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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
Certifications
American Board of Urology
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9
4.9
Based on 784 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.94
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
4.93
Listened to me carefully
4.92
Shared the right amount of information
4.91
Earned my trust
4.85
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Patient Reviews
5
A very pleasant visit!!
May 9, 2024
5
Dr. Emerson is a wonderful doctor and his staff is too and we appreciate him. Thank you.
May 9, 2024
5
Dr. Emerson knows what he's doing, for sure. He seems very kind and likable. I knew I'd be comfortable with him when walked in the door.
May 9, 2024
5
Excellent
May 9, 2024
5
Met expectations
May 5, 2024
5
Everything is very good and the lady from the front desk is very friendly and helpful.
May 5, 2024
5
I have been seeing doctor Emerson for 25 years. He, his nurse, and staff are all great. It's actually a visit I look forward to.
May 4, 2024
5
Dr. Emerson has a great personality and can put someone so at ease.
May 9, 2024
5
Was very impressed that I was taken to the examining room at my appointment time. The medical assistant was pleasant and efficient. Dr. Emerson was very detailed in his discussion of my condition and proactive in his approach to my care, explaining why he wanted to proceed with the care plan we discussed.
May 3, 2024
5
Dr. Emerson and his staff are always the pinnacle of professionalism. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a urologist.
May 4, 2024
5
Dr. Tom Emerson is one of the finest physicians within Wellstar! I have complete trust in Dr. Emerson and his exceptional staff. I have recommended him to several friends and family.
May 2, 2024
4
The physician's tech seemed exceptional!
May 1, 2024
5
Dr. Emerson did a great job updating me completely. Very satisfied with everybody in the staff. Excellent people. Thank you.
May 1, 2024
5
Yes, I have been going to that practice and seeing Dr. Emerson for a long, long time. I've always felt he was very attentive to my needs, professional, and just generally a caring doctor. So, I will continue to see him.
May 1, 2024
5
Nice waiting area. All staff members were friendly & pleasant. No issues with using parking garage. And the new automated elevator controls made sense.
April 27, 2024
5
Very in-depth discussion.
April 27, 2024
5
Was not empressed with or very comfortable with the lab set up nor the demeanor therein. They were not very amicable, strictly business and processing.
April 26, 2024
5
I really liked the service, the doctor was very polite and attentive.
April 26, 2024
5
Provider listened to my history, and used his experience to recommend a course of action that was better suited to my situation - and which avoided unnecessary surgery. Provider also spent more time than was allotted for an initial visit to make sure I left with a solid treatment plan.
April 26, 2024
5
I always appreciate Dr. Emerson and his assistant. They make me feel cared for and valued by getting to know me, and remember me, as more than only a patient.
April 25, 2024
5
Thorough, congenial , long time patient of Dr Emerson.... Recommend him highly!!
April 24, 2024
5
very professional and friendly and courteous and helpful
April 22, 2024
5
Dr Emerson is one of the best doctors I have ever used. I trust him with my care completely.
April 20, 2024
5
Excellent attention
April 19, 2024
5
Dr. Emerson is an outstanding physician with whom I have complete confidence. He is a great listener and he has a high level of compassion for his patients. I have recommended him to many friends.
April 18, 2024
5
It is always a good experience visiting this practice. They are efficient and thorough.
April 14, 2024
5
They were great in every way and very concerned about the time since they had over 200 patients scheduled that day. Clearly they have a huge case load that needs to be addressed. Even so my appointment was handled in a timely manner. Must be a happy place to work even with too many patients.
April 14, 2024
5
Doctor came in 45 minutes after start of appointment time.
April 13, 2024
4
I was very happy with Dr. Emerson's responses to my questions and his ability to give recommendations and his willingness to be empathetic. It was a very good visit and I appreciate his time.
April 14, 2024
5
Very professional
April 12, 2024
5
A very pleasant visit!!
May 9, 2024
5
Dr. Emerson is a wonderful doctor and his staff is too and we appreciate him. Thank you.
May 9, 2024
5
Dr. Emerson knows what he's doing, for sure. He seems very kind and likable. I knew I'd be comfortable with him when walked in the door.
May 9, 2024
5
Excellent
May 9, 2024
5
Met expectations
May 5, 2024
5
Everything is very good and the lady from the front desk is very friendly and helpful.
May 5, 2024
5
I have been seeing doctor Emerson for 25 years. He, his nurse, and staff are all great. It's actually a visit I look forward to.
May 4, 2024
5
Dr. Emerson has a great personality and can put someone so at ease.
May 9, 2024
5
Was very impressed that I was taken to the examining room at my appointment time. The medical assistant was pleasant and efficient. Dr. Emerson was very detailed in his discussion of my condition and proactive in his approach to my care, explaining why he wanted to proceed with the care plan we discussed.
May 3, 2024
5
Dr. Emerson and his staff are always the pinnacle of professionalism. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a urologist.
May 4, 2024
5
Dr. Tom Emerson is one of the finest physicians within Wellstar! I have complete trust in Dr. Emerson and his exceptional staff. I have recommended him to several friends and family.
May 2, 2024
5
Dr. Emerson did a great job updating me completely. Very satisfied with everybody in the staff. Excellent people. Thank you.
May 1, 2024
5
Yes, I have been going to that practice and seeing Dr. Emerson for a long, long time. I've always felt he was very attentive to my needs, professional, and just generally a caring doctor. So, I will continue to see him.
May 1, 2024
5
Nice waiting area. All staff members were friendly & pleasant. No issues with using parking garage. And the new automated elevator controls made sense.
April 27, 2024
5
Very in-depth discussion.
April 27, 2024
5
Was not empressed with or very comfortable with the lab set up nor the demeanor therein. They were not very amicable, strictly business and processing.
April 26, 2024
5
I really liked the service, the doctor was very polite and attentive.
April 26, 2024
5
Provider listened to my history, and used his experience to recommend a course of action that was better suited to my situation - and which avoided unnecessary surgery. Provider also spent more time than was allotted for an initial visit to make sure I left with a solid treatment plan.
April 26, 2024
5
I always appreciate Dr. Emerson and his assistant. They make me feel cared for and valued by getting to know me, and remember me, as more than only a patient.
April 25, 2024
5
Thorough, congenial , long time patient of Dr Emerson.... Recommend him highly!!
April 24, 2024
5
very professional and friendly and courteous and helpful
April 22, 2024
5
Dr Emerson is one of the best doctors I have ever used. I trust him with my care completely.
April 20, 2024
5
Excellent attention
April 19, 2024
5
Dr. Emerson is an outstanding physician with whom I have complete confidence. He is a great listener and he has a high level of compassion for his patients. I have recommended him to many friends.
April 18, 2024
5
It is always a good experience visiting this practice. They are efficient and thorough.
April 14, 2024
5
They were great in every way and very concerned about the time since they had over 200 patients scheduled that day. Clearly they have a huge case load that needs to be addressed. Even so my appointment was handled in a timely manner. Must be a happy place to work even with too many patients.
April 14, 2024
5
Doctor came in 45 minutes after start of appointment time.
April 13, 2024
5
Very professional
April 12, 2024
4
The physician's tech seemed exceptional!
May 1, 2024
4
I was very happy with Dr. Emerson's responses to my questions and his ability to give recommendations and his willingness to be empathetic. It was a very good visit and I appreciate his time.
April 14, 2024
4
The physician's tech seemed exceptional!
May 1, 2024
4
I was very happy with Dr. Emerson's responses to my questions and his ability to give recommendations and his willingness to be empathetic. It was a very good visit and I appreciate his time.
April 14, 2024
5
A very pleasant visit!!
May 9, 2024
5
Dr. Emerson is a wonderful doctor and his staff is too and we appreciate him. Thank you.
May 9, 2024
5
Dr. Emerson knows what he's doing, for sure. He seems very kind and likable. I knew I'd be comfortable with him when walked in the door.
May 9, 2024
5
Excellent
May 9, 2024
5
Met expectations
May 5, 2024
5
Everything is very good and the lady from the front desk is very friendly and helpful.
May 5, 2024
5
I have been seeing doctor Emerson for 25 years. He, his nurse, and staff are all great. It's actually a visit I look forward to.
May 4, 2024
5
Dr. Emerson has a great personality and can put someone so at ease.
May 9, 2024
5
Was very impressed that I was taken to the examining room at my appointment time. The medical assistant was pleasant and efficient. Dr. Emerson was very detailed in his discussion of my condition and proactive in his approach to my care, explaining why he wanted to proceed with the care plan we discussed.
May 3, 2024
5
Dr. Emerson and his staff are always the pinnacle of professionalism. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a urologist.
May 4, 2024
5
Dr. Tom Emerson is one of the finest physicians within Wellstar! I have complete trust in Dr. Emerson and his exceptional staff. I have recommended him to several friends and family.
May 2, 2024
5
Dr. Emerson did a great job updating me completely. Very satisfied with everybody in the staff. Excellent people. Thank you.
May 1, 2024
5
Yes, I have been going to that practice and seeing Dr. Emerson for a long, long time. I've always felt he was very attentive to my needs, professional, and just generally a caring doctor. So, I will continue to see him.
May 1, 2024
5
Nice waiting area. All staff members were friendly & pleasant. No issues with using parking garage. And the new automated elevator controls made sense.
April 27, 2024
5
Very in-depth discussion.
April 27, 2024
5
Was not empressed with or very comfortable with the lab set up nor the demeanor therein. They were not very amicable, strictly business and processing.
April 26, 2024
5
I really liked the service, the doctor was very polite and attentive.
April 26, 2024
5
Provider listened to my history, and used his experience to recommend a course of action that was better suited to my situation - and which avoided unnecessary surgery. Provider also spent more time than was allotted for an initial visit to make sure I left with a solid treatment plan.
April 26, 2024
5
I always appreciate Dr. Emerson and his assistant. They make me feel cared for and valued by getting to know me, and remember me, as more than only a patient.
April 25, 2024
5
Thorough, congenial , long time patient of Dr Emerson.... Recommend him highly!!
April 24, 2024
5
very professional and friendly and courteous and helpful
April 22, 2024
5
Dr Emerson is one of the best doctors I have ever used. I trust him with my care completely.
April 20, 2024
5
Excellent attention
April 19, 2024
5
Dr. Emerson is an outstanding physician with whom I have complete confidence. He is a great listener and he has a high level of compassion for his patients. I have recommended him to many friends.
April 18, 2024
5
It is always a good experience visiting this practice. They are efficient and thorough.
April 14, 2024
5
They were great in every way and very concerned about the time since they had over 200 patients scheduled that day. Clearly they have a huge case load that needs to be addressed. Even so my appointment was handled in a timely manner. Must be a happy place to work even with too many patients.
April 14, 2024
5
Doctor came in 45 minutes after start of appointment time.
April 13, 2024
5
Very professional
April 12, 2024
5
Dr. Emerson is a wonderful doctor and his staff is too and we appreciate him. Thank you.
May 9, 2024
5
A very pleasant visit!!
May 9, 2024
5
Dr. Emerson knows what he's doing, for sure. He seems very kind and likable. I knew I'd be comfortable with him when walked in the door.
May 9, 2024
5
Excellent
May 9, 2024
5
Dr. Emerson has a great personality and can put someone so at ease.
May 9, 2024
5
Met expectations
May 5, 2024
5
Everything is very good and the lady from the front desk is very friendly and helpful.
May 5, 2024
5
Dr. Emerson and his staff are always the pinnacle of professionalism. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a urologist.
May 4, 2024
5
I have been seeing doctor Emerson for 25 years. He, his nurse, and staff are all great. It's actually a visit I look forward to.
May 4, 2024
5
Was very impressed that I was taken to the examining room at my appointment time. The medical assistant was pleasant and efficient. Dr. Emerson was very detailed in his discussion of my condition and proactive in his approach to my care, explaining why he wanted to proceed with the care plan we discussed.
May 3, 2024
5
Dr. Tom Emerson is one of the finest physicians within Wellstar! I have complete trust in Dr. Emerson and his exceptional staff. I have recommended him to several friends and family.
May 2, 2024
4
The physician's tech seemed exceptional!
May 1, 2024
5
Dr. Emerson did a great job updating me completely. Very satisfied with everybody in the staff. Excellent people. Thank you.
May 1, 2024
5
Yes, I have been going to that practice and seeing Dr. Emerson for a long, long time. I've always felt he was very attentive to my needs, professional, and just generally a caring doctor. So, I will continue to see him.
May 1, 2024
5
Nice waiting area. All staff members were friendly & pleasant. No issues with using parking garage. And the new automated elevator controls made sense.
April 27, 2024
5
Very in-depth discussion.
April 27, 2024
5
Was not empressed with or very comfortable with the lab set up nor the demeanor therein. They were not very amicable, strictly business and processing.
April 26, 2024
5
Provider listened to my history, and used his experience to recommend a course of action that was better suited to my situation - and which avoided unnecessary surgery. Provider also spent more time than was allotted for an initial visit to make sure I left with a solid treatment plan.
April 26, 2024
5
I really liked the service, the doctor was very polite and attentive.
April 26, 2024
5
I always appreciate Dr. Emerson and his assistant. They make me feel cared for and valued by getting to know me, and remember me, as more than only a patient.
April 25, 2024
5
Thorough, congenial , long time patient of Dr Emerson.... Recommend him highly!!
April 24, 2024
5
very professional and friendly and courteous and helpful
April 22, 2024
5
Dr Emerson is one of the best doctors I have ever used. I trust him with my care completely.
April 20, 2024
5
Excellent attention
April 19, 2024
5
Dr. Emerson is an outstanding physician with whom I have complete confidence. He is a great listener and he has a high level of compassion for his patients. I have recommended him to many friends.
April 18, 2024
5
It is always a good experience visiting this practice. They are efficient and thorough.
April 14, 2024
4
I was very happy with Dr. Emerson's responses to my questions and his ability to give recommendations and his willingness to be empathetic. It was a very good visit and I appreciate his time.
April 14, 2024
5
They were great in every way and very concerned about the time since they had over 200 patients scheduled that day. Clearly they have a huge case load that needs to be addressed. Even so my appointment was handled in a timely manner. Must be a happy place to work even with too many patients.
April 14, 2024
5
Doctor came in 45 minutes after start of appointment time.
April 13, 2024
5
Very professional
April 12, 2024
5
Very professional
April 12, 2024
5
Doctor came in 45 minutes after start of appointment time.
April 13, 2024
5
They were great in every way and very concerned about the time since they had over 200 patients scheduled that day. Clearly they have a huge case load that needs to be addressed. Even so my appointment was handled in a timely manner. Must be a happy place to work even with too many patients.
April 14, 2024
4
I was very happy with Dr. Emerson's responses to my questions and his ability to give recommendations and his willingness to be empathetic. It was a very good visit and I appreciate his time.
April 14, 2024
5
It is always a good experience visiting this practice. They are efficient and thorough.
April 14, 2024
5
Dr. Emerson is an outstanding physician with whom I have complete confidence. He is a great listener and he has a high level of compassion for his patients. I have recommended him to many friends.
April 18, 2024
5
Excellent attention
April 19, 2024
5
Dr Emerson is one of the best doctors I have ever used. I trust him with my care completely.
April 20, 2024
5
very professional and friendly and courteous and helpful
April 22, 2024
5
Thorough, congenial , long time patient of Dr Emerson.... Recommend him highly!!
April 24, 2024
5
I always appreciate Dr. Emerson and his assistant. They make me feel cared for and valued by getting to know me, and remember me, as more than only a patient.
April 25, 2024
5
I really liked the service, the doctor was very polite and attentive.
April 26, 2024
5
Provider listened to my history, and used his experience to recommend a course of action that was better suited to my situation - and which avoided unnecessary surgery. Provider also spent more time than was allotted for an initial visit to make sure I left with a solid treatment plan.
April 26, 2024
5
Was not empressed with or very comfortable with the lab set up nor the demeanor therein. They were not very amicable, strictly business and processing.
April 26, 2024
5
Very in-depth discussion.
April 27, 2024
5
Nice waiting area. All staff members were friendly & pleasant. No issues with using parking garage. And the new automated elevator controls made sense.
April 27, 2024
5
Yes, I have been going to that practice and seeing Dr. Emerson for a long, long time. I've always felt he was very attentive to my needs, professional, and just generally a caring doctor. So, I will continue to see him.
May 1, 2024
5
Dr. Emerson did a great job updating me completely. Very satisfied with everybody in the staff. Excellent people. Thank you.
May 1, 2024
4
The physician's tech seemed exceptional!
May 1, 2024
5
Dr. Tom Emerson is one of the finest physicians within Wellstar! I have complete trust in Dr. Emerson and his exceptional staff. I have recommended him to several friends and family.
May 2, 2024
5
Was very impressed that I was taken to the examining room at my appointment time. The medical assistant was pleasant and efficient. Dr. Emerson was very detailed in his discussion of my condition and proactive in his approach to my care, explaining why he wanted to proceed with the care plan we discussed.
May 3, 2024
5
I have been seeing doctor Emerson for 25 years. He, his nurse, and staff are all great. It's actually a visit I look forward to.
May 4, 2024
5
Dr. Emerson and his staff are always the pinnacle of professionalism. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a urologist.
May 4, 2024
5
Everything is very good and the lady from the front desk is very friendly and helpful.
May 5, 2024
5
Met expectations
May 5, 2024
5
Dr. Emerson has a great personality and can put someone so at ease.
May 9, 2024
5
Excellent
May 9, 2024
5
Dr. Emerson knows what he's doing, for sure. He seems very kind and likable. I knew I'd be comfortable with him when walked in the door.
May 9, 2024
5
A very pleasant visit!!
May 9, 2024
5
Dr. Emerson is a wonderful doctor and his staff is too and we appreciate him. Thank you.
May 9, 2024
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.