Emma Atherton-Staples, DO
Specialties
Family Medicine
Education & Training
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Emma Atherton-Staples, DO
Primary Care Physician with Wellstar since 2018.
Specialties
Family Medicine
Education & Training
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Office Locations
Expertise
Specialties
- Family Medicine
Education & Training
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Certifications
- AOA Family Medicine
Languages spoken
- English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9Based on 560 patient ratings
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is GREAT!
March 7, 2025
5
Emma Atherton-Staples listen to my concerns and I didn't feel rushed like other medical offices. the whole staff was very friendly from the time I walked in to the time I left.
March 7, 2025
5
Dr. M Atherton Staples and the entire staff are always pleasant well mannered, and very considerate of my needs. I would go nowhere else but there I'm very comfortable and I have complete faith in this practice. Thank you.
March 6, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is my favorite doctor of all time. Two years ago she caught 3 other doctor's misdiagnoses. She's great!
March 6, 2025
5
Dr. Staples is the best doctor ever . Professional, knowledgeable and patient. Her staff and nurse is also great . Definitely recommend this practice to my friend and family.
March 5, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is wonderful. I drive an hour and forty-five minutes for my appointments. She is worth it!
March 2, 2025
5
I am so appreciative of the way Dr. Atherton- Staples takes time to respond fully to every question. She is always careful to be sure I understand her answers and instructions.
March 3, 2025
5
This was my first interaction with the practice. Every person I interacted with was kind, professional and helpful. Dr Atherton-Staples was very approachable, listened attentively to me, and was thorough in her review. I am excited to have found this practice as a partner on my health journey!
February 28, 2025
5
My visit was very much encouring
March 1, 2025
5
Prompt appointments, very caring about health issues
February 27, 2025
5
I love Dr. Emma and team! Everyone is very kind (and efficient), which has made doctor's appointments more enjoyable :)
February 26, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton Staples absolutely set the standard of health care. She listened, spent the time, and made me feel very comfortable with my visit. Best Doc around here.
February 24, 2025
5
Excellent visit from the get-go. Easy to schedule my appointment, I had a minimal wait in the waiting room, and Dr. Atherton-Staples was great, as usual. I missed Marrhea, but Yarely did very fine in her stead. Thank you all.
February 19, 2025
5
Always kind employees!!!
February 19, 2025
5
Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples was amazing!!
February 16, 2025
5
Knowledgeable physician as well as compassionate.
February 15, 2025
5
They need more lab draw days and lab techs. Very busy
February 15, 2025
5
I was very impressed with the doctor and believe that she is highly competent and I was very satisfied. Thank you.
February 15, 2025
5
I was extremely comforted by the information & care given to me by Dr Atherton- Staples & the entire staff at Wellstar family practice. I'm very appreciative & highly recomend this practice. AAA+++. THANK YOU TEAM!
February 12, 2025
4
There was a long wait time once I arrived sitting in office! I visit during work hours
February 14, 2025
5
I always feel like family there. Dr. Atherton-Staples has got to be the best doctor I've ever been seen by. She listens to every issue I'm having and never judges. She makes sure I'm comfortable with the medical plan of action for my care. I would recommend her any day.
February 9, 2025
5
Simply Wonderful!
February 10, 2025
5
Grateful for a good physician
February 9, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples and her staff are fantastic. She was very thorough.
February 7, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is one of the best. Transparent, kind, welcoming and knowledgeable.
February 8, 2025
5
Everyone was friendly and courteous.
February 7, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples and her staff are fantastic. Her bedside manner is truly the best I've seen. She spends enough time with me to answer any questions and throughly explain things. High recommend her and this practice!
February 6, 2025
5
Felt like I was in great hands. Very nice and professional. Very impressed with the doctor's knowledge.
February 1, 2025
5
Office staff are not professional Do not process information from my medical professionals when they call information about my home health situation and request orders to be processed by the doctor and the nurse
February 12, 2025
5
It was a great experience. The doctor answered all my questions.
January 31, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is GREAT!
March 7, 2025
5
Emma Atherton-Staples listen to my concerns and I didn't feel rushed like other medical offices. the whole staff was very friendly from the time I walked in to the time I left.
March 7, 2025
5
Dr. M Atherton Staples and the entire staff are always pleasant well mannered, and very considerate of my needs. I would go nowhere else but there I'm very comfortable and I have complete faith in this practice. Thank you.
March 6, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is my favorite doctor of all time. Two years ago she caught 3 other doctor's misdiagnoses. She's great!
March 6, 2025
5
Dr. Staples is the best doctor ever . Professional, knowledgeable and patient. Her staff and nurse is also great . Definitely recommend this practice to my friend and family.
March 5, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is wonderful. I drive an hour and forty-five minutes for my appointments. She is worth it!
March 2, 2025
5
I am so appreciative of the way Dr. Atherton- Staples takes time to respond fully to every question. She is always careful to be sure I understand her answers and instructions.
March 3, 2025
5
This was my first interaction with the practice. Every person I interacted with was kind, professional and helpful. Dr Atherton-Staples was very approachable, listened attentively to me, and was thorough in her review. I am excited to have found this practice as a partner on my health journey!
February 28, 2025
5
My visit was very much encouring
March 1, 2025
5
Prompt appointments, very caring about health issues
February 27, 2025
5
I love Dr. Emma and team! Everyone is very kind (and efficient), which has made doctor's appointments more enjoyable :)
February 26, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton Staples absolutely set the standard of health care. She listened, spent the time, and made me feel very comfortable with my visit. Best Doc around here.
February 24, 2025
5
Excellent visit from the get-go. Easy to schedule my appointment, I had a minimal wait in the waiting room, and Dr. Atherton-Staples was great, as usual. I missed Marrhea, but Yarely did very fine in her stead. Thank you all.
February 19, 2025
5
Always kind employees!!!
February 19, 2025
5
Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples was amazing!!
February 16, 2025
5
Knowledgeable physician as well as compassionate.
February 15, 2025
5
They need more lab draw days and lab techs. Very busy
February 15, 2025
5
I was very impressed with the doctor and believe that she is highly competent and I was very satisfied. Thank you.
February 15, 2025
5
I was extremely comforted by the information & care given to me by Dr Atherton- Staples & the entire staff at Wellstar family practice. I'm very appreciative & highly recomend this practice. AAA+++. THANK YOU TEAM!
February 12, 2025
5
I always feel like family there. Dr. Atherton-Staples has got to be the best doctor I've ever been seen by. She listens to every issue I'm having and never judges. She makes sure I'm comfortable with the medical plan of action for my care. I would recommend her any day.
February 9, 2025
5
Simply Wonderful!
February 10, 2025
5
Grateful for a good physician
February 9, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples and her staff are fantastic. She was very thorough.
February 7, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is one of the best. Transparent, kind, welcoming and knowledgeable.
February 8, 2025
5
Everyone was friendly and courteous.
February 7, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples and her staff are fantastic. Her bedside manner is truly the best I've seen. She spends enough time with me to answer any questions and throughly explain things. High recommend her and this practice!
February 6, 2025
5
Felt like I was in great hands. Very nice and professional. Very impressed with the doctor's knowledge.
February 1, 2025
5
Office staff are not professional Do not process information from my medical professionals when they call information about my home health situation and request orders to be processed by the doctor and the nurse
February 12, 2025
5
It was a great experience. The doctor answered all my questions.
January 31, 2025
4
There was a long wait time once I arrived sitting in office! I visit during work hours
February 14, 2025
4
There was a long wait time once I arrived sitting in office! I visit during work hours
February 14, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is GREAT!
March 7, 2025
5
Emma Atherton-Staples listen to my concerns and I didn't feel rushed like other medical offices. the whole staff was very friendly from the time I walked in to the time I left.
March 7, 2025
5
Dr. M Atherton Staples and the entire staff are always pleasant well mannered, and very considerate of my needs. I would go nowhere else but there I'm very comfortable and I have complete faith in this practice. Thank you.
March 6, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is my favorite doctor of all time. Two years ago she caught 3 other doctor's misdiagnoses. She's great!
March 6, 2025
5
Dr. Staples is the best doctor ever . Professional, knowledgeable and patient. Her staff and nurse is also great . Definitely recommend this practice to my friend and family.
March 5, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is wonderful. I drive an hour and forty-five minutes for my appointments. She is worth it!
March 2, 2025
5
I am so appreciative of the way Dr. Atherton- Staples takes time to respond fully to every question. She is always careful to be sure I understand her answers and instructions.
March 3, 2025
5
This was my first interaction with the practice. Every person I interacted with was kind, professional and helpful. Dr Atherton-Staples was very approachable, listened attentively to me, and was thorough in her review. I am excited to have found this practice as a partner on my health journey!
February 28, 2025
5
My visit was very much encouring
March 1, 2025
5
Prompt appointments, very caring about health issues
February 27, 2025
5
I love Dr. Emma and team! Everyone is very kind (and efficient), which has made doctor's appointments more enjoyable :)
February 26, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton Staples absolutely set the standard of health care. She listened, spent the time, and made me feel very comfortable with my visit. Best Doc around here.
February 24, 2025
5
Excellent visit from the get-go. Easy to schedule my appointment, I had a minimal wait in the waiting room, and Dr. Atherton-Staples was great, as usual. I missed Marrhea, but Yarely did very fine in her stead. Thank you all.
February 19, 2025
5
Always kind employees!!!
February 19, 2025
5
Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples was amazing!!
February 16, 2025
5
Knowledgeable physician as well as compassionate.
February 15, 2025
5
They need more lab draw days and lab techs. Very busy
February 15, 2025
5
I was very impressed with the doctor and believe that she is highly competent and I was very satisfied. Thank you.
February 15, 2025
5
I was extremely comforted by the information & care given to me by Dr Atherton- Staples & the entire staff at Wellstar family practice. I'm very appreciative & highly recomend this practice. AAA+++. THANK YOU TEAM!
February 12, 2025
5
I always feel like family there. Dr. Atherton-Staples has got to be the best doctor I've ever been seen by. She listens to every issue I'm having and never judges. She makes sure I'm comfortable with the medical plan of action for my care. I would recommend her any day.
February 9, 2025
5
Simply Wonderful!
February 10, 2025
5
Grateful for a good physician
February 9, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples and her staff are fantastic. She was very thorough.
February 7, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is one of the best. Transparent, kind, welcoming and knowledgeable.
February 8, 2025
5
Everyone was friendly and courteous.
February 7, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples and her staff are fantastic. Her bedside manner is truly the best I've seen. She spends enough time with me to answer any questions and throughly explain things. High recommend her and this practice!
February 6, 2025
5
Felt like I was in great hands. Very nice and professional. Very impressed with the doctor's knowledge.
February 1, 2025
5
Office staff are not professional Do not process information from my medical professionals when they call information about my home health situation and request orders to be processed by the doctor and the nurse
February 12, 2025
5
It was a great experience. The doctor answered all my questions.
January 31, 2025
5
Emma Atherton-Staples listen to my concerns and I didn't feel rushed like other medical offices. the whole staff was very friendly from the time I walked in to the time I left.
March 7, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is GREAT!
March 7, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is my favorite doctor of all time. Two years ago she caught 3 other doctor's misdiagnoses. She's great!
March 6, 2025
5
Dr. M Atherton Staples and the entire staff are always pleasant well mannered, and very considerate of my needs. I would go nowhere else but there I'm very comfortable and I have complete faith in this practice. Thank you.
March 6, 2025
5
Dr. Staples is the best doctor ever . Professional, knowledgeable and patient. Her staff and nurse is also great . Definitely recommend this practice to my friend and family.
March 5, 2025
5
I am so appreciative of the way Dr. Atherton- Staples takes time to respond fully to every question. She is always careful to be sure I understand her answers and instructions.
March 3, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is wonderful. I drive an hour and forty-five minutes for my appointments. She is worth it!
March 2, 2025
5
My visit was very much encouring
March 1, 2025
5
This was my first interaction with the practice. Every person I interacted with was kind, professional and helpful. Dr Atherton-Staples was very approachable, listened attentively to me, and was thorough in her review. I am excited to have found this practice as a partner on my health journey!
February 28, 2025
5
Prompt appointments, very caring about health issues
February 27, 2025
5
I love Dr. Emma and team! Everyone is very kind (and efficient), which has made doctor's appointments more enjoyable :)
February 26, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton Staples absolutely set the standard of health care. She listened, spent the time, and made me feel very comfortable with my visit. Best Doc around here.
February 24, 2025
5
Excellent visit from the get-go. Easy to schedule my appointment, I had a minimal wait in the waiting room, and Dr. Atherton-Staples was great, as usual. I missed Marrhea, but Yarely did very fine in her stead. Thank you all.
February 19, 2025
5
Always kind employees!!!
February 19, 2025
5
Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples was amazing!!
February 16, 2025
5
They need more lab draw days and lab techs. Very busy
February 15, 2025
5
Knowledgeable physician as well as compassionate.
February 15, 2025
5
I was very impressed with the doctor and believe that she is highly competent and I was very satisfied. Thank you.
February 15, 2025
4
There was a long wait time once I arrived sitting in office! I visit during work hours
February 14, 2025
5
I was extremely comforted by the information & care given to me by Dr Atherton- Staples & the entire staff at Wellstar family practice. I'm very appreciative & highly recomend this practice. AAA+++. THANK YOU TEAM!
February 12, 2025
5
Office staff are not professional Do not process information from my medical professionals when they call information about my home health situation and request orders to be processed by the doctor and the nurse
February 12, 2025
5
Simply Wonderful!
February 10, 2025
5
I always feel like family there. Dr. Atherton-Staples has got to be the best doctor I've ever been seen by. She listens to every issue I'm having and never judges. She makes sure I'm comfortable with the medical plan of action for my care. I would recommend her any day.
February 9, 2025
5
Grateful for a good physician
February 9, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is one of the best. Transparent, kind, welcoming and knowledgeable.
February 8, 2025
5
Everyone was friendly and courteous.
February 7, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples and her staff are fantastic. She was very thorough.
February 7, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples and her staff are fantastic. Her bedside manner is truly the best I've seen. She spends enough time with me to answer any questions and throughly explain things. High recommend her and this practice!
February 6, 2025
5
Felt like I was in great hands. Very nice and professional. Very impressed with the doctor's knowledge.
February 1, 2025
5
It was a great experience. The doctor answered all my questions.
January 31, 2025
5
It was a great experience. The doctor answered all my questions.
January 31, 2025
5
Felt like I was in great hands. Very nice and professional. Very impressed with the doctor's knowledge.
February 1, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples and her staff are fantastic. Her bedside manner is truly the best I've seen. She spends enough time with me to answer any questions and throughly explain things. High recommend her and this practice!
February 6, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples and her staff are fantastic. She was very thorough.
February 7, 2025
5
Everyone was friendly and courteous.
February 7, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is one of the best. Transparent, kind, welcoming and knowledgeable.
February 8, 2025
5
Grateful for a good physician
February 9, 2025
5
I always feel like family there. Dr. Atherton-Staples has got to be the best doctor I've ever been seen by. She listens to every issue I'm having and never judges. She makes sure I'm comfortable with the medical plan of action for my care. I would recommend her any day.
February 9, 2025
5
Simply Wonderful!
February 10, 2025
5
Office staff are not professional Do not process information from my medical professionals when they call information about my home health situation and request orders to be processed by the doctor and the nurse
February 12, 2025
5
I was extremely comforted by the information & care given to me by Dr Atherton- Staples & the entire staff at Wellstar family practice. I'm very appreciative & highly recomend this practice. AAA+++. THANK YOU TEAM!
February 12, 2025
4
There was a long wait time once I arrived sitting in office! I visit during work hours
February 14, 2025
5
I was very impressed with the doctor and believe that she is highly competent and I was very satisfied. Thank you.
February 15, 2025
5
Knowledgeable physician as well as compassionate.
February 15, 2025
5
They need more lab draw days and lab techs. Very busy
February 15, 2025
5
Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples was amazing!!
February 16, 2025
5
Always kind employees!!!
February 19, 2025
5
Excellent visit from the get-go. Easy to schedule my appointment, I had a minimal wait in the waiting room, and Dr. Atherton-Staples was great, as usual. I missed Marrhea, but Yarely did very fine in her stead. Thank you all.
February 19, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton Staples absolutely set the standard of health care. She listened, spent the time, and made me feel very comfortable with my visit. Best Doc around here.
February 24, 2025
5
I love Dr. Emma and team! Everyone is very kind (and efficient), which has made doctor's appointments more enjoyable :)
February 26, 2025
5
Prompt appointments, very caring about health issues
February 27, 2025
5
This was my first interaction with the practice. Every person I interacted with was kind, professional and helpful. Dr Atherton-Staples was very approachable, listened attentively to me, and was thorough in her review. I am excited to have found this practice as a partner on my health journey!
February 28, 2025
5
My visit was very much encouring
March 1, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is wonderful. I drive an hour and forty-five minutes for my appointments. She is worth it!
March 2, 2025
5
I am so appreciative of the way Dr. Atherton- Staples takes time to respond fully to every question. She is always careful to be sure I understand her answers and instructions.
March 3, 2025
5
Dr. Staples is the best doctor ever . Professional, knowledgeable and patient. Her staff and nurse is also great . Definitely recommend this practice to my friend and family.
March 5, 2025
5
Dr. M Atherton Staples and the entire staff are always pleasant well mannered, and very considerate of my needs. I would go nowhere else but there I'm very comfortable and I have complete faith in this practice. Thank you.
March 6, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples is my favorite doctor of all time. Two years ago she caught 3 other doctor's misdiagnoses. She's great!
March 6, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is GREAT!
March 7, 2025
5
Emma Atherton-Staples listen to my concerns and I didn't feel rushed like other medical offices. the whole staff was very friendly from the time I walked in to the time I left.
March 7, 2025
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Emma Atherton-Staples, DO
Primary Care Physician with Wellstar since 2018
Rating
4.9
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Specialties
Family Medicine
Education
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center
Certifications
AOA Family Medicine
Spoken Languages
English
Office Locations
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www.wellstar.org/physicians/emma-atherton-staples-do
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