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
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
- Anemia
- COPD
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Immunization
- Men's Health
- Stop Smoking
- Strep Throat
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9Based on 584 patient ratings
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- I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
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- Shared the right amount of information
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- Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
From the moment my wife and I walked into Dr. Atherton-Staples Practice we were treated like someone special. Extremely friendly and professional Staff. The office/restrooms are immacuate. Dr. Atherton-Staples is not just my PCP but, a friend who cares about my health. She continues to offer her expert medical advice that I can truly understand.
February 3, 2026
5
Dr Emma Atherton-Staples was very professional and listened to me. She explained health issues well and included me in the discussion. I would highly recommend her!
January 31, 2026
5
Dr. Staples is a great physician. I recommend her to my friend and family. I am saddened that since I am moving to California, I will miss her as my primary physician.
January 30, 2026
5
this was my first visit and everything went very good. the entire staff was professional, respectful, and cordial.
January 30, 2026
5
Dr Emma takes her time to be sure you understand what tests are ordered or prescription prescribed. She is my caregiver for life!
January 24, 2026
5
Great experience, everyone was great
January 25, 2026
5
Great, compassionate and caring doctor!!
January 23, 2026
5
Everything went very well
January 23, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton Staples can't get any better. Thank you.
January 18, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is incredible. Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoy going to the office. She takes great care of us. She listens. She's attentive. She offers good solutions. And quite frankly, last year, it was preventive care at her best as she identified something that led to further testing and referrals to a cardiologist. And I was required to have a stent put in. And I'm not sure that it would have happened as quickly as it did if it wasn't for Dr. Atherton-Staples. So I owe her my life, and she's just an incredible doctor to work with.
January 18, 2026
5
I love this provider and the office staff. They are wonderful.
January 16, 2026
5
Dr Emma truly cares about me and my well being. I had a previous Wellstar provider who did not.
January 10, 2026
4
Good experience
January 7, 2026
5
I feel so fortunate to be under Dr. Atherton-Staples's care and am very grateful for how thoughtful and personable she is.
January 7, 2026
5
Everyone is caring and helpful.
January 7, 2026
5
Excellent experience with both MA and MD
January 4, 2026
5
Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples is a rock star...her staff as well!
January 2, 2026
5
Wait was a bit too long
January 2, 2026
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is an amazing provider.
December 26, 2025
5
Great experience. Pleasant environment and Staff.
December 18, 2025
5
I had difficulty communicating with the MA who checked me in. I ended up having to look at the screen to understand the questions being asked. It was stressful.
December 15, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is always professional and courteous as well as friendly and makes you feel welcome. Truly a professional!
December 11, 2025
5
Very impressed with this provider, will definitely return.
December 11, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is the greatest provider I've ever seen. I actually look forward to my yearly physical because of her. She listens so well and provides such wonderful advice.
December 11, 2025
5
My visit was handled very professionally, and I appreciate the staff and their attention to me and especially my doctor
December 11, 2025
5
Dr. Emma always provides professional and compassionate service to her patients. She provides a comfortable setting allowing her patients to leave with the confidence that all of the issues/concerns have been addressed. It is a pleasure to visit her office!
December 11, 2025
5
Awesome office. Dr Atherten-Staples is wonderful and her staff is super kind and pleasant.
December 6, 2025
5
I was very happy with my visit and with the helpful staff
December 5, 2025
5
great visit Dr Emma is super thanks
December 5, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is amazing!
December 4, 2025
5
From the moment my wife and I walked into Dr. Atherton-Staples Practice we were treated like someone special. Extremely friendly and professional Staff. The office/restrooms are immacuate. Dr. Atherton-Staples is not just my PCP but, a friend who cares about my health. She continues to offer her expert medical advice that I can truly understand.
February 3, 2026
5
Dr Emma Atherton-Staples was very professional and listened to me. She explained health issues well and included me in the discussion. I would highly recommend her!
January 31, 2026
5
Dr. Staples is a great physician. I recommend her to my friend and family. I am saddened that since I am moving to California, I will miss her as my primary physician.
January 30, 2026
5
this was my first visit and everything went very good. the entire staff was professional, respectful, and cordial.
January 30, 2026
5
Dr Emma takes her time to be sure you understand what tests are ordered or prescription prescribed. She is my caregiver for life!
January 24, 2026
5
Great experience, everyone was great
January 25, 2026
5
Great, compassionate and caring doctor!!
January 23, 2026
5
Everything went very well
January 23, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton Staples can't get any better. Thank you.
January 18, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is incredible. Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoy going to the office. She takes great care of us. She listens. She's attentive. She offers good solutions. And quite frankly, last year, it was preventive care at her best as she identified something that led to further testing and referrals to a cardiologist. And I was required to have a stent put in. And I'm not sure that it would have happened as quickly as it did if it wasn't for Dr. Atherton-Staples. So I owe her my life, and she's just an incredible doctor to work with.
January 18, 2026
5
I love this provider and the office staff. They are wonderful.
January 16, 2026
5
Dr Emma truly cares about me and my well being. I had a previous Wellstar provider who did not.
January 10, 2026
5
I feel so fortunate to be under Dr. Atherton-Staples's care and am very grateful for how thoughtful and personable she is.
January 7, 2026
5
Everyone is caring and helpful.
January 7, 2026
5
Excellent experience with both MA and MD
January 4, 2026
5
Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples is a rock star...her staff as well!
January 2, 2026
5
Wait was a bit too long
January 2, 2026
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is an amazing provider.
December 26, 2025
5
Great experience. Pleasant environment and Staff.
December 18, 2025
5
I had difficulty communicating with the MA who checked me in. I ended up having to look at the screen to understand the questions being asked. It was stressful.
December 15, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is always professional and courteous as well as friendly and makes you feel welcome. Truly a professional!
December 11, 2025
5
Very impressed with this provider, will definitely return.
December 11, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is the greatest provider I've ever seen. I actually look forward to my yearly physical because of her. She listens so well and provides such wonderful advice.
December 11, 2025
5
My visit was handled very professionally, and I appreciate the staff and their attention to me and especially my doctor
December 11, 2025
5
Dr. Emma always provides professional and compassionate service to her patients. She provides a comfortable setting allowing her patients to leave with the confidence that all of the issues/concerns have been addressed. It is a pleasure to visit her office!
December 11, 2025
5
Awesome office. Dr Atherten-Staples is wonderful and her staff is super kind and pleasant.
December 6, 2025
5
I was very happy with my visit and with the helpful staff
December 5, 2025
5
great visit Dr Emma is super thanks
December 5, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is amazing!
December 4, 2025
4
Good experience
January 7, 2026
4
Good experience
January 7, 2026
5
From the moment my wife and I walked into Dr. Atherton-Staples Practice we were treated like someone special. Extremely friendly and professional Staff. The office/restrooms are immacuate. Dr. Atherton-Staples is not just my PCP but, a friend who cares about my health. She continues to offer her expert medical advice that I can truly understand.
February 3, 2026
5
Dr Emma Atherton-Staples was very professional and listened to me. She explained health issues well and included me in the discussion. I would highly recommend her!
January 31, 2026
5
Dr. Staples is a great physician. I recommend her to my friend and family. I am saddened that since I am moving to California, I will miss her as my primary physician.
January 30, 2026
5
this was my first visit and everything went very good. the entire staff was professional, respectful, and cordial.
January 30, 2026
5
Dr Emma takes her time to be sure you understand what tests are ordered or prescription prescribed. She is my caregiver for life!
January 24, 2026
5
Great experience, everyone was great
January 25, 2026
5
Great, compassionate and caring doctor!!
January 23, 2026
5
Everything went very well
January 23, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton Staples can't get any better. Thank you.
January 18, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is incredible. Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoy going to the office. She takes great care of us. She listens. She's attentive. She offers good solutions. And quite frankly, last year, it was preventive care at her best as she identified something that led to further testing and referrals to a cardiologist. And I was required to have a stent put in. And I'm not sure that it would have happened as quickly as it did if it wasn't for Dr. Atherton-Staples. So I owe her my life, and she's just an incredible doctor to work with.
January 18, 2026
5
I love this provider and the office staff. They are wonderful.
January 16, 2026
5
Dr Emma truly cares about me and my well being. I had a previous Wellstar provider who did not.
January 10, 2026
5
I feel so fortunate to be under Dr. Atherton-Staples's care and am very grateful for how thoughtful and personable she is.
January 7, 2026
5
Everyone is caring and helpful.
January 7, 2026
5
Excellent experience with both MA and MD
January 4, 2026
5
Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples is a rock star...her staff as well!
January 2, 2026
5
Wait was a bit too long
January 2, 2026
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is an amazing provider.
December 26, 2025
5
Great experience. Pleasant environment and Staff.
December 18, 2025
5
I had difficulty communicating with the MA who checked me in. I ended up having to look at the screen to understand the questions being asked. It was stressful.
December 15, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is always professional and courteous as well as friendly and makes you feel welcome. Truly a professional!
December 11, 2025
5
Very impressed with this provider, will definitely return.
December 11, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is the greatest provider I've ever seen. I actually look forward to my yearly physical because of her. She listens so well and provides such wonderful advice.
December 11, 2025
5
My visit was handled very professionally, and I appreciate the staff and their attention to me and especially my doctor
December 11, 2025
5
Dr. Emma always provides professional and compassionate service to her patients. She provides a comfortable setting allowing her patients to leave with the confidence that all of the issues/concerns have been addressed. It is a pleasure to visit her office!
December 11, 2025
5
Awesome office. Dr Atherten-Staples is wonderful and her staff is super kind and pleasant.
December 6, 2025
5
I was very happy with my visit and with the helpful staff
December 5, 2025
5
great visit Dr Emma is super thanks
December 5, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is amazing!
December 4, 2025
5
From the moment my wife and I walked into Dr. Atherton-Staples Practice we were treated like someone special. Extremely friendly and professional Staff. The office/restrooms are immacuate. Dr. Atherton-Staples is not just my PCP but, a friend who cares about my health. She continues to offer her expert medical advice that I can truly understand.
February 3, 2026
5
Dr Emma Atherton-Staples was very professional and listened to me. She explained health issues well and included me in the discussion. I would highly recommend her!
January 31, 2026
5
Dr. Staples is a great physician. I recommend her to my friend and family. I am saddened that since I am moving to California, I will miss her as my primary physician.
January 30, 2026
5
this was my first visit and everything went very good. the entire staff was professional, respectful, and cordial.
January 30, 2026
5
Great experience, everyone was great
January 25, 2026
5
Dr Emma takes her time to be sure you understand what tests are ordered or prescription prescribed. She is my caregiver for life!
January 24, 2026
5
Everything went very well
January 23, 2026
5
Great, compassionate and caring doctor!!
January 23, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton Staples can't get any better. Thank you.
January 18, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is incredible. Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoy going to the office. She takes great care of us. She listens. She's attentive. She offers good solutions. And quite frankly, last year, it was preventive care at her best as she identified something that led to further testing and referrals to a cardiologist. And I was required to have a stent put in. And I'm not sure that it would have happened as quickly as it did if it wasn't for Dr. Atherton-Staples. So I owe her my life, and she's just an incredible doctor to work with.
January 18, 2026
5
I love this provider and the office staff. They are wonderful.
January 16, 2026
5
Dr Emma truly cares about me and my well being. I had a previous Wellstar provider who did not.
January 10, 2026
4
Good experience
January 7, 2026
5
I feel so fortunate to be under Dr. Atherton-Staples's care and am very grateful for how thoughtful and personable she is.
January 7, 2026
5
Everyone is caring and helpful.
January 7, 2026
5
Excellent experience with both MA and MD
January 4, 2026
5
Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples is a rock star...her staff as well!
January 2, 2026
5
Wait was a bit too long
January 2, 2026
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is an amazing provider.
December 26, 2025
5
Great experience. Pleasant environment and Staff.
December 18, 2025
5
I had difficulty communicating with the MA who checked me in. I ended up having to look at the screen to understand the questions being asked. It was stressful.
December 15, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is always professional and courteous as well as friendly and makes you feel welcome. Truly a professional!
December 11, 2025
5
Very impressed with this provider, will definitely return.
December 11, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is the greatest provider I've ever seen. I actually look forward to my yearly physical because of her. She listens so well and provides such wonderful advice.
December 11, 2025
5
My visit was handled very professionally, and I appreciate the staff and their attention to me and especially my doctor
December 11, 2025
5
Dr. Emma always provides professional and compassionate service to her patients. She provides a comfortable setting allowing her patients to leave with the confidence that all of the issues/concerns have been addressed. It is a pleasure to visit her office!
December 11, 2025
5
Awesome office. Dr Atherten-Staples is wonderful and her staff is super kind and pleasant.
December 6, 2025
5
I was very happy with my visit and with the helpful staff
December 5, 2025
5
great visit Dr Emma is super thanks
December 5, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is amazing!
December 4, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is amazing!
December 4, 2025
5
great visit Dr Emma is super thanks
December 5, 2025
5
I was very happy with my visit and with the helpful staff
December 5, 2025
5
Awesome office. Dr Atherten-Staples is wonderful and her staff is super kind and pleasant.
December 6, 2025
5
Dr. Emma always provides professional and compassionate service to her patients. She provides a comfortable setting allowing her patients to leave with the confidence that all of the issues/concerns have been addressed. It is a pleasure to visit her office!
December 11, 2025
5
My visit was handled very professionally, and I appreciate the staff and their attention to me and especially my doctor
December 11, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is the greatest provider I've ever seen. I actually look forward to my yearly physical because of her. She listens so well and provides such wonderful advice.
December 11, 2025
5
Very impressed with this provider, will definitely return.
December 11, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is always professional and courteous as well as friendly and makes you feel welcome. Truly a professional!
December 11, 2025
5
I had difficulty communicating with the MA who checked me in. I ended up having to look at the screen to understand the questions being asked. It was stressful.
December 15, 2025
5
Great experience. Pleasant environment and Staff.
December 18, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is an amazing provider.
December 26, 2025
5
Wait was a bit too long
January 2, 2026
5
Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples is a rock star...her staff as well!
January 2, 2026
5
Excellent experience with both MA and MD
January 4, 2026
5
Everyone is caring and helpful.
January 7, 2026
5
I feel so fortunate to be under Dr. Atherton-Staples's care and am very grateful for how thoughtful and personable she is.
January 7, 2026
4
Good experience
January 7, 2026
5
Dr Emma truly cares about me and my well being. I had a previous Wellstar provider who did not.
January 10, 2026
5
I love this provider and the office staff. They are wonderful.
January 16, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is incredible. Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoy going to the office. She takes great care of us. She listens. She's attentive. She offers good solutions. And quite frankly, last year, it was preventive care at her best as she identified something that led to further testing and referrals to a cardiologist. And I was required to have a stent put in. And I'm not sure that it would have happened as quickly as it did if it wasn't for Dr. Atherton-Staples. So I owe her my life, and she's just an incredible doctor to work with.
January 18, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton Staples can't get any better. Thank you.
January 18, 2026
5
Great, compassionate and caring doctor!!
January 23, 2026
5
Everything went very well
January 23, 2026
5
Dr Emma takes her time to be sure you understand what tests are ordered or prescription prescribed. She is my caregiver for life!
January 24, 2026
5
Great experience, everyone was great
January 25, 2026
5
this was my first visit and everything went very good. the entire staff was professional, respectful, and cordial.
January 30, 2026
5
Dr. Staples is a great physician. I recommend her to my friend and family. I am saddened that since I am moving to California, I will miss her as my primary physician.
January 30, 2026
5
Dr Emma Atherton-Staples was very professional and listened to me. She explained health issues well and included me in the discussion. I would highly recommend her!
January 31, 2026
5
From the moment my wife and I walked into Dr. Atherton-Staples Practice we were treated like someone special. Extremely friendly and professional Staff. The office/restrooms are immacuate. Dr. Atherton-Staples is not just my PCP but, a friend who cares about my health. She continues to offer her expert medical advice that I can truly understand.
February 3, 2026
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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