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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 678 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
Great experience today, from check-in to check-out
January 10, 2026
5
Very professional. I felt that I was in very good hands there. Great and reassuring service.
January 9, 2026
5
As expected with high satisfaction
January 7, 2026
5
Dr Emerson has been creative in his recommendations and has led more significant improvement in my health than any urologist I've seen and there have been many over 45 years.
January 2, 2026
5
Dr Emerson is a great doctor.
January 2, 2026
5
Educational visit
January 1, 2026
5
Dr Emerson's the best!
December 18, 2025
5
Everything is great except the parking.
December 18, 2025
5
Great doctor!
December 17, 2025
5
Doctor was extremely thorough and explained everything. Wonderful bedside manner for Dr. Thomas.
December 12, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is a splendid physician.
December 12, 2025
5
Office staff very warm, polite & welcoming. Nurse was courteous. Dr Emerson very friendly & knowledgeable
December 11, 2025
5
Yes, I've been going to this practice for 40 years, and the front desk people are always professional, and helpful, and courteous. And Dr. Emerson has, I've just, I've always seen him, and he's great. He's just a wonderful doctor, very professional, and has a good bedside manner. I think he truly cares about his patients. That's all.
December 14, 2025
5
Trust the Doctor totally
December 11, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson took the time to listen to my concerns and answered all my questions.
December 11, 2025
5
The intake process was very efficient and Dr. EMERSON and his nurse were both extremely helpful. Dr. EMERSON provided me with insights into my issue and provided plenty of information. He's got great bedside manner!
December 11, 2025
5
Dr Tom Is a people person. And explains in detail how, why, what For me
December 11, 2025
5
Excellent professional staff without exception
December 11, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson and the staff were professional, friendly, and highly competent.
December 5, 2025
3
The visit was not a value add and certainly did not provide an enhanced understanding of my situation nor my care. Somewhat disappointing but perhaps I had the wrong expectations.
December 4, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson and staff are always friendly, thorough and professional.
December 4, 2025
5
We love that we found Dr. Emerson. We think he is one of the best doctors we have ever had. He take the time with you that you need. And we are so happy with what he has done for me.
December 3, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is one of a kind. So attentive and doesn't rush. Takes the time to explain things and answer questions. Would be nice if you got this kind of treatment and care at other Wellstar locations. A lot of people could learn a lesson or two spending a day with him. He's the best!
December 3, 2025
5
Dr Emerson has taken care of me from The 1st time I met him in March 1995.
November 23, 2025
5
Note. Exam room had nowhere to wash hands.
November 23, 2025
5
My experience is always extraordinary with this practice. The staff and Dr. Emerson listen carefully and proceed accordingly with my care.
November 23, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson listened to my concerns and answered all of my questions!!
November 22, 2025
5
I have been going to Dr Emerson for over 30 years. The surgery he performed 30+ years ago continues to be successful. Each office visit has been informative and comforting
November 19, 2025
5
I received a careful evaluation of my problem and Dr. Emerson explained the work up needed in great detail.
November 16, 2025
5
I've been going to Dr. Emerson for quite a while and I consider him to be a great doctor
November 14, 2025
5
Great experience today, from check-in to check-out
January 10, 2026
5
Very professional. I felt that I was in very good hands there. Great and reassuring service.
January 9, 2026
5
As expected with high satisfaction
January 7, 2026
5
Dr Emerson has been creative in his recommendations and has led more significant improvement in my health than any urologist I've seen and there have been many over 45 years.
January 2, 2026
5
Dr Emerson is a great doctor.
January 2, 2026
5
Educational visit
January 1, 2026
5
Dr Emerson's the best!
December 18, 2025
5
Everything is great except the parking.
December 18, 2025
5
Great doctor!
December 17, 2025
5
Doctor was extremely thorough and explained everything. Wonderful bedside manner for Dr. Thomas.
December 12, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is a splendid physician.
December 12, 2025
5
Office staff very warm, polite & welcoming. Nurse was courteous. Dr Emerson very friendly & knowledgeable
December 11, 2025
5
Yes, I've been going to this practice for 40 years, and the front desk people are always professional, and helpful, and courteous. And Dr. Emerson has, I've just, I've always seen him, and he's great. He's just a wonderful doctor, very professional, and has a good bedside manner. I think he truly cares about his patients. That's all.
December 14, 2025
5
Trust the Doctor totally
December 11, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson took the time to listen to my concerns and answered all my questions.
December 11, 2025
5
The intake process was very efficient and Dr. EMERSON and his nurse were both extremely helpful. Dr. EMERSON provided me with insights into my issue and provided plenty of information. He's got great bedside manner!
December 11, 2025
5
Dr Tom Is a people person. And explains in detail how, why, what For me
December 11, 2025
5
Excellent professional staff without exception
December 11, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson and the staff were professional, friendly, and highly competent.
December 5, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson and staff are always friendly, thorough and professional.
December 4, 2025
5
We love that we found Dr. Emerson. We think he is one of the best doctors we have ever had. He take the time with you that you need. And we are so happy with what he has done for me.
December 3, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is one of a kind. So attentive and doesn't rush. Takes the time to explain things and answer questions. Would be nice if you got this kind of treatment and care at other Wellstar locations. A lot of people could learn a lesson or two spending a day with him. He's the best!
December 3, 2025
5
Dr Emerson has taken care of me from The 1st time I met him in March 1995.
November 23, 2025
5
Note. Exam room had nowhere to wash hands.
November 23, 2025
5
My experience is always extraordinary with this practice. The staff and Dr. Emerson listen carefully and proceed accordingly with my care.
November 23, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson listened to my concerns and answered all of my questions!!
November 22, 2025
5
I have been going to Dr Emerson for over 30 years. The surgery he performed 30+ years ago continues to be successful. Each office visit has been informative and comforting
November 19, 2025
5
I received a careful evaluation of my problem and Dr. Emerson explained the work up needed in great detail.
November 16, 2025
5
I've been going to Dr. Emerson for quite a while and I consider him to be a great doctor
November 14, 2025
3
The visit was not a value add and certainly did not provide an enhanced understanding of my situation nor my care. Somewhat disappointing but perhaps I had the wrong expectations.
December 4, 2025
3
The visit was not a value add and certainly did not provide an enhanced understanding of my situation nor my care. Somewhat disappointing but perhaps I had the wrong expectations.
December 4, 2025
5
Great experience today, from check-in to check-out
January 10, 2026
5
Very professional. I felt that I was in very good hands there. Great and reassuring service.
January 9, 2026
5
As expected with high satisfaction
January 7, 2026
5
Dr Emerson has been creative in his recommendations and has led more significant improvement in my health than any urologist I've seen and there have been many over 45 years.
January 2, 2026
5
Dr Emerson is a great doctor.
January 2, 2026
5
Educational visit
January 1, 2026
5
Dr Emerson's the best!
December 18, 2025
5
Everything is great except the parking.
December 18, 2025
5
Great doctor!
December 17, 2025
5
Doctor was extremely thorough and explained everything. Wonderful bedside manner for Dr. Thomas.
December 12, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is a splendid physician.
December 12, 2025
5
Office staff very warm, polite & welcoming. Nurse was courteous. Dr Emerson very friendly & knowledgeable
December 11, 2025
5
Yes, I've been going to this practice for 40 years, and the front desk people are always professional, and helpful, and courteous. And Dr. Emerson has, I've just, I've always seen him, and he's great. He's just a wonderful doctor, very professional, and has a good bedside manner. I think he truly cares about his patients. That's all.
December 14, 2025
5
Trust the Doctor totally
December 11, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson took the time to listen to my concerns and answered all my questions.
December 11, 2025
5
The intake process was very efficient and Dr. EMERSON and his nurse were both extremely helpful. Dr. EMERSON provided me with insights into my issue and provided plenty of information. He's got great bedside manner!
December 11, 2025
5
Dr Tom Is a people person. And explains in detail how, why, what For me
December 11, 2025
5
Excellent professional staff without exception
December 11, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson and the staff were professional, friendly, and highly competent.
December 5, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson and staff are always friendly, thorough and professional.
December 4, 2025
5
We love that we found Dr. Emerson. We think he is one of the best doctors we have ever had. He take the time with you that you need. And we are so happy with what he has done for me.
December 3, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is one of a kind. So attentive and doesn't rush. Takes the time to explain things and answer questions. Would be nice if you got this kind of treatment and care at other Wellstar locations. A lot of people could learn a lesson or two spending a day with him. He's the best!
December 3, 2025
5
Dr Emerson has taken care of me from The 1st time I met him in March 1995.
November 23, 2025
5
Note. Exam room had nowhere to wash hands.
November 23, 2025
5
My experience is always extraordinary with this practice. The staff and Dr. Emerson listen carefully and proceed accordingly with my care.
November 23, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson listened to my concerns and answered all of my questions!!
November 22, 2025
5
I have been going to Dr Emerson for over 30 years. The surgery he performed 30+ years ago continues to be successful. Each office visit has been informative and comforting
November 19, 2025
5
I received a careful evaluation of my problem and Dr. Emerson explained the work up needed in great detail.
November 16, 2025
5
I've been going to Dr. Emerson for quite a while and I consider him to be a great doctor
November 14, 2025
5
Great experience today, from check-in to check-out
January 10, 2026
5
Very professional. I felt that I was in very good hands there. Great and reassuring service.
January 9, 2026
5
As expected with high satisfaction
January 7, 2026
5
Dr Emerson has been creative in his recommendations and has led more significant improvement in my health than any urologist I've seen and there have been many over 45 years.
January 2, 2026
5
Dr Emerson is a great doctor.
January 2, 2026
5
Educational visit
January 1, 2026
5
Dr Emerson's the best!
December 18, 2025
5
Everything is great except the parking.
December 18, 2025
5
Great doctor!
December 17, 2025
5
Yes, I've been going to this practice for 40 years, and the front desk people are always professional, and helpful, and courteous. And Dr. Emerson has, I've just, I've always seen him, and he's great. He's just a wonderful doctor, very professional, and has a good bedside manner. I think he truly cares about his patients. That's all.
December 14, 2025
5
Doctor was extremely thorough and explained everything. Wonderful bedside manner for Dr. Thomas.
December 12, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is a splendid physician.
December 12, 2025
5
Dr Tom Is a people person. And explains in detail how, why, what For me
December 11, 2025
5
Office staff very warm, polite & welcoming. Nurse was courteous. Dr Emerson very friendly & knowledgeable
December 11, 2025
5
Trust the Doctor totally
December 11, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson took the time to listen to my concerns and answered all my questions.
December 11, 2025
5
The intake process was very efficient and Dr. EMERSON and his nurse were both extremely helpful. Dr. EMERSON provided me with insights into my issue and provided plenty of information. He's got great bedside manner!
December 11, 2025
5
Excellent professional staff without exception
December 11, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson and the staff were professional, friendly, and highly competent.
December 5, 2025
3
The visit was not a value add and certainly did not provide an enhanced understanding of my situation nor my care. Somewhat disappointing but perhaps I had the wrong expectations.
December 4, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson and staff are always friendly, thorough and professional.
December 4, 2025
5
We love that we found Dr. Emerson. We think he is one of the best doctors we have ever had. He take the time with you that you need. And we are so happy with what he has done for me.
December 3, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is one of a kind. So attentive and doesn't rush. Takes the time to explain things and answer questions. Would be nice if you got this kind of treatment and care at other Wellstar locations. A lot of people could learn a lesson or two spending a day with him. He's the best!
December 3, 2025
5
My experience is always extraordinary with this practice. The staff and Dr. Emerson listen carefully and proceed accordingly with my care.
November 23, 2025
5
Dr Emerson has taken care of me from The 1st time I met him in March 1995.
November 23, 2025
5
Note. Exam room had nowhere to wash hands.
November 23, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson listened to my concerns and answered all of my questions!!
November 22, 2025
5
I have been going to Dr Emerson for over 30 years. The surgery he performed 30+ years ago continues to be successful. Each office visit has been informative and comforting
November 19, 2025
5
I received a careful evaluation of my problem and Dr. Emerson explained the work up needed in great detail.
November 16, 2025
5
I've been going to Dr. Emerson for quite a while and I consider him to be a great doctor
November 14, 2025
5
I've been going to Dr. Emerson for quite a while and I consider him to be a great doctor
November 14, 2025
5
I received a careful evaluation of my problem and Dr. Emerson explained the work up needed in great detail.
November 16, 2025
5
I have been going to Dr Emerson for over 30 years. The surgery he performed 30+ years ago continues to be successful. Each office visit has been informative and comforting
November 19, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson listened to my concerns and answered all of my questions!!
November 22, 2025
5
Note. Exam room had nowhere to wash hands.
November 23, 2025
5
Dr Emerson has taken care of me from The 1st time I met him in March 1995.
November 23, 2025
5
My experience is always extraordinary with this practice. The staff and Dr. Emerson listen carefully and proceed accordingly with my care.
November 23, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is one of a kind. So attentive and doesn't rush. Takes the time to explain things and answer questions. Would be nice if you got this kind of treatment and care at other Wellstar locations. A lot of people could learn a lesson or two spending a day with him. He's the best!
December 3, 2025
5
We love that we found Dr. Emerson. We think he is one of the best doctors we have ever had. He take the time with you that you need. And we are so happy with what he has done for me.
December 3, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson and staff are always friendly, thorough and professional.
December 4, 2025
3
The visit was not a value add and certainly did not provide an enhanced understanding of my situation nor my care. Somewhat disappointing but perhaps I had the wrong expectations.
December 4, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson and the staff were professional, friendly, and highly competent.
December 5, 2025
5
Excellent professional staff without exception
December 11, 2025
5
The intake process was very efficient and Dr. EMERSON and his nurse were both extremely helpful. Dr. EMERSON provided me with insights into my issue and provided plenty of information. He's got great bedside manner!
December 11, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson took the time to listen to my concerns and answered all my questions.
December 11, 2025
5
Trust the Doctor totally
December 11, 2025
5
Office staff very warm, polite & welcoming. Nurse was courteous. Dr Emerson very friendly & knowledgeable
December 11, 2025
5
Dr Tom Is a people person. And explains in detail how, why, what For me
December 11, 2025
5
Dr Emerson is a splendid physician.
December 12, 2025
5
Doctor was extremely thorough and explained everything. Wonderful bedside manner for Dr. Thomas.
December 12, 2025
5
Yes, I've been going to this practice for 40 years, and the front desk people are always professional, and helpful, and courteous. And Dr. Emerson has, I've just, I've always seen him, and he's great. He's just a wonderful doctor, very professional, and has a good bedside manner. I think he truly cares about his patients. That's all.
December 14, 2025
5
Great doctor!
December 17, 2025
5
Everything is great except the parking.
December 18, 2025
5
Dr Emerson's the best!
December 18, 2025
5
Educational visit
January 1, 2026
5
Dr Emerson is a great doctor.
January 2, 2026
5
Dr Emerson has been creative in his recommendations and has led more significant improvement in my health than any urologist I've seen and there have been many over 45 years.
January 2, 2026
5
As expected with high satisfaction
January 7, 2026
5
Very professional. I felt that I was in very good hands there. Great and reassuring service.
January 9, 2026
5
Great experience today, from check-in to check-out
January 10, 2026
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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.
