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
Certifications
- AOA Family Medicine
Languages spoken
- English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9Based on 553 patient ratings
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- I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
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- Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Great family
January 26, 2025
5
Dr Atherton is a unicorn in medical care, not nose down in laptop barely listening she listens and offers help. She is a real doctor ina world of data entry.
January 25, 2025
5
The introduction of the recording and auto summary application has negatively impacted the open doctor patient communication. I understand the need and the use for it but it does not improve the communication with the physician
January 19, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is wonderful. She's a great listener and skilled practitioner. She's genuine and empathetic. Love her!
January 19, 2025
5
Thank you for your service.Your dedication and commitment are truly appreciated. It's heartwarming to see individuals contribute so much. Such service makes a positive impact on everyone around us. The time and effort you've invested are invaluable. We offer our sincere gratitude for all you do.
January 19, 2025
5
I trust my primary care with my health needs. She makes me feel very comfortable to share information about my health with. I trust her input on my health and also her plan of treatment when something is not right. I also did like speaking with her PA I do not remember his name but he throughly asked me questioned and gave me a lot of hope that we would get to the bottom of what was causing me issues.
January 16, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is fantastic. She listens, makes me feel at ease, and gives great medical guidance. Very happy to be her patient.
January 11, 2025
5
Wonderful place to go to get good health care
January 10, 2025
5
Mrs staples is the most sincere and listens to her patients and you can trust her amazing doctor 10/10 recommendation
January 5, 2025
5
It felt like we visited a friend. This was the best visit ever to a doctors office.
December 26, 2024
5
Dr Staples took the time out to go over everything that I was discussing with her I appreciate it very much thank you.
December 29, 2024
5
Thank you for all you do.
December 22, 2024
5
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Atherton-Staples! Always a great experience! So blessed to have such a wonderful PCP.
December 21, 2024
5
Timley, Attentive, great experience With the doctor and the other professional staff
December 19, 2024
5
Going to this office is actually FUN! By far the best medical team I have ever had.
December 19, 2024
5
Couldn't be better
December 15, 2024
5
Every visit is always a pleasant experience.
December 13, 2024
5
This is one of the best practices I've been to. I've gone through two other doctors and she, Dr. Staples, Emma Staples, is amazing. I recommended her to my daughter and my daughter-in-law goes there. Great practice. Love everyone there. My husband goes there. My daughters go there. My grandson goes there. Fantastic doctor.
December 11, 2024
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is the greatest doctor I have ever seen. You can sense her giving you 110% of her attention from the moment she enters the room. She made me feel heard and seen unlike any other provider has. I highly recommend her and have done so to friends of mine. She is the best!
December 6, 2024
5
Dr Emma Atherton-Staples was Wonderful!! She and ALL her staff were courteous! I had a Great Experience!
December 5, 2024
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples listens to all my questions and explains everything to me, taking her time and making sure that I understand the information. Very good doctor.
December 5, 2024
5
Extreme confidence in my Dr.
December 5, 2024
5
The doctor was very nice, professional and knowledgeable. Everyone in the front office was also very nice.
December 4, 2024
5
Just an overall great experience from beginning to end. They treated my wife so well, and my wife loves going there so much, that I decided to make this my primary care doctor as well. So just an overall great experience for me and my family. Thank you.
November 27, 2024
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is a genuinely caring doctor - certainly doesn't treat me like a # to rush through to the next patient. She listens patiently to my questions/concerns and offers trusting advice and guidance for my healthcare and wellness. My wife and I both feel that she is the best primary care doctor we've ever had!!!
November 22, 2024
5
Staff was pleasant and professional
November 20, 2024
5
Great experience.
November 20, 2024
5
Very satisfied with the care I received during my visit.
November 19, 2024
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is the doctor I've been looking for since my previous primary left my local WellStar. She listens, is personable, and is very thorough. I highly recommend her.
November 18, 2024
5
Dr. Emma and the rest of the staff were very kind and helpful! I also love the efficiencies of filling out the paperwork ahead of time through the app.
November 20, 2024
5
Great family
January 26, 2025
5
Dr Atherton is a unicorn in medical care, not nose down in laptop barely listening she listens and offers help. She is a real doctor ina world of data entry.
January 25, 2025
5
The introduction of the recording and auto summary application has negatively impacted the open doctor patient communication. I understand the need and the use for it but it does not improve the communication with the physician
January 19, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is wonderful. She's a great listener and skilled practitioner. She's genuine and empathetic. Love her!
January 19, 2025
5
Thank you for your service.Your dedication and commitment are truly appreciated. It's heartwarming to see individuals contribute so much. Such service makes a positive impact on everyone around us. The time and effort you've invested are invaluable. We offer our sincere gratitude for all you do.
January 19, 2025
5
I trust my primary care with my health needs. She makes me feel very comfortable to share information about my health with. I trust her input on my health and also her plan of treatment when something is not right. I also did like speaking with her PA I do not remember his name but he throughly asked me questioned and gave me a lot of hope that we would get to the bottom of what was causing me issues.
January 16, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is fantastic. She listens, makes me feel at ease, and gives great medical guidance. Very happy to be her patient.
January 11, 2025
5
Wonderful place to go to get good health care
January 10, 2025
5
Mrs staples is the most sincere and listens to her patients and you can trust her amazing doctor 10/10 recommendation
January 5, 2025
5
It felt like we visited a friend. This was the best visit ever to a doctors office.
December 26, 2024
5
Dr Staples took the time out to go over everything that I was discussing with her I appreciate it very much thank you.
December 29, 2024
5
Thank you for all you do.
December 22, 2024
5
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Atherton-Staples! Always a great experience! So blessed to have such a wonderful PCP.
December 21, 2024
5
Timley, Attentive, great experience With the doctor and the other professional staff
December 19, 2024
5
Going to this office is actually FUN! By far the best medical team I have ever had.
December 19, 2024
5
Couldn't be better
December 15, 2024
5
Every visit is always a pleasant experience.
December 13, 2024
5
This is one of the best practices I've been to. I've gone through two other doctors and she, Dr. Staples, Emma Staples, is amazing. I recommended her to my daughter and my daughter-in-law goes there. Great practice. Love everyone there. My husband goes there. My daughters go there. My grandson goes there. Fantastic doctor.
December 11, 2024
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is the greatest doctor I have ever seen. You can sense her giving you 110% of her attention from the moment she enters the room. She made me feel heard and seen unlike any other provider has. I highly recommend her and have done so to friends of mine. She is the best!
December 6, 2024
5
Dr Emma Atherton-Staples was Wonderful!! She and ALL her staff were courteous! I had a Great Experience!
December 5, 2024
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples listens to all my questions and explains everything to me, taking her time and making sure that I understand the information. Very good doctor.
December 5, 2024
5
Extreme confidence in my Dr.
December 5, 2024
5
The doctor was very nice, professional and knowledgeable. Everyone in the front office was also very nice.
December 4, 2024
5
Just an overall great experience from beginning to end. They treated my wife so well, and my wife loves going there so much, that I decided to make this my primary care doctor as well. So just an overall great experience for me and my family. Thank you.
November 27, 2024
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is a genuinely caring doctor - certainly doesn't treat me like a # to rush through to the next patient. She listens patiently to my questions/concerns and offers trusting advice and guidance for my healthcare and wellness. My wife and I both feel that she is the best primary care doctor we've ever had!!!
November 22, 2024
5
Staff was pleasant and professional
November 20, 2024
5
Great experience.
November 20, 2024
5
Very satisfied with the care I received during my visit.
November 19, 2024
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is the doctor I've been looking for since my previous primary left my local WellStar. She listens, is personable, and is very thorough. I highly recommend her.
November 18, 2024
5
Dr. Emma and the rest of the staff were very kind and helpful! I also love the efficiencies of filling out the paperwork ahead of time through the app.
November 20, 2024
5
Great family
January 26, 2025
5
Dr Atherton is a unicorn in medical care, not nose down in laptop barely listening she listens and offers help. She is a real doctor ina world of data entry.
January 25, 2025
5
The introduction of the recording and auto summary application has negatively impacted the open doctor patient communication. I understand the need and the use for it but it does not improve the communication with the physician
January 19, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is wonderful. She's a great listener and skilled practitioner. She's genuine and empathetic. Love her!
January 19, 2025
5
Thank you for your service.Your dedication and commitment are truly appreciated. It's heartwarming to see individuals contribute so much. Such service makes a positive impact on everyone around us. The time and effort you've invested are invaluable. We offer our sincere gratitude for all you do.
January 19, 2025
5
I trust my primary care with my health needs. She makes me feel very comfortable to share information about my health with. I trust her input on my health and also her plan of treatment when something is not right. I also did like speaking with her PA I do not remember his name but he throughly asked me questioned and gave me a lot of hope that we would get to the bottom of what was causing me issues.
January 16, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is fantastic. She listens, makes me feel at ease, and gives great medical guidance. Very happy to be her patient.
January 11, 2025
5
Wonderful place to go to get good health care
January 10, 2025
5
Mrs staples is the most sincere and listens to her patients and you can trust her amazing doctor 10/10 recommendation
January 5, 2025
5
It felt like we visited a friend. This was the best visit ever to a doctors office.
December 26, 2024
5
Dr Staples took the time out to go over everything that I was discussing with her I appreciate it very much thank you.
December 29, 2024
5
Thank you for all you do.
December 22, 2024
5
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Atherton-Staples! Always a great experience! So blessed to have such a wonderful PCP.
December 21, 2024
5
Timley, Attentive, great experience With the doctor and the other professional staff
December 19, 2024
5
Going to this office is actually FUN! By far the best medical team I have ever had.
December 19, 2024
5
Couldn't be better
December 15, 2024
5
Every visit is always a pleasant experience.
December 13, 2024
5
This is one of the best practices I've been to. I've gone through two other doctors and she, Dr. Staples, Emma Staples, is amazing. I recommended her to my daughter and my daughter-in-law goes there. Great practice. Love everyone there. My husband goes there. My daughters go there. My grandson goes there. Fantastic doctor.
December 11, 2024
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is the greatest doctor I have ever seen. You can sense her giving you 110% of her attention from the moment she enters the room. She made me feel heard and seen unlike any other provider has. I highly recommend her and have done so to friends of mine. She is the best!
December 6, 2024
5
Dr Emma Atherton-Staples was Wonderful!! She and ALL her staff were courteous! I had a Great Experience!
December 5, 2024
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples listens to all my questions and explains everything to me, taking her time and making sure that I understand the information. Very good doctor.
December 5, 2024
5
Extreme confidence in my Dr.
December 5, 2024
5
The doctor was very nice, professional and knowledgeable. Everyone in the front office was also very nice.
December 4, 2024
5
Just an overall great experience from beginning to end. They treated my wife so well, and my wife loves going there so much, that I decided to make this my primary care doctor as well. So just an overall great experience for me and my family. Thank you.
November 27, 2024
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is a genuinely caring doctor - certainly doesn't treat me like a # to rush through to the next patient. She listens patiently to my questions/concerns and offers trusting advice and guidance for my healthcare and wellness. My wife and I both feel that she is the best primary care doctor we've ever had!!!
November 22, 2024
5
Staff was pleasant and professional
November 20, 2024
5
Great experience.
November 20, 2024
5
Very satisfied with the care I received during my visit.
November 19, 2024
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is the doctor I've been looking for since my previous primary left my local WellStar. She listens, is personable, and is very thorough. I highly recommend her.
November 18, 2024
5
Dr. Emma and the rest of the staff were very kind and helpful! I also love the efficiencies of filling out the paperwork ahead of time through the app.
November 20, 2024
5
Great family
January 26, 2025
5
Dr Atherton is a unicorn in medical care, not nose down in laptop barely listening she listens and offers help. She is a real doctor ina world of data entry.
January 25, 2025
5
The introduction of the recording and auto summary application has negatively impacted the open doctor patient communication. I understand the need and the use for it but it does not improve the communication with the physician
January 19, 2025
5
Thank you for your service.Your dedication and commitment are truly appreciated. It's heartwarming to see individuals contribute so much. Such service makes a positive impact on everyone around us. The time and effort you've invested are invaluable. We offer our sincere gratitude for all you do.
January 19, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is wonderful. She's a great listener and skilled practitioner. She's genuine and empathetic. Love her!
January 19, 2025
5
I trust my primary care with my health needs. She makes me feel very comfortable to share information about my health with. I trust her input on my health and also her plan of treatment when something is not right. I also did like speaking with her PA I do not remember his name but he throughly asked me questioned and gave me a lot of hope that we would get to the bottom of what was causing me issues.
January 16, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is fantastic. She listens, makes me feel at ease, and gives great medical guidance. Very happy to be her patient.
January 11, 2025
5
Wonderful place to go to get good health care
January 10, 2025
5
Mrs staples is the most sincere and listens to her patients and you can trust her amazing doctor 10/10 recommendation
January 5, 2025
5
Dr Staples took the time out to go over everything that I was discussing with her I appreciate it very much thank you.
December 29, 2024
5
It felt like we visited a friend. This was the best visit ever to a doctors office.
December 26, 2024
5
Thank you for all you do.
December 22, 2024
5
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Atherton-Staples! Always a great experience! So blessed to have such a wonderful PCP.
December 21, 2024
5
Timley, Attentive, great experience With the doctor and the other professional staff
December 19, 2024
5
Going to this office is actually FUN! By far the best medical team I have ever had.
December 19, 2024
5
Couldn't be better
December 15, 2024
5
Every visit is always a pleasant experience.
December 13, 2024
5
This is one of the best practices I've been to. I've gone through two other doctors and she, Dr. Staples, Emma Staples, is amazing. I recommended her to my daughter and my daughter-in-law goes there. Great practice. Love everyone there. My husband goes there. My daughters go there. My grandson goes there. Fantastic doctor.
December 11, 2024
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is the greatest doctor I have ever seen. You can sense her giving you 110% of her attention from the moment she enters the room. She made me feel heard and seen unlike any other provider has. I highly recommend her and have done so to friends of mine. She is the best!
December 6, 2024
5
Dr Emma Atherton-Staples was Wonderful!! She and ALL her staff were courteous! I had a Great Experience!
December 5, 2024
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples listens to all my questions and explains everything to me, taking her time and making sure that I understand the information. Very good doctor.
December 5, 2024
5
Extreme confidence in my Dr.
December 5, 2024
5
The doctor was very nice, professional and knowledgeable. Everyone in the front office was also very nice.
December 4, 2024
5
Just an overall great experience from beginning to end. They treated my wife so well, and my wife loves going there so much, that I decided to make this my primary care doctor as well. So just an overall great experience for me and my family. Thank you.
November 27, 2024
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is a genuinely caring doctor - certainly doesn't treat me like a # to rush through to the next patient. She listens patiently to my questions/concerns and offers trusting advice and guidance for my healthcare and wellness. My wife and I both feel that she is the best primary care doctor we've ever had!!!
November 22, 2024
5
Dr. Emma and the rest of the staff were very kind and helpful! I also love the efficiencies of filling out the paperwork ahead of time through the app.
November 20, 2024
5
Staff was pleasant and professional
November 20, 2024
5
Great experience.
November 20, 2024
5
Very satisfied with the care I received during my visit.
November 19, 2024
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is the doctor I've been looking for since my previous primary left my local WellStar. She listens, is personable, and is very thorough. I highly recommend her.
November 18, 2024
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is the doctor I've been looking for since my previous primary left my local WellStar. She listens, is personable, and is very thorough. I highly recommend her.
November 18, 2024
5
Very satisfied with the care I received during my visit.
November 19, 2024
5
Great experience.
November 20, 2024
5
Staff was pleasant and professional
November 20, 2024
5
Dr. Emma and the rest of the staff were very kind and helpful! I also love the efficiencies of filling out the paperwork ahead of time through the app.
November 20, 2024
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is a genuinely caring doctor - certainly doesn't treat me like a # to rush through to the next patient. She listens patiently to my questions/concerns and offers trusting advice and guidance for my healthcare and wellness. My wife and I both feel that she is the best primary care doctor we've ever had!!!
November 22, 2024
5
Just an overall great experience from beginning to end. They treated my wife so well, and my wife loves going there so much, that I decided to make this my primary care doctor as well. So just an overall great experience for me and my family. Thank you.
November 27, 2024
5
The doctor was very nice, professional and knowledgeable. Everyone in the front office was also very nice.
December 4, 2024
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples listens to all my questions and explains everything to me, taking her time and making sure that I understand the information. Very good doctor.
December 5, 2024
5
Extreme confidence in my Dr.
December 5, 2024
5
Dr Emma Atherton-Staples was Wonderful!! She and ALL her staff were courteous! I had a Great Experience!
December 5, 2024
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is the greatest doctor I have ever seen. You can sense her giving you 110% of her attention from the moment she enters the room. She made me feel heard and seen unlike any other provider has. I highly recommend her and have done so to friends of mine. She is the best!
December 6, 2024
5
This is one of the best practices I've been to. I've gone through two other doctors and she, Dr. Staples, Emma Staples, is amazing. I recommended her to my daughter and my daughter-in-law goes there. Great practice. Love everyone there. My husband goes there. My daughters go there. My grandson goes there. Fantastic doctor.
December 11, 2024
5
Every visit is always a pleasant experience.
December 13, 2024
5
Couldn't be better
December 15, 2024
5
Going to this office is actually FUN! By far the best medical team I have ever had.
December 19, 2024
5
Timley, Attentive, great experience With the doctor and the other professional staff
December 19, 2024
5
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Atherton-Staples! Always a great experience! So blessed to have such a wonderful PCP.
December 21, 2024
5
Thank you for all you do.
December 22, 2024
5
It felt like we visited a friend. This was the best visit ever to a doctors office.
December 26, 2024
5
Dr Staples took the time out to go over everything that I was discussing with her I appreciate it very much thank you.
December 29, 2024
5
Mrs staples is the most sincere and listens to her patients and you can trust her amazing doctor 10/10 recommendation
January 5, 2025
5
Wonderful place to go to get good health care
January 10, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is fantastic. She listens, makes me feel at ease, and gives great medical guidance. Very happy to be her patient.
January 11, 2025
5
I trust my primary care with my health needs. She makes me feel very comfortable to share information about my health with. I trust her input on my health and also her plan of treatment when something is not right. I also did like speaking with her PA I do not remember his name but he throughly asked me questioned and gave me a lot of hope that we would get to the bottom of what was causing me issues.
January 16, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is wonderful. She's a great listener and skilled practitioner. She's genuine and empathetic. Love her!
January 19, 2025
5
Thank you for your service.Your dedication and commitment are truly appreciated. It's heartwarming to see individuals contribute so much. Such service makes a positive impact on everyone around us. The time and effort you've invested are invaluable. We offer our sincere gratitude for all you do.
January 19, 2025
5
The introduction of the recording and auto summary application has negatively impacted the open doctor patient communication. I understand the need and the use for it but it does not improve the communication with the physician
January 19, 2025
5
Dr Atherton is a unicorn in medical care, not nose down in laptop barely listening she listens and offers help. She is a real doctor ina world of data entry.
January 25, 2025
5
Great family
January 26, 2025
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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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