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Greentree Medical Associates
*Primary Location
Foster Plaza
Building 5
651 Holiday Dr
Suite 100
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Tel: 412.922.8490
Fax: 412.921.1194
Foster Plaza
Building 5
651 Holiday Dr
Suite 100
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Tel: 412.922.8490
Fax: 412.921.1194
Emily D Cottrell, MD
Dr. Cottrell provides primary care for patients of all ages. She specializes in caring for those with depressive and anxiety disorders, trauma disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, chronic pain, neurocognitive disorders and dementia, and ADHD. Her special clinical interests include integrating behavioral health treatment into primary care practices and psychiatric care for patients with complex medical needs.
Family Medicine
Training & Certifications
Residency
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Internship, Residencies & Fellowships
School
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Board
American Board of Family Medicine
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Psychiatry
Publications
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Patient Comments
November 30, 2020
I find it very easy to talk with Dr. Cottrell. Phone visit is okay and understandable given the pandemic. However, I am looking forward to having an office visit.
November 18, 2020
I am very happy with Dr. Cottrell being my Primary Care Physician! She is an excellent listener! She addresses my health concerns with compassion, provides me with great answers to my questions, and treats me with great respect by including me regarding my health care decisions. I hope and pray she is my PCP for a long time!
November 13, 2020
Dr. Cottrell was warm, friendly, asked great questions, was encouraging about health improvements that I have meds. It was a very positive experience which is why I wanted to take the time to complete this survey.
November 12, 2020
this doctor always listens to concerns you have and thoroughly explains treatment in terms you can understand
September 05, 2020
pcp was excellent
September 04, 2020
I find it very easy to discuss my health concerns. She listened and suggested options.
August 26, 2020
She explained everything well an came to the appointment with a hand out for me to take home which had additional information.
August 26, 2020
I was very comfortable with this Dr. even as it being first appt with her.
August 17, 2020
Infeelcomfortable with my doctor she asks questions that show she genuinely cares that gives me ease and a sense of trust with her regarding my health
August 07, 2020
I love Dr. Cotrell. She is very thorough, thoughtful, and caring. The video appointment is convenient and works very well, especially when it's a follow up visit.
July 30, 2020
all good
July 15, 2020
I've already recommended this doctor previousy
July 13, 2020
she is good
June 08, 2020
Dr. Cottrell is a gem of a PCP.
April 28, 2020
I am a new patient. But I feel a genuine concern from.the doctor and she does take the time to listen patiently to your concerns and connect with me.
April 27, 2020
Dr. Cottrell has been amazing. She is a good listener and provides very helpful feedback.
April 23, 2020
[...] Dr Cottrell was very nice and answered some questions for me.
March 17, 2020
She is new but she knows her business [...]
February 20, 2020
[...] I think Dr. Cottrell is great and I hope she's my primary care physician for a long time!
February 16, 2020
I was very comfortable and found it very easy to discuss health issues with Dr. Cottrell. She reviewed my medical history and offered different insights. I was apprehensive about the visit since it was my initial visit with her. However, I am pleased with how efficient she was and the ease I felt with her. I am pleased that I will be able to see her.
February 15, 2020
I have already recommended Dr Cottrell to my daughter
February 06, 2020
This was my 1st official visit with Dr Cottrell ,[...] so I am just getting to know my new Dr but after my 1st visit I felt really comfortable with her - I think she will be a good fit for me. i have already recommended her to some family members and co workers
January 19, 2020
Dr. Cottrell makes me feel very confident about any treatment plan and spends enough time with me to discern my personal health issues.