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Trent D. Emerick

Trent D. Emerick, MD, MBA

4.7215 ratings, 38 reviews

Pain Medicine

Accepting New Patients
Video Visit
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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
  2. UPMC Pain Management at Centre Commons
    • 5750 Centre Avenue, Centre Commons Bldg, Suite 260, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
  • Residency: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
  • Medical Education: Georgetown University School of Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Pain Medicine: American Board of Anesthesiology
  • Anesthesiology: American Board of Anesthesiology
  • Addiction Medicine: American Board of Preventive Medicine

Insurance

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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

215 ratings, 38 reviews

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Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care
Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
Search reviews
    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Dr. Emerick is superb. His resident, I think her name was a. Jacob she was absolutely incredibly good..

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Dr. Emerick is awesome. He cares, he explains, he answers questions and has always provided the best care. Mondays appointment was no different.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Dr. Emerick is a very knowledgeable and an overall wonderful medical provided.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Excellent communication skills! I feel he genuinely cared about my issues.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    As always, Dr. Emerick was kind and genuinely concerned about how successful the pain block was and my ongoing treatment with him. I would highly recommend him to anyone suffering with this condition.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    The doctors and fellows & PAs come to the visit well prepared and I believe they have read my background material before meeting

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    We had a lot to go through and it was a great experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    I had a great experience. I thought that the doctor listened to what I had to say. I felt that they listened to my concerns and wanted to help me out. I would definitely recommend this physician to other people. They are a very good listener and seem like they wanted the best for me. I felt included and heard. They seem pretty knowledgeable about treattments regarding my medical issue. I didn't feeldismissed or ignored from the doctor. We discussed treatment options. regarding my medical problem.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    I'm very blessed and pleased to be receiving care under Dr Emmerick. He listens,cares and provides individualized treatments for his patients.

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

    Excellent compassionate doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Dr was excellent

    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.