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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 599 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
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
From start to finish, the urology team was very kind, respectful, and considerate. With regards to Dr. Emerson, I have had interactions with him for probably, I want to say 20 years. And he, like my primary care physician, Dr. Krista, is some of the best that I have the privilege to work with. It's going to be tough to find a replacement for Dr. Emerson. I'm sad that, or happy that he's retiring, sad that he won't be my urologist anymore. But he is one of the good guys. Thank you.
July 15, 2026
5
Jessica my nurse was very caring and informative. Dr Emerson is the best dr. I am so happy he is retiring at the end of this year but he will be so missed by me on so many levels. He is kind, considerate, intelligent and desirous of helping me to feel better and to understand and be in agreement with his orders. Christian also was very helpful setting me up with my discharge needs.
July 12, 2026
5
Dr Emerson and his staff are awesome. They are very knowledgeable and professional! Thank you Dr Emerson and Staff!
July 2, 2026
5
Provider made clear the choice es for treatment of my health concerns. Being . my first time meeting with the provider i appreciated his knowledge of my case from the beginning. I have every confidence in my future treatment from this. Impressive Doctor.
June 30, 2026
5
Very happy for Dr Emerson's retirement but what a loss to Wellstar!! I've been seeing him for years and he's amazing! He will leave a huge hole in Wellstar! He's the BEST!
June 20, 2026
5
Very Professional and very concerned.
June 20, 2026
5
There nothing to say the service was good very little waiting that's all you can ask for
June 19, 2026
5
Good service
June 19, 2026
5
Love Dr. Emerson. Will miss him a whole lot when he retires. And love Andrea too. She's the best!
June 19, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson has given me excellent care for many years. I would recommend him and his staff to anyone. He has made a big difference in my quality of life.
June 18, 2026
5
It's sad to see Dr. Emerson retire at the end of the year. But the good news is Dr. Drake is a good personas well! I appreciate the quality care from this staff!
June 15, 2026
5
We are so happy with them. We trust them fully. And if you need them they get right back with you. One of the best we have had!
June 14, 2026
5
Have been going to see Dr Emerson for years... From the front office staff to Andrea his asst ... and have seen Clare-she's also great too!
June 13, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is an excellent doctor and communicator. The care he shows for his patients is exceptional!
June 11, 2026
5
Great first visit.
June 11, 2026
5
you have to pay to park . the practice does not voucher
June 10, 2026
5
Wonderful Dr Emerson
May 31, 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
From start to finish, the urology team was very kind, respectful, and considerate. With regards to Dr. Emerson, I have had interactions with him for probably, I want to say 20 years. And he, like my primary care physician, Dr. Krista, is some of the best that I have the privilege to work with. It's going to be tough to find a replacement for Dr. Emerson. I'm sad that, or happy that he's retiring, sad that he won't be my urologist anymore. But he is one of the good guys. Thank you.
July 15, 2026
5
Jessica my nurse was very caring and informative. Dr Emerson is the best dr. I am so happy he is retiring at the end of this year but he will be so missed by me on so many levels. He is kind, considerate, intelligent and desirous of helping me to feel better and to understand and be in agreement with his orders. Christian also was very helpful setting me up with my discharge needs.
July 12, 2026
5
Dr Emerson and his staff are awesome. They are very knowledgeable and professional! Thank you Dr Emerson and Staff!
July 2, 2026
5
Provider made clear the choice es for treatment of my health concerns. Being . my first time meeting with the provider i appreciated his knowledge of my case from the beginning. I have every confidence in my future treatment from this. Impressive Doctor.
June 30, 2026
5
Very happy for Dr Emerson's retirement but what a loss to Wellstar!! I've been seeing him for years and he's amazing! He will leave a huge hole in Wellstar! He's the BEST!
June 20, 2026
5
Very Professional and very concerned.
June 20, 2026
5
There nothing to say the service was good very little waiting that's all you can ask for
June 19, 2026
5
Good service
June 19, 2026
5
Love Dr. Emerson. Will miss him a whole lot when he retires. And love Andrea too. She's the best!
June 19, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson has given me excellent care for many years. I would recommend him and his staff to anyone. He has made a big difference in my quality of life.
June 18, 2026
5
It's sad to see Dr. Emerson retire at the end of the year. But the good news is Dr. Drake is a good personas well! I appreciate the quality care from this staff!
June 15, 2026
5
We are so happy with them. We trust them fully. And if you need them they get right back with you. One of the best we have had!
June 14, 2026
5
Have been going to see Dr Emerson for years... From the front office staff to Andrea his asst ... and have seen Clare-she's also great too!
June 13, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is an excellent doctor and communicator. The care he shows for his patients is exceptional!
June 11, 2026
5
Great first visit.
June 11, 2026
5
you have to pay to park . the practice does not voucher
June 10, 2026
5
Wonderful Dr Emerson
May 31, 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
From start to finish, the urology team was very kind, respectful, and considerate. With regards to Dr. Emerson, I have had interactions with him for probably, I want to say 20 years. And he, like my primary care physician, Dr. Krista, is some of the best that I have the privilege to work with. It's going to be tough to find a replacement for Dr. Emerson. I'm sad that, or happy that he's retiring, sad that he won't be my urologist anymore. But he is one of the good guys. Thank you.
July 15, 2026
5
Jessica my nurse was very caring and informative. Dr Emerson is the best dr. I am so happy he is retiring at the end of this year but he will be so missed by me on so many levels. He is kind, considerate, intelligent and desirous of helping me to feel better and to understand and be in agreement with his orders. Christian also was very helpful setting me up with my discharge needs.
July 12, 2026
5
Dr Emerson and his staff are awesome. They are very knowledgeable and professional! Thank you Dr Emerson and Staff!
July 2, 2026
5
Provider made clear the choice es for treatment of my health concerns. Being . my first time meeting with the provider i appreciated his knowledge of my case from the beginning. I have every confidence in my future treatment from this. Impressive Doctor.
June 30, 2026
5
Very happy for Dr Emerson's retirement but what a loss to Wellstar!! I've been seeing him for years and he's amazing! He will leave a huge hole in Wellstar! He's the BEST!
June 20, 2026
5
Very Professional and very concerned.
June 20, 2026
5
There nothing to say the service was good very little waiting that's all you can ask for
June 19, 2026
5
Good service
June 19, 2026
5
Love Dr. Emerson. Will miss him a whole lot when he retires. And love Andrea too. She's the best!
June 19, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson has given me excellent care for many years. I would recommend him and his staff to anyone. He has made a big difference in my quality of life.
June 18, 2026
5
It's sad to see Dr. Emerson retire at the end of the year. But the good news is Dr. Drake is a good personas well! I appreciate the quality care from this staff!
June 15, 2026
5
We are so happy with them. We trust them fully. And if you need them they get right back with you. One of the best we have had!
June 14, 2026
5
Have been going to see Dr Emerson for years... From the front office staff to Andrea his asst ... and have seen Clare-she's also great too!
June 13, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is an excellent doctor and communicator. The care he shows for his patients is exceptional!
June 11, 2026
5
Great first visit.
June 11, 2026
5
you have to pay to park . the practice does not voucher
June 10, 2026
5
Wonderful Dr Emerson
May 31, 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
From start to finish, the urology team was very kind, respectful, and considerate. With regards to Dr. Emerson, I have had interactions with him for probably, I want to say 20 years. And he, like my primary care physician, Dr. Krista, is some of the best that I have the privilege to work with. It's going to be tough to find a replacement for Dr. Emerson. I'm sad that, or happy that he's retiring, sad that he won't be my urologist anymore. But he is one of the good guys. Thank you.
July 15, 2026
5
Jessica my nurse was very caring and informative. Dr Emerson is the best dr. I am so happy he is retiring at the end of this year but he will be so missed by me on so many levels. He is kind, considerate, intelligent and desirous of helping me to feel better and to understand and be in agreement with his orders. Christian also was very helpful setting me up with my discharge needs.
July 12, 2026
5
Dr Emerson and his staff are awesome. They are very knowledgeable and professional! Thank you Dr Emerson and Staff!
July 2, 2026
5
Provider made clear the choice es for treatment of my health concerns. Being . my first time meeting with the provider i appreciated his knowledge of my case from the beginning. I have every confidence in my future treatment from this. Impressive Doctor.
June 30, 2026
5
Very happy for Dr Emerson's retirement but what a loss to Wellstar!! I've been seeing him for years and he's amazing! He will leave a huge hole in Wellstar! He's the BEST!
June 20, 2026
5
Very Professional and very concerned.
June 20, 2026
5
There nothing to say the service was good very little waiting that's all you can ask for
June 19, 2026
5
Good service
June 19, 2026
5
Love Dr. Emerson. Will miss him a whole lot when he retires. And love Andrea too. She's the best!
June 19, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson has given me excellent care for many years. I would recommend him and his staff to anyone. He has made a big difference in my quality of life.
June 18, 2026
5
It's sad to see Dr. Emerson retire at the end of the year. But the good news is Dr. Drake is a good personas well! I appreciate the quality care from this staff!
June 15, 2026
5
We are so happy with them. We trust them fully. And if you need them they get right back with you. One of the best we have had!
June 14, 2026
5
Have been going to see Dr Emerson for years... From the front office staff to Andrea his asst ... and have seen Clare-she's also great too!
June 13, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is an excellent doctor and communicator. The care he shows for his patients is exceptional!
June 11, 2026
5
Great first visit.
June 11, 2026
5
you have to pay to park . the practice does not voucher
June 10, 2026
5
Wonderful Dr Emerson
May 31, 2026
5
Wonderful Dr Emerson
May 31, 2026
5
you have to pay to park . the practice does not voucher
June 10, 2026
5
Great first visit.
June 11, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson is an excellent doctor and communicator. The care he shows for his patients is exceptional!
June 11, 2026
5
Have been going to see Dr Emerson for years... From the front office staff to Andrea his asst ... and have seen Clare-she's also great too!
June 13, 2026
5
We are so happy with them. We trust them fully. And if you need them they get right back with you. One of the best we have had!
June 14, 2026
5
It's sad to see Dr. Emerson retire at the end of the year. But the good news is Dr. Drake is a good personas well! I appreciate the quality care from this staff!
June 15, 2026
5
Dr. Emerson has given me excellent care for many years. I would recommend him and his staff to anyone. He has made a big difference in my quality of life.
June 18, 2026
5
Love Dr. Emerson. Will miss him a whole lot when he retires. And love Andrea too. She's the best!
June 19, 2026
5
Good service
June 19, 2026
5
There nothing to say the service was good very little waiting that's all you can ask for
June 19, 2026
5
Very Professional and very concerned.
June 20, 2026
5
Very happy for Dr Emerson's retirement but what a loss to Wellstar!! I've been seeing him for years and he's amazing! He will leave a huge hole in Wellstar! He's the BEST!
June 20, 2026
5
Provider made clear the choice es for treatment of my health concerns. Being . my first time meeting with the provider i appreciated his knowledge of my case from the beginning. I have every confidence in my future treatment from this. Impressive Doctor.
June 30, 2026
5
Dr Emerson and his staff are awesome. They are very knowledgeable and professional! Thank you Dr Emerson and Staff!
July 2, 2026
5
Jessica my nurse was very caring and informative. Dr Emerson is the best dr. I am so happy he is retiring at the end of this year but he will be so missed by me on so many levels. He is kind, considerate, intelligent and desirous of helping me to feel better and to understand and be in agreement with his orders. Christian also was very helpful setting me up with my discharge needs.
July 12, 2026
5
From start to finish, the urology team was very kind, respectful, and considerate. With regards to Dr. Emerson, I have had interactions with him for probably, I want to say 20 years. And he, like my primary care physician, Dr. Krista, is some of the best that I have the privilege to work with. It's going to be tough to find a replacement for Dr. Emerson. I'm sad that, or happy that he's retiring, sad that he won't be my urologist anymore. But he is one of the good guys. Thank you.
July 15, 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
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.
