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
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9Based on 571 patient ratings
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is caring and Compassionate
September 15, 2025
5
I had adequate time to ask any questions I had and they were answered quite promptly
September 12, 2025
5
My first visit with dr Emma and her staff. Very very likable. Extremely helpful and friendly. Precious was her nurse. Both are extremely pleasant and helpful. Would highly recommend this practice
September 11, 2025
5
They're the best
September 12, 2025
5
I feel the staff & doctors truly care for my well being & provide the best care possible.
September 11, 2025
5
I feel very comfortable with my doctor. I feel free to tell her everything about my health and I feel she does a very thorough job of helping me to be healthy. I am very thankful that she is my doctor.
September 5, 2025
5
From the moment you step in the door until you leave you are given the utmost respect and care by everyone associated with this practice.
September 5, 2025
5
Dr Samples is just wonderful. I drive 11/2 hours to come to the practice. Her assistant, Precious, lives up to her name.
August 30, 2025
5
Great doctor and practice
August 28, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is the best! so thoughtful, kind, empathetic, curious, personable, knowledgeable, inquisitive, helpful, responsive!
August 28, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is a wonderful physician. She shows a sincere compassion for me as a patient and as a person. My wife was so impressed that she is now one of her patients. Thank you Dr. Atherton-Staples!
August 28, 2025
5
Dr Emma is a breath of fresh air! I've enjoyed my experience at this office so much more since being under her care. Great listener, thorough and fantastic attention to detail along with generally being a great doc!
August 28, 2025
5
Good communication skills
August 28, 2025
4
I like Doctor Staples.
August 23, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is such a lovely human, I feel so lucky to have found her as a primary care doctor. Having someone you trust makes all the difference
August 22, 2025
5
Our Family loves Dr. Atherton Staples.
August 15, 2025
4
My answer to the first question should be four and not one. That was a mistake. That's all I want to add. I do trust them.
August 15, 2025
5
I appreciated the time the doctor spent with me and being non-judgmental. These traits meant alot to me personally .
August 13, 2025
5
I can get an appointment when something is wrong and not sent to urgent care cause no appointments are available
August 10, 2025
5
I think Dr. Atherton-Staples is a great doctor. She listens. She's compassionate. She very well interacts. She makes you feel engulfed into the practice. She's very accommodating. She's easy to talk to, so I have no complaints. I think she's a great physician. Thank you.
August 8, 2025
5
I love Dr. Atherton-Staples and her staff. She is personable and remembers me even though I usually only see her once a year. Great experience.
August 7, 2025
5
This office is so caring and kind
August 6, 2025
5
Both the RN that I saw today and Dr. Atherton-Staples were, as always very pleasant and helpful, answering my questions and clearly advising of next steps for my care.
August 6, 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 caring and Compassionate
September 15, 2025
5
I had adequate time to ask any questions I had and they were answered quite promptly
September 12, 2025
5
My first visit with dr Emma and her staff. Very very likable. Extremely helpful and friendly. Precious was her nurse. Both are extremely pleasant and helpful. Would highly recommend this practice
September 11, 2025
5
They're the best
September 12, 2025
5
I feel the staff & doctors truly care for my well being & provide the best care possible.
September 11, 2025
5
I feel very comfortable with my doctor. I feel free to tell her everything about my health and I feel she does a very thorough job of helping me to be healthy. I am very thankful that she is my doctor.
September 5, 2025
5
From the moment you step in the door until you leave you are given the utmost respect and care by everyone associated with this practice.
September 5, 2025
5
Dr Samples is just wonderful. I drive 11/2 hours to come to the practice. Her assistant, Precious, lives up to her name.
August 30, 2025
5
Great doctor and practice
August 28, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is the best! so thoughtful, kind, empathetic, curious, personable, knowledgeable, inquisitive, helpful, responsive!
August 28, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is a wonderful physician. She shows a sincere compassion for me as a patient and as a person. My wife was so impressed that she is now one of her patients. Thank you Dr. Atherton-Staples!
August 28, 2025
5
Dr Emma is a breath of fresh air! I've enjoyed my experience at this office so much more since being under her care. Great listener, thorough and fantastic attention to detail along with generally being a great doc!
August 28, 2025
5
Good communication skills
August 28, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is such a lovely human, I feel so lucky to have found her as a primary care doctor. Having someone you trust makes all the difference
August 22, 2025
5
Our Family loves Dr. Atherton Staples.
August 15, 2025
5
I appreciated the time the doctor spent with me and being non-judgmental. These traits meant alot to me personally .
August 13, 2025
5
I can get an appointment when something is wrong and not sent to urgent care cause no appointments are available
August 10, 2025
5
I think Dr. Atherton-Staples is a great doctor. She listens. She's compassionate. She very well interacts. She makes you feel engulfed into the practice. She's very accommodating. She's easy to talk to, so I have no complaints. I think she's a great physician. Thank you.
August 8, 2025
5
I love Dr. Atherton-Staples and her staff. She is personable and remembers me even though I usually only see her once a year. Great experience.
August 7, 2025
5
This office is so caring and kind
August 6, 2025
5
Both the RN that I saw today and Dr. Atherton-Staples were, as always very pleasant and helpful, answering my questions and clearly advising of next steps for my care.
August 6, 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
4
I like Doctor Staples.
August 23, 2025
4
My answer to the first question should be four and not one. That was a mistake. That's all I want to add. I do trust them.
August 15, 2025
4
I like Doctor Staples.
August 23, 2025
4
My answer to the first question should be four and not one. That was a mistake. That's all I want to add. I do trust them.
August 15, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is caring and Compassionate
September 15, 2025
5
I had adequate time to ask any questions I had and they were answered quite promptly
September 12, 2025
5
My first visit with dr Emma and her staff. Very very likable. Extremely helpful and friendly. Precious was her nurse. Both are extremely pleasant and helpful. Would highly recommend this practice
September 11, 2025
5
They're the best
September 12, 2025
5
I feel the staff & doctors truly care for my well being & provide the best care possible.
September 11, 2025
5
I feel very comfortable with my doctor. I feel free to tell her everything about my health and I feel she does a very thorough job of helping me to be healthy. I am very thankful that she is my doctor.
September 5, 2025
5
From the moment you step in the door until you leave you are given the utmost respect and care by everyone associated with this practice.
September 5, 2025
5
Dr Samples is just wonderful. I drive 11/2 hours to come to the practice. Her assistant, Precious, lives up to her name.
August 30, 2025
5
Great doctor and practice
August 28, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is the best! so thoughtful, kind, empathetic, curious, personable, knowledgeable, inquisitive, helpful, responsive!
August 28, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is a wonderful physician. She shows a sincere compassion for me as a patient and as a person. My wife was so impressed that she is now one of her patients. Thank you Dr. Atherton-Staples!
August 28, 2025
5
Dr Emma is a breath of fresh air! I've enjoyed my experience at this office so much more since being under her care. Great listener, thorough and fantastic attention to detail along with generally being a great doc!
August 28, 2025
5
Good communication skills
August 28, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is such a lovely human, I feel so lucky to have found her as a primary care doctor. Having someone you trust makes all the difference
August 22, 2025
5
Our Family loves Dr. Atherton Staples.
August 15, 2025
5
I appreciated the time the doctor spent with me and being non-judgmental. These traits meant alot to me personally .
August 13, 2025
5
I can get an appointment when something is wrong and not sent to urgent care cause no appointments are available
August 10, 2025
5
I think Dr. Atherton-Staples is a great doctor. She listens. She's compassionate. She very well interacts. She makes you feel engulfed into the practice. She's very accommodating. She's easy to talk to, so I have no complaints. I think she's a great physician. Thank you.
August 8, 2025
5
I love Dr. Atherton-Staples and her staff. She is personable and remembers me even though I usually only see her once a year. Great experience.
August 7, 2025
5
This office is so caring and kind
August 6, 2025
5
Both the RN that I saw today and Dr. Atherton-Staples were, as always very pleasant and helpful, answering my questions and clearly advising of next steps for my care.
August 6, 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 caring and Compassionate
September 15, 2025
5
I had adequate time to ask any questions I had and they were answered quite promptly
September 12, 2025
5
They're the best
September 12, 2025
5
I feel the staff & doctors truly care for my well being & provide the best care possible.
September 11, 2025
5
My first visit with dr Emma and her staff. Very very likable. Extremely helpful and friendly. Precious was her nurse. Both are extremely pleasant and helpful. Would highly recommend this practice
September 11, 2025
5
From the moment you step in the door until you leave you are given the utmost respect and care by everyone associated with this practice.
September 5, 2025
5
I feel very comfortable with my doctor. I feel free to tell her everything about my health and I feel she does a very thorough job of helping me to be healthy. I am very thankful that she is my doctor.
September 5, 2025
5
Dr Samples is just wonderful. I drive 11/2 hours to come to the practice. Her assistant, Precious, lives up to her name.
August 30, 2025
5
Great doctor and practice
August 28, 2025
5
Dr Emma is a breath of fresh air! I've enjoyed my experience at this office so much more since being under her care. Great listener, thorough and fantastic attention to detail along with generally being a great doc!
August 28, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is the best! so thoughtful, kind, empathetic, curious, personable, knowledgeable, inquisitive, helpful, responsive!
August 28, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is a wonderful physician. She shows a sincere compassion for me as a patient and as a person. My wife was so impressed that she is now one of her patients. Thank you Dr. Atherton-Staples!
August 28, 2025
5
Good communication skills
August 28, 2025
4
I like Doctor Staples.
August 23, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is such a lovely human, I feel so lucky to have found her as a primary care doctor. Having someone you trust makes all the difference
August 22, 2025
5
Our Family loves Dr. Atherton Staples.
August 15, 2025
4
My answer to the first question should be four and not one. That was a mistake. That's all I want to add. I do trust them.
August 15, 2025
5
I appreciated the time the doctor spent with me and being non-judgmental. These traits meant alot to me personally .
August 13, 2025
5
I can get an appointment when something is wrong and not sent to urgent care cause no appointments are available
August 10, 2025
5
I think Dr. Atherton-Staples is a great doctor. She listens. She's compassionate. She very well interacts. She makes you feel engulfed into the practice. She's very accommodating. She's easy to talk to, so I have no complaints. I think she's a great physician. Thank you.
August 8, 2025
5
I love Dr. Atherton-Staples and her staff. She is personable and remembers me even though I usually only see her once a year. Great experience.
August 7, 2025
5
This office is so caring and kind
August 6, 2025
5
Both the RN that I saw today and Dr. Atherton-Staples were, as always very pleasant and helpful, answering my questions and clearly advising of next steps for my care.
August 6, 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
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
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
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
5
Both the RN that I saw today and Dr. Atherton-Staples were, as always very pleasant and helpful, answering my questions and clearly advising of next steps for my care.
August 6, 2025
5
This office is so caring and kind
August 6, 2025
5
I love Dr. Atherton-Staples and her staff. She is personable and remembers me even though I usually only see her once a year. Great experience.
August 7, 2025
5
I think Dr. Atherton-Staples is a great doctor. She listens. She's compassionate. She very well interacts. She makes you feel engulfed into the practice. She's very accommodating. She's easy to talk to, so I have no complaints. I think she's a great physician. Thank you.
August 8, 2025
5
I can get an appointment when something is wrong and not sent to urgent care cause no appointments are available
August 10, 2025
5
I appreciated the time the doctor spent with me and being non-judgmental. These traits meant alot to me personally .
August 13, 2025
4
My answer to the first question should be four and not one. That was a mistake. That's all I want to add. I do trust them.
August 15, 2025
5
Our Family loves Dr. Atherton Staples.
August 15, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is such a lovely human, I feel so lucky to have found her as a primary care doctor. Having someone you trust makes all the difference
August 22, 2025
4
I like Doctor Staples.
August 23, 2025
5
Good communication skills
August 28, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is a wonderful physician. She shows a sincere compassion for me as a patient and as a person. My wife was so impressed that she is now one of her patients. Thank you Dr. Atherton-Staples!
August 28, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is the best! so thoughtful, kind, empathetic, curious, personable, knowledgeable, inquisitive, helpful, responsive!
August 28, 2025
5
Great doctor and practice
August 28, 2025
5
Dr Emma is a breath of fresh air! I've enjoyed my experience at this office so much more since being under her care. Great listener, thorough and fantastic attention to detail along with generally being a great doc!
August 28, 2025
5
Dr Samples is just wonderful. I drive 11/2 hours to come to the practice. Her assistant, Precious, lives up to her name.
August 30, 2025
5
I feel very comfortable with my doctor. I feel free to tell her everything about my health and I feel she does a very thorough job of helping me to be healthy. I am very thankful that she is my doctor.
September 5, 2025
5
From the moment you step in the door until you leave you are given the utmost respect and care by everyone associated with this practice.
September 5, 2025
5
My first visit with dr Emma and her staff. Very very likable. Extremely helpful and friendly. Precious was her nurse. Both are extremely pleasant and helpful. Would highly recommend this practice
September 11, 2025
5
I feel the staff & doctors truly care for my well being & provide the best care possible.
September 11, 2025
5
They're the best
September 12, 2025
5
I had adequate time to ask any questions I had and they were answered quite promptly
September 12, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is caring and Compassionate
September 15, 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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