Emma Atherton-Staples, DO
Specialties
Family Medicine
Education & Training
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Emma Atherton-Staples, DO
Primary Care Physician with Wellstar since 2018.
Specialties
Family Medicine
Education & Training
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Office Locations
Expertise
Specialties
- Family Medicine
Education & Training
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Degree
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
- Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center
Certifications
- AOA Family Medicine
Languages spoken
- English
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
- Anemia
- COPD
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Immunization
- Men's Health
- Stop Smoking
- Strep Throat
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9Based on 583 patient ratings
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Patient Reviews
5
I felt like I was in very good hands when I left their office.
February 19, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is very thorough and easy to talk with. I highly recommend her.
February 15, 2026
5
The staff was great especially Ms Precious who took my vitals & put me at ease. There was a medical student who was also great in helping me better understand one of my conditions. After seeing Dr Atherton-Staples, I walked out of the office feeling extremely confident that I received excelent/quality care. I was also able to do labs right in the office which was very convenient saving me lots of time. This is a Great Practice.
February 14, 2026
5
I love Dr. Atherton-Staples she always takes her time with me. I feel seen and heard.
February 12, 2026
5
Check-in is always nice and I'm always met with a smile. Everyone I have worked with in that office has been great.
February 12, 2026
5
Best PCP ever!
February 12, 2026
5
I had an exceptional first time office visit with Dr. Staples. She took the time to thoroughly review my medical history and understand my concerns. No detail escaped her.
February 12, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is a trusted provider. I appreciate all of her help and care.
February 8, 2026
5
Emma is always very professional and friendly, as were each of the office staff I interacted with today.
February 7, 2026
5
Everyone there is really courteous and professional.
February 8, 2026
5
Dr Atherton-Staples was so thorough and engaged. I will definitely recommend her to family and friends. -
February 7, 2026
5
Dr Staples truly cares about my health.
February 6, 2026
5
Love Dr Staples! She listens and doesn't rush you
February 6, 2026
5
From the moment my wife and I walked into Dr. Atherton-Staples Practice we were treated like someone special. Extremely friendly and professional Staff. The office/restrooms are immacuate. Dr. Atherton-Staples is not just my PCP but, a friend who cares about my health. She continues to offer her expert medical advice that I can truly understand.
February 3, 2026
5
Dr Emma Atherton-Staples was very professional and listened to me. She explained health issues well and included me in the discussion. I would highly recommend her!
January 31, 2026
5
Dr. Staples is a great physician. I recommend her to my friend and family. I am saddened that since I am moving to California, I will miss her as my primary physician.
January 30, 2026
5
this was my first visit and everything went very good. the entire staff was professional, respectful, and cordial.
January 30, 2026
5
Dr Emma takes her time to be sure you understand what tests are ordered or prescription prescribed. She is my caregiver for life!
January 24, 2026
5
Great experience, everyone was great
January 25, 2026
5
Great, compassionate and caring doctor!!
January 23, 2026
5
Everything went very well
January 23, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton Staples can't get any better. Thank you.
January 18, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is incredible. Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoy going to the office. She takes great care of us. She listens. She's attentive. She offers good solutions. And quite frankly, last year, it was preventive care at her best as she identified something that led to further testing and referrals to a cardiologist. And I was required to have a stent put in. And I'm not sure that it would have happened as quickly as it did if it wasn't for Dr. Atherton-Staples. So I owe her my life, and she's just an incredible doctor to work with.
January 18, 2026
5
I love this provider and the office staff. They are wonderful.
January 16, 2026
5
Dr Emma truly cares about me and my well being. I had a previous Wellstar provider who did not.
January 10, 2026
4
Good experience
January 7, 2026
5
I feel so fortunate to be under Dr. Atherton-Staples's care and am very grateful for how thoughtful and personable she is.
January 7, 2026
5
Everyone is caring and helpful.
January 7, 2026
5
Excellent experience with both MA and MD
January 4, 2026
5
Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples is a rock star...her staff as well!
January 2, 2026
5
I felt like I was in very good hands when I left their office.
February 19, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is very thorough and easy to talk with. I highly recommend her.
February 15, 2026
5
The staff was great especially Ms Precious who took my vitals & put me at ease. There was a medical student who was also great in helping me better understand one of my conditions. After seeing Dr Atherton-Staples, I walked out of the office feeling extremely confident that I received excelent/quality care. I was also able to do labs right in the office which was very convenient saving me lots of time. This is a Great Practice.
February 14, 2026
5
I love Dr. Atherton-Staples she always takes her time with me. I feel seen and heard.
February 12, 2026
5
Check-in is always nice and I'm always met with a smile. Everyone I have worked with in that office has been great.
February 12, 2026
5
Best PCP ever!
February 12, 2026
5
I had an exceptional first time office visit with Dr. Staples. She took the time to thoroughly review my medical history and understand my concerns. No detail escaped her.
February 12, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is a trusted provider. I appreciate all of her help and care.
February 8, 2026
5
Emma is always very professional and friendly, as were each of the office staff I interacted with today.
February 7, 2026
5
Everyone there is really courteous and professional.
February 8, 2026
5
Dr Atherton-Staples was so thorough and engaged. I will definitely recommend her to family and friends. -
February 7, 2026
5
Dr Staples truly cares about my health.
February 6, 2026
5
Love Dr Staples! She listens and doesn't rush you
February 6, 2026
5
From the moment my wife and I walked into Dr. Atherton-Staples Practice we were treated like someone special. Extremely friendly and professional Staff. The office/restrooms are immacuate. Dr. Atherton-Staples is not just my PCP but, a friend who cares about my health. She continues to offer her expert medical advice that I can truly understand.
February 3, 2026
5
Dr Emma Atherton-Staples was very professional and listened to me. She explained health issues well and included me in the discussion. I would highly recommend her!
January 31, 2026
5
Dr. Staples is a great physician. I recommend her to my friend and family. I am saddened that since I am moving to California, I will miss her as my primary physician.
January 30, 2026
5
this was my first visit and everything went very good. the entire staff was professional, respectful, and cordial.
January 30, 2026
5
Dr Emma takes her time to be sure you understand what tests are ordered or prescription prescribed. She is my caregiver for life!
January 24, 2026
5
Great experience, everyone was great
January 25, 2026
5
Great, compassionate and caring doctor!!
January 23, 2026
5
Everything went very well
January 23, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton Staples can't get any better. Thank you.
January 18, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is incredible. Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoy going to the office. She takes great care of us. She listens. She's attentive. She offers good solutions. And quite frankly, last year, it was preventive care at her best as she identified something that led to further testing and referrals to a cardiologist. And I was required to have a stent put in. And I'm not sure that it would have happened as quickly as it did if it wasn't for Dr. Atherton-Staples. So I owe her my life, and she's just an incredible doctor to work with.
January 18, 2026
5
I love this provider and the office staff. They are wonderful.
January 16, 2026
5
Dr Emma truly cares about me and my well being. I had a previous Wellstar provider who did not.
January 10, 2026
5
I feel so fortunate to be under Dr. Atherton-Staples's care and am very grateful for how thoughtful and personable she is.
January 7, 2026
5
Everyone is caring and helpful.
January 7, 2026
5
Excellent experience with both MA and MD
January 4, 2026
5
Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples is a rock star...her staff as well!
January 2, 2026
4
Good experience
January 7, 2026
4
Good experience
January 7, 2026
5
I felt like I was in very good hands when I left their office.
February 19, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is very thorough and easy to talk with. I highly recommend her.
February 15, 2026
5
The staff was great especially Ms Precious who took my vitals & put me at ease. There was a medical student who was also great in helping me better understand one of my conditions. After seeing Dr Atherton-Staples, I walked out of the office feeling extremely confident that I received excelent/quality care. I was also able to do labs right in the office which was very convenient saving me lots of time. This is a Great Practice.
February 14, 2026
5
I love Dr. Atherton-Staples she always takes her time with me. I feel seen and heard.
February 12, 2026
5
Check-in is always nice and I'm always met with a smile. Everyone I have worked with in that office has been great.
February 12, 2026
5
Best PCP ever!
February 12, 2026
5
I had an exceptional first time office visit with Dr. Staples. She took the time to thoroughly review my medical history and understand my concerns. No detail escaped her.
February 12, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is a trusted provider. I appreciate all of her help and care.
February 8, 2026
5
Emma is always very professional and friendly, as were each of the office staff I interacted with today.
February 7, 2026
5
Everyone there is really courteous and professional.
February 8, 2026
5
Dr Atherton-Staples was so thorough and engaged. I will definitely recommend her to family and friends. -
February 7, 2026
5
Dr Staples truly cares about my health.
February 6, 2026
5
Love Dr Staples! She listens and doesn't rush you
February 6, 2026
5
From the moment my wife and I walked into Dr. Atherton-Staples Practice we were treated like someone special. Extremely friendly and professional Staff. The office/restrooms are immacuate. Dr. Atherton-Staples is not just my PCP but, a friend who cares about my health. She continues to offer her expert medical advice that I can truly understand.
February 3, 2026
5
Dr Emma Atherton-Staples was very professional and listened to me. She explained health issues well and included me in the discussion. I would highly recommend her!
January 31, 2026
5
Dr. Staples is a great physician. I recommend her to my friend and family. I am saddened that since I am moving to California, I will miss her as my primary physician.
January 30, 2026
5
this was my first visit and everything went very good. the entire staff was professional, respectful, and cordial.
January 30, 2026
5
Dr Emma takes her time to be sure you understand what tests are ordered or prescription prescribed. She is my caregiver for life!
January 24, 2026
5
Great experience, everyone was great
January 25, 2026
5
Great, compassionate and caring doctor!!
January 23, 2026
5
Everything went very well
January 23, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton Staples can't get any better. Thank you.
January 18, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is incredible. Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoy going to the office. She takes great care of us. She listens. She's attentive. She offers good solutions. And quite frankly, last year, it was preventive care at her best as she identified something that led to further testing and referrals to a cardiologist. And I was required to have a stent put in. And I'm not sure that it would have happened as quickly as it did if it wasn't for Dr. Atherton-Staples. So I owe her my life, and she's just an incredible doctor to work with.
January 18, 2026
5
I love this provider and the office staff. They are wonderful.
January 16, 2026
5
Dr Emma truly cares about me and my well being. I had a previous Wellstar provider who did not.
January 10, 2026
5
I feel so fortunate to be under Dr. Atherton-Staples's care and am very grateful for how thoughtful and personable she is.
January 7, 2026
5
Everyone is caring and helpful.
January 7, 2026
5
Excellent experience with both MA and MD
January 4, 2026
5
Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples is a rock star...her staff as well!
January 2, 2026
5
I felt like I was in very good hands when I left their office.
February 19, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is very thorough and easy to talk with. I highly recommend her.
February 15, 2026
5
The staff was great especially Ms Precious who took my vitals & put me at ease. There was a medical student who was also great in helping me better understand one of my conditions. After seeing Dr Atherton-Staples, I walked out of the office feeling extremely confident that I received excelent/quality care. I was also able to do labs right in the office which was very convenient saving me lots of time. This is a Great Practice.
February 14, 2026
5
I love Dr. Atherton-Staples she always takes her time with me. I feel seen and heard.
February 12, 2026
5
Check-in is always nice and I'm always met with a smile. Everyone I have worked with in that office has been great.
February 12, 2026
5
Best PCP ever!
February 12, 2026
5
I had an exceptional first time office visit with Dr. Staples. She took the time to thoroughly review my medical history and understand my concerns. No detail escaped her.
February 12, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is a trusted provider. I appreciate all of her help and care.
February 8, 2026
5
Everyone there is really courteous and professional.
February 8, 2026
5
Emma is always very professional and friendly, as were each of the office staff I interacted with today.
February 7, 2026
5
Dr Atherton-Staples was so thorough and engaged. I will definitely recommend her to family and friends. -
February 7, 2026
5
Dr Staples truly cares about my health.
February 6, 2026
5
Love Dr Staples! She listens and doesn't rush you
February 6, 2026
5
From the moment my wife and I walked into Dr. Atherton-Staples Practice we were treated like someone special. Extremely friendly and professional Staff. The office/restrooms are immacuate. Dr. Atherton-Staples is not just my PCP but, a friend who cares about my health. She continues to offer her expert medical advice that I can truly understand.
February 3, 2026
5
Dr Emma Atherton-Staples was very professional and listened to me. She explained health issues well and included me in the discussion. I would highly recommend her!
January 31, 2026
5
Dr. Staples is a great physician. I recommend her to my friend and family. I am saddened that since I am moving to California, I will miss her as my primary physician.
January 30, 2026
5
this was my first visit and everything went very good. the entire staff was professional, respectful, and cordial.
January 30, 2026
5
Great experience, everyone was great
January 25, 2026
5
Dr Emma takes her time to be sure you understand what tests are ordered or prescription prescribed. She is my caregiver for life!
January 24, 2026
5
Everything went very well
January 23, 2026
5
Great, compassionate and caring doctor!!
January 23, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton Staples can't get any better. Thank you.
January 18, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is incredible. Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoy going to the office. She takes great care of us. She listens. She's attentive. She offers good solutions. And quite frankly, last year, it was preventive care at her best as she identified something that led to further testing and referrals to a cardiologist. And I was required to have a stent put in. And I'm not sure that it would have happened as quickly as it did if it wasn't for Dr. Atherton-Staples. So I owe her my life, and she's just an incredible doctor to work with.
January 18, 2026
5
I love this provider and the office staff. They are wonderful.
January 16, 2026
5
Dr Emma truly cares about me and my well being. I had a previous Wellstar provider who did not.
January 10, 2026
4
Good experience
January 7, 2026
5
I feel so fortunate to be under Dr. Atherton-Staples's care and am very grateful for how thoughtful and personable she is.
January 7, 2026
5
Everyone is caring and helpful.
January 7, 2026
5
Excellent experience with both MA and MD
January 4, 2026
5
Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples is a rock star...her staff as well!
January 2, 2026
5
Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples is a rock star...her staff as well!
January 2, 2026
5
Excellent experience with both MA and MD
January 4, 2026
5
Everyone is caring and helpful.
January 7, 2026
5
I feel so fortunate to be under Dr. Atherton-Staples's care and am very grateful for how thoughtful and personable she is.
January 7, 2026
4
Good experience
January 7, 2026
5
Dr Emma truly cares about me and my well being. I had a previous Wellstar provider who did not.
January 10, 2026
5
I love this provider and the office staff. They are wonderful.
January 16, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is incredible. Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoy going to the office. She takes great care of us. She listens. She's attentive. She offers good solutions. And quite frankly, last year, it was preventive care at her best as she identified something that led to further testing and referrals to a cardiologist. And I was required to have a stent put in. And I'm not sure that it would have happened as quickly as it did if it wasn't for Dr. Atherton-Staples. So I owe her my life, and she's just an incredible doctor to work with.
January 18, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton Staples can't get any better. Thank you.
January 18, 2026
5
Great, compassionate and caring doctor!!
January 23, 2026
5
Everything went very well
January 23, 2026
5
Dr Emma takes her time to be sure you understand what tests are ordered or prescription prescribed. She is my caregiver for life!
January 24, 2026
5
Great experience, everyone was great
January 25, 2026
5
this was my first visit and everything went very good. the entire staff was professional, respectful, and cordial.
January 30, 2026
5
Dr. Staples is a great physician. I recommend her to my friend and family. I am saddened that since I am moving to California, I will miss her as my primary physician.
January 30, 2026
5
Dr Emma Atherton-Staples was very professional and listened to me. She explained health issues well and included me in the discussion. I would highly recommend her!
January 31, 2026
5
From the moment my wife and I walked into Dr. Atherton-Staples Practice we were treated like someone special. Extremely friendly and professional Staff. The office/restrooms are immacuate. Dr. Atherton-Staples is not just my PCP but, a friend who cares about my health. She continues to offer her expert medical advice that I can truly understand.
February 3, 2026
5
Love Dr Staples! She listens and doesn't rush you
February 6, 2026
5
Dr Staples truly cares about my health.
February 6, 2026
5
Dr Atherton-Staples was so thorough and engaged. I will definitely recommend her to family and friends. -
February 7, 2026
5
Emma is always very professional and friendly, as were each of the office staff I interacted with today.
February 7, 2026
5
Everyone there is really courteous and professional.
February 8, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is a trusted provider. I appreciate all of her help and care.
February 8, 2026
5
I had an exceptional first time office visit with Dr. Staples. She took the time to thoroughly review my medical history and understand my concerns. No detail escaped her.
February 12, 2026
5
Best PCP ever!
February 12, 2026
5
Check-in is always nice and I'm always met with a smile. Everyone I have worked with in that office has been great.
February 12, 2026
5
I love Dr. Atherton-Staples she always takes her time with me. I feel seen and heard.
February 12, 2026
5
The staff was great especially Ms Precious who took my vitals & put me at ease. There was a medical student who was also great in helping me better understand one of my conditions. After seeing Dr Atherton-Staples, I walked out of the office feeling extremely confident that I received excelent/quality care. I was also able to do labs right in the office which was very convenient saving me lots of time. This is a Great Practice.
February 14, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is very thorough and easy to talk with. I highly recommend her.
February 15, 2026
5
I felt like I was in very good hands when I left their office.
February 19, 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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