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Emma Atherton-Staples, DO

Primary Care Physician with Wellstar since 2018.

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Family Medicine

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Primary Care Physician with Wellstar since 2018
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  • Family Medicine

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  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

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  • Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center

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Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating

4.9

Based on 573 patient ratings

Listened to me carefully
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust

All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider.For more information about the review system, check out this Learn more about our review system.

Patient Reviews

5

Dr. Atherton-Staples (hope i spelled that right) is a wonderful doctor! I started going to her a few years ago and you can just feel that she genuinely wants to help you. She hears me out and actually pays attention to how I feel. I will continue to go to see her as long as shes practicing. The staff in this office is always very kind and they get everything done in a timely manner without making you feel rushed or unimportant!

August 4, 2025

5

Very pleasant experience. Everyone (from receptionist to the doctor )was friendly. Precious was super super know and friendly.

August 4, 2025

5

Dr. Emma is the best! She has helped me become a healthier version of myself and is always willing to talk through any of my questions.

August 2, 2025

5

Very professional, intelligent and courteous.

August 1, 2025

5

Always courtesy, always striving to give the best care possible and always interested in your individual care/needs. Emma Antherton-Staples, MD is truly in the right profession and genuinely cares about her patients.

July 31, 2025

5

The entire staff was friendly and efficient. Kelly, who took my blood was excellent with me, I told her she deserves a raise. Dr. Emma was very thorough and I feel totally confident with my future health as her patient. Precious was excellent with me as well.

July 31, 2025

5

Love the fact that they have their own lab so that I don't have to go to a facility and wait sometimes for an hour just to have blood drawn. Plus, the woman who drew my blood was extremely experienced, friendly, and did a great job.

July 31, 2025

5

Dr. Atherton Staples is beyond wonderful! She takes the time to listen to you and go over all concerns. She also goes out of her way to think of out of the box solutions. I couldn't ask for a better provider. Trust her completely!

July 31, 2025

5

I have been so impressed with both the practice and especially this doctor! Dr Atherton-Staples is wonderful about listening and about counseling and giving pertinent information. But most of all, I've really appreciated the way she has acted when there is something beyond her current knowledge - she lets me know that and then has done what she could to get the necessary information and reach back out after the appointment. That reaction has greatly increased my trust in her.

July 29, 2025

5

The doctor and all her staff made me feel very welcome, heard, and seen, enough to the point where I was willing to follow her recommendations, and I have set an appointment for my husband to also be at the practice. Thank you.

July 27, 2025

5

I loved Dr. Emma; she was precious. I am very disappointed with what Wellstar charges for a medicine refill appointment. $248.00 is absolutely crazy.

July 26, 2025

5

She is a wonderful doctor. I feel so thankful to have the opportunity to be her patient. She is one of a kind and so caring. As a woman who likes to have answers and understanding she gives that to me. She listens, explains and tries to connect. I appreciate her and the practice!

July 26, 2025

5

Dr. Atherton-Staples is exceptional. She is knowledgeable and empathetic and really seems to listen and try to understand what her patient is dealing with. She's good about sharing any information she thinks will be helpful and welcomes my questions. In short, she's a wonderful doctor and I highly recommend her.

July 26, 2025

5

Very comprehensive and addressed all my questions thoroughly and provided a comfortable environment to openly discuss concerns.

July 25, 2025

5

Dr Emma is the most laid back friendly caring doctor I've seen in many years!

July 24, 2025

5

Dr Atherton-Staples and her team are wonderful. It is always a pleasant experience.

July 21, 2025

5

Great provider. Glad to see a lab coming back into this facility

July 20, 2025

5

Dr. Atherton-Staples is always very professional and friendly when I see her for my medical needs. Her staff is also wonderful no matter their duties. I would highly recommend this office to my family or anyone who needs medical care.

July 19, 2025

5

I am very satisfied with the medical team at Wellstar. They are professionals sincerely concerned with my health and wellbeing.

July 19, 2025

5

She is very personable.

July 19, 2025

5

Very caring and kind

July 17, 2025

5

Dr. Atherton-Staples listens carefully and thoroughly explains everything - she is a caring doctor - I started seeing her a little over a year ago and have been satisfied every time I've seen her. Dr. Atherton-Staples' staff are also pleasant and helpful.

July 16, 2025

5

Dr. Emma Staples is absolutely the best doctor I have ever had. She listen, asks questions and doesn't make you feel stupid. Precious her new assistant nurse is absolutely just as wonderful.

July 13, 2025

5

Looking forward to a great Doctor/patient relationship.

July 3, 2025

5

Dr Emma Atherton-Staples is amazing and I just love that she is my doctor!

June 29, 2025

5

The doctor is always warm, personable and professional. I trust her greatly. I have recommended her to many friends and family.

June 29, 2025

5

I appreciate the time Dr. Atherton-Staples takes to listen to my concerns and answer my questions. I consider her an ally in my quest to age well! :-)

June 28, 2025

5

Absolutely the best staff, caring and understanding.

June 26, 2025

5

Dr. Atherton-Staples provided one of the most thorough appointments I've had with a doctor in some time. Great first experience!

June 26, 2025

5

I feel very comfortable with my doctor and speaking with her. Thank you.

June 27, 2025

5

Dr. Atherton-Staples (hope i spelled that right) is a wonderful doctor! I started going to her a few years ago and you can just feel that she genuinely wants to help you. She hears me out and actually pays attention to how I feel. I will continue to go to see her as long as shes practicing. The staff in this office is always very kind and they get everything done in a timely manner without making you feel rushed or unimportant!

August 4, 2025

5

Very pleasant experience. Everyone (from receptionist to the doctor )was friendly. Precious was super super know and friendly.

August 4, 2025

5

Dr. Emma is the best! She has helped me become a healthier version of myself and is always willing to talk through any of my questions.

August 2, 2025

5

Very professional, intelligent and courteous.

August 1, 2025

5

Always courtesy, always striving to give the best care possible and always interested in your individual care/needs. Emma Antherton-Staples, MD is truly in the right profession and genuinely cares about her patients.

July 31, 2025

5

The entire staff was friendly and efficient. Kelly, who took my blood was excellent with me, I told her she deserves a raise. Dr. Emma was very thorough and I feel totally confident with my future health as her patient. Precious was excellent with me as well.

July 31, 2025

5

Love the fact that they have their own lab so that I don't have to go to a facility and wait sometimes for an hour just to have blood drawn. Plus, the woman who drew my blood was extremely experienced, friendly, and did a great job.

July 31, 2025

5

Dr. Atherton Staples is beyond wonderful! She takes the time to listen to you and go over all concerns. She also goes out of her way to think of out of the box solutions. I couldn't ask for a better provider. Trust her completely!

July 31, 2025

5

I have been so impressed with both the practice and especially this doctor! Dr Atherton-Staples is wonderful about listening and about counseling and giving pertinent information. But most of all, I've really appreciated the way she has acted when there is something beyond her current knowledge - she lets me know that and then has done what she could to get the necessary information and reach back out after the appointment. That reaction has greatly increased my trust in her.

July 29, 2025

5

The doctor and all her staff made me feel very welcome, heard, and seen, enough to the point where I was willing to follow her recommendations, and I have set an appointment for my husband to also be at the practice. Thank you.

July 27, 2025

5

I loved Dr. Emma; she was precious. I am very disappointed with what Wellstar charges for a medicine refill appointment. $248.00 is absolutely crazy.

July 26, 2025

5

She is a wonderful doctor. I feel so thankful to have the opportunity to be her patient. She is one of a kind and so caring. As a woman who likes to have answers and understanding she gives that to me. She listens, explains and tries to connect. I appreciate her and the practice!

July 26, 2025

5

Dr. Atherton-Staples is exceptional. She is knowledgeable and empathetic and really seems to listen and try to understand what her patient is dealing with. She's good about sharing any information she thinks will be helpful and welcomes my questions. In short, she's a wonderful doctor and I highly recommend her.

July 26, 2025

5

Very comprehensive and addressed all my questions thoroughly and provided a comfortable environment to openly discuss concerns.

July 25, 2025

5

Dr Emma is the most laid back friendly caring doctor I've seen in many years!

July 24, 2025

5

Dr Atherton-Staples and her team are wonderful. It is always a pleasant experience.

July 21, 2025

5

Great provider. Glad to see a lab coming back into this facility

July 20, 2025

5

Dr. Atherton-Staples is always very professional and friendly when I see her for my medical needs. Her staff is also wonderful no matter their duties. I would highly recommend this office to my family or anyone who needs medical care.

July 19, 2025

5

I am very satisfied with the medical team at Wellstar. They are professionals sincerely concerned with my health and wellbeing.

July 19, 2025

5

She is very personable.

July 19, 2025

5

Very caring and kind

July 17, 2025

5

Dr. Atherton-Staples listens carefully and thoroughly explains everything - she is a caring doctor - I started seeing her a little over a year ago and have been satisfied every time I've seen her. Dr. Atherton-Staples' staff are also pleasant and helpful.

July 16, 2025

5

Dr. Emma Staples is absolutely the best doctor I have ever had. She listen, asks questions and doesn't make you feel stupid. Precious her new assistant nurse is absolutely just as wonderful.

July 13, 2025

5

Looking forward to a great Doctor/patient relationship.

July 3, 2025

5

Dr Emma Atherton-Staples is amazing and I just love that she is my doctor!

June 29, 2025

5

The doctor is always warm, personable and professional. I trust her greatly. I have recommended her to many friends and family.

June 29, 2025

5

I appreciate the time Dr. Atherton-Staples takes to listen to my concerns and answer my questions. I consider her an ally in my quest to age well! :-)

June 28, 2025

5

Absolutely the best staff, caring and understanding.

June 26, 2025

5

Dr. Atherton-Staples provided one of the most thorough appointments I've had with a doctor in some time. Great first experience!

June 26, 2025

5

I feel very comfortable with my doctor and speaking with her. Thank you.

June 27, 2025

5

Dr. Atherton-Staples (hope i spelled that right) is a wonderful doctor! I started going to her a few years ago and you can just feel that she genuinely wants to help you. She hears me out and actually pays attention to how I feel. I will continue to go to see her as long as shes practicing. The staff in this office is always very kind and they get everything done in a timely manner without making you feel rushed or unimportant!

August 4, 2025

5

Very pleasant experience. Everyone (from receptionist to the doctor )was friendly. Precious was super super know and friendly.

August 4, 2025

5

Dr. Emma is the best! She has helped me become a healthier version of myself and is always willing to talk through any of my questions.

August 2, 2025

5

Very professional, intelligent and courteous.

August 1, 2025

5

Always courtesy, always striving to give the best care possible and always interested in your individual care/needs. Emma Antherton-Staples, MD is truly in the right profession and genuinely cares about her patients.

July 31, 2025

5

The entire staff was friendly and efficient. Kelly, who took my blood was excellent with me, I told her she deserves a raise. Dr. Emma was very thorough and I feel totally confident with my future health as her patient. Precious was excellent with me as well.

July 31, 2025

5

Love the fact that they have their own lab so that I don't have to go to a facility and wait sometimes for an hour just to have blood drawn. Plus, the woman who drew my blood was extremely experienced, friendly, and did a great job.

July 31, 2025

5

Dr. Atherton Staples is beyond wonderful! She takes the time to listen to you and go over all concerns. She also goes out of her way to think of out of the box solutions. I couldn't ask for a better provider. Trust her completely!

July 31, 2025

5

I have been so impressed with both the practice and especially this doctor! Dr Atherton-Staples is wonderful about listening and about counseling and giving pertinent information. But most of all, I've really appreciated the way she has acted when there is something beyond her current knowledge - she lets me know that and then has done what she could to get the necessary information and reach back out after the appointment. That reaction has greatly increased my trust in her.

July 29, 2025

5

The doctor and all her staff made me feel very welcome, heard, and seen, enough to the point where I was willing to follow her recommendations, and I have set an appointment for my husband to also be at the practice. Thank you.

July 27, 2025

5

I loved Dr. Emma; she was precious. I am very disappointed with what Wellstar charges for a medicine refill appointment. $248.00 is absolutely crazy.

July 26, 2025

5

She is a wonderful doctor. I feel so thankful to have the opportunity to be her patient. She is one of a kind and so caring. As a woman who likes to have answers and understanding she gives that to me. She listens, explains and tries to connect. I appreciate her and the practice!

July 26, 2025

5

Dr. Atherton-Staples is exceptional. She is knowledgeable and empathetic and really seems to listen and try to understand what her patient is dealing with. She's good about sharing any information she thinks will be helpful and welcomes my questions. In short, she's a wonderful doctor and I highly recommend her.

July 26, 2025

5

Very comprehensive and addressed all my questions thoroughly and provided a comfortable environment to openly discuss concerns.

July 25, 2025

5

Dr Emma is the most laid back friendly caring doctor I've seen in many years!

July 24, 2025

5

Dr Atherton-Staples and her team are wonderful. It is always a pleasant experience.

July 21, 2025

5

Great provider. Glad to see a lab coming back into this facility

July 20, 2025

5

Dr. Atherton-Staples is always very professional and friendly when I see her for my medical needs. Her staff is also wonderful no matter their duties. I would highly recommend this office to my family or anyone who needs medical care.

July 19, 2025

5

I am very satisfied with the medical team at Wellstar. They are professionals sincerely concerned with my health and wellbeing.

July 19, 2025

5

She is very personable.

July 19, 2025

5

Very caring and kind

July 17, 2025

5

Dr. Atherton-Staples listens carefully and thoroughly explains everything - she is a caring doctor - I started seeing her a little over a year ago and have been satisfied every time I've seen her. Dr. Atherton-Staples' staff are also pleasant and helpful.

July 16, 2025

5

Dr. Emma Staples is absolutely the best doctor I have ever had. She listen, asks questions and doesn't make you feel stupid. Precious her new assistant nurse is absolutely just as wonderful.

July 13, 2025

5

Looking forward to a great Doctor/patient relationship.

July 3, 2025

5

Dr Emma Atherton-Staples is amazing and I just love that she is my doctor!

June 29, 2025

5

The doctor is always warm, personable and professional. I trust her greatly. I have recommended her to many friends and family.

June 29, 2025

5

I appreciate the time Dr. Atherton-Staples takes to listen to my concerns and answer my questions. I consider her an ally in my quest to age well! :-)

June 28, 2025

5

Absolutely the best staff, caring and understanding.

June 26, 2025

5

Dr. Atherton-Staples provided one of the most thorough appointments I've had with a doctor in some time. Great first experience!

June 26, 2025

5

I feel very comfortable with my doctor and speaking with her. Thank you.

June 27, 2025

5

Dr. Atherton-Staples (hope i spelled that right) is a wonderful doctor! I started going to her a few years ago and you can just feel that she genuinely wants to help you. She hears me out and actually pays attention to how I feel. I will continue to go to see her as long as shes practicing. The staff in this office is always very kind and they get everything done in a timely manner without making you feel rushed or unimportant!

August 4, 2025

5

Very pleasant experience. Everyone (from receptionist to the doctor )was friendly. Precious was super super know and friendly.

August 4, 2025

5

Dr. Emma is the best! She has helped me become a healthier version of myself and is always willing to talk through any of my questions.

August 2, 2025

5

Very professional, intelligent and courteous.

August 1, 2025

5

Love the fact that they have their own lab so that I don't have to go to a facility and wait sometimes for an hour just to have blood drawn. Plus, the woman who drew my blood was extremely experienced, friendly, and did a great job.

July 31, 2025

5

Dr. Atherton Staples is beyond wonderful! She takes the time to listen to you and go over all concerns. She also goes out of her way to think of out of the box solutions. I couldn't ask for a better provider. Trust her completely!

July 31, 2025

5

Always courtesy, always striving to give the best care possible and always interested in your individual care/needs. Emma Antherton-Staples, MD is truly in the right profession and genuinely cares about her patients.

July 31, 2025

5

The entire staff was friendly and efficient. Kelly, who took my blood was excellent with me, I told her she deserves a raise. Dr. Emma was very thorough and I feel totally confident with my future health as her patient. Precious was excellent with me as well.

July 31, 2025

5

I have been so impressed with both the practice and especially this doctor! Dr Atherton-Staples is wonderful about listening and about counseling and giving pertinent information. But most of all, I've really appreciated the way she has acted when there is something beyond her current knowledge - she lets me know that and then has done what she could to get the necessary information and reach back out after the appointment. That reaction has greatly increased my trust in her.

July 29, 2025

5

The doctor and all her staff made me feel very welcome, heard, and seen, enough to the point where I was willing to follow her recommendations, and I have set an appointment for my husband to also be at the practice. Thank you.

July 27, 2025

5

I loved Dr. Emma; she was precious. I am very disappointed with what Wellstar charges for a medicine refill appointment. $248.00 is absolutely crazy.

July 26, 2025

5

Dr. Atherton-Staples is exceptional. She is knowledgeable and empathetic and really seems to listen and try to understand what her patient is dealing with. She's good about sharing any information she thinks will be helpful and welcomes my questions. In short, she's a wonderful doctor and I highly recommend her.

July 26, 2025

5

She is a wonderful doctor. I feel so thankful to have the opportunity to be her patient. She is one of a kind and so caring. As a woman who likes to have answers and understanding she gives that to me. She listens, explains and tries to connect. I appreciate her and the practice!

July 26, 2025

5

Very comprehensive and addressed all my questions thoroughly and provided a comfortable environment to openly discuss concerns.

July 25, 2025

5

Dr Emma is the most laid back friendly caring doctor I've seen in many years!

July 24, 2025

5

Dr Atherton-Staples and her team are wonderful. It is always a pleasant experience.

July 21, 2025

5

Great provider. Glad to see a lab coming back into this facility

July 20, 2025

5

Dr. Atherton-Staples is always very professional and friendly when I see her for my medical needs. Her staff is also wonderful no matter their duties. I would highly recommend this office to my family or anyone who needs medical care.

July 19, 2025

5

I am very satisfied with the medical team at Wellstar. They are professionals sincerely concerned with my health and wellbeing.

July 19, 2025

5

She is very personable.

July 19, 2025

5

Very caring and kind

July 17, 2025

5

Dr. Atherton-Staples listens carefully and thoroughly explains everything - she is a caring doctor - I started seeing her a little over a year ago and have been satisfied every time I've seen her. Dr. Atherton-Staples' staff are also pleasant and helpful.

July 16, 2025

5

Dr. Emma Staples is absolutely the best doctor I have ever had. She listen, asks questions and doesn't make you feel stupid. Precious her new assistant nurse is absolutely just as wonderful.

July 13, 2025

5

Looking forward to a great Doctor/patient relationship.

July 3, 2025

5

The doctor is always warm, personable and professional. I trust her greatly. I have recommended her to many friends and family.

June 29, 2025

5

Dr Emma Atherton-Staples is amazing and I just love that she is my doctor!

June 29, 2025

5

I appreciate the time Dr. Atherton-Staples takes to listen to my concerns and answer my questions. I consider her an ally in my quest to age well! :-)

June 28, 2025

5

I feel very comfortable with my doctor and speaking with her. Thank you.

June 27, 2025

5

Absolutely the best staff, caring and understanding.

June 26, 2025

5

Dr. Atherton-Staples provided one of the most thorough appointments I've had with a doctor in some time. Great first experience!

June 26, 2025

5

Dr. Atherton-Staples provided one of the most thorough appointments I've had with a doctor in some time. Great first experience!

June 26, 2025

5

Absolutely the best staff, caring and understanding.

June 26, 2025

5

I feel very comfortable with my doctor and speaking with her. Thank you.

June 27, 2025

5

I appreciate the time Dr. Atherton-Staples takes to listen to my concerns and answer my questions. I consider her an ally in my quest to age well! :-)

June 28, 2025

5

Dr Emma Atherton-Staples is amazing and I just love that she is my doctor!

June 29, 2025

5

The doctor is always warm, personable and professional. I trust her greatly. I have recommended her to many friends and family.

June 29, 2025

5

Looking forward to a great Doctor/patient relationship.

July 3, 2025

5

Dr. Emma Staples is absolutely the best doctor I have ever had. She listen, asks questions and doesn't make you feel stupid. Precious her new assistant nurse is absolutely just as wonderful.

July 13, 2025

5

Dr. Atherton-Staples listens carefully and thoroughly explains everything - she is a caring doctor - I started seeing her a little over a year ago and have been satisfied every time I've seen her. Dr. Atherton-Staples' staff are also pleasant and helpful.

July 16, 2025

5

Very caring and kind

July 17, 2025

5

She is very personable.

July 19, 2025

5

I am very satisfied with the medical team at Wellstar. They are professionals sincerely concerned with my health and wellbeing.

July 19, 2025

5

Dr. Atherton-Staples is always very professional and friendly when I see her for my medical needs. Her staff is also wonderful no matter their duties. I would highly recommend this office to my family or anyone who needs medical care.

July 19, 2025

5

Great provider. Glad to see a lab coming back into this facility

July 20, 2025

5

Dr Atherton-Staples and her team are wonderful. It is always a pleasant experience.

July 21, 2025

5

Dr Emma is the most laid back friendly caring doctor I've seen in many years!

July 24, 2025

5

Very comprehensive and addressed all my questions thoroughly and provided a comfortable environment to openly discuss concerns.

July 25, 2025

5

She is a wonderful doctor. I feel so thankful to have the opportunity to be her patient. She is one of a kind and so caring. As a woman who likes to have answers and understanding she gives that to me. She listens, explains and tries to connect. I appreciate her and the practice!

July 26, 2025

5

Dr. Atherton-Staples is exceptional. She is knowledgeable and empathetic and really seems to listen and try to understand what her patient is dealing with. She's good about sharing any information she thinks will be helpful and welcomes my questions. In short, she's a wonderful doctor and I highly recommend her.

July 26, 2025

5

I loved Dr. Emma; she was precious. I am very disappointed with what Wellstar charges for a medicine refill appointment. $248.00 is absolutely crazy.

July 26, 2025

5

The doctor and all her staff made me feel very welcome, heard, and seen, enough to the point where I was willing to follow her recommendations, and I have set an appointment for my husband to also be at the practice. Thank you.

July 27, 2025

5

I have been so impressed with both the practice and especially this doctor! Dr Atherton-Staples is wonderful about listening and about counseling and giving pertinent information. But most of all, I've really appreciated the way she has acted when there is something beyond her current knowledge - she lets me know that and then has done what she could to get the necessary information and reach back out after the appointment. That reaction has greatly increased my trust in her.

July 29, 2025

5

The entire staff was friendly and efficient. Kelly, who took my blood was excellent with me, I told her she deserves a raise. Dr. Emma was very thorough and I feel totally confident with my future health as her patient. Precious was excellent with me as well.

July 31, 2025

5

Always courtesy, always striving to give the best care possible and always interested in your individual care/needs. Emma Antherton-Staples, MD is truly in the right profession and genuinely cares about her patients.

July 31, 2025

5

Dr. Atherton Staples is beyond wonderful! She takes the time to listen to you and go over all concerns. She also goes out of her way to think of out of the box solutions. I couldn't ask for a better provider. Trust her completely!

July 31, 2025

5

Love the fact that they have their own lab so that I don't have to go to a facility and wait sometimes for an hour just to have blood drawn. Plus, the woman who drew my blood was extremely experienced, friendly, and did a great job.

July 31, 2025

5

Very professional, intelligent and courteous.

August 1, 2025

5

Dr. Emma is the best! She has helped me become a healthier version of myself and is always willing to talk through any of my questions.

August 2, 2025

5

Very pleasant experience. Everyone (from receptionist to the doctor )was friendly. Precious was super super know and friendly.

August 4, 2025

5

Dr. Atherton-Staples (hope i spelled that right) is a wonderful doctor! I started going to her a few years ago and you can just feel that she genuinely wants to help you. She hears me out and actually pays attention to how I feel. I will continue to go to see her as long as shes practicing. The staff in this office is always very kind and they get everything done in a timely manner without making you feel rushed or unimportant!

August 4, 2025

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Emma Atherton-Staples, DO
Primary Care Physician with Wellstar since 2018
Rating
4.9
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
www.wellstar.org/physicians/emma-atherton-staples-do
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