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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 Medical Center
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9
Based on 760 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
An AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Ladies at the front desk are friendly and professional. Andrea, Dr. Emerson's nurse, is the very best I have ever dealt with. I always look forward to seeing her. Dr. Emerson is such an amazing doctor. Please don't ever let him retire. Love him!
February 13, 2025
5
I have great respect and admiration for this provider. Highly professional and I don't hesitate to record this provider to anyone in need of a urologist.
February 12, 2025
5
As always, the team was extremely competent, cordial, and friendly.
February 12, 2025
5
Thank you to the professionals who helped me today.
February 12, 2025
5
Always very supportive and concerned regarding my long term health.
February 8, 2025
5
I actually showed up early and was seen early. That almost never happens. Doctor was thorough in explaining my situation. Parking for the location is a pain though.
February 7, 2025
5
Doctor Emerson and his assistant are amazing!
February 7, 2025
5
Thanks for helping me
February 7, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson took a lot of time explaining the results of my PSA test and gave us advice on a possible need for a future MRI, based on the new blood sample taken after the visit.
February 6, 2025
5
Great service
February 6, 2025
5
I've been seeing Dr Emerson for many years before he was with Wellstar. He's always been very professional, considerate and welcomes any questions and never makes me feel like he's in a hurry. A absolute great gentleman & professional in every way!
February 6, 2025
5
Dr Emerson and his staff are the best--Thanks!
February 4, 2025
5
Very good experience. Staff is very efficient. Makes you feel informed in what you learned
February 1, 2025
5
I was amazed how professional, friendly, courteous, punctual everyone was, knowledgeable to boot. Thank you Dr. Emerson & Wellstar Urology staff .
February 2, 2025
5
Great people
January 29, 2025
5
Yes, I enjoyed visiting with Dr. Emerson. He is thoroughly knowledgeable and I would look forward to dealing with him again. Thank you.
January 29, 2025
5
Dr. Thomas Emerson is a very professional, very knowledgeable, and very capable urologist. His interpersonal skills are exceptional. It's a joy going to see him, and I look forward to my next visit.
January 29, 2025
5
Dr Emerson; professionalism, clarity, closure, attention to detail...EXCEPTIONAL!
January 26, 2025
5
Enjoyed my virtual visit with Dr. Emerson. Since I really did not need an in person virtual call worked well.
January 24, 2025
5
First time I met Dr. Emerson. He was so personable and informative and explained everything to me. I was not happy with the prior care I received there. He was referred to me by a friend. So thankful! He is wonderful and I am very comfortable moving forward with him.
January 24, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson gave me very clear and precise explanations of my situation and gave me a lot of information about where I should go from this point on. I was just extremely impressed with him as was my wife and my son who were involved in the conversation.
January 22, 2025
5
It was wonderful. The staff as usual was very kind, respectful and got me in the room quickly. Dr Emerson is wonderful, communicative and never makes me feel like he's in a rush.
January 17, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is an excellent urologist. He comes to the meat of things quickly. He has been in the business long enough to know what's going on. He has done excellent things all the way through the time I've known him and he's an outstanding urologist. I have 100% faith in this gentleman and this is a doctor and surgeon and a diagnostician. I thank him very much for everything he's done for me. God bless you. God bless you, Dr. Emerson. Thank you.
January 17, 2025
5
Good
January 15, 2025
5
Dr Emerson and the entire staff is always welcoming, helpful and professional.
January 15, 2025
5
Dr Emerson and his PA have taken care of me for many years I do trust their professionalism and care.
January 12, 2025
5
The doctor was amazing. I told my wife it was the best experience I had meeting with a doctor of any kind for the first time.
January 12, 2025
5
Very professional. Very friendly.
January 11, 2025
5
Great Doctor and very friendly. Nurse can not be beat. She is an A+++ person.
January 10, 2025
5
This was my 2nd visit... but but I have found everyone friendly and accommodating. Dr Emerson makes you feel very comfortable and very knowledgeable. He takes the time to explain things and listen to my concerns.
January 9, 2025
5
An AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Ladies at the front desk are friendly and professional. Andrea, Dr. Emerson's nurse, is the very best I have ever dealt with. I always look forward to seeing her. Dr. Emerson is such an amazing doctor. Please don't ever let him retire. Love him!
February 13, 2025
5
I have great respect and admiration for this provider. Highly professional and I don't hesitate to record this provider to anyone in need of a urologist.
February 12, 2025
5
As always, the team was extremely competent, cordial, and friendly.
February 12, 2025
5
Thank you to the professionals who helped me today.
February 12, 2025
5
Always very supportive and concerned regarding my long term health.
February 8, 2025
5
I actually showed up early and was seen early. That almost never happens. Doctor was thorough in explaining my situation. Parking for the location is a pain though.
February 7, 2025
5
Doctor Emerson and his assistant are amazing!
February 7, 2025
5
Thanks for helping me
February 7, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson took a lot of time explaining the results of my PSA test and gave us advice on a possible need for a future MRI, based on the new blood sample taken after the visit.
February 6, 2025
5
Great service
February 6, 2025
5
I've been seeing Dr Emerson for many years before he was with Wellstar. He's always been very professional, considerate and welcomes any questions and never makes me feel like he's in a hurry. A absolute great gentleman & professional in every way!
February 6, 2025
5
Dr Emerson and his staff are the best--Thanks!
February 4, 2025
5
Very good experience. Staff is very efficient. Makes you feel informed in what you learned
February 1, 2025
5
I was amazed how professional, friendly, courteous, punctual everyone was, knowledgeable to boot. Thank you Dr. Emerson & Wellstar Urology staff .
February 2, 2025
5
Great people
January 29, 2025
5
Yes, I enjoyed visiting with Dr. Emerson. He is thoroughly knowledgeable and I would look forward to dealing with him again. Thank you.
January 29, 2025
5
Dr. Thomas Emerson is a very professional, very knowledgeable, and very capable urologist. His interpersonal skills are exceptional. It's a joy going to see him, and I look forward to my next visit.
January 29, 2025
5
Dr Emerson; professionalism, clarity, closure, attention to detail...EXCEPTIONAL!
January 26, 2025
5
Enjoyed my virtual visit with Dr. Emerson. Since I really did not need an in person virtual call worked well.
January 24, 2025
5
First time I met Dr. Emerson. He was so personable and informative and explained everything to me. I was not happy with the prior care I received there. He was referred to me by a friend. So thankful! He is wonderful and I am very comfortable moving forward with him.
January 24, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson gave me very clear and precise explanations of my situation and gave me a lot of information about where I should go from this point on. I was just extremely impressed with him as was my wife and my son who were involved in the conversation.
January 22, 2025
5
It was wonderful. The staff as usual was very kind, respectful and got me in the room quickly. Dr Emerson is wonderful, communicative and never makes me feel like he's in a rush.
January 17, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is an excellent urologist. He comes to the meat of things quickly. He has been in the business long enough to know what's going on. He has done excellent things all the way through the time I've known him and he's an outstanding urologist. I have 100% faith in this gentleman and this is a doctor and surgeon and a diagnostician. I thank him very much for everything he's done for me. God bless you. God bless you, Dr. Emerson. Thank you.
January 17, 2025
5
Good
January 15, 2025
5
Dr Emerson and the entire staff is always welcoming, helpful and professional.
January 15, 2025
5
Dr Emerson and his PA have taken care of me for many years I do trust their professionalism and care.
January 12, 2025
5
The doctor was amazing. I told my wife it was the best experience I had meeting with a doctor of any kind for the first time.
January 12, 2025
5
Very professional. Very friendly.
January 11, 2025
5
Great Doctor and very friendly. Nurse can not be beat. She is an A+++ person.
January 10, 2025
5
This was my 2nd visit... but but I have found everyone friendly and accommodating. Dr Emerson makes you feel very comfortable and very knowledgeable. He takes the time to explain things and listen to my concerns.
January 9, 2025
5
An AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Ladies at the front desk are friendly and professional. Andrea, Dr. Emerson's nurse, is the very best I have ever dealt with. I always look forward to seeing her. Dr. Emerson is such an amazing doctor. Please don't ever let him retire. Love him!
February 13, 2025
5
I have great respect and admiration for this provider. Highly professional and I don't hesitate to record this provider to anyone in need of a urologist.
February 12, 2025
5
As always, the team was extremely competent, cordial, and friendly.
February 12, 2025
5
Thank you to the professionals who helped me today.
February 12, 2025
5
Always very supportive and concerned regarding my long term health.
February 8, 2025
5
I actually showed up early and was seen early. That almost never happens. Doctor was thorough in explaining my situation. Parking for the location is a pain though.
February 7, 2025
5
Doctor Emerson and his assistant are amazing!
February 7, 2025
5
Thanks for helping me
February 7, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson took a lot of time explaining the results of my PSA test and gave us advice on a possible need for a future MRI, based on the new blood sample taken after the visit.
February 6, 2025
5
Great service
February 6, 2025
5
I've been seeing Dr Emerson for many years before he was with Wellstar. He's always been very professional, considerate and welcomes any questions and never makes me feel like he's in a hurry. A absolute great gentleman & professional in every way!
February 6, 2025
5
Dr Emerson and his staff are the best--Thanks!
February 4, 2025
5
Very good experience. Staff is very efficient. Makes you feel informed in what you learned
February 1, 2025
5
I was amazed how professional, friendly, courteous, punctual everyone was, knowledgeable to boot. Thank you Dr. Emerson & Wellstar Urology staff .
February 2, 2025
5
Great people
January 29, 2025
5
Yes, I enjoyed visiting with Dr. Emerson. He is thoroughly knowledgeable and I would look forward to dealing with him again. Thank you.
January 29, 2025
5
Dr. Thomas Emerson is a very professional, very knowledgeable, and very capable urologist. His interpersonal skills are exceptional. It's a joy going to see him, and I look forward to my next visit.
January 29, 2025
5
Dr Emerson; professionalism, clarity, closure, attention to detail...EXCEPTIONAL!
January 26, 2025
5
Enjoyed my virtual visit with Dr. Emerson. Since I really did not need an in person virtual call worked well.
January 24, 2025
5
First time I met Dr. Emerson. He was so personable and informative and explained everything to me. I was not happy with the prior care I received there. He was referred to me by a friend. So thankful! He is wonderful and I am very comfortable moving forward with him.
January 24, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson gave me very clear and precise explanations of my situation and gave me a lot of information about where I should go from this point on. I was just extremely impressed with him as was my wife and my son who were involved in the conversation.
January 22, 2025
5
It was wonderful. The staff as usual was very kind, respectful and got me in the room quickly. Dr Emerson is wonderful, communicative and never makes me feel like he's in a rush.
January 17, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is an excellent urologist. He comes to the meat of things quickly. He has been in the business long enough to know what's going on. He has done excellent things all the way through the time I've known him and he's an outstanding urologist. I have 100% faith in this gentleman and this is a doctor and surgeon and a diagnostician. I thank him very much for everything he's done for me. God bless you. God bless you, Dr. Emerson. Thank you.
January 17, 2025
5
Good
January 15, 2025
5
Dr Emerson and the entire staff is always welcoming, helpful and professional.
January 15, 2025
5
Dr Emerson and his PA have taken care of me for many years I do trust their professionalism and care.
January 12, 2025
5
The doctor was amazing. I told my wife it was the best experience I had meeting with a doctor of any kind for the first time.
January 12, 2025
5
Very professional. Very friendly.
January 11, 2025
5
Great Doctor and very friendly. Nurse can not be beat. She is an A+++ person.
January 10, 2025
5
This was my 2nd visit... but but I have found everyone friendly and accommodating. Dr Emerson makes you feel very comfortable and very knowledgeable. He takes the time to explain things and listen to my concerns.
January 9, 2025
5
An AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Ladies at the front desk are friendly and professional. Andrea, Dr. Emerson's nurse, is the very best I have ever dealt with. I always look forward to seeing her. Dr. Emerson is such an amazing doctor. Please don't ever let him retire. Love him!
February 13, 2025
5
I have great respect and admiration for this provider. Highly professional and I don't hesitate to record this provider to anyone in need of a urologist.
February 12, 2025
5
As always, the team was extremely competent, cordial, and friendly.
February 12, 2025
5
Thank you to the professionals who helped me today.
February 12, 2025
5
Always very supportive and concerned regarding my long term health.
February 8, 2025
5
I actually showed up early and was seen early. That almost never happens. Doctor was thorough in explaining my situation. Parking for the location is a pain though.
February 7, 2025
5
Doctor Emerson and his assistant are amazing!
February 7, 2025
5
Thanks for helping me
February 7, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson took a lot of time explaining the results of my PSA test and gave us advice on a possible need for a future MRI, based on the new blood sample taken after the visit.
February 6, 2025
5
Great service
February 6, 2025
5
I've been seeing Dr Emerson for many years before he was with Wellstar. He's always been very professional, considerate and welcomes any questions and never makes me feel like he's in a hurry. A absolute great gentleman & professional in every way!
February 6, 2025
5
Dr Emerson and his staff are the best--Thanks!
February 4, 2025
5
I was amazed how professional, friendly, courteous, punctual everyone was, knowledgeable to boot. Thank you Dr. Emerson & Wellstar Urology staff .
February 2, 2025
5
Very good experience. Staff is very efficient. Makes you feel informed in what you learned
February 1, 2025
5
Yes, I enjoyed visiting with Dr. Emerson. He is thoroughly knowledgeable and I would look forward to dealing with him again. Thank you.
January 29, 2025
5
Great people
January 29, 2025
5
Dr. Thomas Emerson is a very professional, very knowledgeable, and very capable urologist. His interpersonal skills are exceptional. It's a joy going to see him, and I look forward to my next visit.
January 29, 2025
5
Dr Emerson; professionalism, clarity, closure, attention to detail...EXCEPTIONAL!
January 26, 2025
5
Enjoyed my virtual visit with Dr. Emerson. Since I really did not need an in person virtual call worked well.
January 24, 2025
5
First time I met Dr. Emerson. He was so personable and informative and explained everything to me. I was not happy with the prior care I received there. He was referred to me by a friend. So thankful! He is wonderful and I am very comfortable moving forward with him.
January 24, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson gave me very clear and precise explanations of my situation and gave me a lot of information about where I should go from this point on. I was just extremely impressed with him as was my wife and my son who were involved in the conversation.
January 22, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is an excellent urologist. He comes to the meat of things quickly. He has been in the business long enough to know what's going on. He has done excellent things all the way through the time I've known him and he's an outstanding urologist. I have 100% faith in this gentleman and this is a doctor and surgeon and a diagnostician. I thank him very much for everything he's done for me. God bless you. God bless you, Dr. Emerson. Thank you.
January 17, 2025
5
It was wonderful. The staff as usual was very kind, respectful and got me in the room quickly. Dr Emerson is wonderful, communicative and never makes me feel like he's in a rush.
January 17, 2025
5
Good
January 15, 2025
5
Dr Emerson and the entire staff is always welcoming, helpful and professional.
January 15, 2025
5
Dr Emerson and his PA have taken care of me for many years I do trust their professionalism and care.
January 12, 2025
5
The doctor was amazing. I told my wife it was the best experience I had meeting with a doctor of any kind for the first time.
January 12, 2025
5
Very professional. Very friendly.
January 11, 2025
5
Great Doctor and very friendly. Nurse can not be beat. She is an A+++ person.
January 10, 2025
5
This was my 2nd visit... but but I have found everyone friendly and accommodating. Dr Emerson makes you feel very comfortable and very knowledgeable. He takes the time to explain things and listen to my concerns.
January 9, 2025
5
This was my 2nd visit... but but I have found everyone friendly and accommodating. Dr Emerson makes you feel very comfortable and very knowledgeable. He takes the time to explain things and listen to my concerns.
January 9, 2025
5
Great Doctor and very friendly. Nurse can not be beat. She is an A+++ person.
January 10, 2025
5
Very professional. Very friendly.
January 11, 2025
5
The doctor was amazing. I told my wife it was the best experience I had meeting with a doctor of any kind for the first time.
January 12, 2025
5
Dr Emerson and his PA have taken care of me for many years I do trust their professionalism and care.
January 12, 2025
5
Dr Emerson and the entire staff is always welcoming, helpful and professional.
January 15, 2025
5
Good
January 15, 2025
5
It was wonderful. The staff as usual was very kind, respectful and got me in the room quickly. Dr Emerson is wonderful, communicative and never makes me feel like he's in a rush.
January 17, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is an excellent urologist. He comes to the meat of things quickly. He has been in the business long enough to know what's going on. He has done excellent things all the way through the time I've known him and he's an outstanding urologist. I have 100% faith in this gentleman and this is a doctor and surgeon and a diagnostician. I thank him very much for everything he's done for me. God bless you. God bless you, Dr. Emerson. Thank you.
January 17, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson gave me very clear and precise explanations of my situation and gave me a lot of information about where I should go from this point on. I was just extremely impressed with him as was my wife and my son who were involved in the conversation.
January 22, 2025
5
Enjoyed my virtual visit with Dr. Emerson. Since I really did not need an in person virtual call worked well.
January 24, 2025
5
First time I met Dr. Emerson. He was so personable and informative and explained everything to me. I was not happy with the prior care I received there. He was referred to me by a friend. So thankful! He is wonderful and I am very comfortable moving forward with him.
January 24, 2025
5
Dr Emerson; professionalism, clarity, closure, attention to detail...EXCEPTIONAL!
January 26, 2025
5
Dr. Thomas Emerson is a very professional, very knowledgeable, and very capable urologist. His interpersonal skills are exceptional. It's a joy going to see him, and I look forward to my next visit.
January 29, 2025
5
Great people
January 29, 2025
5
Yes, I enjoyed visiting with Dr. Emerson. He is thoroughly knowledgeable and I would look forward to dealing with him again. Thank you.
January 29, 2025
5
Very good experience. Staff is very efficient. Makes you feel informed in what you learned
February 1, 2025
5
I was amazed how professional, friendly, courteous, punctual everyone was, knowledgeable to boot. Thank you Dr. Emerson & Wellstar Urology staff .
February 2, 2025
5
Dr Emerson and his staff are the best--Thanks!
February 4, 2025
5
I've been seeing Dr Emerson for many years before he was with Wellstar. He's always been very professional, considerate and welcomes any questions and never makes me feel like he's in a hurry. A absolute great gentleman & professional in every way!
February 6, 2025
5
Great service
February 6, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson took a lot of time explaining the results of my PSA test and gave us advice on a possible need for a future MRI, based on the new blood sample taken after the visit.
February 6, 2025
5
Thanks for helping me
February 7, 2025
5
Doctor Emerson and his assistant are amazing!
February 7, 2025
5
I actually showed up early and was seen early. That almost never happens. Doctor was thorough in explaining my situation. Parking for the location is a pain though.
February 7, 2025
5
Always very supportive and concerned regarding my long term health.
February 8, 2025
5
Thank you to the professionals who helped me today.
February 12, 2025
5
As always, the team was extremely competent, cordial, and friendly.
February 12, 2025
5
I have great respect and admiration for this provider. Highly professional and I don't hesitate to record this provider to anyone in need of a urologist.
February 12, 2025
5
An AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Ladies at the front desk are friendly and professional. Andrea, Dr. Emerson's nurse, is the very best I have ever dealt with. I always look forward to seeing her. Dr. Emerson is such an amazing doctor. Please don't ever let him retire. Love him!
February 13, 2025
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.
