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Trent D. Emerick

Trent D. Emerick, MD, MBA

Pain Medicine

Accepting New Patients
Video Visit
4.7 of 5 stars220 ratings, 36 reviews
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Trent D. Emerick

Trent Emerick, MD, MBA, is certified in anesthesiology, pain medicine, and addiction medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Emerick is an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine and Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Medicine.

In addition to his clinical and academic responsibilities, Dr. Emerick holds appointment as the Associate Chief of the Chronic Pain Division in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine and Program Director for the UPMC Pain Medicine Fellowship. He completed his fellowship and residency at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine.

Dr. Emerick has a strong interest in quality improvement projects, including clinic and operating room efficiency analyses, inpatient chronic pain service consult analyses, and development of new protocols within the chronic pain division. Other interests include cancer pain, craniofacial pain, abdominal/pelvic pain, and medical device design.

He practices at UPMC Pain Management at Falk Medical Building and is affiliated with UPMC East, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Passavant, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC St. Margaret.

View Dr. Emerick's full list of publications from PubMed.

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Pronouns

He/Him/His

Leadership Title

Associate Chief, Chronic Pain Medicine
Program Director, UPMC Pain Medicine Fellowship

Provider Type

Physician

Locations

  1. UPMC Pain Management at Falk Medical Building
    • 3601 5th Avenue, Floor 6, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

    Expertise

    Education

    University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

    Fellowship

    University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

    Residency

    Georgetown University School of Medicine

    Medical Education

    Board Certifications

    Pain Medicine

    American Board of Anesthesiology

    Anesthesiology

    American Board of Anesthesiology

    Addiction Medicine

    American Board of Preventive Medicine

    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
    • Highmark
    • Humana
    • Independent Health
    • Medical Mutual of OH
    • Medicare
    • Non-PA Medical Assistance
    • PA Health And Wellness
    • PA Medical Assitance
    • Palmetto
    • The Health Plan
    • Tricare
    • Unison
    • United Healthcare
    • Veterans Choice

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.7 out of 5

    220 ratings, 36 reviews

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    Average provider Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Average provider Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Average provider Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Average provider Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment rating 4.7 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 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/10/2025

      Dr. Emmerick has wonderful bedside manner.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/7/2025

      Dr. Emerick and his doctors and office staff are always very helpful and concerned.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/17/2025

      Very thoughtful provider

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/12/2025

      Excellent Experience!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/3/2025

      Always approaches ideas and consulting in a polite manner.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/19/2025

      I had a very good experience. I felt like they listened to my concerns. They seemed like they cared and wanted the best regarding my treatment. They definitely let me participate in my treatment plan. I would definitely recommend the doctor and his np to other patients.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/29/2025

      Already recommended Dr. Emerick to a few people.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/18/2024

      The treatment staff including attending physician, his fellowship Doc and nurse were very understanding and answered any questions I had. They accommodated me with excellent care! Was able to get an epidural on my first visit

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/14/2024

      I absolutely adore DrEmerick he's absolutely my favorite doctor I've recommended him to so many of my friends and family, he's wonderful!!!! Always listens and try's to come up with best plan that fits to the patient very kind caring and compassionate.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/30/2024

      I was very pleased.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/14/2024

      Very good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/7/2024

      I would recommend all of my physicians to family and friends.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/2/2024

      Awesome staff!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/19/2024

      I have recommended Dr Emerick to a number of friends with similar pain issues.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/22/2024

      Thank you again

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/10/2024

      I have come to expect excellent care from Dr. Emerick throughout several years of in person visits. That did not change at all with this virtual visit. He's a great doctor.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/8/2024

      He didn't rush me into making a decision.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/23/2024

      Dr. Emerick is fantastic!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/16/2024

      I had a very good experience. All the personnel were great.I would recommend this office.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/13/2024

      Doc shows a lot of concern for my health and well being and that I'm not just another patient

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/14/2024

      Very good

      3 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/22/2024

      I like Dr. Emerick, but I don't believe my questions were really answered and it seemed a bit rushed than an in office visit

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/19/2024

      Dr. Emerick and his staff were kind , attentive and compassionate towards myself and my concerns .

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/25/2024

      Everyone was professional, courteous, and on time,

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/24/2024

      Dr and all the staff were caring and great listeners

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/22/2024

      I had a good experience.

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

      First time I felt truly cared for.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/18/2023

      The genuine concern the doctor exhibits makes me feel well cared for

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/8/2023

      Excellent visit with physicians

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/27/2023

      Great experience. Doctors listened to what I said.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/23/2023

      I had a really good experience. I felt included in the decision making. I felt heard and very comfortable with the person. I felt like we had a plan when I was finished with my appointment. I really liked a lot of the suggestions that they had in treating my problem. I would definitely recommend this provider to others.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/19/2023

      Met my needs exactly

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/19/2023

      Dr. Emerick is an amazing doctor. Very caring and concise and succinct when explaining my condition and different modalities to help the pain. His PA was very good as well.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/10/2023

      Answered all of my questions.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/26/2023

      Would recommend this clinic and UPMC to family friends and anyone who experiences pain in which this clinic could help.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/22/2023

      Best care highest rating

      3 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/3/2023

      When waiting times are already obscene like in a situation like this, it is because of the quality and expertise of the physician and that is why I continue to see Dr. Emerick