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
- Migraine Headache
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9Based on 557 patient ratings
- I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
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- Listened to me carefully
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- I'd recommend this provider 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
Getting a appointment was very difficult
June 12, 2025
5
The nurse is kind and friendly but very hard to understand with her accent Dr Emma Staples nurse
June 11, 2025
5
Dr. Staples is fantastic. She takes time with you, listens to your needs, and ensures she understands what is happening. Our family loves Dr. Staples and highly recommends her!
June 7, 2025
5
Dr Emma staples was very professional and offered honest options and medical advice. Greatly appreciated her option.
May 29, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples and the entire staff were awesome, caring and professional!
May 23, 2025
5
Dr Atherton Staples was very attentive, knowledgeable and thorough and the staff was friendly and helpful. I'm glad I found this practice.
May 23, 2025
5
They are all nice and greet the patients when, they come in the door.Very courteous
May 22, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton Staples is a well informed and approachable physician. She listens and responds respectfully. Truly an A+ for WellStar.
May 22, 2025
5
It could not have gone any better than it did. De Staples is a great doctor and takes time with her patients. She answered my questions and listened to what I had to say as well. Good interaction. I will call if I need anything additionally or if the prescriptions she gave me don't help.
May 18, 2025
5
Wonderful! Very professional
May 18, 2025
5
Doctor Staples is awesome. She is thorough friendly and I always enjoy being seen by her.
May 17, 2025
5
I am very grateful to the staff. They are excellent, friendly and polite professionals.
May 17, 2025
5
First visit with this new doctor. Was very pleased. Had been with other doctor for 50 years
May 17, 2025
5
Always perfect
May 17, 2025
5
Excellent care provided! Thank you!!
May 16, 2025
5
I have recommended this group to a couple of friends who now see your group.
May 17, 2025
5
Very nice, no wait
May 10, 2025
5
Everyone in this practice was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. I'm happy to have found a place I'm confident will provide me with excellent care.
May 9, 2025
5
Good profesional practice
May 7, 2025
5
Dr. Staples is a very, very caring doctor, very knowledgeable, and makes you feel very comfortable. I think she is highly rated.
May 3, 2025
5
I had a great experience, the doctor answered all my questions and I left feeling very relived. All the staff was very friendly and welcoming.
May 2, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples was thorough, professional, and caring. She discussed all my health issues with me and listened to my concerns. My experience was excellent.
May 2, 2025
5
Very efficient
April 30, 2025
5
Very good doctor
April 30, 2025
5
Dr Atherton Staples is always thorough and kind. Her MA Brittany was very cheerful and easy to talk to.
April 27, 2025
5
Dr. Staples was referred by a friend and she absolutely exceeded expectations. I appreciated her care, down-to-earth personality, kindness and professionalism. She made me feel seen and heard. Dr. Staples gave great recommendations to try as referrals and I feel thankful to have found my new primary care Dr and practice.
April 27, 2025
5
I think it is a little time consuming to be logged in 15 minutes prior to your appointment!
April 27, 2025
5
Dr SA is thorough and listens well. She includes me in the POT
April 24, 2025
5
Everyone was courteous and on time. Good experience.
April 24, 2025
5
The only downside is to get blood work I have to go somewhere else. That is a huge inconvenience for me but other than that , amazing Dr and care.
April 24, 2025
5
Getting a appointment was very difficult
June 12, 2025
5
The nurse is kind and friendly but very hard to understand with her accent Dr Emma Staples nurse
June 11, 2025
5
Dr. Staples is fantastic. She takes time with you, listens to your needs, and ensures she understands what is happening. Our family loves Dr. Staples and highly recommends her!
June 7, 2025
5
Dr Emma staples was very professional and offered honest options and medical advice. Greatly appreciated her option.
May 29, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples and the entire staff were awesome, caring and professional!
May 23, 2025
5
Dr Atherton Staples was very attentive, knowledgeable and thorough and the staff was friendly and helpful. I'm glad I found this practice.
May 23, 2025
5
They are all nice and greet the patients when, they come in the door.Very courteous
May 22, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton Staples is a well informed and approachable physician. She listens and responds respectfully. Truly an A+ for WellStar.
May 22, 2025
5
It could not have gone any better than it did. De Staples is a great doctor and takes time with her patients. She answered my questions and listened to what I had to say as well. Good interaction. I will call if I need anything additionally or if the prescriptions she gave me don't help.
May 18, 2025
5
Wonderful! Very professional
May 18, 2025
5
Doctor Staples is awesome. She is thorough friendly and I always enjoy being seen by her.
May 17, 2025
5
I am very grateful to the staff. They are excellent, friendly and polite professionals.
May 17, 2025
5
First visit with this new doctor. Was very pleased. Had been with other doctor for 50 years
May 17, 2025
5
Always perfect
May 17, 2025
5
Excellent care provided! Thank you!!
May 16, 2025
5
I have recommended this group to a couple of friends who now see your group.
May 17, 2025
5
Very nice, no wait
May 10, 2025
5
Everyone in this practice was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. I'm happy to have found a place I'm confident will provide me with excellent care.
May 9, 2025
5
Good profesional practice
May 7, 2025
5
Dr. Staples is a very, very caring doctor, very knowledgeable, and makes you feel very comfortable. I think she is highly rated.
May 3, 2025
5
I had a great experience, the doctor answered all my questions and I left feeling very relived. All the staff was very friendly and welcoming.
May 2, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples was thorough, professional, and caring. She discussed all my health issues with me and listened to my concerns. My experience was excellent.
May 2, 2025
5
Very efficient
April 30, 2025
5
Very good doctor
April 30, 2025
5
Dr Atherton Staples is always thorough and kind. Her MA Brittany was very cheerful and easy to talk to.
April 27, 2025
5
Dr. Staples was referred by a friend and she absolutely exceeded expectations. I appreciated her care, down-to-earth personality, kindness and professionalism. She made me feel seen and heard. Dr. Staples gave great recommendations to try as referrals and I feel thankful to have found my new primary care Dr and practice.
April 27, 2025
5
I think it is a little time consuming to be logged in 15 minutes prior to your appointment!
April 27, 2025
5
Dr SA is thorough and listens well. She includes me in the POT
April 24, 2025
5
Everyone was courteous and on time. Good experience.
April 24, 2025
5
The only downside is to get blood work I have to go somewhere else. That is a huge inconvenience for me but other than that , amazing Dr and care.
April 24, 2025
5
Getting a appointment was very difficult
June 12, 2025
5
The nurse is kind and friendly but very hard to understand with her accent Dr Emma Staples nurse
June 11, 2025
5
Dr. Staples is fantastic. She takes time with you, listens to your needs, and ensures she understands what is happening. Our family loves Dr. Staples and highly recommends her!
June 7, 2025
5
Dr Emma staples was very professional and offered honest options and medical advice. Greatly appreciated her option.
May 29, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples and the entire staff were awesome, caring and professional!
May 23, 2025
5
Dr Atherton Staples was very attentive, knowledgeable and thorough and the staff was friendly and helpful. I'm glad I found this practice.
May 23, 2025
5
They are all nice and greet the patients when, they come in the door.Very courteous
May 22, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton Staples is a well informed and approachable physician. She listens and responds respectfully. Truly an A+ for WellStar.
May 22, 2025
5
It could not have gone any better than it did. De Staples is a great doctor and takes time with her patients. She answered my questions and listened to what I had to say as well. Good interaction. I will call if I need anything additionally or if the prescriptions she gave me don't help.
May 18, 2025
5
Wonderful! Very professional
May 18, 2025
5
Doctor Staples is awesome. She is thorough friendly and I always enjoy being seen by her.
May 17, 2025
5
I am very grateful to the staff. They are excellent, friendly and polite professionals.
May 17, 2025
5
First visit with this new doctor. Was very pleased. Had been with other doctor for 50 years
May 17, 2025
5
Always perfect
May 17, 2025
5
Excellent care provided! Thank you!!
May 16, 2025
5
I have recommended this group to a couple of friends who now see your group.
May 17, 2025
5
Very nice, no wait
May 10, 2025
5
Everyone in this practice was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. I'm happy to have found a place I'm confident will provide me with excellent care.
May 9, 2025
5
Good profesional practice
May 7, 2025
5
Dr. Staples is a very, very caring doctor, very knowledgeable, and makes you feel very comfortable. I think she is highly rated.
May 3, 2025
5
I had a great experience, the doctor answered all my questions and I left feeling very relived. All the staff was very friendly and welcoming.
May 2, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples was thorough, professional, and caring. She discussed all my health issues with me and listened to my concerns. My experience was excellent.
May 2, 2025
5
Very efficient
April 30, 2025
5
Very good doctor
April 30, 2025
5
Dr Atherton Staples is always thorough and kind. Her MA Brittany was very cheerful and easy to talk to.
April 27, 2025
5
Dr. Staples was referred by a friend and she absolutely exceeded expectations. I appreciated her care, down-to-earth personality, kindness and professionalism. She made me feel seen and heard. Dr. Staples gave great recommendations to try as referrals and I feel thankful to have found my new primary care Dr and practice.
April 27, 2025
5
I think it is a little time consuming to be logged in 15 minutes prior to your appointment!
April 27, 2025
5
Dr SA is thorough and listens well. She includes me in the POT
April 24, 2025
5
Everyone was courteous and on time. Good experience.
April 24, 2025
5
The only downside is to get blood work I have to go somewhere else. That is a huge inconvenience for me but other than that , amazing Dr and care.
April 24, 2025
5
Getting a appointment was very difficult
June 12, 2025
5
The nurse is kind and friendly but very hard to understand with her accent Dr Emma Staples nurse
June 11, 2025
5
Dr. Staples is fantastic. She takes time with you, listens to your needs, and ensures she understands what is happening. Our family loves Dr. Staples and highly recommends her!
June 7, 2025
5
Dr Emma staples was very professional and offered honest options and medical advice. Greatly appreciated her option.
May 29, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples and the entire staff were awesome, caring and professional!
May 23, 2025
5
Dr Atherton Staples was very attentive, knowledgeable and thorough and the staff was friendly and helpful. I'm glad I found this practice.
May 23, 2025
5
They are all nice and greet the patients when, they come in the door.Very courteous
May 22, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton Staples is a well informed and approachable physician. She listens and responds respectfully. Truly an A+ for WellStar.
May 22, 2025
5
It could not have gone any better than it did. De Staples is a great doctor and takes time with her patients. She answered my questions and listened to what I had to say as well. Good interaction. I will call if I need anything additionally or if the prescriptions she gave me don't help.
May 18, 2025
5
Wonderful! Very professional
May 18, 2025
5
I have recommended this group to a couple of friends who now see your group.
May 17, 2025
5
I am very grateful to the staff. They are excellent, friendly and polite professionals.
May 17, 2025
5
First visit with this new doctor. Was very pleased. Had been with other doctor for 50 years
May 17, 2025
5
Always perfect
May 17, 2025
5
Doctor Staples is awesome. She is thorough friendly and I always enjoy being seen by her.
May 17, 2025
5
Excellent care provided! Thank you!!
May 16, 2025
5
Very nice, no wait
May 10, 2025
5
Everyone in this practice was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. I'm happy to have found a place I'm confident will provide me with excellent care.
May 9, 2025
5
Good profesional practice
May 7, 2025
5
Dr. Staples is a very, very caring doctor, very knowledgeable, and makes you feel very comfortable. I think she is highly rated.
May 3, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples was thorough, professional, and caring. She discussed all my health issues with me and listened to my concerns. My experience was excellent.
May 2, 2025
5
I had a great experience, the doctor answered all my questions and I left feeling very relived. All the staff was very friendly and welcoming.
May 2, 2025
5
Very efficient
April 30, 2025
5
Very good doctor
April 30, 2025
5
Dr Atherton Staples is always thorough and kind. Her MA Brittany was very cheerful and easy to talk to.
April 27, 2025
5
Dr. Staples was referred by a friend and she absolutely exceeded expectations. I appreciated her care, down-to-earth personality, kindness and professionalism. She made me feel seen and heard. Dr. Staples gave great recommendations to try as referrals and I feel thankful to have found my new primary care Dr and practice.
April 27, 2025
5
I think it is a little time consuming to be logged in 15 minutes prior to your appointment!
April 27, 2025
5
Dr SA is thorough and listens well. She includes me in the POT
April 24, 2025
5
Everyone was courteous and on time. Good experience.
April 24, 2025
5
The only downside is to get blood work I have to go somewhere else. That is a huge inconvenience for me but other than that , amazing Dr and care.
April 24, 2025
5
The only downside is to get blood work I have to go somewhere else. That is a huge inconvenience for me but other than that , amazing Dr and care.
April 24, 2025
5
Everyone was courteous and on time. Good experience.
April 24, 2025
5
Dr SA is thorough and listens well. She includes me in the POT
April 24, 2025
5
I think it is a little time consuming to be logged in 15 minutes prior to your appointment!
April 27, 2025
5
Dr. Staples was referred by a friend and she absolutely exceeded expectations. I appreciated her care, down-to-earth personality, kindness and professionalism. She made me feel seen and heard. Dr. Staples gave great recommendations to try as referrals and I feel thankful to have found my new primary care Dr and practice.
April 27, 2025
5
Dr Atherton Staples is always thorough and kind. Her MA Brittany was very cheerful and easy to talk to.
April 27, 2025
5
Very good doctor
April 30, 2025
5
Very efficient
April 30, 2025
5
I had a great experience, the doctor answered all my questions and I left feeling very relived. All the staff was very friendly and welcoming.
May 2, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples was thorough, professional, and caring. She discussed all my health issues with me and listened to my concerns. My experience was excellent.
May 2, 2025
5
Dr. Staples is a very, very caring doctor, very knowledgeable, and makes you feel very comfortable. I think she is highly rated.
May 3, 2025
5
Good profesional practice
May 7, 2025
5
Everyone in this practice was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. I'm happy to have found a place I'm confident will provide me with excellent care.
May 9, 2025
5
Very nice, no wait
May 10, 2025
5
Excellent care provided! Thank you!!
May 16, 2025
5
Doctor Staples is awesome. She is thorough friendly and I always enjoy being seen by her.
May 17, 2025
5
Always perfect
May 17, 2025
5
First visit with this new doctor. Was very pleased. Had been with other doctor for 50 years
May 17, 2025
5
I am very grateful to the staff. They are excellent, friendly and polite professionals.
May 17, 2025
5
I have recommended this group to a couple of friends who now see your group.
May 17, 2025
5
Wonderful! Very professional
May 18, 2025
5
It could not have gone any better than it did. De Staples is a great doctor and takes time with her patients. She answered my questions and listened to what I had to say as well. Good interaction. I will call if I need anything additionally or if the prescriptions she gave me don't help.
May 18, 2025
5
They are all nice and greet the patients when, they come in the door.Very courteous
May 22, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton Staples is a well informed and approachable physician. She listens and responds respectfully. Truly an A+ for WellStar.
May 22, 2025
5
Dr Atherton Staples was very attentive, knowledgeable and thorough and the staff was friendly and helpful. I'm glad I found this practice.
May 23, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples and the entire staff were awesome, caring and professional!
May 23, 2025
5
Dr Emma staples was very professional and offered honest options and medical advice. Greatly appreciated her option.
May 29, 2025
5
Dr. Staples is fantastic. She takes time with you, listens to your needs, and ensures she understands what is happening. Our family loves Dr. Staples and highly recommends her!
June 7, 2025
5
The nurse is kind and friendly but very hard to understand with her accent Dr Emma Staples nurse
June 11, 2025
5
Getting a appointment was very difficult
June 12, 2025
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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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