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Emilia Diego

Emilia Diego, MD

Breast Surgery

Breast Surgical Oncology

Accepting New Patients
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Online Booking
5.0 of 5 stars81 ratings, 20 reviews
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Languages

  • English
  • Filipino

Gender

Female

About Emilia Diego

Emilia Diego, MD (she/her/hers) is the Division Chief of Breast Surgery and the Co-Director of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center/Magee Womens Hospital Breast Cancer Program.  She specializes in breast cancer treatment with special interests in younger populations with breast cancer, de-escalation of breast cancer treatment and those with high-risk breast disease. She is a collaborator on several local and national trials in breast cancer.

Dr. Diego is board-certified in surgery and received her medical degree from the University of the Philippines, a general surgery residency at Mercy Catholic Medical Center in Pennsylvania and a breast surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She is active in the American Society of Breast Surgeons, the Society of Surgical Oncology, American College of Surgeons, Society of Asian Academic Surgeons and the Association of Women Surgeons.

LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling.

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Pronouns

She/Her/Hers

Provider Type

Physician

Locations

  1. Magee Womens Surgical Associates
    • 5115 Centre Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
    • UPMC Magee-Womens Surgical Associates
      • 1516 9th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602
      • UPMC Magee-Womens Surgical Associates
        • 300 Halket Street, Suite 2601, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
        • Magee Womens Surgical Associates
          • 200 Delafield Road, Suite 3000, Pittsburgh, PA 15215

          Expertise

          Education

          University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

          Fellowship

          Mercy Catholic Medical Center

          Residency

          University of Philippines College of Medicine

          Medical Education

          Board Certifications

          Surgery

          American Board of Surgery

          Insurance

          Please call the physician's office to verify insurance coverage.
          Search plans
          • UPMC for Life
          • UPMC for You
          • UPMC Health Plan
          • Aetna
          • Amerihealth Caritas
          • Cigna
          • Gateway
          • Geisinger Health Plan
          • Highmark
          • Humana
          • Independent Health
          • Medical Mutual of OH
          • Medicare
          • Non-PA Medical Assistance
          • PA Health And Wellness
          • PA Medical Assitance
          • Palmetto
          • Tricare
          • Unison
          • United Healthcare
          • Veterans Choice

          Ratings & Reviews

          5 out of 5

          81 ratings, 20 reviews

          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.

          Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
          Average provider Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition rating 5 out of 5 stars
          Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
          Average provider Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others rating 5 out of 5 stars
          Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care
          Average provider Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care rating 5 out of 5 stars
          Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment
          Average provider Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment rating 5 out of 5 stars
          Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
          Average provider Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries rating 5 out of 5 stars
          Search reviews
            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 3/11/2025

            Dr. Diego was excellent in explaining care and treatment and answered all our questions. She was caring, professional and definitely top-notch in her field. She was highly recommended and we understand why after our visit.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 2/25/2025

            Dr. Diego was amazing. She was so kind, extremely informative of my diagnosis & treatment plan. She answered every question I had, never rushing me. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing breast cancer surgery.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 2/18/2025

            I would go with excellent!!

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/30/2025

            Dr. Diego was great! Explained everything, making it easier to understand. She is knowledgeable and confident, making me feel confident in her. She did not make me feel rushed, she explained the options and importantly it is MY choice what I choose to do! I did not feel pressured to make any quick decisions. In fact she helped to make me feel not as scared as I have been. She is wonderful and will recommend Dr. Diego.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/21/2025

            Dr. Diego reviewed all aspects of my care including multiple options to consider in making my decision regarding surgery.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 10/1/2024

            Complete confidence in Dr. Diego

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 10/1/2024

            Dr Diego and Robin the nurse were wonderful. Dr Diego took her time in explaining my condition and the recommended treatment. Her explanations were thorough and easily understood

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 9/24/2024

            Dr Diego was caring, helpful, and informative. She explained everything in great detail that was both technical and easy to understand. This provider is amazing!

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 8/5/2024

            I didn't meet one person who wasn't welcoming and supportive.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 5/28/2024

            Dr. Diego came highly recommended; and after spending time with her, I could understand why. She was compassionate, and she left you feeling things were going to be fine.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 4/9/2024

            Doctor Diego is very intelligent but was able to speak plainly so that we all understood. She's amazing.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 4/2/2024

            Treated me with respect , kindness and touched me with gentle loving hands.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 3/21/2024

            Dr. Diego spent 45 minutes just discussing options with my husband and me. She was never rushed, so patient and understanding. Her demeanor is so perfect for her specialty. When she introduced herself to me initially, she thanked me for the privilege of caring for me. This was truly a first for me and brought tears to my eyes. Amazing. Will never forget this.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 3/19/2024

            Dr. Diago was amazing. She explained everything in great detail. Made us all feel very comfortable. I would, and will,recommend her to anyone who is having surgery. She is definitely an asset to Magee Hospital.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 3/5/2024

            I feel and have told people, "I wish every doctor was like Dr. Diego. They should have every intern spend a week shadowing her or make an educational video of her with a patient that they could watch over and over." There are just so many qualities, besides her medical expertise and knowledge, that make her so special in how she deals with and treats a patient. An example Is how she makes comfortable eye contact the whole time she is talking to you. Along with being able to pick up on the patients facial expressions for any signs of how the patient is receiving the information and restating it or clarifying it or using different way of stating it.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/30/2024

            Dr. Diego was caring and compassionate. I felt totally at ease during my appointment.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 10/2/2023

            I highly recommend all the doctors I have encountered there during my treatment. Excellent surgical staff!

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 8/1/2023

            Dr Diego was absolutely wonderful in every way

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 6/27/2023

            I can not praise Dr. Diego enough for her bedside manner and her explanation of everything from treatment, options and anything you ask. She is such an asset to UPMC Magee, I have already recommended her to many people. I am so blessed to be under her care

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 6/27/2023

            Would recommend her to everyone

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 6/20/2023

            Dr. Diego was very thorough and explained procedure efficiently. Alleviated most of my fears.She was excellent.. I adored her!