About
Dr. Emily Scott is a Pittsburgh-area native who combines family medicine with a deep specialty in non-surgical orthopedics and sports medicine. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Duquesne University before completing her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her Family Medicine residency took place at Washington Hospital in Washington, PA, followed by a Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship at UPMC St. Margaret.
During her fellowship, Dr. Scott provided care for athletes from youth to professional levels at the University of Pittsburgh, Robert Morris University, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh Passion, and Shaler High School. She performs ultrasound-guided injections, prolotherapy, platelet-rich plasma therapy, dry needling, trigger point injections, and nerve blocks. She also holds a Pennsylvania Medical Cannabis Provider license and received the Pennsylvania Medical Society Top Physicians Under 40 award in 2024. Outside of medicine, she is an avid trail runner, cyclist, and triathlete. She currently accepts new patients on a limited basis with a waitlist.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Duquesne University, B.S. Biology; Minor in Psychology
Medical School
Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Washington Hospital, Washington, PA
Fellowship
Primary Care Sports Medicine, UPMC St. Margaret
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Scott right for?
Dr. Scott is an ideal fit for patients dealing with musculoskeletal pain, sports injuries, or orthopedic conditions they want to manage without surgery. Athletes at all levels benefit from her fellowship-trained sports medicine expertise. She also serves patients seeking non-surgical interventions like PRP, prolotherapy, or ultrasound-guided injections. Patients interested in medical cannabis certification in Pennsylvania can work with her directly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Scott treats a wide range of musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions, including osteoarthritis, rotator cuff tendinosis, plantar fasciitis, IT band syndrome, Achilles tendinitis, sciatica, and many others. She also provides comprehensive family medicine care alongside her sports medicine specialty.
Dr. Scott performs ultrasound-guided injections, platelet-rich plasma therapy, prolotherapy, dry needling, trigger point injections, and nerve blocks. These procedures allow her to treat pain and injury without referring patients to a surgeon in many cases.
Yes. Dr. Scott holds board certification in both Family Medicine and Sports Medicine. She completed a Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship at UPMC St. Margaret after her Family Medicine residency at Washington Hospital.
Yes. During her sports medicine fellowship, Dr. Scott cared for athletes at the University of Pittsburgh, Robert Morris University, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh Passion, and Shaler High School. She worked with competitors ranging from youth sports participants to professional performers.
Yes. Dr. Scott holds a Pennsylvania Medical Cannabis Provider license and can certify eligible patients through the state's medical cannabis program.
Dr. Scott accepts new patients on a limited basis and currently has a waitlist. Prospective patients should reach out to the practice to check availability and get on the list.
The Pennsylvania Medical Society named Dr. Scott one of its Top Physicians Under 40 in 2024. She earned the award for her clinical work combining family medicine with non-surgical orthopedics and sports medicine.
Doctor profile last updated March 22, 2026