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 531 patient ratings
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- Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
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
Thank you Dr. Atherton-Staples.??
July 26, 2026
5
As always they are all very professional and friendly and Dr Atherton-Staples is wonderful and takes time to address all my concerns.
July 24, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is very kind. She's very genuine and I feel very at ease with her. And I just, I really connect with her. She's probably the first true primary care physician that I've had a great relationship with that I just felt like she was just a normal person, didn't feel like I was being talked at. She did not, I didn't feel rushed at all. I really enjoyed her.
July 25, 2026
5
Dr. Emma and her staff are always positive, polite, and caring. She knows my history when she walks in, listens to my input, and is extremely careful with details. She obviously cares about her patients.
July 24, 2026
5
Highly recommend this provider and her staff. Always a great experience. Add bonus to interact with the medical students. Provider (Dr. Atherton-Staples) is an excellent mentor.
July 22, 2026
5
Dr take the time to ask, listen and search for solutions.
July 22, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples carefully listens to my concerns and takes time to discuss anything I may have on my mind. She's a thorough and patient doctor and has a wonderful personality. Precious, Dr. Atherton-Staples' CCMA, is also thorough and friendly. The front office staff are always helpful and pleasant. I never hesitate to recommend Dr. Atherton-Staples.
July 21, 2026
5
My wife & I feel blessed to have Dr Atherton-Staples and the staff at Wellstar Primary Acworth as our primary healthcare provider. We are never treated as just a # in an appointment which has not been the norm in prior providers. We trust the Doctor with the evaluation of our healthcare needs without hesitation. She simply rocks!!!
July 19, 2026
5
The nurse was excellent.
July 12, 2026
5
Front office staff seemed stressed, they seemed very overwhelmed and they did not seem happy at their job. It was a lot of confusion and a lot of eye rolling on their end
July 10, 2026
5
She is so kind and caring and listens better than any dr I have ever had... and I have had a lot!
July 9, 2026
5
Both the nurse, Precious, and Dr Emma Atherton Staples were very thorough and attentive throughout my physical, taking lots of time to go through everything in my record.
July 8, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton Staples is extremely professional and friendly, but also very approachable. She took time to answer all of my questions and explained everything thoroughly. She has a wonderful sense of humor and I would highly recommend her to my family and friends. Thank you.
July 8, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is very professional and is also caring and compassionate. I couldn't ask for a better experience than the visits to her!
July 2, 2026
5
Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples is exactly the kind of Dr. I believe everyone should have. She listens. She is thorough. She takes time. I trust her.
July 2, 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
Thank you Dr. Atherton-Staples.??
July 26, 2026
5
As always they are all very professional and friendly and Dr Atherton-Staples is wonderful and takes time to address all my concerns.
July 24, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is very kind. She's very genuine and I feel very at ease with her. And I just, I really connect with her. She's probably the first true primary care physician that I've had a great relationship with that I just felt like she was just a normal person, didn't feel like I was being talked at. She did not, I didn't feel rushed at all. I really enjoyed her.
July 25, 2026
5
Dr. Emma and her staff are always positive, polite, and caring. She knows my history when she walks in, listens to my input, and is extremely careful with details. She obviously cares about her patients.
July 24, 2026
5
Highly recommend this provider and her staff. Always a great experience. Add bonus to interact with the medical students. Provider (Dr. Atherton-Staples) is an excellent mentor.
July 22, 2026
5
Dr take the time to ask, listen and search for solutions.
July 22, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples carefully listens to my concerns and takes time to discuss anything I may have on my mind. She's a thorough and patient doctor and has a wonderful personality. Precious, Dr. Atherton-Staples' CCMA, is also thorough and friendly. The front office staff are always helpful and pleasant. I never hesitate to recommend Dr. Atherton-Staples.
July 21, 2026
5
My wife & I feel blessed to have Dr Atherton-Staples and the staff at Wellstar Primary Acworth as our primary healthcare provider. We are never treated as just a # in an appointment which has not been the norm in prior providers. We trust the Doctor with the evaluation of our healthcare needs without hesitation. She simply rocks!!!
July 19, 2026
5
The nurse was excellent.
July 12, 2026
5
Front office staff seemed stressed, they seemed very overwhelmed and they did not seem happy at their job. It was a lot of confusion and a lot of eye rolling on their end
July 10, 2026
5
She is so kind and caring and listens better than any dr I have ever had... and I have had a lot!
July 9, 2026
5
Both the nurse, Precious, and Dr Emma Atherton Staples were very thorough and attentive throughout my physical, taking lots of time to go through everything in my record.
July 8, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton Staples is extremely professional and friendly, but also very approachable. She took time to answer all of my questions and explained everything thoroughly. She has a wonderful sense of humor and I would highly recommend her to my family and friends. Thank you.
July 8, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is very professional and is also caring and compassionate. I couldn't ask for a better experience than the visits to her!
July 2, 2026
5
Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples is exactly the kind of Dr. I believe everyone should have. She listens. She is thorough. She takes time. I trust her.
July 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
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
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
Thank you Dr. Atherton-Staples.??
July 26, 2026
5
As always they are all very professional and friendly and Dr Atherton-Staples is wonderful and takes time to address all my concerns.
July 24, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is very kind. She's very genuine and I feel very at ease with her. And I just, I really connect with her. She's probably the first true primary care physician that I've had a great relationship with that I just felt like she was just a normal person, didn't feel like I was being talked at. She did not, I didn't feel rushed at all. I really enjoyed her.
July 25, 2026
5
Dr. Emma and her staff are always positive, polite, and caring. She knows my history when she walks in, listens to my input, and is extremely careful with details. She obviously cares about her patients.
July 24, 2026
5
Highly recommend this provider and her staff. Always a great experience. Add bonus to interact with the medical students. Provider (Dr. Atherton-Staples) is an excellent mentor.
July 22, 2026
5
Dr take the time to ask, listen and search for solutions.
July 22, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples carefully listens to my concerns and takes time to discuss anything I may have on my mind. She's a thorough and patient doctor and has a wonderful personality. Precious, Dr. Atherton-Staples' CCMA, is also thorough and friendly. The front office staff are always helpful and pleasant. I never hesitate to recommend Dr. Atherton-Staples.
July 21, 2026
5
My wife & I feel blessed to have Dr Atherton-Staples and the staff at Wellstar Primary Acworth as our primary healthcare provider. We are never treated as just a # in an appointment which has not been the norm in prior providers. We trust the Doctor with the evaluation of our healthcare needs without hesitation. She simply rocks!!!
July 19, 2026
5
The nurse was excellent.
July 12, 2026
5
Front office staff seemed stressed, they seemed very overwhelmed and they did not seem happy at their job. It was a lot of confusion and a lot of eye rolling on their end
July 10, 2026
5
She is so kind and caring and listens better than any dr I have ever had... and I have had a lot!
July 9, 2026
5
Both the nurse, Precious, and Dr Emma Atherton Staples were very thorough and attentive throughout my physical, taking lots of time to go through everything in my record.
July 8, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton Staples is extremely professional and friendly, but also very approachable. She took time to answer all of my questions and explained everything thoroughly. She has a wonderful sense of humor and I would highly recommend her to my family and friends. Thank you.
July 8, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is very professional and is also caring and compassionate. I couldn't ask for a better experience than the visits to her!
July 2, 2026
5
Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples is exactly the kind of Dr. I believe everyone should have. She listens. She is thorough. She takes time. I trust her.
July 2, 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
Thank you Dr. Atherton-Staples.??
July 26, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is very kind. She's very genuine and I feel very at ease with her. And I just, I really connect with her. She's probably the first true primary care physician that I've had a great relationship with that I just felt like she was just a normal person, didn't feel like I was being talked at. She did not, I didn't feel rushed at all. I really enjoyed her.
July 25, 2026
5
As always they are all very professional and friendly and Dr Atherton-Staples is wonderful and takes time to address all my concerns.
July 24, 2026
5
Dr. Emma and her staff are always positive, polite, and caring. She knows my history when she walks in, listens to my input, and is extremely careful with details. She obviously cares about her patients.
July 24, 2026
5
Highly recommend this provider and her staff. Always a great experience. Add bonus to interact with the medical students. Provider (Dr. Atherton-Staples) is an excellent mentor.
July 22, 2026
5
Dr take the time to ask, listen and search for solutions.
July 22, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples carefully listens to my concerns and takes time to discuss anything I may have on my mind. She's a thorough and patient doctor and has a wonderful personality. Precious, Dr. Atherton-Staples' CCMA, is also thorough and friendly. The front office staff are always helpful and pleasant. I never hesitate to recommend Dr. Atherton-Staples.
July 21, 2026
5
My wife & I feel blessed to have Dr Atherton-Staples and the staff at Wellstar Primary Acworth as our primary healthcare provider. We are never treated as just a # in an appointment which has not been the norm in prior providers. We trust the Doctor with the evaluation of our healthcare needs without hesitation. She simply rocks!!!
July 19, 2026
5
The nurse was excellent.
July 12, 2026
5
Front office staff seemed stressed, they seemed very overwhelmed and they did not seem happy at their job. It was a lot of confusion and a lot of eye rolling on their end
July 10, 2026
5
She is so kind and caring and listens better than any dr I have ever had... and I have had a lot!
July 9, 2026
5
Both the nurse, Precious, and Dr Emma Atherton Staples were very thorough and attentive throughout my physical, taking lots of time to go through everything in my record.
July 8, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton Staples is extremely professional and friendly, but also very approachable. She took time to answer all of my questions and explained everything thoroughly. She has a wonderful sense of humor and I would highly recommend her to my family and friends. Thank you.
July 8, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is very professional and is also caring and compassionate. I couldn't ask for a better experience than the visits to her!
July 2, 2026
5
Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples is exactly the kind of Dr. I believe everyone should have. She listens. She is thorough. She takes time. I trust her.
July 2, 2026
5
Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples is exactly the kind of Dr. I believe everyone should have. She listens. She is thorough. She takes time. I trust her.
July 2, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is very professional and is also caring and compassionate. I couldn't ask for a better experience than the visits to her!
July 2, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton Staples is extremely professional and friendly, but also very approachable. She took time to answer all of my questions and explained everything thoroughly. She has a wonderful sense of humor and I would highly recommend her to my family and friends. Thank you.
July 8, 2026
5
Both the nurse, Precious, and Dr Emma Atherton Staples were very thorough and attentive throughout my physical, taking lots of time to go through everything in my record.
July 8, 2026
5
She is so kind and caring and listens better than any dr I have ever had... and I have had a lot!
July 9, 2026
5
Front office staff seemed stressed, they seemed very overwhelmed and they did not seem happy at their job. It was a lot of confusion and a lot of eye rolling on their end
July 10, 2026
5
The nurse was excellent.
July 12, 2026
5
My wife & I feel blessed to have Dr Atherton-Staples and the staff at Wellstar Primary Acworth as our primary healthcare provider. We are never treated as just a # in an appointment which has not been the norm in prior providers. We trust the Doctor with the evaluation of our healthcare needs without hesitation. She simply rocks!!!
July 19, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples carefully listens to my concerns and takes time to discuss anything I may have on my mind. She's a thorough and patient doctor and has a wonderful personality. Precious, Dr. Atherton-Staples' CCMA, is also thorough and friendly. The front office staff are always helpful and pleasant. I never hesitate to recommend Dr. Atherton-Staples.
July 21, 2026
5
Dr take the time to ask, listen and search for solutions.
July 22, 2026
5
Highly recommend this provider and her staff. Always a great experience. Add bonus to interact with the medical students. Provider (Dr. Atherton-Staples) is an excellent mentor.
July 22, 2026
5
Dr. Emma and her staff are always positive, polite, and caring. She knows my history when she walks in, listens to my input, and is extremely careful with details. She obviously cares about her patients.
July 24, 2026
5
As always they are all very professional and friendly and Dr Atherton-Staples is wonderful and takes time to address all my concerns.
July 24, 2026
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is very kind. She's very genuine and I feel very at ease with her. And I just, I really connect with her. She's probably the first true primary care physician that I've had a great relationship with that I just felt like she was just a normal person, didn't feel like I was being talked at. She did not, I didn't feel rushed at all. I really enjoyed her.
July 25, 2026
5
Thank you Dr. Atherton-Staples.??
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
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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