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
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9Based on 590 patient ratings
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- Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Awesome office. Dr Atherten-Staples is wonderful and her staff is super kind and pleasant.
December 6, 2025
5
I was very happy with my visit and with the helpful staff
December 5, 2025
5
great visit Dr Emma is super thanks
December 5, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is amazing!
December 4, 2025
5
It was a very good visit. Everything went extremely well and I'm thankful for that. The only problem I had was Precious has such a hard accent to understand sometimes that I missed one of the words on the memory issue. Other than that, it was great. So thank you very much.
December 5, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is great. So glad I found her and her practice. The front desk girls are also so friendly, thorough, and professional.
November 23, 2025
5
Dr. Emma is energetic, informed, explains things clearly, and has a great positive attitude. I think she is very thorough in her treatment of patients.
November 25, 2025
5
Great doctor, always explains everything
November 21, 2025
5
Excellent care dr Staples. Need more like her. Thx again for your help.
November 20, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is very knowledgeable, along with being kind and compassionate. She spends as much time with her patients as they need and I never felt like she was in a hurry to get to the next patient.
November 18, 2025
5
Dr. Staples is such a down to earth, nonjudgmental Dr. She takes her time and offers a variety of options when concerns are expressed.
November 17, 2025
5
Dr. Emma is great.
November 16, 2025
5
Have not been with this company long enough to make any strong opinions.
November 17, 2025
5
Dr Atherton Staples is simply the best doctor I have ever had. She has helped me thru some times of crisis and was not only my doctor but the person I trusted with all my dark feelings. I thank God for her and Patience, her assistant, is the kindest and sweetest with her beautiful smile and love for others. I can't say enough great things about them.
November 15, 2025
5
People are always nice and cooperative.
November 14, 2025
5
Dr Staples is the best Dr ever
November 15, 2025
5
The Dr. STAPLES is my all time favorite. Lovely staff...from the front end to the back end , even the blood lady. They all are soo friendly, caring, kind and nice always. I love this office and staff. I always feel welcome and part of their Wellstar family.
November 13, 2025
5
I just want to share how much I love this office from Dr. Emma to Madison. I brought all my kids, my mom, my husband. I talked about this office to all my friends, every single nurse from the front desk, everybody so, so attentive. I love every single practitioner that works in this specific office. Thank you.
November 12, 2025
5
She listens with compassion, respectfully explains her findings and respects the patients choices.
November 10, 2025
5
I have complete trust in Dr Staples. She listened and helped with next steps.
November 6, 2025
5
I love Dr Emma Atherton-Staples. It's taken me several years to find a Dr I like and trust! Would definitely recommend her!
November 5, 2025
5
I recently started going to this practice and have been so impressed. I like the smaller office environment. The wait has always been reasonable. Dr. Atherton-Staples is a joy. I appreciate her tremendous bedside manner. It's a breath of fresh air.
October 29, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton Staples is the best listener! She is very measured and encouraging with her answers and advice. I have recommended her to family and friends.
October 26, 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
Awesome office. Dr Atherten-Staples is wonderful and her staff is super kind and pleasant.
December 6, 2025
5
I was very happy with my visit and with the helpful staff
December 5, 2025
5
great visit Dr Emma is super thanks
December 5, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is amazing!
December 4, 2025
5
It was a very good visit. Everything went extremely well and I'm thankful for that. The only problem I had was Precious has such a hard accent to understand sometimes that I missed one of the words on the memory issue. Other than that, it was great. So thank you very much.
December 5, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is great. So glad I found her and her practice. The front desk girls are also so friendly, thorough, and professional.
November 23, 2025
5
Dr. Emma is energetic, informed, explains things clearly, and has a great positive attitude. I think she is very thorough in her treatment of patients.
November 25, 2025
5
Great doctor, always explains everything
November 21, 2025
5
Excellent care dr Staples. Need more like her. Thx again for your help.
November 20, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is very knowledgeable, along with being kind and compassionate. She spends as much time with her patients as they need and I never felt like she was in a hurry to get to the next patient.
November 18, 2025
5
Dr. Staples is such a down to earth, nonjudgmental Dr. She takes her time and offers a variety of options when concerns are expressed.
November 17, 2025
5
Dr. Emma is great.
November 16, 2025
5
Have not been with this company long enough to make any strong opinions.
November 17, 2025
5
Dr Atherton Staples is simply the best doctor I have ever had. She has helped me thru some times of crisis and was not only my doctor but the person I trusted with all my dark feelings. I thank God for her and Patience, her assistant, is the kindest and sweetest with her beautiful smile and love for others. I can't say enough great things about them.
November 15, 2025
5
People are always nice and cooperative.
November 14, 2025
5
Dr Staples is the best Dr ever
November 15, 2025
5
The Dr. STAPLES is my all time favorite. Lovely staff...from the front end to the back end , even the blood lady. They all are soo friendly, caring, kind and nice always. I love this office and staff. I always feel welcome and part of their Wellstar family.
November 13, 2025
5
I just want to share how much I love this office from Dr. Emma to Madison. I brought all my kids, my mom, my husband. I talked about this office to all my friends, every single nurse from the front desk, everybody so, so attentive. I love every single practitioner that works in this specific office. Thank you.
November 12, 2025
5
She listens with compassion, respectfully explains her findings and respects the patients choices.
November 10, 2025
5
I have complete trust in Dr Staples. She listened and helped with next steps.
November 6, 2025
5
I love Dr Emma Atherton-Staples. It's taken me several years to find a Dr I like and trust! Would definitely recommend her!
November 5, 2025
5
I recently started going to this practice and have been so impressed. I like the smaller office environment. The wait has always been reasonable. Dr. Atherton-Staples is a joy. I appreciate her tremendous bedside manner. It's a breath of fresh air.
October 29, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton Staples is the best listener! She is very measured and encouraging with her answers and advice. I have recommended her to family and friends.
October 26, 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
Awesome office. Dr Atherten-Staples is wonderful and her staff is super kind and pleasant.
December 6, 2025
5
I was very happy with my visit and with the helpful staff
December 5, 2025
5
great visit Dr Emma is super thanks
December 5, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is amazing!
December 4, 2025
5
It was a very good visit. Everything went extremely well and I'm thankful for that. The only problem I had was Precious has such a hard accent to understand sometimes that I missed one of the words on the memory issue. Other than that, it was great. So thank you very much.
December 5, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is great. So glad I found her and her practice. The front desk girls are also so friendly, thorough, and professional.
November 23, 2025
5
Dr. Emma is energetic, informed, explains things clearly, and has a great positive attitude. I think she is very thorough in her treatment of patients.
November 25, 2025
5
Great doctor, always explains everything
November 21, 2025
5
Excellent care dr Staples. Need more like her. Thx again for your help.
November 20, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is very knowledgeable, along with being kind and compassionate. She spends as much time with her patients as they need and I never felt like she was in a hurry to get to the next patient.
November 18, 2025
5
Dr. Staples is such a down to earth, nonjudgmental Dr. She takes her time and offers a variety of options when concerns are expressed.
November 17, 2025
5
Dr. Emma is great.
November 16, 2025
5
Have not been with this company long enough to make any strong opinions.
November 17, 2025
5
Dr Atherton Staples is simply the best doctor I have ever had. She has helped me thru some times of crisis and was not only my doctor but the person I trusted with all my dark feelings. I thank God for her and Patience, her assistant, is the kindest and sweetest with her beautiful smile and love for others. I can't say enough great things about them.
November 15, 2025
5
People are always nice and cooperative.
November 14, 2025
5
Dr Staples is the best Dr ever
November 15, 2025
5
The Dr. STAPLES is my all time favorite. Lovely staff...from the front end to the back end , even the blood lady. They all are soo friendly, caring, kind and nice always. I love this office and staff. I always feel welcome and part of their Wellstar family.
November 13, 2025
5
I just want to share how much I love this office from Dr. Emma to Madison. I brought all my kids, my mom, my husband. I talked about this office to all my friends, every single nurse from the front desk, everybody so, so attentive. I love every single practitioner that works in this specific office. Thank you.
November 12, 2025
5
She listens with compassion, respectfully explains her findings and respects the patients choices.
November 10, 2025
5
I have complete trust in Dr Staples. She listened and helped with next steps.
November 6, 2025
5
I love Dr Emma Atherton-Staples. It's taken me several years to find a Dr I like and trust! Would definitely recommend her!
November 5, 2025
5
I recently started going to this practice and have been so impressed. I like the smaller office environment. The wait has always been reasonable. Dr. Atherton-Staples is a joy. I appreciate her tremendous bedside manner. It's a breath of fresh air.
October 29, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton Staples is the best listener! She is very measured and encouraging with her answers and advice. I have recommended her to family and friends.
October 26, 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
Awesome office. Dr Atherten-Staples is wonderful and her staff is super kind and pleasant.
December 6, 2025
5
I was very happy with my visit and with the helpful staff
December 5, 2025
5
great visit Dr Emma is super thanks
December 5, 2025
5
It was a very good visit. Everything went extremely well and I'm thankful for that. The only problem I had was Precious has such a hard accent to understand sometimes that I missed one of the words on the memory issue. Other than that, it was great. So thank you very much.
December 5, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is amazing!
December 4, 2025
5
Dr. Emma is energetic, informed, explains things clearly, and has a great positive attitude. I think she is very thorough in her treatment of patients.
November 25, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is great. So glad I found her and her practice. The front desk girls are also so friendly, thorough, and professional.
November 23, 2025
5
Great doctor, always explains everything
November 21, 2025
5
Excellent care dr Staples. Need more like her. Thx again for your help.
November 20, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is very knowledgeable, along with being kind and compassionate. She spends as much time with her patients as they need and I never felt like she was in a hurry to get to the next patient.
November 18, 2025
5
Have not been with this company long enough to make any strong opinions.
November 17, 2025
5
Dr. Staples is such a down to earth, nonjudgmental Dr. She takes her time and offers a variety of options when concerns are expressed.
November 17, 2025
5
Dr. Emma is great.
November 16, 2025
5
Dr Atherton Staples is simply the best doctor I have ever had. She has helped me thru some times of crisis and was not only my doctor but the person I trusted with all my dark feelings. I thank God for her and Patience, her assistant, is the kindest and sweetest with her beautiful smile and love for others. I can't say enough great things about them.
November 15, 2025
5
Dr Staples is the best Dr ever
November 15, 2025
5
People are always nice and cooperative.
November 14, 2025
5
The Dr. STAPLES is my all time favorite. Lovely staff...from the front end to the back end , even the blood lady. They all are soo friendly, caring, kind and nice always. I love this office and staff. I always feel welcome and part of their Wellstar family.
November 13, 2025
5
I just want to share how much I love this office from Dr. Emma to Madison. I brought all my kids, my mom, my husband. I talked about this office to all my friends, every single nurse from the front desk, everybody so, so attentive. I love every single practitioner that works in this specific office. Thank you.
November 12, 2025
5
She listens with compassion, respectfully explains her findings and respects the patients choices.
November 10, 2025
5
I have complete trust in Dr Staples. She listened and helped with next steps.
November 6, 2025
5
I love Dr Emma Atherton-Staples. It's taken me several years to find a Dr I like and trust! Would definitely recommend her!
November 5, 2025
5
I recently started going to this practice and have been so impressed. I like the smaller office environment. The wait has always been reasonable. Dr. Atherton-Staples is a joy. I appreciate her tremendous bedside manner. It's a breath of fresh air.
October 29, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton Staples is the best listener! She is very measured and encouraging with her answers and advice. I have recommended her to family and friends.
October 26, 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
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
5
Dr. Atherton Staples is the best listener! She is very measured and encouraging with her answers and advice. I have recommended her to family and friends.
October 26, 2025
5
I recently started going to this practice and have been so impressed. I like the smaller office environment. The wait has always been reasonable. Dr. Atherton-Staples is a joy. I appreciate her tremendous bedside manner. It's a breath of fresh air.
October 29, 2025
5
I love Dr Emma Atherton-Staples. It's taken me several years to find a Dr I like and trust! Would definitely recommend her!
November 5, 2025
5
I have complete trust in Dr Staples. She listened and helped with next steps.
November 6, 2025
5
She listens with compassion, respectfully explains her findings and respects the patients choices.
November 10, 2025
5
I just want to share how much I love this office from Dr. Emma to Madison. I brought all my kids, my mom, my husband. I talked about this office to all my friends, every single nurse from the front desk, everybody so, so attentive. I love every single practitioner that works in this specific office. Thank you.
November 12, 2025
5
The Dr. STAPLES is my all time favorite. Lovely staff...from the front end to the back end , even the blood lady. They all are soo friendly, caring, kind and nice always. I love this office and staff. I always feel welcome and part of their Wellstar family.
November 13, 2025
5
People are always nice and cooperative.
November 14, 2025
5
Dr Staples is the best Dr ever
November 15, 2025
5
Dr Atherton Staples is simply the best doctor I have ever had. She has helped me thru some times of crisis and was not only my doctor but the person I trusted with all my dark feelings. I thank God for her and Patience, her assistant, is the kindest and sweetest with her beautiful smile and love for others. I can't say enough great things about them.
November 15, 2025
5
Dr. Emma is great.
November 16, 2025
5
Dr. Staples is such a down to earth, nonjudgmental Dr. She takes her time and offers a variety of options when concerns are expressed.
November 17, 2025
5
Have not been with this company long enough to make any strong opinions.
November 17, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is very knowledgeable, along with being kind and compassionate. She spends as much time with her patients as they need and I never felt like she was in a hurry to get to the next patient.
November 18, 2025
5
Excellent care dr Staples. Need more like her. Thx again for your help.
November 20, 2025
5
Great doctor, always explains everything
November 21, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is great. So glad I found her and her practice. The front desk girls are also so friendly, thorough, and professional.
November 23, 2025
5
Dr. Emma is energetic, informed, explains things clearly, and has a great positive attitude. I think she is very thorough in her treatment of patients.
November 25, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is amazing!
December 4, 2025
5
It was a very good visit. Everything went extremely well and I'm thankful for that. The only problem I had was Precious has such a hard accent to understand sometimes that I missed one of the words on the memory issue. Other than that, it was great. So thank you very much.
December 5, 2025
5
great visit Dr Emma is super thanks
December 5, 2025
5
I was very happy with my visit and with the helpful staff
December 5, 2025
5
Awesome office. Dr Atherten-Staples is wonderful and her staff is super kind and pleasant.
December 6, 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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