Emma Atherton-Staples, DO
Specialties
Family Medicine
Education & Training
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Emma Atherton-Staples, DO
Primary Care Physician with Wellstar since 2018.
Specialties
Family Medicine
Education & Training
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Office Locations
Expertise
Specialties
- Family Medicine
Education & Training
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Degree
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
- Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center
Certifications
- AOA Family Medicine
Languages spoken
- English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9Based on 585 patient ratings
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is easily my favorite physician that I have ever had. Had the pleasure of meeting a Med student-Alex, who will be graduating as a DO soon. She was attentive and easy to talk to. Great bedside manner already for someone so young. Highly recommend this practice.
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples was very detailed and took the time to answer my questions. She was great!
October 1, 2025
5
We LOVE this place, the doctor, nurses and staff! Always very helpful & nice!
September 28, 2025
5
I feel very confident with the care I have received from Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples and her staff.
September 27, 2025
5
Staff is definitely friendly. Dr. Emma is very good listener.
September 27, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is a very good listener and she gives advice that I feel like is pertinent to issues that people are having.
September 28, 2025
5
I am appreciative that the lab services are being offered on site again. The doctor said they like to make things as easy on the patients as they can. The office is run very efficiently and every staff member I talked to was friendly and kind.
September 24, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples was very attentive and thorough in discussing previous test results and future care.
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is awesome! Always provides the best care and and great staff!
September 20, 2025
5
Last appt was all on time. This appt, I had to wait about 30 mins before I saw anyone. The staff were very nice and accommodating. As a whole, I was pleased. Thank you for an organized group.
September 20, 2025
5
She is an amazing dr
September 20, 2025
5
Very though and invites any concerns and questions I may have! Very good as usual.
September 19, 2025
5
Everyone is professional and kind and helpful. Dr. Atherton Staples is very engaged and knows me as a person and patient.
September 19, 2025
5
Dr. EMMA ATHERTON-STAPLES is amazing. She did a nose dive into my medical problems and family which I appreciated in order to locate why I'm having medical issues. She recommended medical physicians for my personal care. I enjoyed very much my first encounter with Dr. EMMA ATHERTON-STAPLES. The front office staff was nice as well.
September 21, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples genuinely cares about her patients. She provides and very thorough and informative health assessment.
September 26, 2025
5
Dr. Emma is great
September 16, 2025
5
Great experience! Front office is very nice! Precious is super nice and friendly!!
September 16, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is caring and Compassionate
September 15, 2025
5
I had adequate time to ask any questions I had and they were answered quite promptly
September 12, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples exceeded my expectation as a provider. She is very supportive, caring, and a great listener. My experience was fantastic and I appreciate her for listening and providing next steps for my health!
September 16, 2025
5
My first visit with dr Emma and her staff. Very very likable. Extremely helpful and friendly. Precious was her nurse. Both are extremely pleasant and helpful. Would highly recommend this practice
September 11, 2025
5
They're the best
September 12, 2025
5
I feel the staff & doctors truly care for my well being & provide the best care possible.
September 11, 2025
5
I feel very comfortable with my doctor. I feel free to tell her everything about my health and I feel she does a very thorough job of helping me to be healthy. I am very thankful that she is my doctor.
September 5, 2025
5
From the moment you step in the door until you leave you are given the utmost respect and care by everyone associated with this practice.
September 5, 2025
5
Dr Samples is just wonderful. I drive 11/2 hours to come to the practice. Her assistant, Precious, lives up to her name.
August 30, 2025
5
Great doctor and practice
August 28, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is the best! so thoughtful, kind, empathetic, curious, personable, knowledgeable, inquisitive, helpful, responsive!
August 28, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is a wonderful physician. She shows a sincere compassion for me as a patient and as a person. My wife was so impressed that she is now one of her patients. Thank you Dr. Atherton-Staples!
August 28, 2025
5
Dr Emma is a breath of fresh air! I've enjoyed my experience at this office so much more since being under her care. Great listener, thorough and fantastic attention to detail along with generally being a great doc!
August 28, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is easily my favorite physician that I have ever had. Had the pleasure of meeting a Med student-Alex, who will be graduating as a DO soon. She was attentive and easy to talk to. Great bedside manner already for someone so young. Highly recommend this practice.
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples was very detailed and took the time to answer my questions. She was great!
October 1, 2025
5
We LOVE this place, the doctor, nurses and staff! Always very helpful & nice!
September 28, 2025
5
I feel very confident with the care I have received from Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples and her staff.
September 27, 2025
5
Staff is definitely friendly. Dr. Emma is very good listener.
September 27, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is a very good listener and she gives advice that I feel like is pertinent to issues that people are having.
September 28, 2025
5
I am appreciative that the lab services are being offered on site again. The doctor said they like to make things as easy on the patients as they can. The office is run very efficiently and every staff member I talked to was friendly and kind.
September 24, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples was very attentive and thorough in discussing previous test results and future care.
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is awesome! Always provides the best care and and great staff!
September 20, 2025
5
Last appt was all on time. This appt, I had to wait about 30 mins before I saw anyone. The staff were very nice and accommodating. As a whole, I was pleased. Thank you for an organized group.
September 20, 2025
5
She is an amazing dr
September 20, 2025
5
Very though and invites any concerns and questions I may have! Very good as usual.
September 19, 2025
5
Everyone is professional and kind and helpful. Dr. Atherton Staples is very engaged and knows me as a person and patient.
September 19, 2025
5
Dr. EMMA ATHERTON-STAPLES is amazing. She did a nose dive into my medical problems and family which I appreciated in order to locate why I'm having medical issues. She recommended medical physicians for my personal care. I enjoyed very much my first encounter with Dr. EMMA ATHERTON-STAPLES. The front office staff was nice as well.
September 21, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples genuinely cares about her patients. She provides and very thorough and informative health assessment.
September 26, 2025
5
Dr. Emma is great
September 16, 2025
5
Great experience! Front office is very nice! Precious is super nice and friendly!!
September 16, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is caring and Compassionate
September 15, 2025
5
I had adequate time to ask any questions I had and they were answered quite promptly
September 12, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples exceeded my expectation as a provider. She is very supportive, caring, and a great listener. My experience was fantastic and I appreciate her for listening and providing next steps for my health!
September 16, 2025
5
My first visit with dr Emma and her staff. Very very likable. Extremely helpful and friendly. Precious was her nurse. Both are extremely pleasant and helpful. Would highly recommend this practice
September 11, 2025
5
They're the best
September 12, 2025
5
I feel the staff & doctors truly care for my well being & provide the best care possible.
September 11, 2025
5
I feel very comfortable with my doctor. I feel free to tell her everything about my health and I feel she does a very thorough job of helping me to be healthy. I am very thankful that she is my doctor.
September 5, 2025
5
From the moment you step in the door until you leave you are given the utmost respect and care by everyone associated with this practice.
September 5, 2025
5
Dr Samples is just wonderful. I drive 11/2 hours to come to the practice. Her assistant, Precious, lives up to her name.
August 30, 2025
5
Great doctor and practice
August 28, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is the best! so thoughtful, kind, empathetic, curious, personable, knowledgeable, inquisitive, helpful, responsive!
August 28, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is a wonderful physician. She shows a sincere compassion for me as a patient and as a person. My wife was so impressed that she is now one of her patients. Thank you Dr. Atherton-Staples!
August 28, 2025
5
Dr Emma is a breath of fresh air! I've enjoyed my experience at this office so much more since being under her care. Great listener, thorough and fantastic attention to detail along with generally being a great doc!
August 28, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is easily my favorite physician that I have ever had. Had the pleasure of meeting a Med student-Alex, who will be graduating as a DO soon. She was attentive and easy to talk to. Great bedside manner already for someone so young. Highly recommend this practice.
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples was very detailed and took the time to answer my questions. She was great!
October 1, 2025
5
We LOVE this place, the doctor, nurses and staff! Always very helpful & nice!
September 28, 2025
5
I feel very confident with the care I have received from Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples and her staff.
September 27, 2025
5
Staff is definitely friendly. Dr. Emma is very good listener.
September 27, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is a very good listener and she gives advice that I feel like is pertinent to issues that people are having.
September 28, 2025
5
I am appreciative that the lab services are being offered on site again. The doctor said they like to make things as easy on the patients as they can. The office is run very efficiently and every staff member I talked to was friendly and kind.
September 24, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples was very attentive and thorough in discussing previous test results and future care.
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is awesome! Always provides the best care and and great staff!
September 20, 2025
5
Last appt was all on time. This appt, I had to wait about 30 mins before I saw anyone. The staff were very nice and accommodating. As a whole, I was pleased. Thank you for an organized group.
September 20, 2025
5
She is an amazing dr
September 20, 2025
5
Very though and invites any concerns and questions I may have! Very good as usual.
September 19, 2025
5
Everyone is professional and kind and helpful. Dr. Atherton Staples is very engaged and knows me as a person and patient.
September 19, 2025
5
Dr. EMMA ATHERTON-STAPLES is amazing. She did a nose dive into my medical problems and family which I appreciated in order to locate why I'm having medical issues. She recommended medical physicians for my personal care. I enjoyed very much my first encounter with Dr. EMMA ATHERTON-STAPLES. The front office staff was nice as well.
September 21, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples genuinely cares about her patients. She provides and very thorough and informative health assessment.
September 26, 2025
5
Dr. Emma is great
September 16, 2025
5
Great experience! Front office is very nice! Precious is super nice and friendly!!
September 16, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is caring and Compassionate
September 15, 2025
5
I had adequate time to ask any questions I had and they were answered quite promptly
September 12, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples exceeded my expectation as a provider. She is very supportive, caring, and a great listener. My experience was fantastic and I appreciate her for listening and providing next steps for my health!
September 16, 2025
5
My first visit with dr Emma and her staff. Very very likable. Extremely helpful and friendly. Precious was her nurse. Both are extremely pleasant and helpful. Would highly recommend this practice
September 11, 2025
5
They're the best
September 12, 2025
5
I feel the staff & doctors truly care for my well being & provide the best care possible.
September 11, 2025
5
I feel very comfortable with my doctor. I feel free to tell her everything about my health and I feel she does a very thorough job of helping me to be healthy. I am very thankful that she is my doctor.
September 5, 2025
5
From the moment you step in the door until you leave you are given the utmost respect and care by everyone associated with this practice.
September 5, 2025
5
Dr Samples is just wonderful. I drive 11/2 hours to come to the practice. Her assistant, Precious, lives up to her name.
August 30, 2025
5
Great doctor and practice
August 28, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is the best! so thoughtful, kind, empathetic, curious, personable, knowledgeable, inquisitive, helpful, responsive!
August 28, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is a wonderful physician. She shows a sincere compassion for me as a patient and as a person. My wife was so impressed that she is now one of her patients. Thank you Dr. Atherton-Staples!
August 28, 2025
5
Dr Emma is a breath of fresh air! I've enjoyed my experience at this office so much more since being under her care. Great listener, thorough and fantastic attention to detail along with generally being a great doc!
August 28, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples was very attentive and thorough in discussing previous test results and future care.
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is easily my favorite physician that I have ever had. Had the pleasure of meeting a Med student-Alex, who will be graduating as a DO soon. She was attentive and easy to talk to. Great bedside manner already for someone so young. Highly recommend this practice.
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples was very detailed and took the time to answer my questions. She was great!
October 1, 2025
5
We LOVE this place, the doctor, nurses and staff! Always very helpful & nice!
September 28, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is a very good listener and she gives advice that I feel like is pertinent to issues that people are having.
September 28, 2025
5
I feel very confident with the care I have received from Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples and her staff.
September 27, 2025
5
Staff is definitely friendly. Dr. Emma is very good listener.
September 27, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples genuinely cares about her patients. She provides and very thorough and informative health assessment.
September 26, 2025
5
I am appreciative that the lab services are being offered on site again. The doctor said they like to make things as easy on the patients as they can. The office is run very efficiently and every staff member I talked to was friendly and kind.
September 24, 2025
5
Dr. EMMA ATHERTON-STAPLES is amazing. She did a nose dive into my medical problems and family which I appreciated in order to locate why I'm having medical issues. She recommended medical physicians for my personal care. I enjoyed very much my first encounter with Dr. EMMA ATHERTON-STAPLES. The front office staff was nice as well.
September 21, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is awesome! Always provides the best care and and great staff!
September 20, 2025
5
Last appt was all on time. This appt, I had to wait about 30 mins before I saw anyone. The staff were very nice and accommodating. As a whole, I was pleased. Thank you for an organized group.
September 20, 2025
5
She is an amazing dr
September 20, 2025
5
Very though and invites any concerns and questions I may have! Very good as usual.
September 19, 2025
5
Everyone is professional and kind and helpful. Dr. Atherton Staples is very engaged and knows me as a person and patient.
September 19, 2025
5
Dr. Emma is great
September 16, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples exceeded my expectation as a provider. She is very supportive, caring, and a great listener. My experience was fantastic and I appreciate her for listening and providing next steps for my health!
September 16, 2025
5
Great experience! Front office is very nice! Precious is super nice and friendly!!
September 16, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is caring and Compassionate
September 15, 2025
5
I had adequate time to ask any questions I had and they were answered quite promptly
September 12, 2025
5
They're the best
September 12, 2025
5
I feel the staff & doctors truly care for my well being & provide the best care possible.
September 11, 2025
5
My first visit with dr Emma and her staff. Very very likable. Extremely helpful and friendly. Precious was her nurse. Both are extremely pleasant and helpful. Would highly recommend this practice
September 11, 2025
5
From the moment you step in the door until you leave you are given the utmost respect and care by everyone associated with this practice.
September 5, 2025
5
I feel very comfortable with my doctor. I feel free to tell her everything about my health and I feel she does a very thorough job of helping me to be healthy. I am very thankful that she is my doctor.
September 5, 2025
5
Dr Samples is just wonderful. I drive 11/2 hours to come to the practice. Her assistant, Precious, lives up to her name.
August 30, 2025
5
Great doctor and practice
August 28, 2025
5
Dr Emma is a breath of fresh air! I've enjoyed my experience at this office so much more since being under her care. Great listener, thorough and fantastic attention to detail along with generally being a great doc!
August 28, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is the best! so thoughtful, kind, empathetic, curious, personable, knowledgeable, inquisitive, helpful, responsive!
August 28, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is a wonderful physician. She shows a sincere compassion for me as a patient and as a person. My wife was so impressed that she is now one of her patients. Thank you Dr. Atherton-Staples!
August 28, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is a wonderful physician. She shows a sincere compassion for me as a patient and as a person. My wife was so impressed that she is now one of her patients. Thank you Dr. Atherton-Staples!
August 28, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is the best! so thoughtful, kind, empathetic, curious, personable, knowledgeable, inquisitive, helpful, responsive!
August 28, 2025
5
Great doctor and practice
August 28, 2025
5
Dr Emma is a breath of fresh air! I've enjoyed my experience at this office so much more since being under her care. Great listener, thorough and fantastic attention to detail along with generally being a great doc!
August 28, 2025
5
Dr Samples is just wonderful. I drive 11/2 hours to come to the practice. Her assistant, Precious, lives up to her name.
August 30, 2025
5
I feel very comfortable with my doctor. I feel free to tell her everything about my health and I feel she does a very thorough job of helping me to be healthy. I am very thankful that she is my doctor.
September 5, 2025
5
From the moment you step in the door until you leave you are given the utmost respect and care by everyone associated with this practice.
September 5, 2025
5
My first visit with dr Emma and her staff. Very very likable. Extremely helpful and friendly. Precious was her nurse. Both are extremely pleasant and helpful. Would highly recommend this practice
September 11, 2025
5
I feel the staff & doctors truly care for my well being & provide the best care possible.
September 11, 2025
5
They're the best
September 12, 2025
5
I had adequate time to ask any questions I had and they were answered quite promptly
September 12, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is caring and Compassionate
September 15, 2025
5
Great experience! Front office is very nice! Precious is super nice and friendly!!
September 16, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples exceeded my expectation as a provider. She is very supportive, caring, and a great listener. My experience was fantastic and I appreciate her for listening and providing next steps for my health!
September 16, 2025
5
Dr. Emma is great
September 16, 2025
5
Everyone is professional and kind and helpful. Dr. Atherton Staples is very engaged and knows me as a person and patient.
September 19, 2025
5
Very though and invites any concerns and questions I may have! Very good as usual.
September 19, 2025
5
She is an amazing dr
September 20, 2025
5
Last appt was all on time. This appt, I had to wait about 30 mins before I saw anyone. The staff were very nice and accommodating. As a whole, I was pleased. Thank you for an organized group.
September 20, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is awesome! Always provides the best care and and great staff!
September 20, 2025
5
Dr. EMMA ATHERTON-STAPLES is amazing. She did a nose dive into my medical problems and family which I appreciated in order to locate why I'm having medical issues. She recommended medical physicians for my personal care. I enjoyed very much my first encounter with Dr. EMMA ATHERTON-STAPLES. The front office staff was nice as well.
September 21, 2025
5
I am appreciative that the lab services are being offered on site again. The doctor said they like to make things as easy on the patients as they can. The office is run very efficiently and every staff member I talked to was friendly and kind.
September 24, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples genuinely cares about her patients. She provides and very thorough and informative health assessment.
September 26, 2025
5
Staff is definitely friendly. Dr. Emma is very good listener.
September 27, 2025
5
I feel very confident with the care I have received from Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples and her staff.
September 27, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is a very good listener and she gives advice that I feel like is pertinent to issues that people are having.
September 28, 2025
5
We LOVE this place, the doctor, nurses and staff! Always very helpful & nice!
September 28, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples was very detailed and took the time to answer my questions. She was great!
October 1, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is easily my favorite physician that I have ever had. Had the pleasure of meeting a Med student-Alex, who will be graduating as a DO soon. She was attentive and easy to talk to. Great bedside manner already for someone so young. Highly recommend this practice.
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples was very attentive and thorough in discussing previous test results and future care.
October 3, 2025
Emma Atherton-Staples, DO
Primary Care Physician with Wellstar since 2018
Rating
4.9
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Specialties
Family Medicine
Education
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center
Certifications
AOA Family Medicine
Spoken Languages
English
Office Locations
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www.wellstar.org/physicians/emma-atherton-staples-do
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