Charles A. Staley III Emory Faculty
Charles A. Staley III Emory Faculty

Charles A. Staley III, MD

Surgery, Complex General Surgical Oncology, Surgical Oncology

4.8 - 250 Ratings

Emory Winship Cancer Institute

1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Bldg C, Fl 2, Atlanta, GA 30322
Telehealth Visits Available

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(404) 778-3307

About

Dr. Charles Staley joined the Emory faculty in 1995 after completing his surgical oncology fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center. His clinical practice focuses on surgical treatment of stomach, esophageal, appendiceal, colorectal, and peritoneal surface malignancies. His research focuses on translational studies and novel clinical trials in gastrointestinal cancers. He has investigated gene therapy for metastatic colon cancer, radiofrequency ablation with intra-arterial chemotherapy for patients with colorectal liver metastases, and neoadjuvant chemoradiation with the goal of maximizing sphincter preservation in the treatment of rectal cancer. His current investigations include exploring methods of using nanotechnology to diagnose and treat pancreatic and breast cancer with such colleagues as Dr. Lily Yang.

Dr. Staley coordinates national efforts for clinical cancer research as a principle investigator for clinical trials for the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group; as chair of the Vizient UHC Cancer Center Network Steering Committee, which oversees a national network of approximately 125 cancer centers nationally; and as co-principal investigator of the Winship Cancer Institute location of the National Cancer Institute's National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN). The NCTN serves as the NCI's primary infrastructure for conducting phase II and phase III cancer clinical trials.

Languages

  • English

Emory Affiliation

  • Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
  • Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
  • Emory Healthcare Network
  • Emory Physician Group Practice

Academic Title

  • Professor

Year Started Practicing

  • 1995

Locations

Emory Winship Cancer Institute

1365 Clifton Road Northeast
Bldg C, Fl 2
Atlanta, GA 30322

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 overall rating 250 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

4.9 Provider showed concern
4.8 Provider explained things clearly
4.8 Provider discussed treatment options
4.8 Provider included you in decisions
4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider
4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-30

I just think setting a 15 min time limit on visits make the visit seemed rushed and the patient cannot really get good details or really explain what issues they are really having in detail

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-28

The best doctor ever.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-28

I definatelly would recommend Dr.Staley to anyone who needs a excellent cancer specialist I am blessed to have found him to do my surgery.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-07

It was a first visit so it was mostly informational on both sides. Both the resident and the primary doctor were clear and courteous. My questions were answered and the advice seemed good to me.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-07

The is very good at what he and his team members do.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-24

Dr. Staley and the resident physician were friendly, clear, thorough, and extremely helpful. Again, excellent all around.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-09

Dr Staley was very informed of my situation with stomach cancer - he was prepared to discuss CT scan without referring to a computer screen to read notes - he had two options that were discussed and he gave me his opinion on which option should really be folllowed but he left the decision to me I asked in his medical opinion based on his experience with stomach cancer h cancer which route would be best for my situation

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-03

I have never been treated better

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-18

Resident was excellent. Attentive. Genuinely interested. Patient.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-10

I have the utmost confidence in Dr. Staley. As well as his plan of care. I also appreciate his concern for my wellbeing.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-20

Dr. Staley was extremely knowledgeable, comforting, and professional. I also appreciate his attentiveness to my concerns. Furthermore, I am very much looking forward to scheduling my next appointment. I have full confidence in this team!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-08

Didn't tell me about an additional test for my next visit.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-05

I will recommend everyone I know to EMORY and Dr. Staley

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-23

Dr Staley is the very best.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-04

My experience was amazing. I felt more at ease after I left.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-23

With the bad care I see in my local system, I kept pinching my self to see if this was real. You do a great job

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-09

Dr Staley is very easy to talk to and extremely knowledge and through. Feel very confident being in his care

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-12

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-08

Dr Staley is an excellent Dr. Im extremely appreciative of his thouroughness.

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-27

I don't feel adequately informed and educated about how t o manage my prolapsed stoma, why there is sharp pain at output, why stoma bands and sutures (surgical procedures) seemed to, or may have, contributef to the prolapsed stoma.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-29

Very satisfied OVERALL

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-29

Provider may be waiting to asses patient healing progress and/or chemotherapy determinations before fully discussing surgical treatment options with the patient.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-13

Dr Staley and Dr Silverman went above and beyond my expectations. Im so grateful to them

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-20

Restored our trust in healthcare for elderly !!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-05

Dr. Staley and I were on the actual same track in determining that my case was indeed very different and warranted further study before choosing the correct plan.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-27

Appreciate Dr.Staley's bedside manner and expertise.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-14

I love Dr. Staley he operated on me when I was 24 I had whipple I am now 49 I have great respect for him.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-10

Being ny first surgery I was able to understand all that I was going to experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-03

Dr Staley was absolutely amazing. He provided my test results very professionally! He described a treatment plan and included my wishes! I absolutely love him and I would and have recommended him to my colleagues.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-19

Dr Staley and all the staff is wonderful!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-13

Good educating on matter.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-05

Dr. Staley is wonderful. I feel so fortunate to be in his care

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-05

Dr Charles Staley is my oncologist. He saved my life. At UAB I was told I had 3 months to live in early 2020. Thanks to dr Staley I am still here and got clear scans yesterday. He is a remarkable doctor, a compassionate person and I am so grateful and thankful I found him. HE IS THE BEST!!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-05

Since Dr Stanley himself did not spend very much time with me I really didn't get to know him very well with this appointment

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-16

Very good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-01

Perfect

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-26

I came to the Winship Clinic five years ago because of Dr. Staley's reputation; his "down-to-earth" manner and wealth of knowledge were exactly what I needed. I truly was blessed to meet this kind provider whose positivity was encouraging. I am so lucky that all of my scans were clean, and I have "graduated" from Dr. Staley's care!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-24

Really appreciated Dr. Staley. Came to Emory for a second opinion and Dr. Staley was very knowledgeable, personable, and helpful

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-12

Dr.Stanley was very PROFESSIONAL and KNOWLEDGEABLE of the treatment.

3 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-20

The doctor was very short in the visit and didn't spend much time explaining things. Did ask if we had questions but didn't really explain much about the next steps besides saying I needed two tests done before the surgery. Nothing on if I would need to come in after the tests to go over results or what all the surgery would entail on his end of things.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-19

Took extra care to restate and confirm the specific issue and examine me thoroughly

Credentials

Education

  • Fellowship: Univ of TX M.D. Anderson Cancer Ctr, Surgical Oncology, 1995
  • Residency: Univ of Pittsburgh Medical Center, General Surgery, 1992
  • Medical Education: Dartmouth Medical School, MD, 1987

Board Certifications

  • Surgery (General Surgery), American Board of Surgery, 1993

Awards

  • Amerson Tearching Award

Professional Memberships

  • American Surgival Association
  • Southern Surgical Association
  • Georgia Surgical Society
  • Society of Surgical Oncology
  • American College of Surgeons