Dr. Dowling is originally from Blackshear, Georgia and has returned home to serve her hometown community. She receivedher Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Georgia Southern University. She received her Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences, Masters in Business Administration, and her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine degrees from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in Miami, Florida. She completed a three-year residency at DeKalb Medical, in Atlanta, Georgia, where she was trained by the top foot and ankle surgeons known throughout the world. While in Atlanta, she received extensive training in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and diabetic limb salvage. Dr. Dowling is married to David Dowling and they have two children, Drake and Caroline. Drake is a student at Pierce County High School and Caroline joined Jesus in Heaven on May 18, 2024.