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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 711 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
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 excellent no issues.
June 13, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson was phenomenal, he was comforting and reassuring, he often asked if I had questions or concerns. The support staff (FOS, CMA & discharge guy)were great, all greeted me with a smile and was knowledgeable in the appointment process from beginning to end. Thank you!!!
June 12, 2025
5
Great docs and assistants!!
June 12, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is a great doctor. The patients are lucky to have him, and the practice is lucky to have him. He's very thorough, always pleasant. He was timely. Actually, he's one of the best doctors I've ever worked with. Thank you.
June 11, 2025
5
I appreciate Dr. Emerson and trust him with my care. He listens to my medical concerns, asks questions and gives me the best options for my medical needs. I had a good experience with each person from check in to check out.
June 7, 2025
5
I was very pleased with the office staff's efficiency. This was my first time seeing Dr. Emerson, my urologist, loved his clarity and the manner in which he spoke with me.
June 7, 2025
5
Front office check in was extremely professional and friendly. Nurse was also pleasant. Dr. Emerson listened well to my concerns and clearly explained the game plan for taking care of my problem.
June 5, 2025
5
Warm, personable, friendly, informative.
May 31, 2025
5
Dr Tom is a wonderful physician. He listens to me, and he is very easy going while still being very professional.
May 31, 2025
5
I was extremely impressed with Dr Emerson and the entire staff at Georgia Urology. The staff was efficient, courteous, and professional. Dr Emerson was attentive, thorough, and had a pleasant demeanor. I did not feel rushed, and had all of my questions and concerns answered.
May 29, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is very personable and we've gone through a long time and I totally trust him with whatever he advises and would go to him as long as I can.
May 25, 2025
5
Love Dr Emerson.....very nice man
May 21, 2025
5
Great experience overall and Dr Emerson is excellent. Answered all my questions in detail and clearly explained next steps.
May 21, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson and everyone I have encountered at this office are very nice and I feel have my best interests as a priority.
May 10, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is probably the best doctor I have ever worked with. Friendly, knowledgable, helpful, taking what ever time I needed to ask my questions and then providing thorough answers. Great bedside manner and very caring. It is clear that he is there to help his patients and cares deeply about helping others.
May 10, 2025
5
Thomas Emerson is a great doctor
May 9, 2025
5
They are always great
May 9, 2025
5
Meeting the doctor's nurse and Dr Emerson felt like seeing old friends again even though it was my first visit.
May 9, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is always pleasant and takes time for his patient.
May 8, 2025
5
Dr Emerson was great to talk to. He's funny.
May 7, 2025
5
Great staff from checking in to checking out, and all the medical staff in between.
May 7, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is the best. I feel well cared for by the professionals at this practice.
May 3, 2025
5
Dr. Tom Emerson is the best in his field. Staff great, too.
May 2, 2025
5
Have been going for yearly exams for over 20 years. Doctor and staff are exceptional.
May 2, 2025
5
ok
May 2, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is friendly, jovial and professional at all times plus he takes a personal interest in me.
May 2, 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 excellent no issues.
June 13, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson was phenomenal, he was comforting and reassuring, he often asked if I had questions or concerns. The support staff (FOS, CMA & discharge guy)were great, all greeted me with a smile and was knowledgeable in the appointment process from beginning to end. Thank you!!!
June 12, 2025
5
Great docs and assistants!!
June 12, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is a great doctor. The patients are lucky to have him, and the practice is lucky to have him. He's very thorough, always pleasant. He was timely. Actually, he's one of the best doctors I've ever worked with. Thank you.
June 11, 2025
5
I appreciate Dr. Emerson and trust him with my care. He listens to my medical concerns, asks questions and gives me the best options for my medical needs. I had a good experience with each person from check in to check out.
June 7, 2025
5
I was very pleased with the office staff's efficiency. This was my first time seeing Dr. Emerson, my urologist, loved his clarity and the manner in which he spoke with me.
June 7, 2025
5
Front office check in was extremely professional and friendly. Nurse was also pleasant. Dr. Emerson listened well to my concerns and clearly explained the game plan for taking care of my problem.
June 5, 2025
5
Warm, personable, friendly, informative.
May 31, 2025
5
Dr Tom is a wonderful physician. He listens to me, and he is very easy going while still being very professional.
May 31, 2025
5
I was extremely impressed with Dr Emerson and the entire staff at Georgia Urology. The staff was efficient, courteous, and professional. Dr Emerson was attentive, thorough, and had a pleasant demeanor. I did not feel rushed, and had all of my questions and concerns answered.
May 29, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is very personable and we've gone through a long time and I totally trust him with whatever he advises and would go to him as long as I can.
May 25, 2025
5
Love Dr Emerson.....very nice man
May 21, 2025
5
Great experience overall and Dr Emerson is excellent. Answered all my questions in detail and clearly explained next steps.
May 21, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson and everyone I have encountered at this office are very nice and I feel have my best interests as a priority.
May 10, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is probably the best doctor I have ever worked with. Friendly, knowledgable, helpful, taking what ever time I needed to ask my questions and then providing thorough answers. Great bedside manner and very caring. It is clear that he is there to help his patients and cares deeply about helping others.
May 10, 2025
5
Thomas Emerson is a great doctor
May 9, 2025
5
They are always great
May 9, 2025
5
Meeting the doctor's nurse and Dr Emerson felt like seeing old friends again even though it was my first visit.
May 9, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is always pleasant and takes time for his patient.
May 8, 2025
5
Dr Emerson was great to talk to. He's funny.
May 7, 2025
5
Great staff from checking in to checking out, and all the medical staff in between.
May 7, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is the best. I feel well cared for by the professionals at this practice.
May 3, 2025
5
Dr. Tom Emerson is the best in his field. Staff great, too.
May 2, 2025
5
Have been going for yearly exams for over 20 years. Doctor and staff are exceptional.
May 2, 2025
5
ok
May 2, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is friendly, jovial and professional at all times plus he takes a personal interest in me.
May 2, 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 excellent no issues.
June 13, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson was phenomenal, he was comforting and reassuring, he often asked if I had questions or concerns. The support staff (FOS, CMA & discharge guy)were great, all greeted me with a smile and was knowledgeable in the appointment process from beginning to end. Thank you!!!
June 12, 2025
5
Great docs and assistants!!
June 12, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is a great doctor. The patients are lucky to have him, and the practice is lucky to have him. He's very thorough, always pleasant. He was timely. Actually, he's one of the best doctors I've ever worked with. Thank you.
June 11, 2025
5
I appreciate Dr. Emerson and trust him with my care. He listens to my medical concerns, asks questions and gives me the best options for my medical needs. I had a good experience with each person from check in to check out.
June 7, 2025
5
I was very pleased with the office staff's efficiency. This was my first time seeing Dr. Emerson, my urologist, loved his clarity and the manner in which he spoke with me.
June 7, 2025
5
Front office check in was extremely professional and friendly. Nurse was also pleasant. Dr. Emerson listened well to my concerns and clearly explained the game plan for taking care of my problem.
June 5, 2025
5
Warm, personable, friendly, informative.
May 31, 2025
5
Dr Tom is a wonderful physician. He listens to me, and he is very easy going while still being very professional.
May 31, 2025
5
I was extremely impressed with Dr Emerson and the entire staff at Georgia Urology. The staff was efficient, courteous, and professional. Dr Emerson was attentive, thorough, and had a pleasant demeanor. I did not feel rushed, and had all of my questions and concerns answered.
May 29, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is very personable and we've gone through a long time and I totally trust him with whatever he advises and would go to him as long as I can.
May 25, 2025
5
Love Dr Emerson.....very nice man
May 21, 2025
5
Great experience overall and Dr Emerson is excellent. Answered all my questions in detail and clearly explained next steps.
May 21, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson and everyone I have encountered at this office are very nice and I feel have my best interests as a priority.
May 10, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is probably the best doctor I have ever worked with. Friendly, knowledgable, helpful, taking what ever time I needed to ask my questions and then providing thorough answers. Great bedside manner and very caring. It is clear that he is there to help his patients and cares deeply about helping others.
May 10, 2025
5
Thomas Emerson is a great doctor
May 9, 2025
5
They are always great
May 9, 2025
5
Meeting the doctor's nurse and Dr Emerson felt like seeing old friends again even though it was my first visit.
May 9, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is always pleasant and takes time for his patient.
May 8, 2025
5
Dr Emerson was great to talk to. He's funny.
May 7, 2025
5
Great staff from checking in to checking out, and all the medical staff in between.
May 7, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is the best. I feel well cared for by the professionals at this practice.
May 3, 2025
5
Dr. Tom Emerson is the best in his field. Staff great, too.
May 2, 2025
5
Have been going for yearly exams for over 20 years. Doctor and staff are exceptional.
May 2, 2025
5
ok
May 2, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is friendly, jovial and professional at all times plus he takes a personal interest in me.
May 2, 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 excellent no issues.
June 13, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson was phenomenal, he was comforting and reassuring, he often asked if I had questions or concerns. The support staff (FOS, CMA & discharge guy)were great, all greeted me with a smile and was knowledgeable in the appointment process from beginning to end. Thank you!!!
June 12, 2025
5
Great docs and assistants!!
June 12, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is a great doctor. The patients are lucky to have him, and the practice is lucky to have him. He's very thorough, always pleasant. He was timely. Actually, he's one of the best doctors I've ever worked with. Thank you.
June 11, 2025
5
I appreciate Dr. Emerson and trust him with my care. He listens to my medical concerns, asks questions and gives me the best options for my medical needs. I had a good experience with each person from check in to check out.
June 7, 2025
5
I was very pleased with the office staff's efficiency. This was my first time seeing Dr. Emerson, my urologist, loved his clarity and the manner in which he spoke with me.
June 7, 2025
5
Front office check in was extremely professional and friendly. Nurse was also pleasant. Dr. Emerson listened well to my concerns and clearly explained the game plan for taking care of my problem.
June 5, 2025
5
Warm, personable, friendly, informative.
May 31, 2025
5
Dr Tom is a wonderful physician. He listens to me, and he is very easy going while still being very professional.
May 31, 2025
5
I was extremely impressed with Dr Emerson and the entire staff at Georgia Urology. The staff was efficient, courteous, and professional. Dr Emerson was attentive, thorough, and had a pleasant demeanor. I did not feel rushed, and had all of my questions and concerns answered.
May 29, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is very personable and we've gone through a long time and I totally trust him with whatever he advises and would go to him as long as I can.
May 25, 2025
5
Love Dr Emerson.....very nice man
May 21, 2025
5
Great experience overall and Dr Emerson is excellent. Answered all my questions in detail and clearly explained next steps.
May 21, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson and everyone I have encountered at this office are very nice and I feel have my best interests as a priority.
May 10, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is probably the best doctor I have ever worked with. Friendly, knowledgable, helpful, taking what ever time I needed to ask my questions and then providing thorough answers. Great bedside manner and very caring. It is clear that he is there to help his patients and cares deeply about helping others.
May 10, 2025
5
Thomas Emerson is a great doctor
May 9, 2025
5
They are always great
May 9, 2025
5
Meeting the doctor's nurse and Dr Emerson felt like seeing old friends again even though it was my first visit.
May 9, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is always pleasant and takes time for his patient.
May 8, 2025
5
Dr Emerson was great to talk to. He's funny.
May 7, 2025
5
Great staff from checking in to checking out, and all the medical staff in between.
May 7, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is the best. I feel well cared for by the professionals at this practice.
May 3, 2025
5
Dr. Tom Emerson is the best in his field. Staff great, too.
May 2, 2025
5
ok
May 2, 2025
5
Have been going for yearly exams for over 20 years. Doctor and staff are exceptional.
May 2, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is friendly, jovial and professional at all times plus he takes a personal interest in me.
May 2, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is friendly, jovial and professional at all times plus he takes a personal interest in me.
May 2, 2025
5
Have been going for yearly exams for over 20 years. Doctor and staff are exceptional.
May 2, 2025
5
ok
May 2, 2025
5
Dr. Tom Emerson is the best in his field. Staff great, too.
May 2, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is the best. I feel well cared for by the professionals at this practice.
May 3, 2025
5
Great staff from checking in to checking out, and all the medical staff in between.
May 7, 2025
5
Dr Emerson was great to talk to. He's funny.
May 7, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is always pleasant and takes time for his patient.
May 8, 2025
5
Meeting the doctor's nurse and Dr Emerson felt like seeing old friends again even though it was my first visit.
May 9, 2025
5
They are always great
May 9, 2025
5
Thomas Emerson is a great doctor
May 9, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is probably the best doctor I have ever worked with. Friendly, knowledgable, helpful, taking what ever time I needed to ask my questions and then providing thorough answers. Great bedside manner and very caring. It is clear that he is there to help his patients and cares deeply about helping others.
May 10, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson and everyone I have encountered at this office are very nice and I feel have my best interests as a priority.
May 10, 2025
5
Great experience overall and Dr Emerson is excellent. Answered all my questions in detail and clearly explained next steps.
May 21, 2025
5
Love Dr Emerson.....very nice man
May 21, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is very personable and we've gone through a long time and I totally trust him with whatever he advises and would go to him as long as I can.
May 25, 2025
5
I was extremely impressed with Dr Emerson and the entire staff at Georgia Urology. The staff was efficient, courteous, and professional. Dr Emerson was attentive, thorough, and had a pleasant demeanor. I did not feel rushed, and had all of my questions and concerns answered.
May 29, 2025
5
Dr Tom is a wonderful physician. He listens to me, and he is very easy going while still being very professional.
May 31, 2025
5
Warm, personable, friendly, informative.
May 31, 2025
5
Front office check in was extremely professional and friendly. Nurse was also pleasant. Dr. Emerson listened well to my concerns and clearly explained the game plan for taking care of my problem.
June 5, 2025
5
I was very pleased with the office staff's efficiency. This was my first time seeing Dr. Emerson, my urologist, loved his clarity and the manner in which he spoke with me.
June 7, 2025
5
I appreciate Dr. Emerson and trust him with my care. He listens to my medical concerns, asks questions and gives me the best options for my medical needs. I had a good experience with each person from check in to check out.
June 7, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is a great doctor. The patients are lucky to have him, and the practice is lucky to have him. He's very thorough, always pleasant. He was timely. Actually, he's one of the best doctors I've ever worked with. Thank you.
June 11, 2025
5
Great docs and assistants!!
June 12, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson was phenomenal, he was comforting and reassuring, he often asked if I had questions or concerns. The support staff (FOS, CMA & discharge guy)were great, all greeted me with a smile and was knowledgeable in the appointment process from beginning to end. Thank you!!!
June 12, 2025
5
All excellent no issues.
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
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.
