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Dr. Emerson graduated from Georgia State University in Atlanta and received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He completed his general surgery residency at the Medical Center of Central Georgia and his urology residency at Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans.
Specialties
Urology
Education & Training
Medical College of Georgia
Degree
Doctor of Medicine
Residency
Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation
Medical Center of Central Georgia
Certifications
American Board of Urology
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9
Based on 719 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
All of the front office and the clinical staff were friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. I was seen in a timely manner.
October 8, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is great.
October 8, 2025
5
Dr Emerson and the staff are awesome!
October 6, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is an excellent doctor. I would recommend him to anyone.
October 5, 2025
5
Hi, the parking deck and parking service, I think, needs a new service at the WellSTAR location at Kennistown. Enjoyed coming to the provider, but did not enjoy the parking and the parking deck, nor the parking company. I don't feel safe, as well as the payments. Always having issues, it seems like, with the drive-through. So it's not making visiting the doctor very friendly. So thank you.
October 3, 2025
5
Excellent staff
October 3, 2025
5
Jennifer greeted me with smile and a pleasant good morning. Dr.Ermerson did what he does, he was great!
October 2, 2025
5
Very competent and extremely knowledgeable team.
October 2, 2025
5
Good conversation with Dr. Emerson about options for future treatments, review of current and potential medications.
September 27, 2025
5
Thank you for the service and attention the team gave me...
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson was very personable and professional, and took the time to explain and listen. The portal has been pretty helpful also.
September 28, 2025
5
Paula was amazing! She was an extremely kind and compassionate receptionist to the office. Dr Emerson was full of information!! We felt very confident in his knowledge and loved his personality!! Thank you all!!!
September 25, 2025
5
Nice Meeting Dr. Emerson & staff
September 25, 2025
5
Great
September 26, 2025
5
Everything was okay Thank you.
September 26, 2025
5
Everyone was friendly and helpful. Dr. Emerson answered all my questions and explained treatment options thoroughly. I also appreciated him going over my CT scan with me. I also appreciated the help of the office staff with scheduling my MRI.
September 25, 2025
5
Everyone is great! Dr Emerson makes you feel comfortable with what could be very upsetting. He knows his stuff! Thanks so much.
September 19, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is very knowledgeable, thorough and trustworthy
September 18, 2025
5
Helpful that my problem is being addressed
September 18, 2025
5
Always a great experience
September 17, 2025
5
Yes, I was very much so impressed and pleased and just sad to hear that he's leaving the practice. And that's all I have to say. Thank you.
September 10, 2025
5
Appreciate that Dr Emerson always has time to explain things and answers all my questions and concerns
September 8, 2025
5
Great staff!
September 7, 2025
5
The nurse and doctor was so nice and enjoyable to talk with
September 6, 2025
5
From the front office check in, to the nurse who took my vitals, the doctor and finally the check out clerk, EVERYONE was friendly, professional, and efficient. Very impressive office culture.
September 6, 2025
5
Great staff and provider!
September 6, 2025
5
The provider was very knowledgeable and pinpointed everything I needed to know. He exceeded my expectation above and way beyond. What's even comforting to know is he know my 20 yr urology history. Now that trumps it all....
September 5, 2025
5
The staff was very polite Dr. Emerson, maybe feel right at ease was very detailed oriented and I felt very comfortable with the test he ordered and I feel like I'm in great hands
September 5, 2025
5
Very good.
September 5, 2025
3
I was very impressed with the knowledge, with the presentation, and a opportunity constantly to ask questions because it is a new thing to me. Thank you very, very much. I'm very glad to have him as our doctor, and I would like to use him anytime and every time.
September 6, 2025
5
All of the front office and the clinical staff were friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. I was seen in a timely manner.
October 8, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is great.
October 8, 2025
5
Dr Emerson and the staff are awesome!
October 6, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is an excellent doctor. I would recommend him to anyone.
October 5, 2025
5
Hi, the parking deck and parking service, I think, needs a new service at the WellSTAR location at Kennistown. Enjoyed coming to the provider, but did not enjoy the parking and the parking deck, nor the parking company. I don't feel safe, as well as the payments. Always having issues, it seems like, with the drive-through. So it's not making visiting the doctor very friendly. So thank you.
October 3, 2025
5
Excellent staff
October 3, 2025
5
Jennifer greeted me with smile and a pleasant good morning. Dr.Ermerson did what he does, he was great!
October 2, 2025
5
Very competent and extremely knowledgeable team.
October 2, 2025
5
Good conversation with Dr. Emerson about options for future treatments, review of current and potential medications.
September 27, 2025
5
Thank you for the service and attention the team gave me...
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson was very personable and professional, and took the time to explain and listen. The portal has been pretty helpful also.
September 28, 2025
5
Paula was amazing! She was an extremely kind and compassionate receptionist to the office. Dr Emerson was full of information!! We felt very confident in his knowledge and loved his personality!! Thank you all!!!
September 25, 2025
5
Nice Meeting Dr. Emerson & staff
September 25, 2025
5
Great
September 26, 2025
5
Everything was okay Thank you.
September 26, 2025
5
Everyone was friendly and helpful. Dr. Emerson answered all my questions and explained treatment options thoroughly. I also appreciated him going over my CT scan with me. I also appreciated the help of the office staff with scheduling my MRI.
September 25, 2025
5
Everyone is great! Dr Emerson makes you feel comfortable with what could be very upsetting. He knows his stuff! Thanks so much.
September 19, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is very knowledgeable, thorough and trustworthy
September 18, 2025
5
Helpful that my problem is being addressed
September 18, 2025
5
Always a great experience
September 17, 2025
5
Yes, I was very much so impressed and pleased and just sad to hear that he's leaving the practice. And that's all I have to say. Thank you.
September 10, 2025
5
Appreciate that Dr Emerson always has time to explain things and answers all my questions and concerns
September 8, 2025
5
Great staff!
September 7, 2025
5
The nurse and doctor was so nice and enjoyable to talk with
September 6, 2025
5
From the front office check in, to the nurse who took my vitals, the doctor and finally the check out clerk, EVERYONE was friendly, professional, and efficient. Very impressive office culture.
September 6, 2025
5
Great staff and provider!
September 6, 2025
5
The provider was very knowledgeable and pinpointed everything I needed to know. He exceeded my expectation above and way beyond. What's even comforting to know is he know my 20 yr urology history. Now that trumps it all....
September 5, 2025
5
The staff was very polite Dr. Emerson, maybe feel right at ease was very detailed oriented and I felt very comfortable with the test he ordered and I feel like I'm in great hands
September 5, 2025
5
Very good.
September 5, 2025
3
I was very impressed with the knowledge, with the presentation, and a opportunity constantly to ask questions because it is a new thing to me. Thank you very, very much. I'm very glad to have him as our doctor, and I would like to use him anytime and every time.
September 6, 2025
3
I was very impressed with the knowledge, with the presentation, and a opportunity constantly to ask questions because it is a new thing to me. Thank you very, very much. I'm very glad to have him as our doctor, and I would like to use him anytime and every time.
September 6, 2025
5
All of the front office and the clinical staff were friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. I was seen in a timely manner.
October 8, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is great.
October 8, 2025
5
Dr Emerson and the staff are awesome!
October 6, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is an excellent doctor. I would recommend him to anyone.
October 5, 2025
5
Hi, the parking deck and parking service, I think, needs a new service at the WellSTAR location at Kennistown. Enjoyed coming to the provider, but did not enjoy the parking and the parking deck, nor the parking company. I don't feel safe, as well as the payments. Always having issues, it seems like, with the drive-through. So it's not making visiting the doctor very friendly. So thank you.
October 3, 2025
5
Excellent staff
October 3, 2025
5
Jennifer greeted me with smile and a pleasant good morning. Dr.Ermerson did what he does, he was great!
October 2, 2025
5
Very competent and extremely knowledgeable team.
October 2, 2025
5
Good conversation with Dr. Emerson about options for future treatments, review of current and potential medications.
September 27, 2025
5
Thank you for the service and attention the team gave me...
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson was very personable and professional, and took the time to explain and listen. The portal has been pretty helpful also.
September 28, 2025
5
Paula was amazing! She was an extremely kind and compassionate receptionist to the office. Dr Emerson was full of information!! We felt very confident in his knowledge and loved his personality!! Thank you all!!!
September 25, 2025
5
Nice Meeting Dr. Emerson & staff
September 25, 2025
5
Great
September 26, 2025
5
Everything was okay Thank you.
September 26, 2025
5
Everyone was friendly and helpful. Dr. Emerson answered all my questions and explained treatment options thoroughly. I also appreciated him going over my CT scan with me. I also appreciated the help of the office staff with scheduling my MRI.
September 25, 2025
5
Everyone is great! Dr Emerson makes you feel comfortable with what could be very upsetting. He knows his stuff! Thanks so much.
September 19, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is very knowledgeable, thorough and trustworthy
September 18, 2025
5
Helpful that my problem is being addressed
September 18, 2025
5
Always a great experience
September 17, 2025
5
Yes, I was very much so impressed and pleased and just sad to hear that he's leaving the practice. And that's all I have to say. Thank you.
September 10, 2025
5
Appreciate that Dr Emerson always has time to explain things and answers all my questions and concerns
September 8, 2025
5
Great staff!
September 7, 2025
5
The nurse and doctor was so nice and enjoyable to talk with
September 6, 2025
5
From the front office check in, to the nurse who took my vitals, the doctor and finally the check out clerk, EVERYONE was friendly, professional, and efficient. Very impressive office culture.
September 6, 2025
5
Great staff and provider!
September 6, 2025
5
The provider was very knowledgeable and pinpointed everything I needed to know. He exceeded my expectation above and way beyond. What's even comforting to know is he know my 20 yr urology history. Now that trumps it all....
September 5, 2025
5
The staff was very polite Dr. Emerson, maybe feel right at ease was very detailed oriented and I felt very comfortable with the test he ordered and I feel like I'm in great hands
September 5, 2025
5
Very good.
September 5, 2025
5
All of the front office and the clinical staff were friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. I was seen in a timely manner.
October 8, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is great.
October 8, 2025
5
Dr Emerson and the staff are awesome!
October 6, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is an excellent doctor. I would recommend him to anyone.
October 5, 2025
5
Hi, the parking deck and parking service, I think, needs a new service at the WellSTAR location at Kennistown. Enjoyed coming to the provider, but did not enjoy the parking and the parking deck, nor the parking company. I don't feel safe, as well as the payments. Always having issues, it seems like, with the drive-through. So it's not making visiting the doctor very friendly. So thank you.
October 3, 2025
5
Thank you for the service and attention the team gave me...
October 3, 2025
5
Excellent staff
October 3, 2025
5
Jennifer greeted me with smile and a pleasant good morning. Dr.Ermerson did what he does, he was great!
October 2, 2025
5
Very competent and extremely knowledgeable team.
October 2, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson was very personable and professional, and took the time to explain and listen. The portal has been pretty helpful also.
September 28, 2025
5
Good conversation with Dr. Emerson about options for future treatments, review of current and potential medications.
September 27, 2025
5
Great
September 26, 2025
5
Everything was okay Thank you.
September 26, 2025
5
Paula was amazing! She was an extremely kind and compassionate receptionist to the office. Dr Emerson was full of information!! We felt very confident in his knowledge and loved his personality!! Thank you all!!!
September 25, 2025
5
Nice Meeting Dr. Emerson & staff
September 25, 2025
5
Everyone was friendly and helpful. Dr. Emerson answered all my questions and explained treatment options thoroughly. I also appreciated him going over my CT scan with me. I also appreciated the help of the office staff with scheduling my MRI.
September 25, 2025
5
Everyone is great! Dr Emerson makes you feel comfortable with what could be very upsetting. He knows his stuff! Thanks so much.
September 19, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is very knowledgeable, thorough and trustworthy
September 18, 2025
5
Helpful that my problem is being addressed
September 18, 2025
5
Always a great experience
September 17, 2025
5
Yes, I was very much so impressed and pleased and just sad to hear that he's leaving the practice. And that's all I have to say. Thank you.
September 10, 2025
5
Appreciate that Dr Emerson always has time to explain things and answers all my questions and concerns
September 8, 2025
5
Great staff!
September 7, 2025
5
The nurse and doctor was so nice and enjoyable to talk with
September 6, 2025
5
From the front office check in, to the nurse who took my vitals, the doctor and finally the check out clerk, EVERYONE was friendly, professional, and efficient. Very impressive office culture.
September 6, 2025
5
Great staff and provider!
September 6, 2025
3
I was very impressed with the knowledge, with the presentation, and a opportunity constantly to ask questions because it is a new thing to me. Thank you very, very much. I'm very glad to have him as our doctor, and I would like to use him anytime and every time.
September 6, 2025
5
The provider was very knowledgeable and pinpointed everything I needed to know. He exceeded my expectation above and way beyond. What's even comforting to know is he know my 20 yr urology history. Now that trumps it all....
September 5, 2025
5
The staff was very polite Dr. Emerson, maybe feel right at ease was very detailed oriented and I felt very comfortable with the test he ordered and I feel like I'm in great hands
September 5, 2025
5
Very good.
September 5, 2025
5
Very good.
September 5, 2025
5
The staff was very polite Dr. Emerson, maybe feel right at ease was very detailed oriented and I felt very comfortable with the test he ordered and I feel like I'm in great hands
September 5, 2025
5
The provider was very knowledgeable and pinpointed everything I needed to know. He exceeded my expectation above and way beyond. What's even comforting to know is he know my 20 yr urology history. Now that trumps it all....
September 5, 2025
3
I was very impressed with the knowledge, with the presentation, and a opportunity constantly to ask questions because it is a new thing to me. Thank you very, very much. I'm very glad to have him as our doctor, and I would like to use him anytime and every time.
September 6, 2025
5
Great staff and provider!
September 6, 2025
5
From the front office check in, to the nurse who took my vitals, the doctor and finally the check out clerk, EVERYONE was friendly, professional, and efficient. Very impressive office culture.
September 6, 2025
5
The nurse and doctor was so nice and enjoyable to talk with
September 6, 2025
5
Great staff!
September 7, 2025
5
Appreciate that Dr Emerson always has time to explain things and answers all my questions and concerns
September 8, 2025
5
Yes, I was very much so impressed and pleased and just sad to hear that he's leaving the practice. And that's all I have to say. Thank you.
September 10, 2025
5
Always a great experience
September 17, 2025
5
Helpful that my problem is being addressed
September 18, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is very knowledgeable, thorough and trustworthy
September 18, 2025
5
Everyone is great! Dr Emerson makes you feel comfortable with what could be very upsetting. He knows his stuff! Thanks so much.
September 19, 2025
5
Everyone was friendly and helpful. Dr. Emerson answered all my questions and explained treatment options thoroughly. I also appreciated him going over my CT scan with me. I also appreciated the help of the office staff with scheduling my MRI.
September 25, 2025
5
Nice Meeting Dr. Emerson & staff
September 25, 2025
5
Paula was amazing! She was an extremely kind and compassionate receptionist to the office. Dr Emerson was full of information!! We felt very confident in his knowledge and loved his personality!! Thank you all!!!
September 25, 2025
5
Everything was okay Thank you.
September 26, 2025
5
Great
September 26, 2025
5
Good conversation with Dr. Emerson about options for future treatments, review of current and potential medications.
September 27, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson was very personable and professional, and took the time to explain and listen. The portal has been pretty helpful also.
September 28, 2025
5
Very competent and extremely knowledgeable team.
October 2, 2025
5
Jennifer greeted me with smile and a pleasant good morning. Dr.Ermerson did what he does, he was great!
October 2, 2025
5
Excellent staff
October 3, 2025
5
Thank you for the service and attention the team gave me...
October 3, 2025
5
Hi, the parking deck and parking service, I think, needs a new service at the WellSTAR location at Kennistown. Enjoyed coming to the provider, but did not enjoy the parking and the parking deck, nor the parking company. I don't feel safe, as well as the payments. Always having issues, it seems like, with the drive-through. So it's not making visiting the doctor very friendly. So thank you.
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is an excellent doctor. I would recommend him to anyone.
October 5, 2025
5
Dr Emerson and the staff are awesome!
October 6, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is great.
October 8, 2025
5
All of the front office and the clinical staff were friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. I was seen in a timely manner.
October 8, 2025
Publications and Articles
SteveCare
Steve Shelton, a retired middle school principal who lives in Villa Rica, is living life to his fullest years after having a robotic prostatectomy in December of 2014. The procedure was performed by Dr. Justin Watson at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center.
Robotic prostate cancer surgery has several key advantages over the more traditional approach. It shortens the time spent in a facility following a surgery. It also reduces surgery site blood loss, scarring and pain, and speeds up recovery. This method also has the potential to preserve nerves.
Steve remembered he was in his fourteenth year serving as the principal of Mount Paran Christian School Middle School when his urologist, Dr. Thomas Emerson, broke the news that he had cancer.
“I had to lean up against the wall for a minute,” Steve said. “Dr. Emerson drew out diagrams and presented us with all of our options. My wife, Brenda, and I made the decision right then that I was going to do the robotic surgery. I wanted to be decisive and take action and I wanted the cancer gone.”
Robotic prostate cancer surgery reduces surgery site blood loss, scarring and pain, and speeds up recovery.
“The robot allows us to see the prostate better and spare the nerves, which can preserve sexual function,” said Dr. Watson.
