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
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9Based on 528 patient ratings
- I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
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- Listened to me carefully
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- I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
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- Shared the right amount of information
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- Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Every visit to this office is exceptional.
August 27, 2026
5
Dr Atherton Staples is one of the best doctors I have ever experienced. She was kind, very knowledgeable, professional and thorough. She even explained results to me from other physicians which I wasn't aware of. I can not say enough positive things about her. It was an exceptional visit.
August 22, 2026
5
Thanks
August 21, 2026
5
She listens and explains everything so Ev can understand.
August 21, 2026
4
Dr Staples was excellent. Great listener and very knowledgeable. Truly seemed interested in what is best for my specific needs.
August 21, 2026
5
Everyone is very helpful and caring
August 20, 2026
5
Fabulous
August 19, 2026
5
Convenient and they are so efficient. Great experience.
August 18, 2026
5
Dr. EAS took an extensive amount of time to ensure the entirety of my injury/illness were captured accurately. She was wonderful!
August 14, 2026
5
I really liked Dr Emma Staples. She wasn't pushy, I think Dr Staples is a good balance between MD and functional doc .
August 14, 2026
5
I absolutely love Dr. Emma! She's so easy to talk to and super kind.
August 14, 2026
5
The Dr explained things that could help me when I thought I just had to grin and bear my issues She cares about more than my body wellness but my mental wellbeing too. Learned a lot on this visit
August 13, 2026
5
Dr. Staples listens to everything I have to say and has extremely helpful feedback! Best doctor I've met!!
August 13, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is incredibly thorough. I have recommended her to several of my friends.
August 13, 2026
5
Dr. Emma answered all questions , is very knowledgeable, and takes time to listen to my concerns.
August 12, 2026
5
Always appreciate the care that I receive here. Dr. Atherton-Staples is wonderful.
August 11, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples has amazing bedside manner! She truly listens to your concerns and takes the time to go over everything indepth with you, during your appointment. I never feel rushed. I trust her completely! I highly recommend her to all my family and friends! She is a breath of fresh air in the medical field!
August 10, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is the best! She always remembers things we've discussed at previous appointments and it shows she really cares about her patients!
August 8, 2026
5
Awesome
August 7, 2026
5
Very attentive
August 7, 2026
5
I feel heard
August 6, 2026
5
The reception staff is very professional, very nice, both on the phone and in person, and Dr. Atherton Staples is always attentive and interested in what is happening to me, takes copious notes, and I love seeing her, and she is the doctor I always go to when I have a need or a concern. I think everyone should have her as their primary.
August 7, 2026
5
The whole office was great, highly recommend
August 5, 2026
4
I think the staff that interviews you before the doctor is seen could be more professional (not the front office). Just feel they could be more educated.
August 3, 2026
5
Dr. Emma Antherton-Staples is a gem! Her staff is always so courteous and kind. They treat each one of my family members with care and respect, especially our now thirty year old special needs son. Thank you WELLSTAR Family Medicine!
August 2, 2026
5
I have been going to Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples for a few years now. She's always very attentive and very personable and she really listens to any concerns that you might have. She's a great doctor.
August 1, 2026
5
Dr Atherton Staples is a thoughtful and caring doctor who listens carefully.
July 29, 2026
5
Great care!
July 29, 2026
5
Very friendly and knowledgeable team. Takes time to discuss health concerns or questions.
July 26, 2026
5
Dr. E. Atherton-Staples is fantastic!
July 26, 2026
5
Every visit to this office is exceptional.
August 27, 2026
5
Dr Atherton Staples is one of the best doctors I have ever experienced. She was kind, very knowledgeable, professional and thorough. She even explained results to me from other physicians which I wasn't aware of. I can not say enough positive things about her. It was an exceptional visit.
August 22, 2026
5
Thanks
August 21, 2026
5
She listens and explains everything so Ev can understand.
August 21, 2026
5
Everyone is very helpful and caring
August 20, 2026
5
Fabulous
August 19, 2026
5
Convenient and they are so efficient. Great experience.
August 18, 2026
5
Dr. EAS took an extensive amount of time to ensure the entirety of my injury/illness were captured accurately. She was wonderful!
August 14, 2026
5
I really liked Dr Emma Staples. She wasn't pushy, I think Dr Staples is a good balance between MD and functional doc .
August 14, 2026
5
I absolutely love Dr. Emma! She's so easy to talk to and super kind.
August 14, 2026
5
The Dr explained things that could help me when I thought I just had to grin and bear my issues She cares about more than my body wellness but my mental wellbeing too. Learned a lot on this visit
August 13, 2026
5
Dr. Staples listens to everything I have to say and has extremely helpful feedback! Best doctor I've met!!
August 13, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is incredibly thorough. I have recommended her to several of my friends.
August 13, 2026
5
Dr. Emma answered all questions , is very knowledgeable, and takes time to listen to my concerns.
August 12, 2026
5
Always appreciate the care that I receive here. Dr. Atherton-Staples is wonderful.
August 11, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples has amazing bedside manner! She truly listens to your concerns and takes the time to go over everything indepth with you, during your appointment. I never feel rushed. I trust her completely! I highly recommend her to all my family and friends! She is a breath of fresh air in the medical field!
August 10, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is the best! She always remembers things we've discussed at previous appointments and it shows she really cares about her patients!
August 8, 2026
5
Awesome
August 7, 2026
5
Very attentive
August 7, 2026
5
I feel heard
August 6, 2026
5
The reception staff is very professional, very nice, both on the phone and in person, and Dr. Atherton Staples is always attentive and interested in what is happening to me, takes copious notes, and I love seeing her, and she is the doctor I always go to when I have a need or a concern. I think everyone should have her as their primary.
August 7, 2026
5
The whole office was great, highly recommend
August 5, 2026
5
Dr. Emma Antherton-Staples is a gem! Her staff is always so courteous and kind. They treat each one of my family members with care and respect, especially our now thirty year old special needs son. Thank you WELLSTAR Family Medicine!
August 2, 2026
5
I have been going to Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples for a few years now. She's always very attentive and very personable and she really listens to any concerns that you might have. She's a great doctor.
August 1, 2026
5
Dr Atherton Staples is a thoughtful and caring doctor who listens carefully.
July 29, 2026
5
Great care!
July 29, 2026
5
Very friendly and knowledgeable team. Takes time to discuss health concerns or questions.
July 26, 2026
5
Dr. E. Atherton-Staples is fantastic!
July 26, 2026
4
Dr Staples was excellent. Great listener and very knowledgeable. Truly seemed interested in what is best for my specific needs.
August 21, 2026
4
I think the staff that interviews you before the doctor is seen could be more professional (not the front office). Just feel they could be more educated.
August 3, 2026
4
Dr Staples was excellent. Great listener and very knowledgeable. Truly seemed interested in what is best for my specific needs.
August 21, 2026
4
I think the staff that interviews you before the doctor is seen could be more professional (not the front office). Just feel they could be more educated.
August 3, 2026
5
Every visit to this office is exceptional.
August 27, 2026
5
Dr Atherton Staples is one of the best doctors I have ever experienced. She was kind, very knowledgeable, professional and thorough. She even explained results to me from other physicians which I wasn't aware of. I can not say enough positive things about her. It was an exceptional visit.
August 22, 2026
5
Thanks
August 21, 2026
5
She listens and explains everything so Ev can understand.
August 21, 2026
5
Everyone is very helpful and caring
August 20, 2026
5
Fabulous
August 19, 2026
5
Convenient and they are so efficient. Great experience.
August 18, 2026
5
Dr. EAS took an extensive amount of time to ensure the entirety of my injury/illness were captured accurately. She was wonderful!
August 14, 2026
5
I really liked Dr Emma Staples. She wasn't pushy, I think Dr Staples is a good balance between MD and functional doc .
August 14, 2026
5
I absolutely love Dr. Emma! She's so easy to talk to and super kind.
August 14, 2026
5
The Dr explained things that could help me when I thought I just had to grin and bear my issues She cares about more than my body wellness but my mental wellbeing too. Learned a lot on this visit
August 13, 2026
5
Dr. Staples listens to everything I have to say and has extremely helpful feedback! Best doctor I've met!!
August 13, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is incredibly thorough. I have recommended her to several of my friends.
August 13, 2026
5
Dr. Emma answered all questions , is very knowledgeable, and takes time to listen to my concerns.
August 12, 2026
5
Always appreciate the care that I receive here. Dr. Atherton-Staples is wonderful.
August 11, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples has amazing bedside manner! She truly listens to your concerns and takes the time to go over everything indepth with you, during your appointment. I never feel rushed. I trust her completely! I highly recommend her to all my family and friends! She is a breath of fresh air in the medical field!
August 10, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is the best! She always remembers things we've discussed at previous appointments and it shows she really cares about her patients!
August 8, 2026
5
Awesome
August 7, 2026
5
Very attentive
August 7, 2026
5
I feel heard
August 6, 2026
5
The reception staff is very professional, very nice, both on the phone and in person, and Dr. Atherton Staples is always attentive and interested in what is happening to me, takes copious notes, and I love seeing her, and she is the doctor I always go to when I have a need or a concern. I think everyone should have her as their primary.
August 7, 2026
5
The whole office was great, highly recommend
August 5, 2026
5
Dr. Emma Antherton-Staples is a gem! Her staff is always so courteous and kind. They treat each one of my family members with care and respect, especially our now thirty year old special needs son. Thank you WELLSTAR Family Medicine!
August 2, 2026
5
I have been going to Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples for a few years now. She's always very attentive and very personable and she really listens to any concerns that you might have. She's a great doctor.
August 1, 2026
5
Dr Atherton Staples is a thoughtful and caring doctor who listens carefully.
July 29, 2026
5
Great care!
July 29, 2026
5
Very friendly and knowledgeable team. Takes time to discuss health concerns or questions.
July 26, 2026
5
Dr. E. Atherton-Staples is fantastic!
July 26, 2026
5
Every visit to this office is exceptional.
August 27, 2026
5
Dr Atherton Staples is one of the best doctors I have ever experienced. She was kind, very knowledgeable, professional and thorough. She even explained results to me from other physicians which I wasn't aware of. I can not say enough positive things about her. It was an exceptional visit.
August 22, 2026
5
Thanks
August 21, 2026
4
Dr Staples was excellent. Great listener and very knowledgeable. Truly seemed interested in what is best for my specific needs.
August 21, 2026
5
She listens and explains everything so Ev can understand.
August 21, 2026
5
Everyone is very helpful and caring
August 20, 2026
5
Fabulous
August 19, 2026
5
Convenient and they are so efficient. Great experience.
August 18, 2026
5
Dr. EAS took an extensive amount of time to ensure the entirety of my injury/illness were captured accurately. She was wonderful!
August 14, 2026
5
I really liked Dr Emma Staples. She wasn't pushy, I think Dr Staples is a good balance between MD and functional doc .
August 14, 2026
5
I absolutely love Dr. Emma! She's so easy to talk to and super kind.
August 14, 2026
5
The Dr explained things that could help me when I thought I just had to grin and bear my issues She cares about more than my body wellness but my mental wellbeing too. Learned a lot on this visit
August 13, 2026
5
Dr. Staples listens to everything I have to say and has extremely helpful feedback! Best doctor I've met!!
August 13, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is incredibly thorough. I have recommended her to several of my friends.
August 13, 2026
5
Dr. Emma answered all questions , is very knowledgeable, and takes time to listen to my concerns.
August 12, 2026
5
Always appreciate the care that I receive here. Dr. Atherton-Staples is wonderful.
August 11, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples has amazing bedside manner! She truly listens to your concerns and takes the time to go over everything indepth with you, during your appointment. I never feel rushed. I trust her completely! I highly recommend her to all my family and friends! She is a breath of fresh air in the medical field!
August 10, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is the best! She always remembers things we've discussed at previous appointments and it shows she really cares about her patients!
August 8, 2026
5
The reception staff is very professional, very nice, both on the phone and in person, and Dr. Atherton Staples is always attentive and interested in what is happening to me, takes copious notes, and I love seeing her, and she is the doctor I always go to when I have a need or a concern. I think everyone should have her as their primary.
August 7, 2026
5
Awesome
August 7, 2026
5
Very attentive
August 7, 2026
5
I feel heard
August 6, 2026
5
The whole office was great, highly recommend
August 5, 2026
4
I think the staff that interviews you before the doctor is seen could be more professional (not the front office). Just feel they could be more educated.
August 3, 2026
5
Dr. Emma Antherton-Staples is a gem! Her staff is always so courteous and kind. They treat each one of my family members with care and respect, especially our now thirty year old special needs son. Thank you WELLSTAR Family Medicine!
August 2, 2026
5
I have been going to Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples for a few years now. She's always very attentive and very personable and she really listens to any concerns that you might have. She's a great doctor.
August 1, 2026
5
Dr Atherton Staples is a thoughtful and caring doctor who listens carefully.
July 29, 2026
5
Great care!
July 29, 2026
5
Very friendly and knowledgeable team. Takes time to discuss health concerns or questions.
July 26, 2026
5
Dr. E. Atherton-Staples is fantastic!
July 26, 2026
5
Dr. E. Atherton-Staples is fantastic!
July 26, 2026
5
Very friendly and knowledgeable team. Takes time to discuss health concerns or questions.
July 26, 2026
5
Great care!
July 29, 2026
5
Dr Atherton Staples is a thoughtful and caring doctor who listens carefully.
July 29, 2026
5
I have been going to Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples for a few years now. She's always very attentive and very personable and she really listens to any concerns that you might have. She's a great doctor.
August 1, 2026
5
Dr. Emma Antherton-Staples is a gem! Her staff is always so courteous and kind. They treat each one of my family members with care and respect, especially our now thirty year old special needs son. Thank you WELLSTAR Family Medicine!
August 2, 2026
4
I think the staff that interviews you before the doctor is seen could be more professional (not the front office). Just feel they could be more educated.
August 3, 2026
5
The whole office was great, highly recommend
August 5, 2026
5
I feel heard
August 6, 2026
5
Very attentive
August 7, 2026
5
Awesome
August 7, 2026
5
The reception staff is very professional, very nice, both on the phone and in person, and Dr. Atherton Staples is always attentive and interested in what is happening to me, takes copious notes, and I love seeing her, and she is the doctor I always go to when I have a need or a concern. I think everyone should have her as their primary.
August 7, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is the best! She always remembers things we've discussed at previous appointments and it shows she really cares about her patients!
August 8, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples has amazing bedside manner! She truly listens to your concerns and takes the time to go over everything indepth with you, during your appointment. I never feel rushed. I trust her completely! I highly recommend her to all my family and friends! She is a breath of fresh air in the medical field!
August 10, 2026
5
Always appreciate the care that I receive here. Dr. Atherton-Staples is wonderful.
August 11, 2026
5
Dr. Emma answered all questions , is very knowledgeable, and takes time to listen to my concerns.
August 12, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is incredibly thorough. I have recommended her to several of my friends.
August 13, 2026
5
Dr. Staples listens to everything I have to say and has extremely helpful feedback! Best doctor I've met!!
August 13, 2026
5
The Dr explained things that could help me when I thought I just had to grin and bear my issues She cares about more than my body wellness but my mental wellbeing too. Learned a lot on this visit
August 13, 2026
5
I absolutely love Dr. Emma! She's so easy to talk to and super kind.
August 14, 2026
5
Dr. EAS took an extensive amount of time to ensure the entirety of my injury/illness were captured accurately. She was wonderful!
August 14, 2026
5
I really liked Dr Emma Staples. She wasn't pushy, I think Dr Staples is a good balance between MD and functional doc .
August 14, 2026
5
Convenient and they are so efficient. Great experience.
August 18, 2026
5
Fabulous
August 19, 2026
5
Everyone is very helpful and caring
August 20, 2026
5
She listens and explains everything so Ev can understand.
August 21, 2026
4
Dr Staples was excellent. Great listener and very knowledgeable. Truly seemed interested in what is best for my specific needs.
August 21, 2026
5
Thanks
August 21, 2026
5
Dr Atherton Staples is one of the best doctors I have ever experienced. She was kind, very knowledgeable, professional and thorough. She even explained results to me from other physicians which I wasn't aware of. I can not say enough positive things about her. It was an exceptional visit.
August 22, 2026
5
Every visit to this office is exceptional.
August 27, 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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