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
- Gastrointestinal Problem
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Immunization
- Men's Health
- Obesity
- Sleep Apnea
- Stop Smoking
- Strep Throat
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9Based on 573 patient ratings
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- Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr Atherton Staples always is very attentive to you, we really feel comfortable and cared for.
October 24, 2025
5
Always a nice experience when ever i have a visit with the doctors. They're always so helpful and very thorough.
October 24, 2025
5
Dr. Emma Antherton-Staples is fantastic at what she does. She makes the visit personable. She treats you almost like a family member. So she just is very good at her job, and I have referred her out to many family and friends. So she's fantastic, and we really appreciate having her take care of our healthcare needs. Thank you.
October 25, 2025
5
Love Dr. Atherton-Staples and her staff!! Dr.A takes time, is thorough and LISTENS!
October 24, 2025
5
I trust Dr Atherton-Staples with my care. She is a great listener
October 23, 2025
5
Everyone in the office were kind, professional and carrying
October 12, 2025
5
I just moved to the area and I was very pleased with the attentive staff and doctor at Wellstar Primary Care.. Dr. Atherton-Staples has an excellent bedside manner. She did not rush my exam and was thorough in taking notes on my medical history. She listens carefully, making sure all of your questions or concerns are addressed.
October 16, 2025
5
I was treated with respect, kindness and care.
October 11, 2025
5
We love Dr Atherton-Staples!
October 10, 2025
5
I love Doc Emma and her new assistant/intern doc too.
October 10, 2025
5
Wellstar is full of great staff members. Dr Atherton Staples is by far my fav doc of all time. She is what mainstream medicine should be. She listens and doesn't dismiss your thoughts while at the same time also shares her thoughts and reasoning. I was thrilled to see she had a student with her, Alex, who seems to be a big listener as well:) I'm glad she able to train under Dr. Atherton Staples. . Win-win!!
October 8, 2025
5
The assistant the checked me in was late signing in, and was not familiar with the process. It was redundant to submit the information ahead of time and be asked the same question. At check in.
October 6, 2025
2
Great customer service.
October 5, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is easily my favorite physician that I have ever had. Had the pleasure of meeting a Med student-Alex, who will be graduating as a DO soon. She was attentive and easy to talk to. Great bedside manner already for someone so young. Highly recommend this practice.
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples was very detailed and took the time to answer my questions. She was great!
October 1, 2025
5
We LOVE this place, the doctor, nurses and staff! Always very helpful & nice!
September 28, 2025
5
I feel very confident with the care I have received from Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples and her staff.
September 27, 2025
5
Staff is definitely friendly. Dr. Emma is very good listener.
September 27, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is a very good listener and she gives advice that I feel like is pertinent to issues that people are having.
September 28, 2025
5
I am appreciative that the lab services are being offered on site again. The doctor said they like to make things as easy on the patients as they can. The office is run very efficiently and every staff member I talked to was friendly and kind.
September 24, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples was very attentive and thorough in discussing previous test results and future care.
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is awesome! Always provides the best care and and great staff!
September 20, 2025
5
Last appt was all on time. This appt, I had to wait about 30 mins before I saw anyone. The staff were very nice and accommodating. As a whole, I was pleased. Thank you for an organized group.
September 20, 2025
5
She is an amazing dr
September 20, 2025
5
Very though and invites any concerns and questions I may have! Very good as usual.
September 19, 2025
5
Everyone is professional and kind and helpful. Dr. Atherton Staples is very engaged and knows me as a person and patient.
September 19, 2025
5
Dr. EMMA ATHERTON-STAPLES is amazing. She did a nose dive into my medical problems and family which I appreciated in order to locate why I'm having medical issues. She recommended medical physicians for my personal care. I enjoyed very much my first encounter with Dr. EMMA ATHERTON-STAPLES. The front office staff was nice as well.
September 21, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples genuinely cares about her patients. She provides and very thorough and informative health assessment.
September 26, 2025
5
Dr. Emma is great
September 16, 2025
5
Great experience! Front office is very nice! Precious is super nice and friendly!!
September 16, 2025
5
Dr Atherton Staples always is very attentive to you, we really feel comfortable and cared for.
October 24, 2025
5
Always a nice experience when ever i have a visit with the doctors. They're always so helpful and very thorough.
October 24, 2025
5
Dr. Emma Antherton-Staples is fantastic at what she does. She makes the visit personable. She treats you almost like a family member. So she just is very good at her job, and I have referred her out to many family and friends. So she's fantastic, and we really appreciate having her take care of our healthcare needs. Thank you.
October 25, 2025
5
Love Dr. Atherton-Staples and her staff!! Dr.A takes time, is thorough and LISTENS!
October 24, 2025
5
I trust Dr Atherton-Staples with my care. She is a great listener
October 23, 2025
5
Everyone in the office were kind, professional and carrying
October 12, 2025
5
I just moved to the area and I was very pleased with the attentive staff and doctor at Wellstar Primary Care.. Dr. Atherton-Staples has an excellent bedside manner. She did not rush my exam and was thorough in taking notes on my medical history. She listens carefully, making sure all of your questions or concerns are addressed.
October 16, 2025
5
I was treated with respect, kindness and care.
October 11, 2025
5
We love Dr Atherton-Staples!
October 10, 2025
5
I love Doc Emma and her new assistant/intern doc too.
October 10, 2025
5
Wellstar is full of great staff members. Dr Atherton Staples is by far my fav doc of all time. She is what mainstream medicine should be. She listens and doesn't dismiss your thoughts while at the same time also shares her thoughts and reasoning. I was thrilled to see she had a student with her, Alex, who seems to be a big listener as well:) I'm glad she able to train under Dr. Atherton Staples. . Win-win!!
October 8, 2025
5
The assistant the checked me in was late signing in, and was not familiar with the process. It was redundant to submit the information ahead of time and be asked the same question. At check in.
October 6, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is easily my favorite physician that I have ever had. Had the pleasure of meeting a Med student-Alex, who will be graduating as a DO soon. She was attentive and easy to talk to. Great bedside manner already for someone so young. Highly recommend this practice.
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples was very detailed and took the time to answer my questions. She was great!
October 1, 2025
5
We LOVE this place, the doctor, nurses and staff! Always very helpful & nice!
September 28, 2025
5
I feel very confident with the care I have received from Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples and her staff.
September 27, 2025
5
Staff is definitely friendly. Dr. Emma is very good listener.
September 27, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is a very good listener and she gives advice that I feel like is pertinent to issues that people are having.
September 28, 2025
5
I am appreciative that the lab services are being offered on site again. The doctor said they like to make things as easy on the patients as they can. The office is run very efficiently and every staff member I talked to was friendly and kind.
September 24, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples was very attentive and thorough in discussing previous test results and future care.
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is awesome! Always provides the best care and and great staff!
September 20, 2025
5
Last appt was all on time. This appt, I had to wait about 30 mins before I saw anyone. The staff were very nice and accommodating. As a whole, I was pleased. Thank you for an organized group.
September 20, 2025
5
She is an amazing dr
September 20, 2025
5
Very though and invites any concerns and questions I may have! Very good as usual.
September 19, 2025
5
Everyone is professional and kind and helpful. Dr. Atherton Staples is very engaged and knows me as a person and patient.
September 19, 2025
5
Dr. EMMA ATHERTON-STAPLES is amazing. She did a nose dive into my medical problems and family which I appreciated in order to locate why I'm having medical issues. She recommended medical physicians for my personal care. I enjoyed very much my first encounter with Dr. EMMA ATHERTON-STAPLES. The front office staff was nice as well.
September 21, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples genuinely cares about her patients. She provides and very thorough and informative health assessment.
September 26, 2025
5
Dr. Emma is great
September 16, 2025
5
Great experience! Front office is very nice! Precious is super nice and friendly!!
September 16, 2025
2
Great customer service.
October 5, 2025
2
Great customer service.
October 5, 2025
5
Dr Atherton Staples always is very attentive to you, we really feel comfortable and cared for.
October 24, 2025
5
Always a nice experience when ever i have a visit with the doctors. They're always so helpful and very thorough.
October 24, 2025
5
Dr. Emma Antherton-Staples is fantastic at what she does. She makes the visit personable. She treats you almost like a family member. So she just is very good at her job, and I have referred her out to many family and friends. So she's fantastic, and we really appreciate having her take care of our healthcare needs. Thank you.
October 25, 2025
5
Love Dr. Atherton-Staples and her staff!! Dr.A takes time, is thorough and LISTENS!
October 24, 2025
5
I trust Dr Atherton-Staples with my care. She is a great listener
October 23, 2025
5
Everyone in the office were kind, professional and carrying
October 12, 2025
5
I just moved to the area and I was very pleased with the attentive staff and doctor at Wellstar Primary Care.. Dr. Atherton-Staples has an excellent bedside manner. She did not rush my exam and was thorough in taking notes on my medical history. She listens carefully, making sure all of your questions or concerns are addressed.
October 16, 2025
5
I was treated with respect, kindness and care.
October 11, 2025
5
We love Dr Atherton-Staples!
October 10, 2025
5
I love Doc Emma and her new assistant/intern doc too.
October 10, 2025
5
Wellstar is full of great staff members. Dr Atherton Staples is by far my fav doc of all time. She is what mainstream medicine should be. She listens and doesn't dismiss your thoughts while at the same time also shares her thoughts and reasoning. I was thrilled to see she had a student with her, Alex, who seems to be a big listener as well:) I'm glad she able to train under Dr. Atherton Staples. . Win-win!!
October 8, 2025
5
The assistant the checked me in was late signing in, and was not familiar with the process. It was redundant to submit the information ahead of time and be asked the same question. At check in.
October 6, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is easily my favorite physician that I have ever had. Had the pleasure of meeting a Med student-Alex, who will be graduating as a DO soon. She was attentive and easy to talk to. Great bedside manner already for someone so young. Highly recommend this practice.
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples was very detailed and took the time to answer my questions. She was great!
October 1, 2025
5
We LOVE this place, the doctor, nurses and staff! Always very helpful & nice!
September 28, 2025
5
I feel very confident with the care I have received from Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples and her staff.
September 27, 2025
5
Staff is definitely friendly. Dr. Emma is very good listener.
September 27, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is a very good listener and she gives advice that I feel like is pertinent to issues that people are having.
September 28, 2025
5
I am appreciative that the lab services are being offered on site again. The doctor said they like to make things as easy on the patients as they can. The office is run very efficiently and every staff member I talked to was friendly and kind.
September 24, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples was very attentive and thorough in discussing previous test results and future care.
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is awesome! Always provides the best care and and great staff!
September 20, 2025
5
Last appt was all on time. This appt, I had to wait about 30 mins before I saw anyone. The staff were very nice and accommodating. As a whole, I was pleased. Thank you for an organized group.
September 20, 2025
5
She is an amazing dr
September 20, 2025
5
Very though and invites any concerns and questions I may have! Very good as usual.
September 19, 2025
5
Everyone is professional and kind and helpful. Dr. Atherton Staples is very engaged and knows me as a person and patient.
September 19, 2025
5
Dr. EMMA ATHERTON-STAPLES is amazing. She did a nose dive into my medical problems and family which I appreciated in order to locate why I'm having medical issues. She recommended medical physicians for my personal care. I enjoyed very much my first encounter with Dr. EMMA ATHERTON-STAPLES. The front office staff was nice as well.
September 21, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples genuinely cares about her patients. She provides and very thorough and informative health assessment.
September 26, 2025
5
Dr. Emma is great
September 16, 2025
5
Great experience! Front office is very nice! Precious is super nice and friendly!!
September 16, 2025
5
Dr. Emma Antherton-Staples is fantastic at what she does. She makes the visit personable. She treats you almost like a family member. So she just is very good at her job, and I have referred her out to many family and friends. So she's fantastic, and we really appreciate having her take care of our healthcare needs. Thank you.
October 25, 2025
5
Love Dr. Atherton-Staples and her staff!! Dr.A takes time, is thorough and LISTENS!
October 24, 2025
5
Dr Atherton Staples always is very attentive to you, we really feel comfortable and cared for.
October 24, 2025
5
Always a nice experience when ever i have a visit with the doctors. They're always so helpful and very thorough.
October 24, 2025
5
I trust Dr Atherton-Staples with my care. She is a great listener
October 23, 2025
5
I just moved to the area and I was very pleased with the attentive staff and doctor at Wellstar Primary Care.. Dr. Atherton-Staples has an excellent bedside manner. She did not rush my exam and was thorough in taking notes on my medical history. She listens carefully, making sure all of your questions or concerns are addressed.
October 16, 2025
5
Everyone in the office were kind, professional and carrying
October 12, 2025
5
I was treated with respect, kindness and care.
October 11, 2025
5
We love Dr Atherton-Staples!
October 10, 2025
5
I love Doc Emma and her new assistant/intern doc too.
October 10, 2025
5
Wellstar is full of great staff members. Dr Atherton Staples is by far my fav doc of all time. She is what mainstream medicine should be. She listens and doesn't dismiss your thoughts while at the same time also shares her thoughts and reasoning. I was thrilled to see she had a student with her, Alex, who seems to be a big listener as well:) I'm glad she able to train under Dr. Atherton Staples. . Win-win!!
October 8, 2025
5
The assistant the checked me in was late signing in, and was not familiar with the process. It was redundant to submit the information ahead of time and be asked the same question. At check in.
October 6, 2025
2
Great customer service.
October 5, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples was very attentive and thorough in discussing previous test results and future care.
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is easily my favorite physician that I have ever had. Had the pleasure of meeting a Med student-Alex, who will be graduating as a DO soon. She was attentive and easy to talk to. Great bedside manner already for someone so young. Highly recommend this practice.
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples was very detailed and took the time to answer my questions. She was great!
October 1, 2025
5
We LOVE this place, the doctor, nurses and staff! Always very helpful & nice!
September 28, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is a very good listener and she gives advice that I feel like is pertinent to issues that people are having.
September 28, 2025
5
I feel very confident with the care I have received from Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples and her staff.
September 27, 2025
5
Staff is definitely friendly. Dr. Emma is very good listener.
September 27, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples genuinely cares about her patients. She provides and very thorough and informative health assessment.
September 26, 2025
5
I am appreciative that the lab services are being offered on site again. The doctor said they like to make things as easy on the patients as they can. The office is run very efficiently and every staff member I talked to was friendly and kind.
September 24, 2025
5
Dr. EMMA ATHERTON-STAPLES is amazing. She did a nose dive into my medical problems and family which I appreciated in order to locate why I'm having medical issues. She recommended medical physicians for my personal care. I enjoyed very much my first encounter with Dr. EMMA ATHERTON-STAPLES. The front office staff was nice as well.
September 21, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is awesome! Always provides the best care and and great staff!
September 20, 2025
5
Last appt was all on time. This appt, I had to wait about 30 mins before I saw anyone. The staff were very nice and accommodating. As a whole, I was pleased. Thank you for an organized group.
September 20, 2025
5
She is an amazing dr
September 20, 2025
5
Very though and invites any concerns and questions I may have! Very good as usual.
September 19, 2025
5
Everyone is professional and kind and helpful. Dr. Atherton Staples is very engaged and knows me as a person and patient.
September 19, 2025
5
Dr. Emma is great
September 16, 2025
5
Great experience! Front office is very nice! Precious is super nice and friendly!!
September 16, 2025
5
Great experience! Front office is very nice! Precious is super nice and friendly!!
September 16, 2025
5
Dr. Emma is great
September 16, 2025
5
Everyone is professional and kind and helpful. Dr. Atherton Staples is very engaged and knows me as a person and patient.
September 19, 2025
5
Very though and invites any concerns and questions I may have! Very good as usual.
September 19, 2025
5
She is an amazing dr
September 20, 2025
5
Last appt was all on time. This appt, I had to wait about 30 mins before I saw anyone. The staff were very nice and accommodating. As a whole, I was pleased. Thank you for an organized group.
September 20, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is awesome! Always provides the best care and and great staff!
September 20, 2025
5
Dr. EMMA ATHERTON-STAPLES is amazing. She did a nose dive into my medical problems and family which I appreciated in order to locate why I'm having medical issues. She recommended medical physicians for my personal care. I enjoyed very much my first encounter with Dr. EMMA ATHERTON-STAPLES. The front office staff was nice as well.
September 21, 2025
5
I am appreciative that the lab services are being offered on site again. The doctor said they like to make things as easy on the patients as they can. The office is run very efficiently and every staff member I talked to was friendly and kind.
September 24, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples genuinely cares about her patients. She provides and very thorough and informative health assessment.
September 26, 2025
5
Staff is definitely friendly. Dr. Emma is very good listener.
September 27, 2025
5
I feel very confident with the care I have received from Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples and her staff.
September 27, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is a very good listener and she gives advice that I feel like is pertinent to issues that people are having.
September 28, 2025
5
We LOVE this place, the doctor, nurses and staff! Always very helpful & nice!
September 28, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples was very detailed and took the time to answer my questions. She was great!
October 1, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is easily my favorite physician that I have ever had. Had the pleasure of meeting a Med student-Alex, who will be graduating as a DO soon. She was attentive and easy to talk to. Great bedside manner already for someone so young. Highly recommend this practice.
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples was very attentive and thorough in discussing previous test results and future care.
October 3, 2025
2
Great customer service.
October 5, 2025
5
The assistant the checked me in was late signing in, and was not familiar with the process. It was redundant to submit the information ahead of time and be asked the same question. At check in.
October 6, 2025
5
Wellstar is full of great staff members. Dr Atherton Staples is by far my fav doc of all time. She is what mainstream medicine should be. She listens and doesn't dismiss your thoughts while at the same time also shares her thoughts and reasoning. I was thrilled to see she had a student with her, Alex, who seems to be a big listener as well:) I'm glad she able to train under Dr. Atherton Staples. . Win-win!!
October 8, 2025
5
I love Doc Emma and her new assistant/intern doc too.
October 10, 2025
5
We love Dr Atherton-Staples!
October 10, 2025
5
I was treated with respect, kindness and care.
October 11, 2025
5
Everyone in the office were kind, professional and carrying
October 12, 2025
5
I just moved to the area and I was very pleased with the attentive staff and doctor at Wellstar Primary Care.. Dr. Atherton-Staples has an excellent bedside manner. She did not rush my exam and was thorough in taking notes on my medical history. She listens carefully, making sure all of your questions or concerns are addressed.
October 16, 2025
5
I trust Dr Atherton-Staples with my care. She is a great listener
October 23, 2025
5
Always a nice experience when ever i have a visit with the doctors. They're always so helpful and very thorough.
October 24, 2025
5
Dr Atherton Staples always is very attentive to you, we really feel comfortable and cared for.
October 24, 2025
5
Love Dr. Atherton-Staples and her staff!! Dr.A takes time, is thorough and LISTENS!
October 24, 2025
5
Dr. Emma Antherton-Staples is fantastic at what she does. She makes the visit personable. She treats you almost like a family member. So she just is very good at her job, and I have referred her out to many family and friends. So she's fantastic, and we really appreciate having her take care of our healthcare needs. Thank you.
October 25, 2025
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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