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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 590 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
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
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 was a real pleasure to visit with. Sorry to hear of his nearing retirement. He'll be missed.
September 3, 2026
5
From front desk to Dr. Emerson - First Class!!
September 3, 2026
5
Paula was very efficient and friendly when at check in as was Christian at check out. I really like Dr. Emerson and while I understand, will miss him once he retires. He's a really good doctor and very personable.
September 2, 2026
5
It was very helpful
September 2, 2026
5
I`m going to miss Dr. Emerson
August 30, 2026
5
Dr Emmerson is the BEST!!!!!! Going to miss him when he retires, but wish him the BEST in retirement.
August 29, 2026
5
Dr Emerson is an outstanding urologist.He takes the time to listen to my concerns and gives sound advice. I understand that he will be retiring at the end of this year.I surely do hate to lose him but wish him well in his retirement.
August 29, 2026
5
Dr Emerson, always very professional. Hate to see him retire
August 29, 2026
5
Very professional and friendly
August 23, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is very attentive and courteous!
August 21, 2026
5
Great doctor.
August 21, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson has been a part of my health for the last 10yrs. Happy for him - retiring. But sad as well.
August 20, 2026
5
Dr Emerson is that rare blend of medical expertise and outstanding bedside manner. He will be missed
August 14, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is a wonderful doctor. I wish all doctors had the bedside manner that he does. He didn't seem to want to rush out of there and act like we weren't important. He told us every single detail of everything that we could possibly need to know. And we truly appreciate his insight and his recommendations and his willingness to listen and tell us exactly what we needed to know and how we needed to go forward. Like I said, I wish all doctors were like Dr. Emerson. He is just wonderful and we are sad to see him retire. Thank you.
August 14, 2026
5
I enjoy being a patient of Dr. Emerson. Hate to see him go.
August 12, 2026
5
I think it's unethical to schedule my appointment as a new patient when I clearly have records with another provider in the practice.
August 9, 2026
5
Dr Emerson is thoroughly knowledgeable and well respected in his field. I was blessed to have him as my Physician. I hope he has a wonderful retirement. He truly deserves it. Thank you for all your support.
August 7, 2026
5
Sad to see Dr. Emerson retire, but happy for him !
July 29, 2026
5
I will miss Dr Emerson
July 26, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is a great doctor!! He listens and cares about his patients. That's hard to find with most doctors today!!
July 25, 2026
5
All the staff in this office are professional and knowledgeable. A pleasure !
July 23, 2026
5
Excellent care
July 20, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson has always been excellent in my care. I appreciate his concern and his overall care and concern about his patients. And I wish him a happy retirement. I hate to see him go, but do understand. Thank you.
July 19, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is always so attentive. He really listens and makes sure you understand everything. He is the best!
July 16, 2026
5
Dr Emerson and staff great
July 16, 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 was a real pleasure to visit with. Sorry to hear of his nearing retirement. He'll be missed.
September 3, 2026
5
From front desk to Dr. Emerson - First Class!!
September 3, 2026
5
Paula was very efficient and friendly when at check in as was Christian at check out. I really like Dr. Emerson and while I understand, will miss him once he retires. He's a really good doctor and very personable.
September 2, 2026
5
It was very helpful
September 2, 2026
5
I`m going to miss Dr. Emerson
August 30, 2026
5
Dr Emmerson is the BEST!!!!!! Going to miss him when he retires, but wish him the BEST in retirement.
August 29, 2026
5
Dr Emerson is an outstanding urologist.He takes the time to listen to my concerns and gives sound advice. I understand that he will be retiring at the end of this year.I surely do hate to lose him but wish him well in his retirement.
August 29, 2026
5
Dr Emerson, always very professional. Hate to see him retire
August 29, 2026
5
Very professional and friendly
August 23, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is very attentive and courteous!
August 21, 2026
5
Great doctor.
August 21, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson has been a part of my health for the last 10yrs. Happy for him - retiring. But sad as well.
August 20, 2026
5
Dr Emerson is that rare blend of medical expertise and outstanding bedside manner. He will be missed
August 14, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is a wonderful doctor. I wish all doctors had the bedside manner that he does. He didn't seem to want to rush out of there and act like we weren't important. He told us every single detail of everything that we could possibly need to know. And we truly appreciate his insight and his recommendations and his willingness to listen and tell us exactly what we needed to know and how we needed to go forward. Like I said, I wish all doctors were like Dr. Emerson. He is just wonderful and we are sad to see him retire. Thank you.
August 14, 2026
5
I enjoy being a patient of Dr. Emerson. Hate to see him go.
August 12, 2026
5
I think it's unethical to schedule my appointment as a new patient when I clearly have records with another provider in the practice.
August 9, 2026
5
Dr Emerson is thoroughly knowledgeable and well respected in his field. I was blessed to have him as my Physician. I hope he has a wonderful retirement. He truly deserves it. Thank you for all your support.
August 7, 2026
5
Sad to see Dr. Emerson retire, but happy for him !
July 29, 2026
5
I will miss Dr Emerson
July 26, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is a great doctor!! He listens and cares about his patients. That's hard to find with most doctors today!!
July 25, 2026
5
All the staff in this office are professional and knowledgeable. A pleasure !
July 23, 2026
5
Excellent care
July 20, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson has always been excellent in my care. I appreciate his concern and his overall care and concern about his patients. And I wish him a happy retirement. I hate to see him go, but do understand. Thank you.
July 19, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is always so attentive. He really listens and makes sure you understand everything. He is the best!
July 16, 2026
5
Dr Emerson and staff great
July 16, 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 was a real pleasure to visit with. Sorry to hear of his nearing retirement. He'll be missed.
September 3, 2026
5
From front desk to Dr. Emerson - First Class!!
September 3, 2026
5
Paula was very efficient and friendly when at check in as was Christian at check out. I really like Dr. Emerson and while I understand, will miss him once he retires. He's a really good doctor and very personable.
September 2, 2026
5
It was very helpful
September 2, 2026
5
I`m going to miss Dr. Emerson
August 30, 2026
5
Dr Emmerson is the BEST!!!!!! Going to miss him when he retires, but wish him the BEST in retirement.
August 29, 2026
5
Dr Emerson is an outstanding urologist.He takes the time to listen to my concerns and gives sound advice. I understand that he will be retiring at the end of this year.I surely do hate to lose him but wish him well in his retirement.
August 29, 2026
5
Dr Emerson, always very professional. Hate to see him retire
August 29, 2026
5
Very professional and friendly
August 23, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is very attentive and courteous!
August 21, 2026
5
Great doctor.
August 21, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson has been a part of my health for the last 10yrs. Happy for him - retiring. But sad as well.
August 20, 2026
5
Dr Emerson is that rare blend of medical expertise and outstanding bedside manner. He will be missed
August 14, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is a wonderful doctor. I wish all doctors had the bedside manner that he does. He didn't seem to want to rush out of there and act like we weren't important. He told us every single detail of everything that we could possibly need to know. And we truly appreciate his insight and his recommendations and his willingness to listen and tell us exactly what we needed to know and how we needed to go forward. Like I said, I wish all doctors were like Dr. Emerson. He is just wonderful and we are sad to see him retire. Thank you.
August 14, 2026
5
I enjoy being a patient of Dr. Emerson. Hate to see him go.
August 12, 2026
5
I think it's unethical to schedule my appointment as a new patient when I clearly have records with another provider in the practice.
August 9, 2026
5
Dr Emerson is thoroughly knowledgeable and well respected in his field. I was blessed to have him as my Physician. I hope he has a wonderful retirement. He truly deserves it. Thank you for all your support.
August 7, 2026
5
Sad to see Dr. Emerson retire, but happy for him !
July 29, 2026
5
I will miss Dr Emerson
July 26, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is a great doctor!! He listens and cares about his patients. That's hard to find with most doctors today!!
July 25, 2026
5
All the staff in this office are professional and knowledgeable. A pleasure !
July 23, 2026
5
Excellent care
July 20, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson has always been excellent in my care. I appreciate his concern and his overall care and concern about his patients. And I wish him a happy retirement. I hate to see him go, but do understand. Thank you.
July 19, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is always so attentive. He really listens and makes sure you understand everything. He is the best!
July 16, 2026
5
Dr Emerson and staff great
July 16, 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
Dr Emerson was a real pleasure to visit with. Sorry to hear of his nearing retirement. He'll be missed.
September 3, 2026
5
From front desk to Dr. Emerson - First Class!!
September 3, 2026
5
Paula was very efficient and friendly when at check in as was Christian at check out. I really like Dr. Emerson and while I understand, will miss him once he retires. He's a really good doctor and very personable.
September 2, 2026
5
It was very helpful
September 2, 2026
5
I`m going to miss Dr. Emerson
August 30, 2026
5
Dr Emerson, always very professional. Hate to see him retire
August 29, 2026
5
Dr Emmerson is the BEST!!!!!! Going to miss him when he retires, but wish him the BEST in retirement.
August 29, 2026
5
Dr Emerson is an outstanding urologist.He takes the time to listen to my concerns and gives sound advice. I understand that he will be retiring at the end of this year.I surely do hate to lose him but wish him well in his retirement.
August 29, 2026
5
Very professional and friendly
August 23, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is very attentive and courteous!
August 21, 2026
5
Great doctor.
August 21, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson has been a part of my health for the last 10yrs. Happy for him - retiring. But sad as well.
August 20, 2026
5
Dr Emerson is that rare blend of medical expertise and outstanding bedside manner. He will be missed
August 14, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is a wonderful doctor. I wish all doctors had the bedside manner that he does. He didn't seem to want to rush out of there and act like we weren't important. He told us every single detail of everything that we could possibly need to know. And we truly appreciate his insight and his recommendations and his willingness to listen and tell us exactly what we needed to know and how we needed to go forward. Like I said, I wish all doctors were like Dr. Emerson. He is just wonderful and we are sad to see him retire. Thank you.
August 14, 2026
5
I enjoy being a patient of Dr. Emerson. Hate to see him go.
August 12, 2026
5
I think it's unethical to schedule my appointment as a new patient when I clearly have records with another provider in the practice.
August 9, 2026
5
Dr Emerson is thoroughly knowledgeable and well respected in his field. I was blessed to have him as my Physician. I hope he has a wonderful retirement. He truly deserves it. Thank you for all your support.
August 7, 2026
5
Sad to see Dr. Emerson retire, but happy for him !
July 29, 2026
5
I will miss Dr Emerson
July 26, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is a great doctor!! He listens and cares about his patients. That's hard to find with most doctors today!!
July 25, 2026
5
All the staff in this office are professional and knowledgeable. A pleasure !
July 23, 2026
5
Excellent care
July 20, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson has always been excellent in my care. I appreciate his concern and his overall care and concern about his patients. And I wish him a happy retirement. I hate to see him go, but do understand. Thank you.
July 19, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is always so attentive. He really listens and makes sure you understand everything. He is the best!
July 16, 2026
5
Dr Emerson and staff great
July 16, 2026
5
Dr Emerson and staff great
July 16, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is always so attentive. He really listens and makes sure you understand everything. He is the best!
July 16, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson has always been excellent in my care. I appreciate his concern and his overall care and concern about his patients. And I wish him a happy retirement. I hate to see him go, but do understand. Thank you.
July 19, 2026
5
Excellent care
July 20, 2026
5
All the staff in this office are professional and knowledgeable. A pleasure !
July 23, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is a great doctor!! He listens and cares about his patients. That's hard to find with most doctors today!!
July 25, 2026
5
I will miss Dr Emerson
July 26, 2026
5
Sad to see Dr. Emerson retire, but happy for him !
July 29, 2026
5
Dr Emerson is thoroughly knowledgeable and well respected in his field. I was blessed to have him as my Physician. I hope he has a wonderful retirement. He truly deserves it. Thank you for all your support.
August 7, 2026
5
I think it's unethical to schedule my appointment as a new patient when I clearly have records with another provider in the practice.
August 9, 2026
5
I enjoy being a patient of Dr. Emerson. Hate to see him go.
August 12, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is a wonderful doctor. I wish all doctors had the bedside manner that he does. He didn't seem to want to rush out of there and act like we weren't important. He told us every single detail of everything that we could possibly need to know. And we truly appreciate his insight and his recommendations and his willingness to listen and tell us exactly what we needed to know and how we needed to go forward. Like I said, I wish all doctors were like Dr. Emerson. He is just wonderful and we are sad to see him retire. Thank you.
August 14, 2026
5
Dr Emerson is that rare blend of medical expertise and outstanding bedside manner. He will be missed
August 14, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson has been a part of my health for the last 10yrs. Happy for him - retiring. But sad as well.
August 20, 2026
5
Great doctor.
August 21, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is very attentive and courteous!
August 21, 2026
5
Very professional and friendly
August 23, 2026
5
Dr Emerson is an outstanding urologist.He takes the time to listen to my concerns and gives sound advice. I understand that he will be retiring at the end of this year.I surely do hate to lose him but wish him well in his retirement.
August 29, 2026
5
Dr Emmerson is the BEST!!!!!! Going to miss him when he retires, but wish him the BEST in retirement.
August 29, 2026
5
Dr Emerson, always very professional. Hate to see him retire
August 29, 2026
5
I`m going to miss Dr. Emerson
August 30, 2026
5
It was very helpful
September 2, 2026
5
Paula was very efficient and friendly when at check in as was Christian at check out. I really like Dr. Emerson and while I understand, will miss him once he retires. He's a really good doctor and very personable.
September 2, 2026
5
From front desk to Dr. Emerson - First Class!!
September 3, 2026
5
Dr Emerson was a real pleasure to visit with. Sorry to hear of his nearing retirement. He'll be missed.
September 3, 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
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.
