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
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9Based on 506 patient ratings
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- I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
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- Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr Emma and her staff are great! So happy I found her as my primary!
September 30, 2026
5
Everyone from the check in desk, to the nurse (Precious), to Emma Atherton-Staples DO, were very friendly and helpful. They did not rush any part of the visit.
September 27, 2026
5
Very good in all ways!
September 25, 2026
5
Hello, my experience at the office was extremely professional from checking in to me seeing my doctor, Dr. Staples. I highly recommend her. Look forward to seeing her each time I do and she listens intently about concerns or just the conversation that was taking place. So I really appreciate that.
September 26, 2026
5
I was glad that the person took my blood pressure twice and ended up with a better reading. Both my doctor and her helper were very helpful and made me feel relaxed. This is important to me!
September 24, 2026
5
Excellent doctor
September 20, 2026
5
Dr Atherton-Staples listens and observes better than any doctor I have encountered. Five doctors told me I had a back problem. Dr A moved my X-ray over a little and discovered my hip needed replacement. My back is fine. Today she noticed my carotid artery pulsing which I hadn't realized and sent me for an ultrasound. She is wonderful.
September 18, 2026
5
Dr Atherton-Staples continues to make me feel valued as her patient. I never feel rushed to leave the Exam Room. She continues to provide me pertinent information in regards to my health concerns. She looks at my entire health history from my other Wellstar Providers and applies the information to my visit with her. The Office Staff is welcoming and Professional. Precious, the employee who took my vitals etc was so wonderful to me
September 18, 2026
5
Absolutely love Dr. Atherton-Staples! She has always taken her time and truly listened. The staff is always very nice.
September 16, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is always very professional and helpful. I feel very comfortable with her as my primary care doctor. I never feel rushed and she always answers all my questions.
September 11, 2026
5
Kind / personal/ ask how are you before she starts
September 4, 2026
5
Pleased as a first time visit..!
September 6, 2026
5
September 1, 2026 was the second time I've seen Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples. Both of my experiences were very positive. She spends the necessary amount of time to complete a thorough examination. I value the amount of time she spends asking questions about my health overall. Dr. Atherton-Staples responds to MyChart messages in an extremely timely manner. Overall, she is the best Family Medicine/Internal Medicine doctor I have seen in years.
September 4, 2026
5
The staff is always courteous and helpful.
September 4, 2026
5
Love my Doctor
August 29, 2026
5
It was nice to be heard and have a conversation about my health issues. I'm happy with my decision to go to this clinic.
August 29, 2026
5
Every visit to this office is exceptional.
August 27, 2026
5
I so appreciate both the way that Dr Atherton-Staples listens and really seems to care about my health in general as well as the way she works to stay up-to-date on medical advances and is honest about when she has not yet had the chance to update her understanding about something and a specialist would be a better choice to discuss it. She is a wonderful doctor!
September 2, 2026
5
Dr Atherton Staples is one of the best doctors I have ever experienced. She was kind, very knowledgeable, professional and thorough. She even explained results to me from other physicians which I wasn't aware of. I can not say enough positive things about her. It was an exceptional visit.
August 22, 2026
5
Thanks
August 21, 2026
5
She listens and explains everything so Ev can understand.
August 21, 2026
4
Dr Staples was excellent. Great listener and very knowledgeable. Truly seemed interested in what is best for my specific needs.
August 21, 2026
5
Everyone is very helpful and caring
August 20, 2026
5
Fabulous
August 19, 2026
5
Convenient and they are so efficient. Great experience.
August 18, 2026
5
Dr. EAS took an extensive amount of time to ensure the entirety of my injury/illness were captured accurately. She was wonderful!
August 14, 2026
5
I really liked Dr Emma Staples. She wasn't pushy, I think Dr Staples is a good balance between MD and functional doc .
August 14, 2026
5
I absolutely love Dr. Emma! She's so easy to talk to and super kind.
August 14, 2026
5
The Dr explained things that could help me when I thought I just had to grin and bear my issues She cares about more than my body wellness but my mental wellbeing too. Learned a lot on this visit
August 13, 2026
5
Dr. Staples listens to everything I have to say and has extremely helpful feedback! Best doctor I've met!!
August 13, 2026
5
Dr Emma and her staff are great! So happy I found her as my primary!
September 30, 2026
5
Everyone from the check in desk, to the nurse (Precious), to Emma Atherton-Staples DO, were very friendly and helpful. They did not rush any part of the visit.
September 27, 2026
5
Very good in all ways!
September 25, 2026
5
Hello, my experience at the office was extremely professional from checking in to me seeing my doctor, Dr. Staples. I highly recommend her. Look forward to seeing her each time I do and she listens intently about concerns or just the conversation that was taking place. So I really appreciate that.
September 26, 2026
5
I was glad that the person took my blood pressure twice and ended up with a better reading. Both my doctor and her helper were very helpful and made me feel relaxed. This is important to me!
September 24, 2026
5
Excellent doctor
September 20, 2026
5
Dr Atherton-Staples listens and observes better than any doctor I have encountered. Five doctors told me I had a back problem. Dr A moved my X-ray over a little and discovered my hip needed replacement. My back is fine. Today she noticed my carotid artery pulsing which I hadn't realized and sent me for an ultrasound. She is wonderful.
September 18, 2026
5
Dr Atherton-Staples continues to make me feel valued as her patient. I never feel rushed to leave the Exam Room. She continues to provide me pertinent information in regards to my health concerns. She looks at my entire health history from my other Wellstar Providers and applies the information to my visit with her. The Office Staff is welcoming and Professional. Precious, the employee who took my vitals etc was so wonderful to me
September 18, 2026
5
Absolutely love Dr. Atherton-Staples! She has always taken her time and truly listened. The staff is always very nice.
September 16, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is always very professional and helpful. I feel very comfortable with her as my primary care doctor. I never feel rushed and she always answers all my questions.
September 11, 2026
5
Kind / personal/ ask how are you before she starts
September 4, 2026
5
Pleased as a first time visit..!
September 6, 2026
5
September 1, 2026 was the second time I've seen Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples. Both of my experiences were very positive. She spends the necessary amount of time to complete a thorough examination. I value the amount of time she spends asking questions about my health overall. Dr. Atherton-Staples responds to MyChart messages in an extremely timely manner. Overall, she is the best Family Medicine/Internal Medicine doctor I have seen in years.
September 4, 2026
5
The staff is always courteous and helpful.
September 4, 2026
5
Love my Doctor
August 29, 2026
5
It was nice to be heard and have a conversation about my health issues. I'm happy with my decision to go to this clinic.
August 29, 2026
5
Every visit to this office is exceptional.
August 27, 2026
5
I so appreciate both the way that Dr Atherton-Staples listens and really seems to care about my health in general as well as the way she works to stay up-to-date on medical advances and is honest about when she has not yet had the chance to update her understanding about something and a specialist would be a better choice to discuss it. She is a wonderful doctor!
September 2, 2026
5
Dr Atherton Staples is one of the best doctors I have ever experienced. She was kind, very knowledgeable, professional and thorough. She even explained results to me from other physicians which I wasn't aware of. I can not say enough positive things about her. It was an exceptional visit.
August 22, 2026
5
Thanks
August 21, 2026
5
She listens and explains everything so Ev can understand.
August 21, 2026
5
Everyone is very helpful and caring
August 20, 2026
5
Fabulous
August 19, 2026
5
Convenient and they are so efficient. Great experience.
August 18, 2026
5
Dr. EAS took an extensive amount of time to ensure the entirety of my injury/illness were captured accurately. She was wonderful!
August 14, 2026
5
I really liked Dr Emma Staples. She wasn't pushy, I think Dr Staples is a good balance between MD and functional doc .
August 14, 2026
5
I absolutely love Dr. Emma! She's so easy to talk to and super kind.
August 14, 2026
5
The Dr explained things that could help me when I thought I just had to grin and bear my issues She cares about more than my body wellness but my mental wellbeing too. Learned a lot on this visit
August 13, 2026
5
Dr. Staples listens to everything I have to say and has extremely helpful feedback! Best doctor I've met!!
August 13, 2026
4
Dr Staples was excellent. Great listener and very knowledgeable. Truly seemed interested in what is best for my specific needs.
August 21, 2026
4
Dr Staples was excellent. Great listener and very knowledgeable. Truly seemed interested in what is best for my specific needs.
August 21, 2026
5
Dr Emma and her staff are great! So happy I found her as my primary!
September 30, 2026
5
Everyone from the check in desk, to the nurse (Precious), to Emma Atherton-Staples DO, were very friendly and helpful. They did not rush any part of the visit.
September 27, 2026
5
Very good in all ways!
September 25, 2026
5
Hello, my experience at the office was extremely professional from checking in to me seeing my doctor, Dr. Staples. I highly recommend her. Look forward to seeing her each time I do and she listens intently about concerns or just the conversation that was taking place. So I really appreciate that.
September 26, 2026
5
I was glad that the person took my blood pressure twice and ended up with a better reading. Both my doctor and her helper were very helpful and made me feel relaxed. This is important to me!
September 24, 2026
5
Excellent doctor
September 20, 2026
5
Dr Atherton-Staples listens and observes better than any doctor I have encountered. Five doctors told me I had a back problem. Dr A moved my X-ray over a little and discovered my hip needed replacement. My back is fine. Today she noticed my carotid artery pulsing which I hadn't realized and sent me for an ultrasound. She is wonderful.
September 18, 2026
5
Dr Atherton-Staples continues to make me feel valued as her patient. I never feel rushed to leave the Exam Room. She continues to provide me pertinent information in regards to my health concerns. She looks at my entire health history from my other Wellstar Providers and applies the information to my visit with her. The Office Staff is welcoming and Professional. Precious, the employee who took my vitals etc was so wonderful to me
September 18, 2026
5
Absolutely love Dr. Atherton-Staples! She has always taken her time and truly listened. The staff is always very nice.
September 16, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is always very professional and helpful. I feel very comfortable with her as my primary care doctor. I never feel rushed and she always answers all my questions.
September 11, 2026
5
Kind / personal/ ask how are you before she starts
September 4, 2026
5
Pleased as a first time visit..!
September 6, 2026
5
September 1, 2026 was the second time I've seen Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples. Both of my experiences were very positive. She spends the necessary amount of time to complete a thorough examination. I value the amount of time she spends asking questions about my health overall. Dr. Atherton-Staples responds to MyChart messages in an extremely timely manner. Overall, she is the best Family Medicine/Internal Medicine doctor I have seen in years.
September 4, 2026
5
The staff is always courteous and helpful.
September 4, 2026
5
Love my Doctor
August 29, 2026
5
It was nice to be heard and have a conversation about my health issues. I'm happy with my decision to go to this clinic.
August 29, 2026
5
Every visit to this office is exceptional.
August 27, 2026
5
I so appreciate both the way that Dr Atherton-Staples listens and really seems to care about my health in general as well as the way she works to stay up-to-date on medical advances and is honest about when she has not yet had the chance to update her understanding about something and a specialist would be a better choice to discuss it. She is a wonderful doctor!
September 2, 2026
5
Dr Atherton Staples is one of the best doctors I have ever experienced. She was kind, very knowledgeable, professional and thorough. She even explained results to me from other physicians which I wasn't aware of. I can not say enough positive things about her. It was an exceptional visit.
August 22, 2026
5
Thanks
August 21, 2026
5
She listens and explains everything so Ev can understand.
August 21, 2026
5
Everyone is very helpful and caring
August 20, 2026
5
Fabulous
August 19, 2026
5
Convenient and they are so efficient. Great experience.
August 18, 2026
5
Dr. EAS took an extensive amount of time to ensure the entirety of my injury/illness were captured accurately. She was wonderful!
August 14, 2026
5
I really liked Dr Emma Staples. She wasn't pushy, I think Dr Staples is a good balance between MD and functional doc .
August 14, 2026
5
I absolutely love Dr. Emma! She's so easy to talk to and super kind.
August 14, 2026
5
The Dr explained things that could help me when I thought I just had to grin and bear my issues She cares about more than my body wellness but my mental wellbeing too. Learned a lot on this visit
August 13, 2026
5
Dr. Staples listens to everything I have to say and has extremely helpful feedback! Best doctor I've met!!
August 13, 2026
5
Dr Emma and her staff are great! So happy I found her as my primary!
September 30, 2026
5
Everyone from the check in desk, to the nurse (Precious), to Emma Atherton-Staples DO, were very friendly and helpful. They did not rush any part of the visit.
September 27, 2026
5
Hello, my experience at the office was extremely professional from checking in to me seeing my doctor, Dr. Staples. I highly recommend her. Look forward to seeing her each time I do and she listens intently about concerns or just the conversation that was taking place. So I really appreciate that.
September 26, 2026
5
Very good in all ways!
September 25, 2026
5
I was glad that the person took my blood pressure twice and ended up with a better reading. Both my doctor and her helper were very helpful and made me feel relaxed. This is important to me!
September 24, 2026
5
Excellent doctor
September 20, 2026
5
Dr Atherton-Staples listens and observes better than any doctor I have encountered. Five doctors told me I had a back problem. Dr A moved my X-ray over a little and discovered my hip needed replacement. My back is fine. Today she noticed my carotid artery pulsing which I hadn't realized and sent me for an ultrasound. She is wonderful.
September 18, 2026
5
Dr Atherton-Staples continues to make me feel valued as her patient. I never feel rushed to leave the Exam Room. She continues to provide me pertinent information in regards to my health concerns. She looks at my entire health history from my other Wellstar Providers and applies the information to my visit with her. The Office Staff is welcoming and Professional. Precious, the employee who took my vitals etc was so wonderful to me
September 18, 2026
5
Absolutely love Dr. Atherton-Staples! She has always taken her time and truly listened. The staff is always very nice.
September 16, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is always very professional and helpful. I feel very comfortable with her as my primary care doctor. I never feel rushed and she always answers all my questions.
September 11, 2026
5
Pleased as a first time visit..!
September 6, 2026
5
The staff is always courteous and helpful.
September 4, 2026
5
Kind / personal/ ask how are you before she starts
September 4, 2026
5
September 1, 2026 was the second time I've seen Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples. Both of my experiences were very positive. She spends the necessary amount of time to complete a thorough examination. I value the amount of time she spends asking questions about my health overall. Dr. Atherton-Staples responds to MyChart messages in an extremely timely manner. Overall, she is the best Family Medicine/Internal Medicine doctor I have seen in years.
September 4, 2026
5
I so appreciate both the way that Dr Atherton-Staples listens and really seems to care about my health in general as well as the way she works to stay up-to-date on medical advances and is honest about when she has not yet had the chance to update her understanding about something and a specialist would be a better choice to discuss it. She is a wonderful doctor!
September 2, 2026
5
Love my Doctor
August 29, 2026
5
It was nice to be heard and have a conversation about my health issues. I'm happy with my decision to go to this clinic.
August 29, 2026
5
Every visit to this office is exceptional.
August 27, 2026
5
Dr Atherton Staples is one of the best doctors I have ever experienced. She was kind, very knowledgeable, professional and thorough. She even explained results to me from other physicians which I wasn't aware of. I can not say enough positive things about her. It was an exceptional visit.
August 22, 2026
5
Thanks
August 21, 2026
4
Dr Staples was excellent. Great listener and very knowledgeable. Truly seemed interested in what is best for my specific needs.
August 21, 2026
5
She listens and explains everything so Ev can understand.
August 21, 2026
5
Everyone is very helpful and caring
August 20, 2026
5
Fabulous
August 19, 2026
5
Convenient and they are so efficient. Great experience.
August 18, 2026
5
Dr. EAS took an extensive amount of time to ensure the entirety of my injury/illness were captured accurately. She was wonderful!
August 14, 2026
5
I really liked Dr Emma Staples. She wasn't pushy, I think Dr Staples is a good balance between MD and functional doc .
August 14, 2026
5
I absolutely love Dr. Emma! She's so easy to talk to and super kind.
August 14, 2026
5
The Dr explained things that could help me when I thought I just had to grin and bear my issues She cares about more than my body wellness but my mental wellbeing too. Learned a lot on this visit
August 13, 2026
5
Dr. Staples listens to everything I have to say and has extremely helpful feedback! Best doctor I've met!!
August 13, 2026
5
Dr. Staples listens to everything I have to say and has extremely helpful feedback! Best doctor I've met!!
August 13, 2026
5
The Dr explained things that could help me when I thought I just had to grin and bear my issues She cares about more than my body wellness but my mental wellbeing too. Learned a lot on this visit
August 13, 2026
5
I absolutely love Dr. Emma! She's so easy to talk to and super kind.
August 14, 2026
5
Dr. EAS took an extensive amount of time to ensure the entirety of my injury/illness were captured accurately. She was wonderful!
August 14, 2026
5
I really liked Dr Emma Staples. She wasn't pushy, I think Dr Staples is a good balance between MD and functional doc .
August 14, 2026
5
Convenient and they are so efficient. Great experience.
August 18, 2026
5
Fabulous
August 19, 2026
5
Everyone is very helpful and caring
August 20, 2026
5
She listens and explains everything so Ev can understand.
August 21, 2026
4
Dr Staples was excellent. Great listener and very knowledgeable. Truly seemed interested in what is best for my specific needs.
August 21, 2026
5
Thanks
August 21, 2026
5
Dr Atherton Staples is one of the best doctors I have ever experienced. She was kind, very knowledgeable, professional and thorough. She even explained results to me from other physicians which I wasn't aware of. I can not say enough positive things about her. It was an exceptional visit.
August 22, 2026
5
Every visit to this office is exceptional.
August 27, 2026
5
It was nice to be heard and have a conversation about my health issues. I'm happy with my decision to go to this clinic.
August 29, 2026
5
Love my Doctor
August 29, 2026
5
I so appreciate both the way that Dr Atherton-Staples listens and really seems to care about my health in general as well as the way she works to stay up-to-date on medical advances and is honest about when she has not yet had the chance to update her understanding about something and a specialist would be a better choice to discuss it. She is a wonderful doctor!
September 2, 2026
5
September 1, 2026 was the second time I've seen Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples. Both of my experiences were very positive. She spends the necessary amount of time to complete a thorough examination. I value the amount of time she spends asking questions about my health overall. Dr. Atherton-Staples responds to MyChart messages in an extremely timely manner. Overall, she is the best Family Medicine/Internal Medicine doctor I have seen in years.
September 4, 2026
5
Kind / personal/ ask how are you before she starts
September 4, 2026
5
The staff is always courteous and helpful.
September 4, 2026
5
Pleased as a first time visit..!
September 6, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is always very professional and helpful. I feel very comfortable with her as my primary care doctor. I never feel rushed and she always answers all my questions.
September 11, 2026
5
Absolutely love Dr. Atherton-Staples! She has always taken her time and truly listened. The staff is always very nice.
September 16, 2026
5
Dr Atherton-Staples continues to make me feel valued as her patient. I never feel rushed to leave the Exam Room. She continues to provide me pertinent information in regards to my health concerns. She looks at my entire health history from my other Wellstar Providers and applies the information to my visit with her. The Office Staff is welcoming and Professional. Precious, the employee who took my vitals etc was so wonderful to me
September 18, 2026
5
Dr Atherton-Staples listens and observes better than any doctor I have encountered. Five doctors told me I had a back problem. Dr A moved my X-ray over a little and discovered my hip needed replacement. My back is fine. Today she noticed my carotid artery pulsing which I hadn't realized and sent me for an ultrasound. She is wonderful.
September 18, 2026
5
Excellent doctor
September 20, 2026
5
I was glad that the person took my blood pressure twice and ended up with a better reading. Both my doctor and her helper were very helpful and made me feel relaxed. This is important to me!
September 24, 2026
5
Very good in all ways!
September 25, 2026
5
Hello, my experience at the office was extremely professional from checking in to me seeing my doctor, Dr. Staples. I highly recommend her. Look forward to seeing her each time I do and she listens intently about concerns or just the conversation that was taking place. So I really appreciate that.
September 26, 2026
5
Everyone from the check in desk, to the nurse (Precious), to Emma Atherton-Staples DO, were very friendly and helpful. They did not rush any part of the visit.
September 27, 2026
5
Dr Emma and her staff are great! So happy I found her as my primary!
September 30, 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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