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 553 patient ratings
Listened to me carefully
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr.Emerson is the best........
October 29, 2026
5
Great experience as always!!
October 23, 2026
5
See the standard for excellence care!
October 17, 2026
5
Felt that my Dr. listened to my concerns and gave me excellent advice!!!
October 12, 2026
5
Excellent and Talented Physician
October 11, 2026
5
An Exceptional Urologist and a Truly Dedicated Wellstar Physician I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Emerson. He was originally recommended to me by my former family practice physician of over 20 years, and Dr. Emerson has completely lived up to that high praise. From his compassionate bedside manner and deep medical expertise to his excellent listening skills and thoroughness, he truly ticks all the right boxes. He is the sole reason I have chosen to continue going to this Wellstar location for the past 10 years, gladly navigating a hilly area next to a busy hospital just to keep him as my doctor. Now that Dr Emerson may be retiring soon, he has thoughtfully given me a referral to another top-rated physician located very close to my home. I want to deeply thank Dr. Emerson for choosing to remain my trusted specialist all these years and for ensuring I will be well taken care of even after he retires. He is an outstanding professional who will be greatly missed!
October 11, 2026
5
Going to miss Dr. Emerson, but wish him the very best in his forthcoming coming retirement.
October 11, 2026
5
I absolutely love Dr Emerson. He has been my urologist for many years. I am going to miss him when he retires but if course wish him the best of luck!!!
October 11, 2026
5
EXCELLENT CARE
October 10, 2026
5
Very friendly, capable people. I enjoyed them very much and I would recommend them to anyone. I'm glad I had that experience. Thank you.
October 10, 2026
5
I am going to miss Dr. Emerson!
October 4, 2026
5
Very good experience.
October 3, 2026
5
Will miss Dr Emerson.His staff is great
October 3, 2026
5
Sorry to hear Dr Emerson is retiring we will miss him but wish him happiness in retirement.
October 2, 2026
5
Have been a patient of Wellstar Urology for almost 30 years. Great doctors and great care.
October 1, 2026
5
It was sad to hear he is retiring. I hope the next Doctor can be as communicative as Dr. Emerson.
October 1, 2026
5
I'm just sorry to be saying " goodbye" to my doctor as he has decided to retire. He's been a " good one" and he'll be missed, especially by me.
September 30, 2026
5
Wishing Dr Emerson a great retirement!! From the front desk to the clinical staff ( Jennifer), to the exit staff (Christian)... all were efficient, knowledgeable and friendly.
September 30, 2026
5
I have had a wonderful patient/doctor relationship w/Dr. Emerson for years & I wish him all the best in his retirement. ?
September 30, 2026
5
Nice people. They care. However the Wellstar administration of the financial part of the practice is substandard. I was quoted a copay by the Wellstar algorithm that was 2.5x what was actually applicable, due to a family deductible having been met. I spent 20 minutes on the phone with Wellstar, 15 minutes on hold, then had to contact Anthem to contact Wellstar to pursue a correction (over $100). In the end it was corrected but it took an hour of my time to get it right, and I only know because I am an accountant, most folks would have overpaid and then had to pursue a refund months later.
September 25, 2026
5
Very pleased with Dr Emerson. Professional and personable.
September 23, 2026
5
I will miss Dr Emerson and wish him well in retirement. He has been instrumental in my cancer detection and treatment.
September 19, 2026
5
Sorry to know that Dr. Emerson is retiring.
September 20, 2026
5
I am really going to miss Dr Emerson when he retires. He was the best Doctor! He has been my Dr for many years. He was one of the best Urologists!
September 19, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is the absolute best, most creative urologist I have ever had benefit of experiencing after many, many years of needing urology care. He will be deeply missed.
September 18, 2026
5
The best ever!
September 12, 2026
5
Great
September 11, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is great.
September 6, 2026
5
Very good sorry to see Dr Emerson retire
September 4, 2026
5
THANKS-GREAT JOB AS ALWAYS!!!
September 4, 2026
5
Dr.Emerson is the best........
October 29, 2026
5
Great experience as always!!
October 23, 2026
5
See the standard for excellence care!
October 17, 2026
5
Felt that my Dr. listened to my concerns and gave me excellent advice!!!
October 12, 2026
5
Excellent and Talented Physician
October 11, 2026
5
An Exceptional Urologist and a Truly Dedicated Wellstar Physician I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Emerson. He was originally recommended to me by my former family practice physician of over 20 years, and Dr. Emerson has completely lived up to that high praise. From his compassionate bedside manner and deep medical expertise to his excellent listening skills and thoroughness, he truly ticks all the right boxes. He is the sole reason I have chosen to continue going to this Wellstar location for the past 10 years, gladly navigating a hilly area next to a busy hospital just to keep him as my doctor. Now that Dr Emerson may be retiring soon, he has thoughtfully given me a referral to another top-rated physician located very close to my home. I want to deeply thank Dr. Emerson for choosing to remain my trusted specialist all these years and for ensuring I will be well taken care of even after he retires. He is an outstanding professional who will be greatly missed!
October 11, 2026
5
Going to miss Dr. Emerson, but wish him the very best in his forthcoming coming retirement.
October 11, 2026
5
I absolutely love Dr Emerson. He has been my urologist for many years. I am going to miss him when he retires but if course wish him the best of luck!!!
October 11, 2026
5
EXCELLENT CARE
October 10, 2026
5
Very friendly, capable people. I enjoyed them very much and I would recommend them to anyone. I'm glad I had that experience. Thank you.
October 10, 2026
5
I am going to miss Dr. Emerson!
October 4, 2026
5
Very good experience.
October 3, 2026
5
Will miss Dr Emerson.His staff is great
October 3, 2026
5
Sorry to hear Dr Emerson is retiring we will miss him but wish him happiness in retirement.
October 2, 2026
5
Have been a patient of Wellstar Urology for almost 30 years. Great doctors and great care.
October 1, 2026
5
It was sad to hear he is retiring. I hope the next Doctor can be as communicative as Dr. Emerson.
October 1, 2026
5
I'm just sorry to be saying " goodbye" to my doctor as he has decided to retire. He's been a " good one" and he'll be missed, especially by me.
September 30, 2026
5
Wishing Dr Emerson a great retirement!! From the front desk to the clinical staff ( Jennifer), to the exit staff (Christian)... all were efficient, knowledgeable and friendly.
September 30, 2026
5
I have had a wonderful patient/doctor relationship w/Dr. Emerson for years & I wish him all the best in his retirement. ?
September 30, 2026
5
Nice people. They care. However the Wellstar administration of the financial part of the practice is substandard. I was quoted a copay by the Wellstar algorithm that was 2.5x what was actually applicable, due to a family deductible having been met. I spent 20 minutes on the phone with Wellstar, 15 minutes on hold, then had to contact Anthem to contact Wellstar to pursue a correction (over $100). In the end it was corrected but it took an hour of my time to get it right, and I only know because I am an accountant, most folks would have overpaid and then had to pursue a refund months later.
September 25, 2026
5
Very pleased with Dr Emerson. Professional and personable.
September 23, 2026
5
I will miss Dr Emerson and wish him well in retirement. He has been instrumental in my cancer detection and treatment.
September 19, 2026
5
Sorry to know that Dr. Emerson is retiring.
September 20, 2026
5
I am really going to miss Dr Emerson when he retires. He was the best Doctor! He has been my Dr for many years. He was one of the best Urologists!
September 19, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is the absolute best, most creative urologist I have ever had benefit of experiencing after many, many years of needing urology care. He will be deeply missed.
September 18, 2026
5
The best ever!
September 12, 2026
5
Great
September 11, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is great.
September 6, 2026
5
Very good sorry to see Dr Emerson retire
September 4, 2026
5
THANKS-GREAT JOB AS ALWAYS!!!
September 4, 2026
5
Dr.Emerson is the best........
October 29, 2026
5
Great experience as always!!
October 23, 2026
5
See the standard for excellence care!
October 17, 2026
5
Felt that my Dr. listened to my concerns and gave me excellent advice!!!
October 12, 2026
5
Excellent and Talented Physician
October 11, 2026
5
An Exceptional Urologist and a Truly Dedicated Wellstar Physician I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Emerson. He was originally recommended to me by my former family practice physician of over 20 years, and Dr. Emerson has completely lived up to that high praise. From his compassionate bedside manner and deep medical expertise to his excellent listening skills and thoroughness, he truly ticks all the right boxes. He is the sole reason I have chosen to continue going to this Wellstar location for the past 10 years, gladly navigating a hilly area next to a busy hospital just to keep him as my doctor. Now that Dr Emerson may be retiring soon, he has thoughtfully given me a referral to another top-rated physician located very close to my home. I want to deeply thank Dr. Emerson for choosing to remain my trusted specialist all these years and for ensuring I will be well taken care of even after he retires. He is an outstanding professional who will be greatly missed!
October 11, 2026
5
Going to miss Dr. Emerson, but wish him the very best in his forthcoming coming retirement.
October 11, 2026
5
I absolutely love Dr Emerson. He has been my urologist for many years. I am going to miss him when he retires but if course wish him the best of luck!!!
October 11, 2026
5
EXCELLENT CARE
October 10, 2026
5
Very friendly, capable people. I enjoyed them very much and I would recommend them to anyone. I'm glad I had that experience. Thank you.
October 10, 2026
5
I am going to miss Dr. Emerson!
October 4, 2026
5
Very good experience.
October 3, 2026
5
Will miss Dr Emerson.His staff is great
October 3, 2026
5
Sorry to hear Dr Emerson is retiring we will miss him but wish him happiness in retirement.
October 2, 2026
5
Have been a patient of Wellstar Urology for almost 30 years. Great doctors and great care.
October 1, 2026
5
It was sad to hear he is retiring. I hope the next Doctor can be as communicative as Dr. Emerson.
October 1, 2026
5
I'm just sorry to be saying " goodbye" to my doctor as he has decided to retire. He's been a " good one" and he'll be missed, especially by me.
September 30, 2026
5
Wishing Dr Emerson a great retirement!! From the front desk to the clinical staff ( Jennifer), to the exit staff (Christian)... all were efficient, knowledgeable and friendly.
September 30, 2026
5
I have had a wonderful patient/doctor relationship w/Dr. Emerson for years & I wish him all the best in his retirement. ?
September 30, 2026
5
Nice people. They care. However the Wellstar administration of the financial part of the practice is substandard. I was quoted a copay by the Wellstar algorithm that was 2.5x what was actually applicable, due to a family deductible having been met. I spent 20 minutes on the phone with Wellstar, 15 minutes on hold, then had to contact Anthem to contact Wellstar to pursue a correction (over $100). In the end it was corrected but it took an hour of my time to get it right, and I only know because I am an accountant, most folks would have overpaid and then had to pursue a refund months later.
September 25, 2026
5
Very pleased with Dr Emerson. Professional and personable.
September 23, 2026
5
I will miss Dr Emerson and wish him well in retirement. He has been instrumental in my cancer detection and treatment.
September 19, 2026
5
Sorry to know that Dr. Emerson is retiring.
September 20, 2026
5
I am really going to miss Dr Emerson when he retires. He was the best Doctor! He has been my Dr for many years. He was one of the best Urologists!
September 19, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is the absolute best, most creative urologist I have ever had benefit of experiencing after many, many years of needing urology care. He will be deeply missed.
September 18, 2026
5
The best ever!
September 12, 2026
5
Great
September 11, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is great.
September 6, 2026
5
Very good sorry to see Dr Emerson retire
September 4, 2026
5
THANKS-GREAT JOB AS ALWAYS!!!
September 4, 2026
5
Dr.Emerson is the best........
October 29, 2026
5
Great experience as always!!
October 23, 2026
5
See the standard for excellence care!
October 17, 2026
5
Felt that my Dr. listened to my concerns and gave me excellent advice!!!
October 12, 2026
5
Excellent and Talented Physician
October 11, 2026
5
An Exceptional Urologist and a Truly Dedicated Wellstar Physician I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Emerson. He was originally recommended to me by my former family practice physician of over 20 years, and Dr. Emerson has completely lived up to that high praise. From his compassionate bedside manner and deep medical expertise to his excellent listening skills and thoroughness, he truly ticks all the right boxes. He is the sole reason I have chosen to continue going to this Wellstar location for the past 10 years, gladly navigating a hilly area next to a busy hospital just to keep him as my doctor. Now that Dr Emerson may be retiring soon, he has thoughtfully given me a referral to another top-rated physician located very close to my home. I want to deeply thank Dr. Emerson for choosing to remain my trusted specialist all these years and for ensuring I will be well taken care of even after he retires. He is an outstanding professional who will be greatly missed!
October 11, 2026
5
Going to miss Dr. Emerson, but wish him the very best in his forthcoming coming retirement.
October 11, 2026
5
I absolutely love Dr Emerson. He has been my urologist for many years. I am going to miss him when he retires but if course wish him the best of luck!!!
October 11, 2026
5
EXCELLENT CARE
October 10, 2026
5
Very friendly, capable people. I enjoyed them very much and I would recommend them to anyone. I'm glad I had that experience. Thank you.
October 10, 2026
5
I am going to miss Dr. Emerson!
October 4, 2026
5
Will miss Dr Emerson.His staff is great
October 3, 2026
5
Very good experience.
October 3, 2026
5
Sorry to hear Dr Emerson is retiring we will miss him but wish him happiness in retirement.
October 2, 2026
5
It was sad to hear he is retiring. I hope the next Doctor can be as communicative as Dr. Emerson.
October 1, 2026
5
Have been a patient of Wellstar Urology for almost 30 years. Great doctors and great care.
October 1, 2026
5
I'm just sorry to be saying " goodbye" to my doctor as he has decided to retire. He's been a " good one" and he'll be missed, especially by me.
September 30, 2026
5
Wishing Dr Emerson a great retirement!! From the front desk to the clinical staff ( Jennifer), to the exit staff (Christian)... all were efficient, knowledgeable and friendly.
September 30, 2026
5
I have had a wonderful patient/doctor relationship w/Dr. Emerson for years & I wish him all the best in his retirement. ?
September 30, 2026
5
Nice people. They care. However the Wellstar administration of the financial part of the practice is substandard. I was quoted a copay by the Wellstar algorithm that was 2.5x what was actually applicable, due to a family deductible having been met. I spent 20 minutes on the phone with Wellstar, 15 minutes on hold, then had to contact Anthem to contact Wellstar to pursue a correction (over $100). In the end it was corrected but it took an hour of my time to get it right, and I only know because I am an accountant, most folks would have overpaid and then had to pursue a refund months later.
September 25, 2026
5
Very pleased with Dr Emerson. Professional and personable.
September 23, 2026
5
Sorry to know that Dr. Emerson is retiring.
September 20, 2026
5
I will miss Dr Emerson and wish him well in retirement. He has been instrumental in my cancer detection and treatment.
September 19, 2026
5
I am really going to miss Dr Emerson when he retires. He was the best Doctor! He has been my Dr for many years. He was one of the best Urologists!
September 19, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is the absolute best, most creative urologist I have ever had benefit of experiencing after many, many years of needing urology care. He will be deeply missed.
September 18, 2026
5
The best ever!
September 12, 2026
5
Great
September 11, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is great.
September 6, 2026
5
THANKS-GREAT JOB AS ALWAYS!!!
September 4, 2026
5
Very good sorry to see Dr Emerson retire
September 4, 2026
5
Very good sorry to see Dr Emerson retire
September 4, 2026
5
THANKS-GREAT JOB AS ALWAYS!!!
September 4, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is great.
September 6, 2026
5
Great
September 11, 2026
5
The best ever!
September 12, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is the absolute best, most creative urologist I have ever had benefit of experiencing after many, many years of needing urology care. He will be deeply missed.
September 18, 2026
5
I am really going to miss Dr Emerson when he retires. He was the best Doctor! He has been my Dr for many years. He was one of the best Urologists!
September 19, 2026
5
I will miss Dr Emerson and wish him well in retirement. He has been instrumental in my cancer detection and treatment.
September 19, 2026
5
Sorry to know that Dr. Emerson is retiring.
September 20, 2026
5
Very pleased with Dr Emerson. Professional and personable.
September 23, 2026
5
Nice people. They care. However the Wellstar administration of the financial part of the practice is substandard. I was quoted a copay by the Wellstar algorithm that was 2.5x what was actually applicable, due to a family deductible having been met. I spent 20 minutes on the phone with Wellstar, 15 minutes on hold, then had to contact Anthem to contact Wellstar to pursue a correction (over $100). In the end it was corrected but it took an hour of my time to get it right, and I only know because I am an accountant, most folks would have overpaid and then had to pursue a refund months later.
September 25, 2026
5
I have had a wonderful patient/doctor relationship w/Dr. Emerson for years & I wish him all the best in his retirement. ?
September 30, 2026
5
Wishing Dr Emerson a great retirement!! From the front desk to the clinical staff ( Jennifer), to the exit staff (Christian)... all were efficient, knowledgeable and friendly.
September 30, 2026
5
I'm just sorry to be saying " goodbye" to my doctor as he has decided to retire. He's been a " good one" and he'll be missed, especially by me.
September 30, 2026
5
Have been a patient of Wellstar Urology for almost 30 years. Great doctors and great care.
October 1, 2026
5
It was sad to hear he is retiring. I hope the next Doctor can be as communicative as Dr. Emerson.
October 1, 2026
5
Sorry to hear Dr Emerson is retiring we will miss him but wish him happiness in retirement.
October 2, 2026
5
Very good experience.
October 3, 2026
5
Will miss Dr Emerson.His staff is great
October 3, 2026
5
I am going to miss Dr. Emerson!
October 4, 2026
5
Very friendly, capable people. I enjoyed them very much and I would recommend them to anyone. I'm glad I had that experience. Thank you.
October 10, 2026
5
EXCELLENT CARE
October 10, 2026
5
I absolutely love Dr Emerson. He has been my urologist for many years. I am going to miss him when he retires but if course wish him the best of luck!!!
October 11, 2026
5
Going to miss Dr. Emerson, but wish him the very best in his forthcoming coming retirement.
October 11, 2026
5
An Exceptional Urologist and a Truly Dedicated Wellstar Physician I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Emerson. He was originally recommended to me by my former family practice physician of over 20 years, and Dr. Emerson has completely lived up to that high praise. From his compassionate bedside manner and deep medical expertise to his excellent listening skills and thoroughness, he truly ticks all the right boxes. He is the sole reason I have chosen to continue going to this Wellstar location for the past 10 years, gladly navigating a hilly area next to a busy hospital just to keep him as my doctor. Now that Dr Emerson may be retiring soon, he has thoughtfully given me a referral to another top-rated physician located very close to my home. I want to deeply thank Dr. Emerson for choosing to remain my trusted specialist all these years and for ensuring I will be well taken care of even after he retires. He is an outstanding professional who will be greatly missed!
October 11, 2026
5
Excellent and Talented Physician
October 11, 2026
5
Felt that my Dr. listened to my concerns and gave me excellent advice!!!
October 12, 2026
5
See the standard for excellence care!
October 17, 2026
5
Great experience as always!!
October 23, 2026
5
Dr.Emerson is the best........
October 29, 2026
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.
