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
Degree
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
- Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center
Certifications
- AOA Family Medicine
Languages spoken
- English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9Based on 582 patient ratings
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- I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
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- I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
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- Shared the right amount of information
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- Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr Atherton-Staples took the time to really listen to me. She showed compassion and care at a time I really needed it. The front office was kind, courteous and efficient. Thank you all so much.
April 10, 2025
5
Emma is a great physician. She listens, she cares, and she does what she can to give you whatever you need.
April 10, 2025
5
We live Dr. Atherton-Staples! She's the best.
April 10, 2025
5
Very pleasant staff !
April 6, 2025
5
I have recommended Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples to several neighbors and friends and some of them have moved to her practice. She gets high grades from all her patients who I know.
March 31, 2025
5
I love the office staff, LOVE Dr. A-S, and the lab work tech was terrific, too.
March 30, 2025
5
Love Dr. Emma and staff!!
March 28, 2025
5
My overall experience from being greeted by the front desk and checked in to the visit with the doctor was a positive experience.
March 26, 2025
3
She was very caring, very professional, and very insightful.
March 26, 2025
5
LOVE Dr.Emma!!!
March 26, 2025
5
Very comfortable with Dr Atherton-Staples
March 26, 2025
2
They are the most excellent people I've ever been around to really, you know, be able to make sure that you're doing the right thing and giving you the right advice. I know about helping you. Thank you so much. I appreciate it.
March 26, 2025
5
VERY THOROUGH AND EXPLAINS
March 20, 2025
5
All of the medical staff in this office have been very nice and helpful to me.
March 16, 2025
5
Everyone was very kind and professional.
March 14, 2025
5
Always a good experience with this practice. I would highly recommend
March 14, 2025
5
Dr. Staples listens and doesn't rush.
March 12, 2025
5
Excellent.
March 9, 2025
5
Love Dr. Atherton -Staples! She listens and seems to really care and my mental and physical well being. I have recommended many people to her and will continue to do so.
March 9, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is GREAT!
March 7, 2025
5
Clean, staff was nice and explained everything I needed
March 9, 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
Dr Atherton-Staples took the time to really listen to me. She showed compassion and care at a time I really needed it. The front office was kind, courteous and efficient. Thank you all so much.
April 10, 2025
5
Emma is a great physician. She listens, she cares, and she does what she can to give you whatever you need.
April 10, 2025
5
We live Dr. Atherton-Staples! She's the best.
April 10, 2025
5
Very pleasant staff !
April 6, 2025
5
I have recommended Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples to several neighbors and friends and some of them have moved to her practice. She gets high grades from all her patients who I know.
March 31, 2025
5
I love the office staff, LOVE Dr. A-S, and the lab work tech was terrific, too.
March 30, 2025
5
Love Dr. Emma and staff!!
March 28, 2025
5
My overall experience from being greeted by the front desk and checked in to the visit with the doctor was a positive experience.
March 26, 2025
5
LOVE Dr.Emma!!!
March 26, 2025
5
Very comfortable with Dr Atherton-Staples
March 26, 2025
5
VERY THOROUGH AND EXPLAINS
March 20, 2025
5
All of the medical staff in this office have been very nice and helpful to me.
March 16, 2025
5
Everyone was very kind and professional.
March 14, 2025
5
Always a good experience with this practice. I would highly recommend
March 14, 2025
5
Dr. Staples listens and doesn't rush.
March 12, 2025
5
Excellent.
March 9, 2025
5
Love Dr. Atherton -Staples! She listens and seems to really care and my mental and physical well being. I have recommended many people to her and will continue to do so.
March 9, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is GREAT!
March 7, 2025
5
Clean, staff was nice and explained everything I needed
March 9, 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
3
She was very caring, very professional, and very insightful.
March 26, 2025
2
They are the most excellent people I've ever been around to really, you know, be able to make sure that you're doing the right thing and giving you the right advice. I know about helping you. Thank you so much. I appreciate it.
March 26, 2025
2
They are the most excellent people I've ever been around to really, you know, be able to make sure that you're doing the right thing and giving you the right advice. I know about helping you. Thank you so much. I appreciate it.
March 26, 2025
3
She was very caring, very professional, and very insightful.
March 26, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples took the time to really listen to me. She showed compassion and care at a time I really needed it. The front office was kind, courteous and efficient. Thank you all so much.
April 10, 2025
5
Emma is a great physician. She listens, she cares, and she does what she can to give you whatever you need.
April 10, 2025
5
We live Dr. Atherton-Staples! She's the best.
April 10, 2025
5
Very pleasant staff !
April 6, 2025
5
I have recommended Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples to several neighbors and friends and some of them have moved to her practice. She gets high grades from all her patients who I know.
March 31, 2025
5
I love the office staff, LOVE Dr. A-S, and the lab work tech was terrific, too.
March 30, 2025
5
Love Dr. Emma and staff!!
March 28, 2025
5
My overall experience from being greeted by the front desk and checked in to the visit with the doctor was a positive experience.
March 26, 2025
5
LOVE Dr.Emma!!!
March 26, 2025
5
Very comfortable with Dr Atherton-Staples
March 26, 2025
5
VERY THOROUGH AND EXPLAINS
March 20, 2025
5
All of the medical staff in this office have been very nice and helpful to me.
March 16, 2025
5
Everyone was very kind and professional.
March 14, 2025
5
Always a good experience with this practice. I would highly recommend
March 14, 2025
5
Dr. Staples listens and doesn't rush.
March 12, 2025
5
Excellent.
March 9, 2025
5
Love Dr. Atherton -Staples! She listens and seems to really care and my mental and physical well being. I have recommended many people to her and will continue to do so.
March 9, 2025
5
Dr. Atherton-Staples is GREAT!
March 7, 2025
5
Clean, staff was nice and explained everything I needed
March 9, 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
Emma is a great physician. She listens, she cares, and she does what she can to give you whatever you need.
April 10, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples took the time to really listen to me. She showed compassion and care at a time I really needed it. The front office was kind, courteous and efficient. Thank you all so much.
April 10, 2025
5
We live Dr. Atherton-Staples! She's the best.
April 10, 2025
5
Very pleasant staff !
April 6, 2025
5
I have recommended Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples to several neighbors and friends and some of them have moved to her practice. She gets high grades from all her patients who I know.
March 31, 2025
5
I love the office staff, LOVE Dr. A-S, and the lab work tech was terrific, too.
March 30, 2025
5
Love Dr. Emma and staff!!
March 28, 2025
5
My overall experience from being greeted by the front desk and checked in to the visit with the doctor was a positive experience.
March 26, 2025
3
She was very caring, very professional, and very insightful.
March 26, 2025
2
They are the most excellent people I've ever been around to really, you know, be able to make sure that you're doing the right thing and giving you the right advice. I know about helping you. Thank you so much. I appreciate it.
March 26, 2025
5
LOVE Dr.Emma!!!
March 26, 2025
5
Very comfortable with Dr Atherton-Staples
March 26, 2025
5
VERY THOROUGH AND EXPLAINS
March 20, 2025
5
All of the medical staff in this office have been very nice and helpful to me.
March 16, 2025
5
Always a good experience with this practice. I would highly recommend
March 14, 2025
5
Everyone was very kind and professional.
March 14, 2025
5
Dr. Staples listens and doesn't rush.
March 12, 2025
5
Excellent.
March 9, 2025
5
Love Dr. Atherton -Staples! She listens and seems to really care and my mental and physical well being. I have recommended many people to her and will continue to do so.
March 9, 2025
5
Clean, staff was nice and explained everything I needed
March 9, 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
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
5
Clean, staff was nice and explained everything I needed
March 9, 2025
5
Love Dr. Atherton -Staples! She listens and seems to really care and my mental and physical well being. I have recommended many people to her and will continue to do so.
March 9, 2025
5
Excellent.
March 9, 2025
5
Dr. Staples listens and doesn't rush.
March 12, 2025
5
Everyone was very kind and professional.
March 14, 2025
5
Always a good experience with this practice. I would highly recommend
March 14, 2025
5
All of the medical staff in this office have been very nice and helpful to me.
March 16, 2025
5
VERY THOROUGH AND EXPLAINS
March 20, 2025
5
Very comfortable with Dr Atherton-Staples
March 26, 2025
5
LOVE Dr.Emma!!!
March 26, 2025
2
They are the most excellent people I've ever been around to really, you know, be able to make sure that you're doing the right thing and giving you the right advice. I know about helping you. Thank you so much. I appreciate it.
March 26, 2025
3
She was very caring, very professional, and very insightful.
March 26, 2025
5
My overall experience from being greeted by the front desk and checked in to the visit with the doctor was a positive experience.
March 26, 2025
5
Love Dr. Emma and staff!!
March 28, 2025
5
I love the office staff, LOVE Dr. A-S, and the lab work tech was terrific, too.
March 30, 2025
5
I have recommended Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples to several neighbors and friends and some of them have moved to her practice. She gets high grades from all her patients who I know.
March 31, 2025
5
Very pleasant staff !
April 6, 2025
5
We live Dr. Atherton-Staples! She's the best.
April 10, 2025
5
Dr Atherton-Staples took the time to really listen to me. She showed compassion and care at a time I really needed it. The front office was kind, courteous and efficient. Thank you all so much.
April 10, 2025
5
Emma is a great physician. She listens, she cares, and she does what she can to give you whatever you need.
April 10, 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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