring, helpful and concerned about my parent's health. I would highly recommend them to my family and friends!
June 1, 2024
5
We love Dr. Goolsby and his team at east Paulding primary care!!!! They are the best- always compassionate and provide great clinical care!!!
June 1, 2024
5
Parking at Paulding Hospital and doctors buildings is the absolute worst!!
May 26, 2024
5
Ive used Dr Goolsby for over 25 years and he's the best doctor.
May 25, 2024
5
Always a great experience.
May 25, 2024
5
Dr Goolsby and staff are so kind and accommodating. We deeply appreciate all his understanding and care
May 24, 2024
5
Everyone is always kind and friendly best practice I have been to
May 12, 2024
5
Everyone is always kind and friendly best practice I have been to
May 12, 2024
5
Dr Goolsby and staff are so kind and accommodating. We deeply appreciate all his understanding and care
May 24, 2024
5
Always a great experience.
May 25, 2024
5
Ive used Dr Goolsby for over 25 years and he's the best doctor.
May 25, 2024
5
Parking at Paulding Hospital and doctors buildings is the absolute worst!!
May 26, 2024
5
We love Dr. Goolsby and his team at east Paulding primary care!!!! They are the best- always compassionate and provide great clinical care!!!
June 1, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby and his office team are wonderful!!! They are caring, helpful and concerned about my parent's health. I would highly recommend them to my family and friends!
June 1, 2024
5
The parking needs to be greatly improved. It is not handicap friendly at all. There needs to be more handicapped parking as most of the people who visit this facility are elderly and in need of assistance. Besides that, I found everyone I came in contact with was very helpful and friendly.
June 1, 2024
5
It was a nice visit. The lab was really backed up, so had to return after lunch for that.
June 2, 2024
5
Dr Goolsby is an outstanding doctor
June 2, 2024
4
Dr. Goolsby and Staff were very professional and listen to you about your health. Thank You
June 2, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby is an awesome doctor and person. He listens to what I say and answers ALL questions I have on my level of understanding. I really like him.
June 5, 2024
5
The staff at EPPC is always helpful and accommodating.
June 7, 2024
5
I guess that means I can record now. I love Dr. Goolsby and check-in was great. Every step of the process was wonderful and I loved talking to Dr. Goolsby, and all the questions that he asked me were very relevant for my age. And I just think he's a wonderful doctor. I mean I want to keep going back to him and bring my new husband to him. So I don't know what else to say.
June 7, 2024
5
Great doctor and staff.
June 9, 2024
5
Dr Goolsby is great about listening and encouraging progress.
June 10, 2024
5
Technology can be a very good thing....
June 15, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby is a very conscientious and caring person . So down to Earth. He listens to you and shares his knowledge and experience in a way that makes you feel comfortable and less stressed . Keep up the great work.
June 15, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby is the Best doctor have had the Privilege to be His patient. Over the years HE has shown me such Kindness Care Understanding when I was struggling to pay my bill. Such a Good Kind Hearted Caring Doctor. I am Truly Blessed to be His patient and Him my Doctor. The staff Always Friendly Kind and Helpful. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM ALL. Thank You All
July 1, 2024
5
Like family
July 1, 2024
5
Very friendly and efficient check in. I was able to be seen quickly and received excellent care. Dr. Goolsby and his team are wonderful.
July 4, 2024
5
Great prople
July 4, 2024
5
I was very happy with my experience!
July 6, 2024
5
Dr Goolsby is very caring & knowledgeable
July 7, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby is amazing! He communicates very well. I always feel as if I can talk to him about every concern and he listens and addresses them with confidence.
July 8, 2024
5
I feel extremely comfortable around Dr. Goolsby. Thank you.
July 10, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby has been my doctor for years. Very compassionate, great listener.
July 11, 2024
5
Always feel comfortable and given enough time to discuss any issues I have. Dr G shows exceptional concern
July 13, 2024
5
Dr. Goolsby is awesome. he is an example of what a physician should strive for. not only is he knowledgeable, but he "walks the walks" of healthcare. he is the best!
July 14, 2024
5
I've been seeing Dr. Goolsby for years now and he is always wonderful! A true gem.