
Maria F. Twichell, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Amputee Rehabilitation
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
- Older Adult
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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FemaleAbout Maria F. Twichell
Maria Twichell, MD, is a physiatrist and is certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She is the medical director of the acute inpatient rehabilitation unit at UPMC Mercy and is an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and completed her residency at UPMC.
Dr. Twichell’s clinical interests include traumatic brain injury, rehabilitation after amputation, and burn rehabilitation. She has published on the role of amantadine after concussion and is a member of the ABPMR and ABA.
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Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- UPMC Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 1515 Locust Street, Suite 236, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
- phone: 412-232-5992
- UPMC Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 3471 5th Avenue, Suite 900, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
- phone: 412-692-4400
Expertise
Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
ResidencyMichigan State University
Medical EducationBoard Certifications
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
American Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationInsurance
- UPMC for Life
- UPMC for You
- UPMC Health Plan
- Aetna
- Amerihealth Caritas
- Cigna
- Gateway
- Health America
- Health America / Advantra
- 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
4.9 out of 5
30 ratings, 17 reviewsThe 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
Dr. Twichell is top notch always great conversing with her very understanding and present during appointments
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2025
My Doctor is very compassionate. You're a kind-hearted understanding patient. Patient and She listens with her heart not just with her ears.And she responds accurately.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2025
Dr. Twitchell is a GOD SENT!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
I have seen Dr twichell for many years. Thanks to her patience and expertise in my condition we have consistently worked thru many boundaries that I have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
De. Twichell combines excellent care in treating post traumatic headaches with a kinly mammer.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Dr. Twichell is the absolute best. Gold medal everytime. Her staff scores the Silver medal only because there is only one Gold to give. Dr. Twichell is patient, caring and knowledgeable. All doctors could learn from her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
Great all around
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
Dr. Twitchell has explained to me options of treatments over the years and has included me in them. She listens to my concerns, and when I update her on something new that she suggested that I try to do to help me and it works she praises me for that effort.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2024
She is a phenomenal Doctor who listens, and explains I am so grateful to have access to such a wonderful, doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2024
I have been seeing Dr. Twichell for many years, due to a traumatic brain injury I had back in 2010. She has been instrumental in getting me to the stage I'm currently at. I'm very thankful to have found such an amazing doctor. Very grateful to Dr. Twichell.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2024
I am pleased with how the staff works with my concerns in mind when deciding how to treat me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2024
Dr Twichell is extraordinary
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2023
Dr Twitchell is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/17/2023
Dr. Twichell is an excellent physician!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2023
I've already recommended dr.twitchelle to a couple of people
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2023
Dr. Twitchell is one of the most caring compassionate, and intelligent physicians I have ever known. I am so glad I was placed on her service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2023
Dr. Twichell is an amazing doctor and I highly recommend her!!!