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 588 patient ratings
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is an amazing provider.
December 26, 2025
5
Great experience. Pleasant environment and Staff.
December 18, 2025
5
I had difficulty communicating with the MA who checked me in. I ended up having to look at the screen to understand the questions being asked. It was stressful.
December 15, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is always professional and courteous as well as friendly and makes you feel welcome. Truly a professional!
December 11, 2025
5
Very impressed with this provider, will definitely return.
December 11, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is the greatest provider I've ever seen. I actually look forward to my yearly physical because of her. She listens so well and provides such wonderful advice.
December 11, 2025
5
My visit was handled very professionally, and I appreciate the staff and their attention to me and especially my doctor
December 11, 2025
5
Dr. Emma always provides professional and compassionate service to her patients. She provides a comfortable setting allowing her patients to leave with the confidence that all of the issues/concerns have been addressed. It is a pleasure to visit her office!
December 11, 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 an amazing provider.
December 26, 2025
5
Great experience. Pleasant environment and Staff.
December 18, 2025
5
I had difficulty communicating with the MA who checked me in. I ended up having to look at the screen to understand the questions being asked. It was stressful.
December 15, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is always professional and courteous as well as friendly and makes you feel welcome. Truly a professional!
December 11, 2025
5
Very impressed with this provider, will definitely return.
December 11, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is the greatest provider I've ever seen. I actually look forward to my yearly physical because of her. She listens so well and provides such wonderful advice.
December 11, 2025
5
My visit was handled very professionally, and I appreciate the staff and their attention to me and especially my doctor
December 11, 2025
5
Dr. Emma always provides professional and compassionate service to her patients. She provides a comfortable setting allowing her patients to leave with the confidence that all of the issues/concerns have been addressed. It is a pleasure to visit her office!
December 11, 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 an amazing provider.
December 26, 2025
5
Great experience. Pleasant environment and Staff.
December 18, 2025
5
I had difficulty communicating with the MA who checked me in. I ended up having to look at the screen to understand the questions being asked. It was stressful.
December 15, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is always professional and courteous as well as friendly and makes you feel welcome. Truly a professional!
December 11, 2025
5
Very impressed with this provider, will definitely return.
December 11, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is the greatest provider I've ever seen. I actually look forward to my yearly physical because of her. She listens so well and provides such wonderful advice.
December 11, 2025
5
My visit was handled very professionally, and I appreciate the staff and their attention to me and especially my doctor
December 11, 2025
5
Dr. Emma always provides professional and compassionate service to her patients. She provides a comfortable setting allowing her patients to leave with the confidence that all of the issues/concerns have been addressed. It is a pleasure to visit her office!
December 11, 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 an amazing provider.
December 26, 2025
5
Great experience. Pleasant environment and Staff.
December 18, 2025
5
I had difficulty communicating with the MA who checked me in. I ended up having to look at the screen to understand the questions being asked. It was stressful.
December 15, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is always professional and courteous as well as friendly and makes you feel welcome. Truly a professional!
December 11, 2025
5
Very impressed with this provider, will definitely return.
December 11, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is the greatest provider I've ever seen. I actually look forward to my yearly physical because of her. She listens so well and provides such wonderful advice.
December 11, 2025
5
My visit was handled very professionally, and I appreciate the staff and their attention to me and especially my doctor
December 11, 2025
5
Dr. Emma always provides professional and compassionate service to her patients. She provides a comfortable setting allowing her patients to leave with the confidence that all of the issues/concerns have been addressed. It is a pleasure to visit her office!
December 11, 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
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
5
Dr. Emma always provides professional and compassionate service to her patients. She provides a comfortable setting allowing her patients to leave with the confidence that all of the issues/concerns have been addressed. It is a pleasure to visit her office!
December 11, 2025
5
My visit was handled very professionally, and I appreciate the staff and their attention to me and especially my doctor
December 11, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is the greatest provider I've ever seen. I actually look forward to my yearly physical because of her. She listens so well and provides such wonderful advice.
December 11, 2025
5
Very impressed with this provider, will definitely return.
December 11, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is always professional and courteous as well as friendly and makes you feel welcome. Truly a professional!
December 11, 2025
5
I had difficulty communicating with the MA who checked me in. I ended up having to look at the screen to understand the questions being asked. It was stressful.
December 15, 2025
5
Great experience. Pleasant environment and Staff.
December 18, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is an amazing provider.
December 26, 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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