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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 Windy Hill Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9
Based on 748 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
This was my initial visit with Dr. Emerson and I was very impressed. He took the time to get my complete symptom history and answer all of my questions. I thoroughly trust him with my care.
August 3, 2025
5
Great Doctor and staff and experience
August 2, 2025
5
Dr Emerson and his team are the best
August 2, 2025
4
Oh, the visit was absolutely terrific. The first couple of prompts that I answered on this questionnaire, I didn't give the correct answer. I wanted to give it an absolute yes on everything.
August 2, 2025
5
He is wonderful.
August 2, 2025
5
great
July 26, 2025
5
Dr Ermerson is always patient, friendly, and informative. NP Doris was most engaging and showed genuine concern for my health issues.
July 19, 2025
5
Outstanding visit with doctor.
July 17, 2025
5
I always have the best experience with this practice. I highly recommend.
July 17, 2025
5
First time visit with Dr. Emerson who put me at ease with his demeanor and complete plan for my issue.
July 17, 2025
5
Doctors, nurses and everyone's there are so kind. I wish my son can work for Wellstar. Thanks
July 16, 2025
5
Dr Emerson and the staff are always professional and do agreat job
July 15, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is an excellent Urologist. He is very knowledgeable and very thorough.
July 11, 2025
5
Very professional
July 11, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is a Dx you can talk about anything he gives you the time to ask and answer ? a true professional I would trust my prostrate with him
July 9, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is very thorough and a caring physician.
June 29, 2025
5
All staff are professional and welcoming. I get the feeling that they are genuinely concerned about my well-being. That's a rare thing these days.
June 28, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is an excellent Dr. Assistant, Bree (?) seemed tired or in a bad mood. She was somewhat curt.
June 29, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is so attentive, concerned and knowledgeable.
June 27, 2025
5
The Urology staff at Wellstar is first class is every way. They are professional and courteous in all aspects of a visit. I am very pleased with all services provided.
June 26, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is very professional, thorough and always up to date on the latest treatments and procedures. Very satisfied with his care.
June 25, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is the best!!! He doesn't rush you and takes the time to explain things in a way you understand. He's an amazing doctor.
June 20, 2025
5
I was so happy and I said thank you to the staff .Good experience.
June 22, 2025
5
Superb clinician - professional, witty, and compassionate
June 19, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson and staff are amazing. They listen to and care ab
June 19, 2025
5
I'm pleased with the care and treatment I've always received from Dr. Emerson and his staff.
June 19, 2025
5
Always a great experience with Dr Emerson and his staff of workers.
June 14, 2025
5
He is the best. I will continue to travel long distances to see him when I need his services.
June 14, 2025
5
All Staffs are very friendly and knowledgeable ?
June 13, 2025
5
Everything went great and personnel were wonderful
June 13, 2025
5
This was my initial visit with Dr. Emerson and I was very impressed. He took the time to get my complete symptom history and answer all of my questions. I thoroughly trust him with my care.
August 3, 2025
5
Great Doctor and staff and experience
August 2, 2025
5
Dr Emerson and his team are the best
August 2, 2025
5
He is wonderful.
August 2, 2025
5
great
July 26, 2025
5
Dr Ermerson is always patient, friendly, and informative. NP Doris was most engaging and showed genuine concern for my health issues.
July 19, 2025
5
Outstanding visit with doctor.
July 17, 2025
5
I always have the best experience with this practice. I highly recommend.
July 17, 2025
5
First time visit with Dr. Emerson who put me at ease with his demeanor and complete plan for my issue.
July 17, 2025
5
Doctors, nurses and everyone's there are so kind. I wish my son can work for Wellstar. Thanks
July 16, 2025
5
Dr Emerson and the staff are always professional and do agreat job
July 15, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is an excellent Urologist. He is very knowledgeable and very thorough.
July 11, 2025
5
Very professional
July 11, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is a Dx you can talk about anything he gives you the time to ask and answer ? a true professional I would trust my prostrate with him
July 9, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is very thorough and a caring physician.
June 29, 2025
5
All staff are professional and welcoming. I get the feeling that they are genuinely concerned about my well-being. That's a rare thing these days.
June 28, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is an excellent Dr. Assistant, Bree (?) seemed tired or in a bad mood. She was somewhat curt.
June 29, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is so attentive, concerned and knowledgeable.
June 27, 2025
5
The Urology staff at Wellstar is first class is every way. They are professional and courteous in all aspects of a visit. I am very pleased with all services provided.
June 26, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is very professional, thorough and always up to date on the latest treatments and procedures. Very satisfied with his care.
June 25, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is the best!!! He doesn't rush you and takes the time to explain things in a way you understand. He's an amazing doctor.
June 20, 2025
5
I was so happy and I said thank you to the staff .Good experience.
June 22, 2025
5
Superb clinician - professional, witty, and compassionate
June 19, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson and staff are amazing. They listen to and care ab
June 19, 2025
5
I'm pleased with the care and treatment I've always received from Dr. Emerson and his staff.
June 19, 2025
5
Always a great experience with Dr Emerson and his staff of workers.
June 14, 2025
5
He is the best. I will continue to travel long distances to see him when I need his services.
June 14, 2025
5
All Staffs are very friendly and knowledgeable ?
June 13, 2025
5
Everything went great and personnel were wonderful
June 13, 2025
4
Oh, the visit was absolutely terrific. The first couple of prompts that I answered on this questionnaire, I didn't give the correct answer. I wanted to give it an absolute yes on everything.
August 2, 2025
4
Oh, the visit was absolutely terrific. The first couple of prompts that I answered on this questionnaire, I didn't give the correct answer. I wanted to give it an absolute yes on everything.
August 2, 2025
5
This was my initial visit with Dr. Emerson and I was very impressed. He took the time to get my complete symptom history and answer all of my questions. I thoroughly trust him with my care.
August 3, 2025
5
Great Doctor and staff and experience
August 2, 2025
5
Dr Emerson and his team are the best
August 2, 2025
5
He is wonderful.
August 2, 2025
5
great
July 26, 2025
5
Dr Ermerson is always patient, friendly, and informative. NP Doris was most engaging and showed genuine concern for my health issues.
July 19, 2025
5
Outstanding visit with doctor.
July 17, 2025
5
I always have the best experience with this practice. I highly recommend.
July 17, 2025
5
First time visit with Dr. Emerson who put me at ease with his demeanor and complete plan for my issue.
July 17, 2025
5
Doctors, nurses and everyone's there are so kind. I wish my son can work for Wellstar. Thanks
July 16, 2025
5
Dr Emerson and the staff are always professional and do agreat job
July 15, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is an excellent Urologist. He is very knowledgeable and very thorough.
July 11, 2025
5
Very professional
July 11, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is a Dx you can talk about anything he gives you the time to ask and answer ? a true professional I would trust my prostrate with him
July 9, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is very thorough and a caring physician.
June 29, 2025
5
All staff are professional and welcoming. I get the feeling that they are genuinely concerned about my well-being. That's a rare thing these days.
June 28, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is an excellent Dr. Assistant, Bree (?) seemed tired or in a bad mood. She was somewhat curt.
June 29, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is so attentive, concerned and knowledgeable.
June 27, 2025
5
The Urology staff at Wellstar is first class is every way. They are professional and courteous in all aspects of a visit. I am very pleased with all services provided.
June 26, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is very professional, thorough and always up to date on the latest treatments and procedures. Very satisfied with his care.
June 25, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is the best!!! He doesn't rush you and takes the time to explain things in a way you understand. He's an amazing doctor.
June 20, 2025
5
I was so happy and I said thank you to the staff .Good experience.
June 22, 2025
5
Superb clinician - professional, witty, and compassionate
June 19, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson and staff are amazing. They listen to and care ab
June 19, 2025
5
I'm pleased with the care and treatment I've always received from Dr. Emerson and his staff.
June 19, 2025
5
Always a great experience with Dr Emerson and his staff of workers.
June 14, 2025
5
He is the best. I will continue to travel long distances to see him when I need his services.
June 14, 2025
5
All Staffs are very friendly and knowledgeable ?
June 13, 2025
5
Everything went great and personnel were wonderful
June 13, 2025
5
This was my initial visit with Dr. Emerson and I was very impressed. He took the time to get my complete symptom history and answer all of my questions. I thoroughly trust him with my care.
August 3, 2025
5
Great Doctor and staff and experience
August 2, 2025
4
Oh, the visit was absolutely terrific. The first couple of prompts that I answered on this questionnaire, I didn't give the correct answer. I wanted to give it an absolute yes on everything.
August 2, 2025
5
Dr Emerson and his team are the best
August 2, 2025
5
He is wonderful.
August 2, 2025
5
great
July 26, 2025
5
Dr Ermerson is always patient, friendly, and informative. NP Doris was most engaging and showed genuine concern for my health issues.
July 19, 2025
5
Outstanding visit with doctor.
July 17, 2025
5
I always have the best experience with this practice. I highly recommend.
July 17, 2025
5
First time visit with Dr. Emerson who put me at ease with his demeanor and complete plan for my issue.
July 17, 2025
5
Doctors, nurses and everyone's there are so kind. I wish my son can work for Wellstar. Thanks
July 16, 2025
5
Dr Emerson and the staff are always professional and do agreat job
July 15, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is an excellent Urologist. He is very knowledgeable and very thorough.
July 11, 2025
5
Very professional
July 11, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is a Dx you can talk about anything he gives you the time to ask and answer ? a true professional I would trust my prostrate with him
July 9, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is an excellent Dr. Assistant, Bree (?) seemed tired or in a bad mood. She was somewhat curt.
June 29, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is very thorough and a caring physician.
June 29, 2025
5
All staff are professional and welcoming. I get the feeling that they are genuinely concerned about my well-being. That's a rare thing these days.
June 28, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is so attentive, concerned and knowledgeable.
June 27, 2025
5
The Urology staff at Wellstar is first class is every way. They are professional and courteous in all aspects of a visit. I am very pleased with all services provided.
June 26, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is very professional, thorough and always up to date on the latest treatments and procedures. Very satisfied with his care.
June 25, 2025
5
I was so happy and I said thank you to the staff .Good experience.
June 22, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is the best!!! He doesn't rush you and takes the time to explain things in a way you understand. He's an amazing doctor.
June 20, 2025
5
Superb clinician - professional, witty, and compassionate
June 19, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson and staff are amazing. They listen to and care ab
June 19, 2025
5
I'm pleased with the care and treatment I've always received from Dr. Emerson and his staff.
June 19, 2025
5
Always a great experience with Dr Emerson and his staff of workers.
June 14, 2025
5
He is the best. I will continue to travel long distances to see him when I need his services.
June 14, 2025
5
All Staffs are very friendly and knowledgeable ?
June 13, 2025
5
Everything went great and personnel were wonderful
June 13, 2025
5
All Staffs are very friendly and knowledgeable ?
June 13, 2025
5
Everything went great and personnel were wonderful
June 13, 2025
5
He is the best. I will continue to travel long distances to see him when I need his services.
June 14, 2025
5
Always a great experience with Dr Emerson and his staff of workers.
June 14, 2025
5
I'm pleased with the care and treatment I've always received from Dr. Emerson and his staff.
June 19, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson and staff are amazing. They listen to and care ab
June 19, 2025
5
Superb clinician - professional, witty, and compassionate
June 19, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is the best!!! He doesn't rush you and takes the time to explain things in a way you understand. He's an amazing doctor.
June 20, 2025
5
I was so happy and I said thank you to the staff .Good experience.
June 22, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is very professional, thorough and always up to date on the latest treatments and procedures. Very satisfied with his care.
June 25, 2025
5
The Urology staff at Wellstar is first class is every way. They are professional and courteous in all aspects of a visit. I am very pleased with all services provided.
June 26, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is so attentive, concerned and knowledgeable.
June 27, 2025
5
All staff are professional and welcoming. I get the feeling that they are genuinely concerned about my well-being. That's a rare thing these days.
June 28, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is very thorough and a caring physician.
June 29, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is an excellent Dr. Assistant, Bree (?) seemed tired or in a bad mood. She was somewhat curt.
June 29, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is a Dx you can talk about anything he gives you the time to ask and answer ? a true professional I would trust my prostrate with him
July 9, 2025
5
Very professional
July 11, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is an excellent Urologist. He is very knowledgeable and very thorough.
July 11, 2025
5
Dr Emerson and the staff are always professional and do agreat job
July 15, 2025
5
Doctors, nurses and everyone's there are so kind. I wish my son can work for Wellstar. Thanks
July 16, 2025
5
First time visit with Dr. Emerson who put me at ease with his demeanor and complete plan for my issue.
July 17, 2025
5
I always have the best experience with this practice. I highly recommend.
July 17, 2025
5
Outstanding visit with doctor.
July 17, 2025
5
Dr Ermerson is always patient, friendly, and informative. NP Doris was most engaging and showed genuine concern for my health issues.
July 19, 2025
5
great
July 26, 2025
5
He is wonderful.
August 2, 2025
5
Dr Emerson and his team are the best
August 2, 2025
4
Oh, the visit was absolutely terrific. The first couple of prompts that I answered on this questionnaire, I didn't give the correct answer. I wanted to give it an absolute yes on everything.
August 2, 2025
5
Great Doctor and staff and experience
August 2, 2025
5
This was my initial visit with Dr. Emerson and I was very impressed. He took the time to get my complete symptom history and answer all of my questions. I thoroughly trust him with my care.
August 3, 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.
