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Dr. Kathy Empen received her bachelor degree in biology in 1987 from the University of Illinois in Urbana, Ill. She obtained her medical degree in 1991 from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich. Before joining the Wellstar, Dr. Empen was with East Cobb Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, P.C. in Marietta.
Specialties
Pediatrics
Education & Training
University of Michigan
Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.6
4.6
Based on 155 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.81
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
4.77
Listened to me carefully
4.70
Shared the right amount of information
4.59
Earned my trust
4.52
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Patient Reviews
5
Yes, the provider is really good and all this stuff is fine. So they give me the service I need. Thanks.
April 12, 2024
5
Nurse and Dr was very nice and great with both of my daughters
March 29, 2024
5
The doctor spent a sufficient amount of time with us. She was very pleasant and professional.
March 27, 2024
3
Yes, I definitely like Miss Kathleen. She's a very nice person. She understands me when talking to her. She takes the time to listen and she takes care of the kids very well. I do have two kids. She's a very nice doctor. Thank you. That's all I want to say about Miss Kathleen. I can provide her to somebody, in case somebody needs a reference doctor. Thank you very much.
March 22, 2024
4
They are caring and I can always be seen when child is sick
February 16, 2024
5
Dr Empen has been amazing with both of my babies! I also always have a great experience with Alison at the front desk. I used to see her during pregnancy too and she always remembers me and my kids. Everyone there is so sweet!
February 1, 2024
5
Thank you
December 29, 2023
5
Everyone treats patients with kindness and courtesy and provides care
November 17, 2023
5
My son experience at Wellstar Pediatrics was well and good, he was seen in a timely manner, given quality care, and the medical staff was knowledgeable in the field of health care.
November 16, 2023
5
They treated me and my daughter very nicely. When I called to ask about what I needed to do when she ran a fever after shots they listened and helped me find what I needed!
November 3, 2023
5
Excellent
November 3, 2023
5
Outstanding customer service, very professional. Doctor Empen is very caring with my kids. My family and I are extremely satisfied.
October 28, 2023
5
Excelente atención Muy profesional. I recommend it 100%
October 18, 2023
5
Dr. Empen, Is amazing!!!
October 13, 2023
5
Dr. Empen listened to all my concerns about my child and showed alot of care and compassion. The MA's and front desk staff were also very kind to me and my son. Thank you for the great care.
October 12, 2023
5
Above and beyond staff! Looking forward to them seeing my grow and be under their care.
October 11, 2023
5
All the person that working there are welcome
September 30, 2023
5
Doctors, Nurse's and stuff was helpful and nice. Had a great experience.
September 30, 2023
5
I like everything
September 29, 2023
5
The office is clean. The staff is nice. The air needs fixing. But other than that, the facility was pleasurable.
September 23, 2023
5
The whole staff was amazing!
August 26, 2023
5
Dr. Empen is absolutely the best doctor that I could have ever asked for!
August 24, 2023
5
So glad the face masks were gone this time to see smiling faces. That helps my child feel more at ease.
July 28, 2023
5
We love this place and Dr. Empen! We see her yearly unless something else happens!.. she's always so nice and she speaks to my child right on her level so that she can understand! She's always pleasant and courteous and always ends the appointment by asking" Is there anything else you need"? Can't say enough she's just simply amazing! Thanks again for always giving us outstanding service! ?
July 29, 2023
5
Dr. Empen has always been wonderful. It feels like we are talking to a friend at each visit. She listens carefully to me and my kids when they talk- even if it is something small, she listens to them and makes them feel heard. Her bedside manners are impeccable; it is evident that she loves her work.
July 21, 2023
5
This practice is always so patient with us and all 4 of our little ones! And so helpful when I am there with them by myself.
July 21, 2023
5
Dr. Empen always provides exceptional care to her Wellstar patients, she knowledgeable about the medical care she provides, she answers and explains clearly about patients health and development, and she is always supporting the patients whole wellbeing.
June 2, 2023
5
I was so happy nurse called me back 30 min after leaving message When called for appt was filled that day and couldnt make future appt without calling daily so I called back and left nurse a message
May 11, 2023
5
Yes, the provider is really good and all this stuff is fine. So they give me the service I need. Thanks.
April 12, 2024
5
Nurse and Dr was very nice and great with both of my daughters
March 29, 2024
5
The doctor spent a sufficient amount of time with us. She was very pleasant and professional.
March 27, 2024
5
Dr Empen has been amazing with both of my babies! I also always have a great experience with Alison at the front desk. I used to see her during pregnancy too and she always remembers me and my kids. Everyone there is so sweet!
February 1, 2024
5
Thank you
December 29, 2023
5
Everyone treats patients with kindness and courtesy and provides care
November 17, 2023
5
My son experience at Wellstar Pediatrics was well and good, he was seen in a timely manner, given quality care, and the medical staff was knowledgeable in the field of health care.
November 16, 2023
5
They treated me and my daughter very nicely. When I called to ask about what I needed to do when she ran a fever after shots they listened and helped me find what I needed!
November 3, 2023
5
Excellent
November 3, 2023
5
Outstanding customer service, very professional. Doctor Empen is very caring with my kids. My family and I are extremely satisfied.
October 28, 2023
5
Excelente atención Muy profesional. I recommend it 100%
October 18, 2023
5
Dr. Empen, Is amazing!!!
October 13, 2023
5
Dr. Empen listened to all my concerns about my child and showed alot of care and compassion. The MA's and front desk staff were also very kind to me and my son. Thank you for the great care.
October 12, 2023
5
Above and beyond staff! Looking forward to them seeing my grow and be under their care.
October 11, 2023
5
All the person that working there are welcome
September 30, 2023
5
Doctors, Nurse's and stuff was helpful and nice. Had a great experience.
September 30, 2023
5
I like everything
September 29, 2023
5
The office is clean. The staff is nice. The air needs fixing. But other than that, the facility was pleasurable.
September 23, 2023
5
The whole staff was amazing!
August 26, 2023
5
Dr. Empen is absolutely the best doctor that I could have ever asked for!
August 24, 2023
5
So glad the face masks were gone this time to see smiling faces. That helps my child feel more at ease.
July 28, 2023
5
We love this place and Dr. Empen! We see her yearly unless something else happens!.. she's always so nice and she speaks to my child right on her level so that she can understand! She's always pleasant and courteous and always ends the appointment by asking" Is there anything else you need"? Can't say enough she's just simply amazing! Thanks again for always giving us outstanding service! ?
July 29, 2023
5
Dr. Empen has always been wonderful. It feels like we are talking to a friend at each visit. She listens carefully to me and my kids when they talk- even if it is something small, she listens to them and makes them feel heard. Her bedside manners are impeccable; it is evident that she loves her work.
July 21, 2023
5
This practice is always so patient with us and all 4 of our little ones! And so helpful when I am there with them by myself.
July 21, 2023
5
Dr. Empen always provides exceptional care to her Wellstar patients, she knowledgeable about the medical care she provides, she answers and explains clearly about patients health and development, and she is always supporting the patients whole wellbeing.
June 2, 2023
5
I was so happy nurse called me back 30 min after leaving message When called for appt was filled that day and couldnt make future appt without calling daily so I called back and left nurse a message
May 11, 2023
4
They are caring and I can always be seen when child is sick
February 16, 2024
3
Yes, I definitely like Miss Kathleen. She's a very nice person. She understands me when talking to her. She takes the time to listen and she takes care of the kids very well. I do have two kids. She's a very nice doctor. Thank you. That's all I want to say about Miss Kathleen. I can provide her to somebody, in case somebody needs a reference doctor. Thank you very much.
March 22, 2024
3
Yes, I definitely like Miss Kathleen. She's a very nice person. She understands me when talking to her. She takes the time to listen and she takes care of the kids very well. I do have two kids. She's a very nice doctor. Thank you. That's all I want to say about Miss Kathleen. I can provide her to somebody, in case somebody needs a reference doctor. Thank you very much.
March 22, 2024
4
They are caring and I can always be seen when child is sick
February 16, 2024
5
Yes, the provider is really good and all this stuff is fine. So they give me the service I need. Thanks.
April 12, 2024
5
Nurse and Dr was very nice and great with both of my daughters
March 29, 2024
5
The doctor spent a sufficient amount of time with us. She was very pleasant and professional.
March 27, 2024
5
Dr Empen has been amazing with both of my babies! I also always have a great experience with Alison at the front desk. I used to see her during pregnancy too and she always remembers me and my kids. Everyone there is so sweet!
February 1, 2024
5
Thank you
December 29, 2023
5
Everyone treats patients with kindness and courtesy and provides care
November 17, 2023
5
My son experience at Wellstar Pediatrics was well and good, he was seen in a timely manner, given quality care, and the medical staff was knowledgeable in the field of health care.
November 16, 2023
5
They treated me and my daughter very nicely. When I called to ask about what I needed to do when she ran a fever after shots they listened and helped me find what I needed!
November 3, 2023
5
Excellent
November 3, 2023
5
Outstanding customer service, very professional. Doctor Empen is very caring with my kids. My family and I are extremely satisfied.
October 28, 2023
5
Excelente atención Muy profesional. I recommend it 100%
October 18, 2023
5
Dr. Empen, Is amazing!!!
October 13, 2023
5
Dr. Empen listened to all my concerns about my child and showed alot of care and compassion. The MA's and front desk staff were also very kind to me and my son. Thank you for the great care.
October 12, 2023
5
Above and beyond staff! Looking forward to them seeing my grow and be under their care.
October 11, 2023
5
All the person that working there are welcome
September 30, 2023
5
Doctors, Nurse's and stuff was helpful and nice. Had a great experience.
September 30, 2023
5
I like everything
September 29, 2023
5
The office is clean. The staff is nice. The air needs fixing. But other than that, the facility was pleasurable.
September 23, 2023
5
The whole staff was amazing!
August 26, 2023
5
Dr. Empen is absolutely the best doctor that I could have ever asked for!
August 24, 2023
5
So glad the face masks were gone this time to see smiling faces. That helps my child feel more at ease.
July 28, 2023
5
We love this place and Dr. Empen! We see her yearly unless something else happens!.. she's always so nice and she speaks to my child right on her level so that she can understand! She's always pleasant and courteous and always ends the appointment by asking" Is there anything else you need"? Can't say enough she's just simply amazing! Thanks again for always giving us outstanding service! ?
July 29, 2023
5
Dr. Empen has always been wonderful. It feels like we are talking to a friend at each visit. She listens carefully to me and my kids when they talk- even if it is something small, she listens to them and makes them feel heard. Her bedside manners are impeccable; it is evident that she loves her work.
July 21, 2023
5
This practice is always so patient with us and all 4 of our little ones! And so helpful when I am there with them by myself.
July 21, 2023
5
Dr. Empen always provides exceptional care to her Wellstar patients, she knowledgeable about the medical care she provides, she answers and explains clearly about patients health and development, and she is always supporting the patients whole wellbeing.
June 2, 2023
5
I was so happy nurse called me back 30 min after leaving message When called for appt was filled that day and couldnt make future appt without calling daily so I called back and left nurse a message
May 11, 2023
5
Yes, the provider is really good and all this stuff is fine. So they give me the service I need. Thanks.
April 12, 2024
5
Nurse and Dr was very nice and great with both of my daughters
March 29, 2024
5
The doctor spent a sufficient amount of time with us. She was very pleasant and professional.
March 27, 2024
3
Yes, I definitely like Miss Kathleen. She's a very nice person. She understands me when talking to her. She takes the time to listen and she takes care of the kids very well. I do have two kids. She's a very nice doctor. Thank you. That's all I want to say about Miss Kathleen. I can provide her to somebody, in case somebody needs a reference doctor. Thank you very much.
March 22, 2024
4
They are caring and I can always be seen when child is sick
February 16, 2024
5
Dr Empen has been amazing with both of my babies! I also always have a great experience with Alison at the front desk. I used to see her during pregnancy too and she always remembers me and my kids. Everyone there is so sweet!
February 1, 2024
5
Thank you
December 29, 2023
5
Everyone treats patients with kindness and courtesy and provides care
November 17, 2023
5
My son experience at Wellstar Pediatrics was well and good, he was seen in a timely manner, given quality care, and the medical staff was knowledgeable in the field of health care.
November 16, 2023
5
Excellent
November 3, 2023
5
They treated me and my daughter very nicely. When I called to ask about what I needed to do when she ran a fever after shots they listened and helped me find what I needed!
November 3, 2023
5
Outstanding customer service, very professional. Doctor Empen is very caring with my kids. My family and I are extremely satisfied.
October 28, 2023
5
Excelente atención Muy profesional. I recommend it 100%
October 18, 2023
5
Dr. Empen, Is amazing!!!
October 13, 2023
5
Dr. Empen listened to all my concerns about my child and showed alot of care and compassion. The MA's and front desk staff were also very kind to me and my son. Thank you for the great care.
October 12, 2023
5
Above and beyond staff! Looking forward to them seeing my grow and be under their care.
October 11, 2023
5
All the person that working there are welcome
September 30, 2023
5
Doctors, Nurse's and stuff was helpful and nice. Had a great experience.
September 30, 2023
5
I like everything
September 29, 2023
5
The office is clean. The staff is nice. The air needs fixing. But other than that, the facility was pleasurable.
September 23, 2023
5
The whole staff was amazing!
August 26, 2023
5
Dr. Empen is absolutely the best doctor that I could have ever asked for!
August 24, 2023
5
We love this place and Dr. Empen! We see her yearly unless something else happens!.. she's always so nice and she speaks to my child right on her level so that she can understand! She's always pleasant and courteous and always ends the appointment by asking" Is there anything else you need"? Can't say enough she's just simply amazing! Thanks again for always giving us outstanding service! ?
July 29, 2023
5
So glad the face masks were gone this time to see smiling faces. That helps my child feel more at ease.
July 28, 2023
5
Dr. Empen has always been wonderful. It feels like we are talking to a friend at each visit. She listens carefully to me and my kids when they talk- even if it is something small, she listens to them and makes them feel heard. Her bedside manners are impeccable; it is evident that she loves her work.
July 21, 2023
5
This practice is always so patient with us and all 4 of our little ones! And so helpful when I am there with them by myself.
July 21, 2023
5
Dr. Empen always provides exceptional care to her Wellstar patients, she knowledgeable about the medical care she provides, she answers and explains clearly about patients health and development, and she is always supporting the patients whole wellbeing.
June 2, 2023
5
I was so happy nurse called me back 30 min after leaving message When called for appt was filled that day and couldnt make future appt without calling daily so I called back and left nurse a message
May 11, 2023
5
I was so happy nurse called me back 30 min after leaving message When called for appt was filled that day and couldnt make future appt without calling daily so I called back and left nurse a message
May 11, 2023
5
Dr. Empen always provides exceptional care to her Wellstar patients, she knowledgeable about the medical care she provides, she answers and explains clearly about patients health and development, and she is always supporting the patients whole wellbeing.
June 2, 2023
5
This practice is always so patient with us and all 4 of our little ones! And so helpful when I am there with them by myself.
July 21, 2023
5
Dr. Empen has always been wonderful. It feels like we are talking to a friend at each visit. She listens carefully to me and my kids when they talk- even if it is something small, she listens to them and makes them feel heard. Her bedside manners are impeccable; it is evident that she loves her work.
July 21, 2023
5
So glad the face masks were gone this time to see smiling faces. That helps my child feel more at ease.
July 28, 2023
5
We love this place and Dr. Empen! We see her yearly unless something else happens!.. she's always so nice and she speaks to my child right on her level so that she can understand! She's always pleasant and courteous and always ends the appointment by asking" Is there anything else you need"? Can't say enough she's just simply amazing! Thanks again for always giving us outstanding service! ?
July 29, 2023
5
Dr. Empen is absolutely the best doctor that I could have ever asked for!
August 24, 2023
5
The whole staff was amazing!
August 26, 2023
5
The office is clean. The staff is nice. The air needs fixing. But other than that, the facility was pleasurable.
September 23, 2023
5
I like everything
September 29, 2023
5
Doctors, Nurse's and stuff was helpful and nice. Had a great experience.
September 30, 2023
5
All the person that working there are welcome
September 30, 2023
5
Above and beyond staff! Looking forward to them seeing my grow and be under their care.
October 11, 2023
5
Dr. Empen listened to all my concerns about my child and showed alot of care and compassion. The MA's and front desk staff were also very kind to me and my son. Thank you for the great care.
October 12, 2023
5
Dr. Empen, Is amazing!!!
October 13, 2023
5
Excelente atención Muy profesional. I recommend it 100%
October 18, 2023
5
Outstanding customer service, very professional. Doctor Empen is very caring with my kids. My family and I are extremely satisfied.
October 28, 2023
5
They treated me and my daughter very nicely. When I called to ask about what I needed to do when she ran a fever after shots they listened and helped me find what I needed!
November 3, 2023
5
Excellent
November 3, 2023
5
My son experience at Wellstar Pediatrics was well and good, he was seen in a timely manner, given quality care, and the medical staff was knowledgeable in the field of health care.
November 16, 2023
5
Everyone treats patients with kindness and courtesy and provides care
November 17, 2023
5
Thank you
December 29, 2023
5
Dr Empen has been amazing with both of my babies! I also always have a great experience with Alison at the front desk. I used to see her during pregnancy too and she always remembers me and my kids. Everyone there is so sweet!
February 1, 2024
4
They are caring and I can always be seen when child is sick
February 16, 2024
3
Yes, I definitely like Miss Kathleen. She's a very nice person. She understands me when talking to her. She takes the time to listen and she takes care of the kids very well. I do have two kids. She's a very nice doctor. Thank you. That's all I want to say about Miss Kathleen. I can provide her to somebody, in case somebody needs a reference doctor. Thank you very much.
March 22, 2024
5
The doctor spent a sufficient amount of time with us. She was very pleasant and professional.
March 27, 2024
5
Nurse and Dr was very nice and great with both of my daughters
March 29, 2024
5
Yes, the provider is really good and all this stuff is fine. So they give me the service I need. Thanks.