Kathleen Empen, MD
Specialties
Pediatrics
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Kathleen Empen, MD
Pediatrician with Wellstar since 2008.
Specialties
Pediatrics
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Office Locations
Expertise
About Kathleen Empen, MD
Specialties
- Pediatrics
Education & Training
- University of Michigan
Degree
- Doctor of Medicine
Residency
- Wright State University
Certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics
Hospital Affiliations
- Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Languages spoken
- English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.7Based on 154 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
Excellent
September 25, 2025
5
Very pleasant visit. No waiting. Trustworthy doctor very thorough.
September 21, 2025
5
Everyone was kind, from the reception to the doctor, but the nurse was very kind and attentive to my son and helped him get rid of his nerves, even when she vaccinated him.
September 10, 2025
5
She was amazing and so patient with the patient?
August 20, 2025
5
Dr Empen is so down to earth
August 1, 2025
5
Dr Empen is very personable
July 31, 2025
4
I waited for well over an hour after the appointment time before being seen by the provider. This is very inconvenient for parents who have to work or have other appointments. There is zero reason I should have been in the office for two hours for a well check. You can claim there were other patients back there being seen but there were a total of 4 cars in the parking lot when I got there. No reason 4 other patients should hold up an appointment for over 1.5 hours before being seen.
July 17, 2025
5
Nurse Sara and Dr. Empen are beyond wonderful. My daughter is always excited to go to the doctor!
July 2, 2025
5
Everyone was amazing. Love this place
June 5, 2025
2
Understaffed facility, waited an hour to see prescriber for scheduled appointment. Underlying conditions should be at upmost importance rather than prescribing unnecessary medications to patients to mask symptoms.
May 29, 2025
5
I really appreciated the provider asking if she could record our conversation to make her notes later so she didn't have to sit typing for the majority of our visit.
May 23, 2025
5
I like all the doctors and other staff. They are compassionate and always take good care of my grandson.
May 17, 2025
5
I've been very happy taking my children to WellStar Pediatrics for the last 13 years. Dr. Empen, as always, took good care of them, as all the other doctors do too. Thank you.
May 17, 2025
5
Excellent
April 4, 2025
5
Well, I see that you are a group of professionals working to help all nations in their languages, because there are always people who would like to find someone who speaks the same language as them. That is good!
March 21, 2025
5
As a parent of a special needs,I am always deeply grateful for the patience and kindness of the stuff.Dr. Empen is dedicated finding the best possible care, allowing me to trust my son's treatment with confidence. Thank you so much.
March 21, 2025
5
The staff and doctors are always very nice we always have a great experience
March 21, 2025
5
Everyone was very friendly
March 5, 2025
5
I felt heard! What a wonderful feeling for a concerned mother! The doctor took her time and listened to my concerns and provided encouragement and explanations. I appreciate the kind words and time and attentiveness she gave to my child! Thank you!
February 27, 2025
5
Her Doctor Kathleen is very good with kids. Appreciate her very much.
February 26, 2025
5
Professional and courteous staff from front desk to Dr Empen. Thanks for all your support of patients.
February 6, 2025
5
I felt like I was equaly to everybody , and it was wonderful even thought my english is a little low
December 19, 2024
5
Dr. Empen is very patient. She worked really hard to get my grandson to cooperate, which he didn't want to do. And they always take very good care of my grandson when I take him there. So I think it's a great practice, and I would tell anyone to go there.
December 15, 2024
5
Dr. Empen is great. I can tell she enjoys what she does.
December 8, 2024
5
very good experience.
November 14, 2024
5
Amazing staff
November 13, 2024
5
Excellent
September 25, 2025
5
Very pleasant visit. No waiting. Trustworthy doctor very thorough.
September 21, 2025
5
Everyone was kind, from the reception to the doctor, but the nurse was very kind and attentive to my son and helped him get rid of his nerves, even when she vaccinated him.
September 10, 2025
5
She was amazing and so patient with the patient?
August 20, 2025
5
Dr Empen is so down to earth
August 1, 2025
5
Dr Empen is very personable
July 31, 2025
5
Nurse Sara and Dr. Empen are beyond wonderful. My daughter is always excited to go to the doctor!
July 2, 2025
5
Everyone was amazing. Love this place
June 5, 2025
5
I really appreciated the provider asking if she could record our conversation to make her notes later so she didn't have to sit typing for the majority of our visit.
May 23, 2025
5
I like all the doctors and other staff. They are compassionate and always take good care of my grandson.
May 17, 2025
5
I've been very happy taking my children to WellStar Pediatrics for the last 13 years. Dr. Empen, as always, took good care of them, as all the other doctors do too. Thank you.
May 17, 2025
5
Excellent
April 4, 2025
5
Well, I see that you are a group of professionals working to help all nations in their languages, because there are always people who would like to find someone who speaks the same language as them. That is good!
March 21, 2025
5
As a parent of a special needs,I am always deeply grateful for the patience and kindness of the stuff.Dr. Empen is dedicated finding the best possible care, allowing me to trust my son's treatment with confidence. Thank you so much.
March 21, 2025
5
The staff and doctors are always very nice we always have a great experience
March 21, 2025
5
Everyone was very friendly
March 5, 2025
5
I felt heard! What a wonderful feeling for a concerned mother! The doctor took her time and listened to my concerns and provided encouragement and explanations. I appreciate the kind words and time and attentiveness she gave to my child! Thank you!
February 27, 2025
5
Her Doctor Kathleen is very good with kids. Appreciate her very much.
February 26, 2025
5
Professional and courteous staff from front desk to Dr Empen. Thanks for all your support of patients.
February 6, 2025
5
I felt like I was equaly to everybody , and it was wonderful even thought my english is a little low
December 19, 2024
5
Dr. Empen is very patient. She worked really hard to get my grandson to cooperate, which he didn't want to do. And they always take very good care of my grandson when I take him there. So I think it's a great practice, and I would tell anyone to go there.
December 15, 2024
5
Dr. Empen is great. I can tell she enjoys what she does.
December 8, 2024
5
very good experience.
November 14, 2024
5
Amazing staff
November 13, 2024
4
I waited for well over an hour after the appointment time before being seen by the provider. This is very inconvenient for parents who have to work or have other appointments. There is zero reason I should have been in the office for two hours for a well check. You can claim there were other patients back there being seen but there were a total of 4 cars in the parking lot when I got there. No reason 4 other patients should hold up an appointment for over 1.5 hours before being seen.
July 17, 2025
2
Understaffed facility, waited an hour to see prescriber for scheduled appointment. Underlying conditions should be at upmost importance rather than prescribing unnecessary medications to patients to mask symptoms.
May 29, 2025
2
Understaffed facility, waited an hour to see prescriber for scheduled appointment. Underlying conditions should be at upmost importance rather than prescribing unnecessary medications to patients to mask symptoms.
May 29, 2025
4
I waited for well over an hour after the appointment time before being seen by the provider. This is very inconvenient for parents who have to work or have other appointments. There is zero reason I should have been in the office for two hours for a well check. You can claim there were other patients back there being seen but there were a total of 4 cars in the parking lot when I got there. No reason 4 other patients should hold up an appointment for over 1.5 hours before being seen.
July 17, 2025
5
Excellent
September 25, 2025
5
Very pleasant visit. No waiting. Trustworthy doctor very thorough.
September 21, 2025
5
Everyone was kind, from the reception to the doctor, but the nurse was very kind and attentive to my son and helped him get rid of his nerves, even when she vaccinated him.
September 10, 2025
5
She was amazing and so patient with the patient?
August 20, 2025
5
Dr Empen is so down to earth
August 1, 2025
5
Dr Empen is very personable
July 31, 2025
5
Nurse Sara and Dr. Empen are beyond wonderful. My daughter is always excited to go to the doctor!
July 2, 2025
5
Everyone was amazing. Love this place
June 5, 2025
5
I really appreciated the provider asking if she could record our conversation to make her notes later so she didn't have to sit typing for the majority of our visit.
May 23, 2025
5
I like all the doctors and other staff. They are compassionate and always take good care of my grandson.
May 17, 2025
5
I've been very happy taking my children to WellStar Pediatrics for the last 13 years. Dr. Empen, as always, took good care of them, as all the other doctors do too. Thank you.
May 17, 2025
5
Excellent
April 4, 2025
5
Well, I see that you are a group of professionals working to help all nations in their languages, because there are always people who would like to find someone who speaks the same language as them. That is good!
March 21, 2025
5
As a parent of a special needs,I am always deeply grateful for the patience and kindness of the stuff.Dr. Empen is dedicated finding the best possible care, allowing me to trust my son's treatment with confidence. Thank you so much.
March 21, 2025
5
The staff and doctors are always very nice we always have a great experience
March 21, 2025
5
Everyone was very friendly
March 5, 2025
5
I felt heard! What a wonderful feeling for a concerned mother! The doctor took her time and listened to my concerns and provided encouragement and explanations. I appreciate the kind words and time and attentiveness she gave to my child! Thank you!
February 27, 2025
5
Her Doctor Kathleen is very good with kids. Appreciate her very much.
February 26, 2025
5
Professional and courteous staff from front desk to Dr Empen. Thanks for all your support of patients.
February 6, 2025
5
I felt like I was equaly to everybody , and it was wonderful even thought my english is a little low
December 19, 2024
5
Dr. Empen is very patient. She worked really hard to get my grandson to cooperate, which he didn't want to do. And they always take very good care of my grandson when I take him there. So I think it's a great practice, and I would tell anyone to go there.
December 15, 2024
5
Dr. Empen is great. I can tell she enjoys what she does.
December 8, 2024
5
very good experience.
November 14, 2024
5
Amazing staff
November 13, 2024
5
Excellent
September 25, 2025
5
Very pleasant visit. No waiting. Trustworthy doctor very thorough.
September 21, 2025
5
Everyone was kind, from the reception to the doctor, but the nurse was very kind and attentive to my son and helped him get rid of his nerves, even when she vaccinated him.
September 10, 2025
5
She was amazing and so patient with the patient?
August 20, 2025
5
Dr Empen is so down to earth
August 1, 2025
5
Dr Empen is very personable
July 31, 2025
4
I waited for well over an hour after the appointment time before being seen by the provider. This is very inconvenient for parents who have to work or have other appointments. There is zero reason I should have been in the office for two hours for a well check. You can claim there were other patients back there being seen but there were a total of 4 cars in the parking lot when I got there. No reason 4 other patients should hold up an appointment for over 1.5 hours before being seen.
July 17, 2025
5
Nurse Sara and Dr. Empen are beyond wonderful. My daughter is always excited to go to the doctor!
July 2, 2025
5
Everyone was amazing. Love this place
June 5, 2025
2
Understaffed facility, waited an hour to see prescriber for scheduled appointment. Underlying conditions should be at upmost importance rather than prescribing unnecessary medications to patients to mask symptoms.
May 29, 2025
5
I really appreciated the provider asking if she could record our conversation to make her notes later so she didn't have to sit typing for the majority of our visit.
May 23, 2025
5
I've been very happy taking my children to WellStar Pediatrics for the last 13 years. Dr. Empen, as always, took good care of them, as all the other doctors do too. Thank you.
May 17, 2025
5
I like all the doctors and other staff. They are compassionate and always take good care of my grandson.
May 17, 2025
5
Excellent
April 4, 2025
5
As a parent of a special needs,I am always deeply grateful for the patience and kindness of the stuff.Dr. Empen is dedicated finding the best possible care, allowing me to trust my son's treatment with confidence. Thank you so much.
March 21, 2025
5
The staff and doctors are always very nice we always have a great experience
March 21, 2025
5
Well, I see that you are a group of professionals working to help all nations in their languages, because there are always people who would like to find someone who speaks the same language as them. That is good!
March 21, 2025
5
Everyone was very friendly
March 5, 2025
5
I felt heard! What a wonderful feeling for a concerned mother! The doctor took her time and listened to my concerns and provided encouragement and explanations. I appreciate the kind words and time and attentiveness she gave to my child! Thank you!
February 27, 2025
5
Her Doctor Kathleen is very good with kids. Appreciate her very much.
February 26, 2025
5
Professional and courteous staff from front desk to Dr Empen. Thanks for all your support of patients.
February 6, 2025
5
I felt like I was equaly to everybody , and it was wonderful even thought my english is a little low
December 19, 2024
5
Dr. Empen is very patient. She worked really hard to get my grandson to cooperate, which he didn't want to do. And they always take very good care of my grandson when I take him there. So I think it's a great practice, and I would tell anyone to go there.
December 15, 2024
5
Dr. Empen is great. I can tell she enjoys what she does.
December 8, 2024
5
very good experience.
November 14, 2024
5
Amazing staff
November 13, 2024
5
Amazing staff
November 13, 2024
5
very good experience.
November 14, 2024
5
Dr. Empen is great. I can tell she enjoys what she does.
December 8, 2024
5
Dr. Empen is very patient. She worked really hard to get my grandson to cooperate, which he didn't want to do. And they always take very good care of my grandson when I take him there. So I think it's a great practice, and I would tell anyone to go there.
December 15, 2024
5
I felt like I was equaly to everybody , and it was wonderful even thought my english is a little low
December 19, 2024
5
Professional and courteous staff from front desk to Dr Empen. Thanks for all your support of patients.
February 6, 2025
5
Her Doctor Kathleen is very good with kids. Appreciate her very much.
February 26, 2025
5
I felt heard! What a wonderful feeling for a concerned mother! The doctor took her time and listened to my concerns and provided encouragement and explanations. I appreciate the kind words and time and attentiveness she gave to my child! Thank you!
February 27, 2025
5
Everyone was very friendly
March 5, 2025
5
Well, I see that you are a group of professionals working to help all nations in their languages, because there are always people who would like to find someone who speaks the same language as them. That is good!
March 21, 2025
5
The staff and doctors are always very nice we always have a great experience
March 21, 2025
5
As a parent of a special needs,I am always deeply grateful for the patience and kindness of the stuff.Dr. Empen is dedicated finding the best possible care, allowing me to trust my son's treatment with confidence. Thank you so much.
March 21, 2025
5
Excellent
April 4, 2025
5
I like all the doctors and other staff. They are compassionate and always take good care of my grandson.
May 17, 2025
5
I've been very happy taking my children to WellStar Pediatrics for the last 13 years. Dr. Empen, as always, took good care of them, as all the other doctors do too. Thank you.
May 17, 2025
5
I really appreciated the provider asking if she could record our conversation to make her notes later so she didn't have to sit typing for the majority of our visit.
May 23, 2025
2
Understaffed facility, waited an hour to see prescriber for scheduled appointment. Underlying conditions should be at upmost importance rather than prescribing unnecessary medications to patients to mask symptoms.
May 29, 2025
5
Everyone was amazing. Love this place
June 5, 2025
5
Nurse Sara and Dr. Empen are beyond wonderful. My daughter is always excited to go to the doctor!
July 2, 2025
4
I waited for well over an hour after the appointment time before being seen by the provider. This is very inconvenient for parents who have to work or have other appointments. There is zero reason I should have been in the office for two hours for a well check. You can claim there were other patients back there being seen but there were a total of 4 cars in the parking lot when I got there. No reason 4 other patients should hold up an appointment for over 1.5 hours before being seen.
July 17, 2025
5
Dr Empen is very personable
July 31, 2025
5
Dr Empen is so down to earth
August 1, 2025
5
She was amazing and so patient with the patient?
August 20, 2025
5
Everyone was kind, from the reception to the doctor, but the nurse was very kind and attentive to my son and helped him get rid of his nerves, even when she vaccinated him.
September 10, 2025
5
Very pleasant visit. No waiting. Trustworthy doctor very thorough.
September 21, 2025
5
Excellent
September 25, 2025
Kathleen Empen, MD
Pediatrician with Wellstar since 2008
Rating
4.7
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Specialties
Pediatrics
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
University of Michigan
Residency
Wright State University
Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Office Locations
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www.wellstar.org/physicians/kathleen-empen-md
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