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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 679 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
Outstanding care! Thank you Dr. Emerson!
February 27, 2026
5
I've been with this practice and doctor since 2006, thus long term consistency and excellence.
February 26, 2026
5
The parking at 55 Whicher St is horrible. Not enough handicapped spaces.
February 26, 2026
5
We really appreciate Dr. Emerson. He's such a good doctor. We just hate that he's retiring. He's been so helpful and kind and got us through a lot of bad times. And we also love his nurse, Andrea. She's a special person, too. So we give them a 10, and they deserve more. So thank you.
February 24, 2026
5
Courteous, professional, and a pleasure to be their patient.
February 23, 2026
5
Everyone in this practice is excellent and they all are very caring and professional.
February 21, 2026
5
Dr Emerson is great
February 20, 2026
5
All perfect.
February 20, 2026
5
Very efficient and friendly! Great practice.
February 20, 2026
5
I said I would recommend Dr. Emerson to others and family. That i why I am sad he is planning to retire at the end of this year. Dr. Emerson is very friendly, very professional and an excellent doctor. His staff was also very efficient and good.
February 14, 2026
5
Extremely knowledgeable staff members
February 12, 2026
5
Really thankful for the people upfront, checking people in and their efforts to support the doctors and the patients rarely do I comment on too much but this has been a good place for me to be in my illness
February 12, 2026
5
My visits to Dr Emerson are always great. He and the entire staff always treat everyone promptly and with great respect. Dr Emerson is always professional in every way and takes the time explain everything and answer any questions we may have and not seem to feel rushed at all. He has always portrayed being very kind and caring. Andrea has been with him a good while and is always kind too.
February 10, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is very patient in answering questions and providing helpful information. I will miss him when he retires.
February 12, 2026
5
Everything Professional and Business like!
February 10, 2026
5
The staff at the urology clinic is very friendly and customer oriented. It's obvious they take great pride and taken care of every patient that comes to the clinic. I am grateful to Dr. Emerson and his staff for their assistance and treatment.
February 7, 2026
5
Can't imagine better care from a physician. Dr Emerson embodies all the qualities one would expect and want from a practioner: expertise in respective specialty , care for the wellbeing of patient, ability to explain condition and treatment options to patient. A health system would do well to seek out such caregivers and do all to retain. Thank you Dr E.
February 6, 2026
5
Everything went well but parking was a problem.
February 5, 2026
4
It was a great experience
February 5, 2026
5
Have used Dr Emerson for 20 for myself and 10 before that with my Father Dr Emerson will be missed when he retires
January 30, 2026
5
First time I have ever done a video appointment. It was changed because of the weather. It was an excellent way of getting the visit done. Plus, I very much like dealing with Dr. Emerson.
February 7, 2026
5
I will miss Dr Emerson since he is retiring! I have great trust in him. He has been very good to me.
January 31, 2026
5
Dr Emerson is Great!!
January 28, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson and Nurse Andrea are professional, but bring the fun! So wonderful! Technician Lee is amazing! Great team!!!
January 24, 2026
5
Love this office and all staff so smart and kind and Dr Emerson the best doctor ever????
January 24, 2026
5
Dr Emerson and Andrea always have taken the time to explain any health questions I have.
January 25, 2026
5
It was a very pleasant visit.
January 24, 2026
5
We have been going to the Urology Associates for quite a few years now because I have kidney stones and I could not be more thrilled with this place.. each and every doctor that we have seen through the years has been nothing other than the best available... when you walk in the front door you were greeted beautifully and when seen by a doctor it has been nothing short of wonderful and we can't thank you guys enough..... yes we really think you are that good at what you do... Thank You !
January 23, 2026
5
Very good
January 25, 2026
5
Yes, I've been seeing Dr. Emerson for quite a few years. The staff is fabulous. Andrew is great. He's always taken care of everything that I had needed as far as medication, consultation, everything. Everybody's professional there, very comfortable going there. And yes, that's it. Dr. Emerson's a fabulous doctor.
January 24, 2026
5
Outstanding care! Thank you Dr. Emerson!
February 27, 2026
5
I've been with this practice and doctor since 2006, thus long term consistency and excellence.
February 26, 2026
5
The parking at 55 Whicher St is horrible. Not enough handicapped spaces.
February 26, 2026
5
We really appreciate Dr. Emerson. He's such a good doctor. We just hate that he's retiring. He's been so helpful and kind and got us through a lot of bad times. And we also love his nurse, Andrea. She's a special person, too. So we give them a 10, and they deserve more. So thank you.
February 24, 2026
5
Courteous, professional, and a pleasure to be their patient.
February 23, 2026
5
Everyone in this practice is excellent and they all are very caring and professional.
February 21, 2026
5
Dr Emerson is great
February 20, 2026
5
All perfect.
February 20, 2026
5
Very efficient and friendly! Great practice.
February 20, 2026
5
I said I would recommend Dr. Emerson to others and family. That i why I am sad he is planning to retire at the end of this year. Dr. Emerson is very friendly, very professional and an excellent doctor. His staff was also very efficient and good.
February 14, 2026
5
Extremely knowledgeable staff members
February 12, 2026
5
Really thankful for the people upfront, checking people in and their efforts to support the doctors and the patients rarely do I comment on too much but this has been a good place for me to be in my illness
February 12, 2026
5
My visits to Dr Emerson are always great. He and the entire staff always treat everyone promptly and with great respect. Dr Emerson is always professional in every way and takes the time explain everything and answer any questions we may have and not seem to feel rushed at all. He has always portrayed being very kind and caring. Andrea has been with him a good while and is always kind too.
February 10, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is very patient in answering questions and providing helpful information. I will miss him when he retires.
February 12, 2026
5
Everything Professional and Business like!
February 10, 2026
5
The staff at the urology clinic is very friendly and customer oriented. It's obvious they take great pride and taken care of every patient that comes to the clinic. I am grateful to Dr. Emerson and his staff for their assistance and treatment.
February 7, 2026
5
Can't imagine better care from a physician. Dr Emerson embodies all the qualities one would expect and want from a practioner: expertise in respective specialty , care for the wellbeing of patient, ability to explain condition and treatment options to patient. A health system would do well to seek out such caregivers and do all to retain. Thank you Dr E.
February 6, 2026
5
Everything went well but parking was a problem.
February 5, 2026
5
Have used Dr Emerson for 20 for myself and 10 before that with my Father Dr Emerson will be missed when he retires
January 30, 2026
5
First time I have ever done a video appointment. It was changed because of the weather. It was an excellent way of getting the visit done. Plus, I very much like dealing with Dr. Emerson.
February 7, 2026
5
I will miss Dr Emerson since he is retiring! I have great trust in him. He has been very good to me.
January 31, 2026
5
Dr Emerson is Great!!
January 28, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson and Nurse Andrea are professional, but bring the fun! So wonderful! Technician Lee is amazing! Great team!!!
January 24, 2026
5
Love this office and all staff so smart and kind and Dr Emerson the best doctor ever????
January 24, 2026
5
Dr Emerson and Andrea always have taken the time to explain any health questions I have.
January 25, 2026
5
It was a very pleasant visit.
January 24, 2026
5
We have been going to the Urology Associates for quite a few years now because I have kidney stones and I could not be more thrilled with this place.. each and every doctor that we have seen through the years has been nothing other than the best available... when you walk in the front door you were greeted beautifully and when seen by a doctor it has been nothing short of wonderful and we can't thank you guys enough..... yes we really think you are that good at what you do... Thank You !
January 23, 2026
5
Very good
January 25, 2026
5
Yes, I've been seeing Dr. Emerson for quite a few years. The staff is fabulous. Andrew is great. He's always taken care of everything that I had needed as far as medication, consultation, everything. Everybody's professional there, very comfortable going there. And yes, that's it. Dr. Emerson's a fabulous doctor.
January 24, 2026
4
It was a great experience
February 5, 2026
4
It was a great experience
February 5, 2026
5
Outstanding care! Thank you Dr. Emerson!
February 27, 2026
5
I've been with this practice and doctor since 2006, thus long term consistency and excellence.
February 26, 2026
5
The parking at 55 Whicher St is horrible. Not enough handicapped spaces.
February 26, 2026
5
We really appreciate Dr. Emerson. He's such a good doctor. We just hate that he's retiring. He's been so helpful and kind and got us through a lot of bad times. And we also love his nurse, Andrea. She's a special person, too. So we give them a 10, and they deserve more. So thank you.
February 24, 2026
5
Courteous, professional, and a pleasure to be their patient.
February 23, 2026
5
Everyone in this practice is excellent and they all are very caring and professional.
February 21, 2026
5
Dr Emerson is great
February 20, 2026
5
All perfect.
February 20, 2026
5
Very efficient and friendly! Great practice.
February 20, 2026
5
I said I would recommend Dr. Emerson to others and family. That i why I am sad he is planning to retire at the end of this year. Dr. Emerson is very friendly, very professional and an excellent doctor. His staff was also very efficient and good.
February 14, 2026
5
Extremely knowledgeable staff members
February 12, 2026
5
Really thankful for the people upfront, checking people in and their efforts to support the doctors and the patients rarely do I comment on too much but this has been a good place for me to be in my illness
February 12, 2026
5
My visits to Dr Emerson are always great. He and the entire staff always treat everyone promptly and with great respect. Dr Emerson is always professional in every way and takes the time explain everything and answer any questions we may have and not seem to feel rushed at all. He has always portrayed being very kind and caring. Andrea has been with him a good while and is always kind too.
February 10, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is very patient in answering questions and providing helpful information. I will miss him when he retires.
February 12, 2026
5
Everything Professional and Business like!
February 10, 2026
5
The staff at the urology clinic is very friendly and customer oriented. It's obvious they take great pride and taken care of every patient that comes to the clinic. I am grateful to Dr. Emerson and his staff for their assistance and treatment.
February 7, 2026
5
Can't imagine better care from a physician. Dr Emerson embodies all the qualities one would expect and want from a practioner: expertise in respective specialty , care for the wellbeing of patient, ability to explain condition and treatment options to patient. A health system would do well to seek out such caregivers and do all to retain. Thank you Dr E.
February 6, 2026
5
Everything went well but parking was a problem.
February 5, 2026
5
Have used Dr Emerson for 20 for myself and 10 before that with my Father Dr Emerson will be missed when he retires
January 30, 2026
5
First time I have ever done a video appointment. It was changed because of the weather. It was an excellent way of getting the visit done. Plus, I very much like dealing with Dr. Emerson.
February 7, 2026
5
I will miss Dr Emerson since he is retiring! I have great trust in him. He has been very good to me.
January 31, 2026
5
Dr Emerson is Great!!
January 28, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson and Nurse Andrea are professional, but bring the fun! So wonderful! Technician Lee is amazing! Great team!!!
January 24, 2026
5
Love this office and all staff so smart and kind and Dr Emerson the best doctor ever????
January 24, 2026
5
Dr Emerson and Andrea always have taken the time to explain any health questions I have.
January 25, 2026
5
It was a very pleasant visit.
January 24, 2026
5
We have been going to the Urology Associates for quite a few years now because I have kidney stones and I could not be more thrilled with this place.. each and every doctor that we have seen through the years has been nothing other than the best available... when you walk in the front door you were greeted beautifully and when seen by a doctor it has been nothing short of wonderful and we can't thank you guys enough..... yes we really think you are that good at what you do... Thank You !
January 23, 2026
5
Very good
January 25, 2026
5
Yes, I've been seeing Dr. Emerson for quite a few years. The staff is fabulous. Andrew is great. He's always taken care of everything that I had needed as far as medication, consultation, everything. Everybody's professional there, very comfortable going there. And yes, that's it. Dr. Emerson's a fabulous doctor.
January 24, 2026
5
Outstanding care! Thank you Dr. Emerson!
February 27, 2026
5
I've been with this practice and doctor since 2006, thus long term consistency and excellence.
February 26, 2026
5
The parking at 55 Whicher St is horrible. Not enough handicapped spaces.
February 26, 2026
5
We really appreciate Dr. Emerson. He's such a good doctor. We just hate that he's retiring. He's been so helpful and kind and got us through a lot of bad times. And we also love his nurse, Andrea. She's a special person, too. So we give them a 10, and they deserve more. So thank you.
February 24, 2026
5
Courteous, professional, and a pleasure to be their patient.
February 23, 2026
5
Everyone in this practice is excellent and they all are very caring and professional.
February 21, 2026
5
Dr Emerson is great
February 20, 2026
5
All perfect.
February 20, 2026
5
Very efficient and friendly! Great practice.
February 20, 2026
5
I said I would recommend Dr. Emerson to others and family. That i why I am sad he is planning to retire at the end of this year. Dr. Emerson is very friendly, very professional and an excellent doctor. His staff was also very efficient and good.
February 14, 2026
5
Extremely knowledgeable staff members
February 12, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is very patient in answering questions and providing helpful information. I will miss him when he retires.
February 12, 2026
5
Really thankful for the people upfront, checking people in and their efforts to support the doctors and the patients rarely do I comment on too much but this has been a good place for me to be in my illness
February 12, 2026
5
My visits to Dr Emerson are always great. He and the entire staff always treat everyone promptly and with great respect. Dr Emerson is always professional in every way and takes the time explain everything and answer any questions we may have and not seem to feel rushed at all. He has always portrayed being very kind and caring. Andrea has been with him a good while and is always kind too.
February 10, 2026
5
Everything Professional and Business like!
February 10, 2026
5
The staff at the urology clinic is very friendly and customer oriented. It's obvious they take great pride and taken care of every patient that comes to the clinic. I am grateful to Dr. Emerson and his staff for their assistance and treatment.
February 7, 2026
5
First time I have ever done a video appointment. It was changed because of the weather. It was an excellent way of getting the visit done. Plus, I very much like dealing with Dr. Emerson.
February 7, 2026
5
Can't imagine better care from a physician. Dr Emerson embodies all the qualities one would expect and want from a practioner: expertise in respective specialty , care for the wellbeing of patient, ability to explain condition and treatment options to patient. A health system would do well to seek out such caregivers and do all to retain. Thank you Dr E.
February 6, 2026
5
Everything went well but parking was a problem.
February 5, 2026
4
It was a great experience
February 5, 2026
5
I will miss Dr Emerson since he is retiring! I have great trust in him. He has been very good to me.
January 31, 2026
5
Have used Dr Emerson for 20 for myself and 10 before that with my Father Dr Emerson will be missed when he retires
January 30, 2026
5
Dr Emerson is Great!!
January 28, 2026
5
Very good
January 25, 2026
5
Dr Emerson and Andrea always have taken the time to explain any health questions I have.
January 25, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson and Nurse Andrea are professional, but bring the fun! So wonderful! Technician Lee is amazing! Great team!!!
January 24, 2026
5
Love this office and all staff so smart and kind and Dr Emerson the best doctor ever????
January 24, 2026
5
It was a very pleasant visit.
January 24, 2026
5
Yes, I've been seeing Dr. Emerson for quite a few years. The staff is fabulous. Andrew is great. He's always taken care of everything that I had needed as far as medication, consultation, everything. Everybody's professional there, very comfortable going there. And yes, that's it. Dr. Emerson's a fabulous doctor.
January 24, 2026
5
We have been going to the Urology Associates for quite a few years now because I have kidney stones and I could not be more thrilled with this place.. each and every doctor that we have seen through the years has been nothing other than the best available... when you walk in the front door you were greeted beautifully and when seen by a doctor it has been nothing short of wonderful and we can't thank you guys enough..... yes we really think you are that good at what you do... Thank You !
January 23, 2026
5
We have been going to the Urology Associates for quite a few years now because I have kidney stones and I could not be more thrilled with this place.. each and every doctor that we have seen through the years has been nothing other than the best available... when you walk in the front door you were greeted beautifully and when seen by a doctor it has been nothing short of wonderful and we can't thank you guys enough..... yes we really think you are that good at what you do... Thank You !
January 23, 2026
5
Yes, I've been seeing Dr. Emerson for quite a few years. The staff is fabulous. Andrew is great. He's always taken care of everything that I had needed as far as medication, consultation, everything. Everybody's professional there, very comfortable going there. And yes, that's it. Dr. Emerson's a fabulous doctor.
January 24, 2026
5
Love this office and all staff so smart and kind and Dr Emerson the best doctor ever????
January 24, 2026
5
It was a very pleasant visit.
January 24, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson and Nurse Andrea are professional, but bring the fun! So wonderful! Technician Lee is amazing! Great team!!!
January 24, 2026
5
Dr Emerson and Andrea always have taken the time to explain any health questions I have.
January 25, 2026
5
Very good
January 25, 2026
5
Dr Emerson is Great!!
January 28, 2026
5
Have used Dr Emerson for 20 for myself and 10 before that with my Father Dr Emerson will be missed when he retires
January 30, 2026
5
I will miss Dr Emerson since he is retiring! I have great trust in him. He has been very good to me.
January 31, 2026
4
It was a great experience
February 5, 2026
5
Everything went well but parking was a problem.
February 5, 2026
5
Can't imagine better care from a physician. Dr Emerson embodies all the qualities one would expect and want from a practioner: expertise in respective specialty , care for the wellbeing of patient, ability to explain condition and treatment options to patient. A health system would do well to seek out such caregivers and do all to retain. Thank you Dr E.
February 6, 2026
5
First time I have ever done a video appointment. It was changed because of the weather. It was an excellent way of getting the visit done. Plus, I very much like dealing with Dr. Emerson.
February 7, 2026
5
The staff at the urology clinic is very friendly and customer oriented. It's obvious they take great pride and taken care of every patient that comes to the clinic. I am grateful to Dr. Emerson and his staff for their assistance and treatment.
February 7, 2026
5
Everything Professional and Business like!
February 10, 2026
5
My visits to Dr Emerson are always great. He and the entire staff always treat everyone promptly and with great respect. Dr Emerson is always professional in every way and takes the time explain everything and answer any questions we may have and not seem to feel rushed at all. He has always portrayed being very kind and caring. Andrea has been with him a good while and is always kind too.
February 10, 2026
5
Really thankful for the people upfront, checking people in and their efforts to support the doctors and the patients rarely do I comment on too much but this has been a good place for me to be in my illness
February 12, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is very patient in answering questions and providing helpful information. I will miss him when he retires.
February 12, 2026
5
Extremely knowledgeable staff members
February 12, 2026
5
I said I would recommend Dr. Emerson to others and family. That i why I am sad he is planning to retire at the end of this year. Dr. Emerson is very friendly, very professional and an excellent doctor. His staff was also very efficient and good.
February 14, 2026
5
Very efficient and friendly! Great practice.
February 20, 2026
5
All perfect.
February 20, 2026
5
Dr Emerson is great
February 20, 2026
5
Everyone in this practice is excellent and they all are very caring and professional.
February 21, 2026
5
Courteous, professional, and a pleasure to be their patient.
February 23, 2026
5
We really appreciate Dr. Emerson. He's such a good doctor. We just hate that he's retiring. He's been so helpful and kind and got us through a lot of bad times. And we also love his nurse, Andrea. She's a special person, too. So we give them a 10, and they deserve more. So thank you.
February 24, 2026
5
The parking at 55 Whicher St is horrible. Not enough handicapped spaces.
February 26, 2026
5
I've been with this practice and doctor since 2006, thus long term consistency and excellence.
February 26, 2026
5
Outstanding care! Thank you Dr. Emerson!
February 27, 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.
