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 583 patient ratings
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- Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
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, caring staff
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Emma Atherton -Staples is exceptional. She's very knowledgeable, and at the same time empathetic. She answers questions and is easy to communicate with and I feel that her treatment plan for me is tailored to my needs. She really cares about people.
November 16, 2024
5
The best of the best! I love this place ! Everyone is lovely.
November 8, 2024
5
I had to find a new doctor after my doctor of many decades retired. I am so thankful to have found Dr. Atherton-Staples. Just in time because I really needed her!!!
November 8, 2024
5
ALYWAYS nice prople.
November 7, 2024
5
Dr. Atherton staples and staff are so professional n do their best to accommodate getting in to see the doctor. Dr. Emma takes the time to listen n understand the problem n provide needed treatment to resolve issues. I am one very pleased patient.
November 7, 2024
5
Dr. Staples is always very thorough and accommodating. She listens to my needs and handles whatever problems I'm having. She's a great provider.
November 2, 2024
5
always good
November 2, 2024
5
I appreciated the doctor's care in letting me know exactly what her instructions were when the appointment was over.
November 1, 2024
5
KIND, THOUGHTFUL AND CARING
October 30, 2024
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples listened carefully to my questions and concerns and included me in decisions about my treatment
October 30, 2024
5
Dr Atherton- Staples is amazing. She's kind, respectful, involves me in my treatment and care decisions, and checks in to make sure I'm clear.
October 27, 2024
5
Dr Staples took good care of me
October 25, 2024
5
Great experience.
October 24, 2024
5
Excelente
October 23, 2024
5
Everyone was very nice and friendly.
October 20, 2024
5
All staff from front desk to Provider& nurses are Professional, courteous. Dr.Atherton-Staples,is truly a very good doctor,listener & addresses your medical issues& any concerns you may have.
October 20, 2024
5
I feel so at ease with Dr Atherton-Staples. she is not at all condescending. at my age that is appreciated. if she doesn't know the answer to a question she will say so. i am glad that she is my primary care physician.
October 17, 2024
5
Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples & her nursing assistant treat you like family and they truly care deeply about their patients.
October 17, 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, caring staff
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Emma Atherton -Staples is exceptional. She's very knowledgeable, and at the same time empathetic. She answers questions and is easy to communicate with and I feel that her treatment plan for me is tailored to my needs. She really cares about people.
November 16, 2024
5
The best of the best! I love this place ! Everyone is lovely.
November 8, 2024
5
I had to find a new doctor after my doctor of many decades retired. I am so thankful to have found Dr. Atherton-Staples. Just in time because I really needed her!!!
November 8, 2024
5
ALYWAYS nice prople.
November 7, 2024
5
Dr. Atherton staples and staff are so professional n do their best to accommodate getting in to see the doctor. Dr. Emma takes the time to listen n understand the problem n provide needed treatment to resolve issues. I am one very pleased patient.
November 7, 2024
5
Dr. Staples is always very thorough and accommodating. She listens to my needs and handles whatever problems I'm having. She's a great provider.
November 2, 2024
5
always good
November 2, 2024
5
I appreciated the doctor's care in letting me know exactly what her instructions were when the appointment was over.
November 1, 2024
5
KIND, THOUGHTFUL AND CARING
October 30, 2024
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples listened carefully to my questions and concerns and included me in decisions about my treatment
October 30, 2024
5
Dr Atherton- Staples is amazing. She's kind, respectful, involves me in my treatment and care decisions, and checks in to make sure I'm clear.
October 27, 2024
5
Dr Staples took good care of me
October 25, 2024
5
Great experience.
October 24, 2024
5
Excelente
October 23, 2024
5
Everyone was very nice and friendly.
October 20, 2024
5
All staff from front desk to Provider& nurses are Professional, courteous. Dr.Atherton-Staples,is truly a very good doctor,listener & addresses your medical issues& any concerns you may have.
October 20, 2024
5
I feel so at ease with Dr Atherton-Staples. she is not at all condescending. at my age that is appreciated. if she doesn't know the answer to a question she will say so. i am glad that she is my primary care physician.
October 17, 2024
5
Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples & her nursing assistant treat you like family and they truly care deeply about their patients.
October 17, 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, caring staff
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Emma Atherton -Staples is exceptional. She's very knowledgeable, and at the same time empathetic. She answers questions and is easy to communicate with and I feel that her treatment plan for me is tailored to my needs. She really cares about people.
November 16, 2024
5
The best of the best! I love this place ! Everyone is lovely.
November 8, 2024
5
I had to find a new doctor after my doctor of many decades retired. I am so thankful to have found Dr. Atherton-Staples. Just in time because I really needed her!!!
November 8, 2024
5
ALYWAYS nice prople.
November 7, 2024
5
Dr. Atherton staples and staff are so professional n do their best to accommodate getting in to see the doctor. Dr. Emma takes the time to listen n understand the problem n provide needed treatment to resolve issues. I am one very pleased patient.
November 7, 2024
5
Dr. Staples is always very thorough and accommodating. She listens to my needs and handles whatever problems I'm having. She's a great provider.
November 2, 2024
5
always good
November 2, 2024
5
I appreciated the doctor's care in letting me know exactly what her instructions were when the appointment was over.
November 1, 2024
5
KIND, THOUGHTFUL AND CARING
October 30, 2024
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples listened carefully to my questions and concerns and included me in decisions about my treatment
October 30, 2024
5
Dr Atherton- Staples is amazing. She's kind, respectful, involves me in my treatment and care decisions, and checks in to make sure I'm clear.
October 27, 2024
5
Dr Staples took good care of me
October 25, 2024
5
Great experience.
October 24, 2024
5
Excelente
October 23, 2024
5
Everyone was very nice and friendly.
October 20, 2024
5
All staff from front desk to Provider& nurses are Professional, courteous. Dr.Atherton-Staples,is truly a very good doctor,listener & addresses your medical issues& any concerns you may have.
October 20, 2024
5
I feel so at ease with Dr Atherton-Staples. she is not at all condescending. at my age that is appreciated. if she doesn't know the answer to a question she will say so. i am glad that she is my primary care physician.
October 17, 2024
5
Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples & her nursing assistant treat you like family and they truly care deeply about their patients.
October 17, 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. Emma Atherton -Staples is exceptional. She's very knowledgeable, and at the same time empathetic. She answers questions and is easy to communicate with and I feel that her treatment plan for me is tailored to my needs. She really cares about people.
November 16, 2024
5
Great, caring staff
November 15, 2024
5
I had to find a new doctor after my doctor of many decades retired. I am so thankful to have found Dr. Atherton-Staples. Just in time because I really needed her!!!
November 8, 2024
5
The best of the best! I love this place ! Everyone is lovely.
November 8, 2024
5
ALYWAYS nice prople.
November 7, 2024
5
Dr. Atherton staples and staff are so professional n do their best to accommodate getting in to see the doctor. Dr. Emma takes the time to listen n understand the problem n provide needed treatment to resolve issues. I am one very pleased patient.
November 7, 2024
5
Dr. Staples is always very thorough and accommodating. She listens to my needs and handles whatever problems I'm having. She's a great provider.
November 2, 2024
5
always good
November 2, 2024
5
I appreciated the doctor's care in letting me know exactly what her instructions were when the appointment was over.
November 1, 2024
5
KIND, THOUGHTFUL AND CARING
October 30, 2024
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples listened carefully to my questions and concerns and included me in decisions about my treatment
October 30, 2024
5
Dr Atherton- Staples is amazing. She's kind, respectful, involves me in my treatment and care decisions, and checks in to make sure I'm clear.
October 27, 2024
5
Dr Staples took good care of me
October 25, 2024
5
Great experience.
October 24, 2024
5
Excelente
October 23, 2024
5
Everyone was very nice and friendly.
October 20, 2024
5
All staff from front desk to Provider& nurses are Professional, courteous. Dr.Atherton-Staples,is truly a very good doctor,listener & addresses your medical issues& any concerns you may have.
October 20, 2024
5
I feel so at ease with Dr Atherton-Staples. she is not at all condescending. at my age that is appreciated. if she doesn't know the answer to a question she will say so. i am glad that she is my primary care physician.
October 17, 2024
5
Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples & her nursing assistant treat you like family and they truly care deeply about their patients.
October 17, 2024
5
Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples & her nursing assistant treat you like family and they truly care deeply about their patients.
October 17, 2024
5
I feel so at ease with Dr Atherton-Staples. she is not at all condescending. at my age that is appreciated. if she doesn't know the answer to a question she will say so. i am glad that she is my primary care physician.
October 17, 2024
5
All staff from front desk to Provider& nurses are Professional, courteous. Dr.Atherton-Staples,is truly a very good doctor,listener & addresses your medical issues& any concerns you may have.
October 20, 2024
5
Everyone was very nice and friendly.
October 20, 2024
5
Excelente
October 23, 2024
5
Great experience.
October 24, 2024
5
Dr Staples took good care of me
October 25, 2024
5
Dr Atherton- Staples is amazing. She's kind, respectful, involves me in my treatment and care decisions, and checks in to make sure I'm clear.
October 27, 2024
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples listened carefully to my questions and concerns and included me in decisions about my treatment
October 30, 2024
5
KIND, THOUGHTFUL AND CARING
October 30, 2024
5
I appreciated the doctor's care in letting me know exactly what her instructions were when the appointment was over.
November 1, 2024
5
always good
November 2, 2024
5
Dr. Staples is always very thorough and accommodating. She listens to my needs and handles whatever problems I'm having. She's a great provider.
November 2, 2024
5
Dr. Atherton staples and staff are so professional n do their best to accommodate getting in to see the doctor. Dr. Emma takes the time to listen n understand the problem n provide needed treatment to resolve issues. I am one very pleased patient.
November 7, 2024
5
ALYWAYS nice prople.
November 7, 2024
5
The best of the best! I love this place ! Everyone is lovely.
November 8, 2024
5
I had to find a new doctor after my doctor of many decades retired. I am so thankful to have found Dr. Atherton-Staples. Just in time because I really needed her!!!
November 8, 2024
5
Great, caring staff
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Emma Atherton -Staples is exceptional. She's very knowledgeable, and at the same time empathetic. She answers questions and is easy to communicate with and I feel that her treatment plan for me is tailored to my needs. She really cares about people.
November 16, 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
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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