About
Dr. Emily Scott is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine practicing family medicine, sports medicine, and preventive medicine in Pittsburgh. S. in Biology with a minor in Psychology. She then earned her medical degree at Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Scott completed her Family Medicine residency at Washington Hospital in Washington, Pennsylvania. She then pursued a Primary Care Sports Medicine fellowship at UPMC St. Margaret, where she cared for athletes at the University of Pittsburgh, Robert Morris University, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh Passion, and Shaler High School. Her procedural skills include ultrasound-guided injections, prolotherapy, PRP, dry needling, and trigger point injections. She specializes in non-surgical orthopedics alongside family medicine. Pennsylvania Medical Society named her a Top Physician Under 40 in 2024. Dr. Scott also holds licensure as a medical cannabis certification provider in Pennsylvania. Outside the clinic, she competes in triathlons, practices yoga, and enjoys hockey, cooking, and concerts. She lives with her husband Paul and their two dogs, Cece and Pickle.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Duquesne University, B.S. Biology, minor in Psychology
Medical School
Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Washington Hospital in Washington, Pennsylvania
Fellowship
Primary Care Sports Medicine, UPMC St. Margaret Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship
Who is Dr. Scott right for?
Dr. Scott is a strong fit for active adults seeking a physician who understands both primary care and musculoskeletal health. Athletes at any level, from youth to recreational competitors, benefit from her sports medicine background. Patients dealing with joint pain, injuries, or chronic orthopedic issues find her non-surgical approach and procedural skills particularly valuable. She also serves patients interested in preventive medicine, lifestyle medicine, and medical cannabis certifications in Pennsylvania.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Scott treats a wide range of primary care and musculoskeletal conditions. Her clinical focus spans family medicine, sports injuries, non-surgical orthopedics, chronic disease management, preventive medicine, and sexual health. She also supports patients with mental health concerns and lifestyle medicine goals.
Dr. Scott performs ultrasound-guided injections, prolotherapy, PRP, dry needling, and trigger point injections. She uses these procedures to treat a variety of musculoskeletal and joint conditions without surgery.
Dr. Scott holds specialties in primary care, sports medicine, and preventive medicine as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Washington Hospital and her sports medicine fellowship at UPMC St. Margaret.
Yes. Pennsylvania Medical Society named Dr. Scott a Top Physician Under 40 in 2024. This award recognizes outstanding physicians early in their careers across Pennsylvania.
Dr. Scott cared for athletes ranging from youth to professional levels during her UPMC St. Margaret fellowship. She worked with teams and programs at the University of Pittsburgh, Robert Morris University, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh Passion, and Shaler High School.
Yes. Dr. Scott holds a license as a medical cannabis certification provider in Pennsylvania. Patients who qualify can pursue certification through her practice.
Yes. Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh offers DOT physicals, and Dr. Scott provides this service for patients who need commercial driver medical evaluations.
Dr. Scott practices at the Pittsburgh location of Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh, at 201 S. Highland Ave, Suite 101, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. She shares that location with Dr. Natalie Gentile.
Dr. Scott focuses on helping patients achieve their functional goals so they can stay active and healthy. She takes a root-cause approach to care, addressing the full picture of a patient's health rather than isolated symptoms.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026