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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 Windy Hill Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9
Based on 772 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
I trust Dr. Emerson.
April 7, 2025
5
Very professional
April 6, 2025
5
We were so happy with our care. We are glad he is going to take care of me. So understanding. My husband is now going to also use him. We just loved him.
April 5, 2025
5
DR. Thomas Emerson is very professional and I trust him with my health totally.
April 6, 2025
5
Very professional and friendly office staff. Dr. Emerson has been our doctor for about thirty years, and we cannot say enough good things about him. He is what we consider to be the ultimate professional. His nurse is always friendly and sets the atmosphere for our visit.
April 5, 2025
5
All professional and personable!
April 4, 2025
5
I emailed my physician an a day and an half ago about a prescription I had concerns about have not heard back from him. I also called his office today and asked to speak to the nurse about my prescription concerns. Still no call back.
April 5, 2025
5
There is always, for years, a minimum of a 45 minute wait to see the doctor past the appointment time.
April 4, 2025
5
The service they provide should be customized and shared with the outside business world
April 3, 2025
5
Could not have been more caring and concerned about his patient. A wonderful Doctor.
April 3, 2025
4
Dr.emerson is a people's doctor. Gives info. In plain talk. Wellstar is lucky to have him on their team
April 2, 2025
5
Felt very comfortable in Dr. Emerson's care.
March 31, 2025
5
I trust dr Emerson . And his nurse is the best
March 23, 2025
5
Always a wonderful professional environment and staff.
March 22, 2025
5
Glad to have Dr Emerson and his team in our community. They are the best!
March 21, 2025
5
Everyone was very professional and courteous. I was impressed by staff attitude and helpfulness. Great atmosphere for patients.
March 20, 2025
5
Did not receive information on a scheduled kidney test at check out. Had to follow up from home to obtain.
March 22, 2025
5
Both the Nurse and Doctor are fantastic! I felt heard, understood and cared for.
March 21, 2025
5
Excellent and efficient
March 21, 2025
5
Comfortable
March 20, 2025
5
I am very satisfied with this physician and staff as they are friendly, courteous, knowledgeable, helpful and give me the confidence that my health and medical issues are their only concerns.
March 20, 2025
5
Excellent doctor, nurse and staff.
March 20, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson always provides me information that is helpful in maintaining positivity. He is very personable in his manner and knowledgeable about my condition. Thanks to Dr, Emerson and all the folks at Urology Marietta.
March 20, 2025
5
Love Dr. Emerson and his assistant Andrea. They are the best.
March 6, 2025
5
Friendly timely and professional
March 5, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is an exceptional urologist who truly cares about patient well-being. From the moment you walk into the office, the staff ensures a welcoming and comfortable experience. Dr. Emerson is not only highly knowledgeable and skilled but also takes the time to explain diagnoses and treatment options in a clear and reassuring manner. Their professionalism, compassion, and expertise make a real difference in patient care. Whether addressing routine concerns or more complex issues, Dr. Emerson provides outstanding medical attention with a personal touch. Highly recommended!
March 5, 2025
5
always a pleasure! Everyone is very professional and friendly
March 5, 2025
5
As far as I am concerned Dr. Emerson is top notch..
March 5, 2025
5
Everyone there was so nice. One of the most pleasant Healthcare visits I've had.
March 2, 2025
5
always GREAT
March 1, 2025
5
I trust Dr. Emerson.
April 7, 2025
5
Very professional
April 6, 2025
5
We were so happy with our care. We are glad he is going to take care of me. So understanding. My husband is now going to also use him. We just loved him.
April 5, 2025
5
DR. Thomas Emerson is very professional and I trust him with my health totally.
April 6, 2025
5
Very professional and friendly office staff. Dr. Emerson has been our doctor for about thirty years, and we cannot say enough good things about him. He is what we consider to be the ultimate professional. His nurse is always friendly and sets the atmosphere for our visit.
April 5, 2025
5
All professional and personable!
April 4, 2025
5
I emailed my physician an a day and an half ago about a prescription I had concerns about have not heard back from him. I also called his office today and asked to speak to the nurse about my prescription concerns. Still no call back.
April 5, 2025
5
There is always, for years, a minimum of a 45 minute wait to see the doctor past the appointment time.
April 4, 2025
5
The service they provide should be customized and shared with the outside business world
April 3, 2025
5
Could not have been more caring and concerned about his patient. A wonderful Doctor.
April 3, 2025
5
Felt very comfortable in Dr. Emerson's care.
March 31, 2025
5
I trust dr Emerson . And his nurse is the best
March 23, 2025
5
Always a wonderful professional environment and staff.
March 22, 2025
5
Glad to have Dr Emerson and his team in our community. They are the best!
March 21, 2025
5
Everyone was very professional and courteous. I was impressed by staff attitude and helpfulness. Great atmosphere for patients.
March 20, 2025
5
Did not receive information on a scheduled kidney test at check out. Had to follow up from home to obtain.
March 22, 2025
5
Both the Nurse and Doctor are fantastic! I felt heard, understood and cared for.
March 21, 2025
5
Excellent and efficient
March 21, 2025
5
Comfortable
March 20, 2025
5
I am very satisfied with this physician and staff as they are friendly, courteous, knowledgeable, helpful and give me the confidence that my health and medical issues are their only concerns.
March 20, 2025
5
Excellent doctor, nurse and staff.
March 20, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson always provides me information that is helpful in maintaining positivity. He is very personable in his manner and knowledgeable about my condition. Thanks to Dr, Emerson and all the folks at Urology Marietta.
March 20, 2025
5
Love Dr. Emerson and his assistant Andrea. They are the best.
March 6, 2025
5
Friendly timely and professional
March 5, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is an exceptional urologist who truly cares about patient well-being. From the moment you walk into the office, the staff ensures a welcoming and comfortable experience. Dr. Emerson is not only highly knowledgeable and skilled but also takes the time to explain diagnoses and treatment options in a clear and reassuring manner. Their professionalism, compassion, and expertise make a real difference in patient care. Whether addressing routine concerns or more complex issues, Dr. Emerson provides outstanding medical attention with a personal touch. Highly recommended!
March 5, 2025
5
always a pleasure! Everyone is very professional and friendly
March 5, 2025
5
As far as I am concerned Dr. Emerson is top notch..
March 5, 2025
5
Everyone there was so nice. One of the most pleasant Healthcare visits I've had.
March 2, 2025
5
always GREAT
March 1, 2025
4
Dr.emerson is a people's doctor. Gives info. In plain talk. Wellstar is lucky to have him on their team
April 2, 2025
4
Dr.emerson is a people's doctor. Gives info. In plain talk. Wellstar is lucky to have him on their team
April 2, 2025
5
I trust Dr. Emerson.
April 7, 2025
5
Very professional
April 6, 2025
5
We were so happy with our care. We are glad he is going to take care of me. So understanding. My husband is now going to also use him. We just loved him.
April 5, 2025
5
DR. Thomas Emerson is very professional and I trust him with my health totally.
April 6, 2025
5
Very professional and friendly office staff. Dr. Emerson has been our doctor for about thirty years, and we cannot say enough good things about him. He is what we consider to be the ultimate professional. His nurse is always friendly and sets the atmosphere for our visit.
April 5, 2025
5
All professional and personable!
April 4, 2025
5
I emailed my physician an a day and an half ago about a prescription I had concerns about have not heard back from him. I also called his office today and asked to speak to the nurse about my prescription concerns. Still no call back.
April 5, 2025
5
There is always, for years, a minimum of a 45 minute wait to see the doctor past the appointment time.
April 4, 2025
5
The service they provide should be customized and shared with the outside business world
April 3, 2025
5
Could not have been more caring and concerned about his patient. A wonderful Doctor.
April 3, 2025
5
Felt very comfortable in Dr. Emerson's care.
March 31, 2025
5
I trust dr Emerson . And his nurse is the best
March 23, 2025
5
Always a wonderful professional environment and staff.
March 22, 2025
5
Glad to have Dr Emerson and his team in our community. They are the best!
March 21, 2025
5
Everyone was very professional and courteous. I was impressed by staff attitude and helpfulness. Great atmosphere for patients.
March 20, 2025
5
Did not receive information on a scheduled kidney test at check out. Had to follow up from home to obtain.
March 22, 2025
5
Both the Nurse and Doctor are fantastic! I felt heard, understood and cared for.
March 21, 2025
5
Excellent and efficient
March 21, 2025
5
Comfortable
March 20, 2025
5
I am very satisfied with this physician and staff as they are friendly, courteous, knowledgeable, helpful and give me the confidence that my health and medical issues are their only concerns.
March 20, 2025
5
Excellent doctor, nurse and staff.
March 20, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson always provides me information that is helpful in maintaining positivity. He is very personable in his manner and knowledgeable about my condition. Thanks to Dr, Emerson and all the folks at Urology Marietta.
March 20, 2025
5
Love Dr. Emerson and his assistant Andrea. They are the best.
March 6, 2025
5
Friendly timely and professional
March 5, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is an exceptional urologist who truly cares about patient well-being. From the moment you walk into the office, the staff ensures a welcoming and comfortable experience. Dr. Emerson is not only highly knowledgeable and skilled but also takes the time to explain diagnoses and treatment options in a clear and reassuring manner. Their professionalism, compassion, and expertise make a real difference in patient care. Whether addressing routine concerns or more complex issues, Dr. Emerson provides outstanding medical attention with a personal touch. Highly recommended!
March 5, 2025
5
always a pleasure! Everyone is very professional and friendly
March 5, 2025
5
As far as I am concerned Dr. Emerson is top notch..
March 5, 2025
5
Everyone there was so nice. One of the most pleasant Healthcare visits I've had.
March 2, 2025
5
always GREAT
March 1, 2025
5
I trust Dr. Emerson.
April 7, 2025
5
Very professional
April 6, 2025
5
DR. Thomas Emerson is very professional and I trust him with my health totally.
April 6, 2025
5
We were so happy with our care. We are glad he is going to take care of me. So understanding. My husband is now going to also use him. We just loved him.
April 5, 2025
5
Very professional and friendly office staff. Dr. Emerson has been our doctor for about thirty years, and we cannot say enough good things about him. He is what we consider to be the ultimate professional. His nurse is always friendly and sets the atmosphere for our visit.
April 5, 2025
5
I emailed my physician an a day and an half ago about a prescription I had concerns about have not heard back from him. I also called his office today and asked to speak to the nurse about my prescription concerns. Still no call back.
April 5, 2025
5
All professional and personable!
April 4, 2025
5
There is always, for years, a minimum of a 45 minute wait to see the doctor past the appointment time.
April 4, 2025
5
The service they provide should be customized and shared with the outside business world
April 3, 2025
5
Could not have been more caring and concerned about his patient. A wonderful Doctor.
April 3, 2025
4
Dr.emerson is a people's doctor. Gives info. In plain talk. Wellstar is lucky to have him on their team
April 2, 2025
5
Felt very comfortable in Dr. Emerson's care.
March 31, 2025
5
I trust dr Emerson . And his nurse is the best
March 23, 2025
5
Always a wonderful professional environment and staff.
March 22, 2025
5
Did not receive information on a scheduled kidney test at check out. Had to follow up from home to obtain.
March 22, 2025
5
Glad to have Dr Emerson and his team in our community. They are the best!
March 21, 2025
5
Both the Nurse and Doctor are fantastic! I felt heard, understood and cared for.
March 21, 2025
5
Excellent and efficient
March 21, 2025
5
Comfortable
March 20, 2025
5
Everyone was very professional and courteous. I was impressed by staff attitude and helpfulness. Great atmosphere for patients.
March 20, 2025
5
I am very satisfied with this physician and staff as they are friendly, courteous, knowledgeable, helpful and give me the confidence that my health and medical issues are their only concerns.
March 20, 2025
5
Excellent doctor, nurse and staff.
March 20, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson always provides me information that is helpful in maintaining positivity. He is very personable in his manner and knowledgeable about my condition. Thanks to Dr, Emerson and all the folks at Urology Marietta.
March 20, 2025
5
Love Dr. Emerson and his assistant Andrea. They are the best.
March 6, 2025
5
Friendly timely and professional
March 5, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is an exceptional urologist who truly cares about patient well-being. From the moment you walk into the office, the staff ensures a welcoming and comfortable experience. Dr. Emerson is not only highly knowledgeable and skilled but also takes the time to explain diagnoses and treatment options in a clear and reassuring manner. Their professionalism, compassion, and expertise make a real difference in patient care. Whether addressing routine concerns or more complex issues, Dr. Emerson provides outstanding medical attention with a personal touch. Highly recommended!
March 5, 2025
5
always a pleasure! Everyone is very professional and friendly
March 5, 2025
5
As far as I am concerned Dr. Emerson is top notch..
March 5, 2025
5
Everyone there was so nice. One of the most pleasant Healthcare visits I've had.
March 2, 2025
5
always GREAT
March 1, 2025
5
always GREAT
March 1, 2025
5
Everyone there was so nice. One of the most pleasant Healthcare visits I've had.
March 2, 2025
5
As far as I am concerned Dr. Emerson is top notch..
March 5, 2025
5
always a pleasure! Everyone is very professional and friendly
March 5, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson is an exceptional urologist who truly cares about patient well-being. From the moment you walk into the office, the staff ensures a welcoming and comfortable experience. Dr. Emerson is not only highly knowledgeable and skilled but also takes the time to explain diagnoses and treatment options in a clear and reassuring manner. Their professionalism, compassion, and expertise make a real difference in patient care. Whether addressing routine concerns or more complex issues, Dr. Emerson provides outstanding medical attention with a personal touch. Highly recommended!
March 5, 2025
5
Friendly timely and professional
March 5, 2025
5
Love Dr. Emerson and his assistant Andrea. They are the best.
March 6, 2025
5
Dr. Emerson always provides me information that is helpful in maintaining positivity. He is very personable in his manner and knowledgeable about my condition. Thanks to Dr, Emerson and all the folks at Urology Marietta.
March 20, 2025
5
Excellent doctor, nurse and staff.
March 20, 2025
5
I am very satisfied with this physician and staff as they are friendly, courteous, knowledgeable, helpful and give me the confidence that my health and medical issues are their only concerns.
March 20, 2025
5
Everyone was very professional and courteous. I was impressed by staff attitude and helpfulness. Great atmosphere for patients.
March 20, 2025
5
Comfortable
March 20, 2025
5
Excellent and efficient
March 21, 2025
5
Glad to have Dr Emerson and his team in our community. They are the best!
March 21, 2025
5
Both the Nurse and Doctor are fantastic! I felt heard, understood and cared for.
March 21, 2025
5
Did not receive information on a scheduled kidney test at check out. Had to follow up from home to obtain.
March 22, 2025
5
Always a wonderful professional environment and staff.
March 22, 2025
5
I trust dr Emerson . And his nurse is the best
March 23, 2025
5
Felt very comfortable in Dr. Emerson's care.
March 31, 2025
4
Dr.emerson is a people's doctor. Gives info. In plain talk. Wellstar is lucky to have him on their team
April 2, 2025
5
Could not have been more caring and concerned about his patient. A wonderful Doctor.
April 3, 2025
5
The service they provide should be customized and shared with the outside business world
April 3, 2025
5
There is always, for years, a minimum of a 45 minute wait to see the doctor past the appointment time.
April 4, 2025
5
All professional and personable!
April 4, 2025
5
I emailed my physician an a day and an half ago about a prescription I had concerns about have not heard back from him. I also called his office today and asked to speak to the nurse about my prescription concerns. Still no call back.
April 5, 2025
5
Very professional and friendly office staff. Dr. Emerson has been our doctor for about thirty years, and we cannot say enough good things about him. He is what we consider to be the ultimate professional. His nurse is always friendly and sets the atmosphere for our visit.
April 5, 2025
5
We were so happy with our care. We are glad he is going to take care of me. So understanding. My husband is now going to also use him. We just loved him.
April 5, 2025
5
DR. Thomas Emerson is very professional and I trust him with my health totally.
April 6, 2025
5
Very professional
April 6, 2025
5
I trust Dr. Emerson.
April 7, 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.
