About
Dr. Eric Skvarla founded Epic Medical in Fox Chapel, Pittsburgh in 2015. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Pittsburgh before completing his medical degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. His postgraduate training included an osteopathic medical internship at Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling, West Virginia, and a general surgical internship at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh.
Dr. Skvarla completed his Family Practice Residency at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. He then pursued a Sports Medicine Fellowship at St. Vincent Health System in Erie. He holds dual board certifications: the American Board of Family Medicine and the Certificate of Additional Qualification in Sports Medicine (CAQSM). He belongs to the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine and the Pennsylvania Medical Society. Dr. Skvarla is passionate about preventive care and treats the full family spectrum, from newborns to grandparents. He views the physician's role as a guide, helping patients build lasting healthy habits. Outside the office, he coaches his son in youth sports in the Fox Chapel community, where he lives with his wife Kristine and their two children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Pittsburgh, B.S. Neuroscience
Medical School
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA
Residency
Family Practice Residency, West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
Fellowship
Sports Medicine Fellowship, St. Vincent Health System, Erie, PA
Additional Training
Osteopathic Medical Internship, Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, WV; General Surgical Internship, UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Skvarla right for?
Dr. Skvarla works well with families who want a single physician to manage care across all ages. Parents seeking sports injury evaluation and rehabilitation for active children will find his dual training in family and sports medicine especially useful. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, asthma, or arthritis benefit from his preventive focus and chronic disease expertise. Adults who want a physician actively involved in their nutrition, fitness, and wellness goals fit his practice philosophy well.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Skvarla treats a wide range of conditions including diabetes, asthma, allergies, arthritis, chronic pain, and sports injuries. He also manages chronic diseases and handles preventive care across all age groups. His training in both family medicine and sports medicine lets him address musculoskeletal concerns alongside general health needs.
Yes. Dr. Skvarla holds board certification through the American Board of Family Medicine. He also earned the Certificate of Additional Qualification in Sports Medicine (CAQSM), a specialized credential in his field.
O. from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his Family Practice Residency at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh and his Sports Medicine Fellowship at St. Vincent Health System in Erie. He also trained at Ohio Valley Medical Center and UPMC Mercy Hospital.
Yes. Dr. Skvarla provides care for the entire family, from newborns through older adults. Epic Medical enrolls children starting at age five, and Dr. Skvarla actively manages care across every life stage.
Dr. Skvarla sees his role as a guide. He helps patients navigate lifestyle choices and develop habits that support long-term health. He integrates wellness coaching, nutrition counseling, and physical therapy referrals into his overall approach to care.
Yes. Dr. Skvarla holds a Certificate of Additional Qualification in Sports Medicine and runs SKY Sports Medicine within Epic Medical. He treats sports injuries and coordinates care with the on-site physical therapy clinic for injury recovery.
Yes. Dr. Skvarla holds hospital privileges at local hospitals within both Allegheny Health Network and UPMC, giving members access to coordinated hospital-level care when needed.
Yes. Members reach Dr. Skvarla by phone, email, or text 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Epic Medical does not hold members to fixed office hours and offers scheduling flexibility including weekend appointments.
Doctor profile last updated March 22, 2026