Overview
Benedict Alter is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Alter is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Spinal Stenosis, and Acute Pain.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles.
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
200 Delafield Rd Ste 2070, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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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. Dr. Emerick is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Invertebral Disc Disease, Neuralgia, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Dr. Emerick is board certified in American Board Of Preventive Medicine, American Board Of Anesthesiology , and American Board Of Anesthesiology . Dr. Emerick is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Benedict J. Alter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Benedict J. Alter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Benedict J. Alter by calling their office at 412-784-5119. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Benedict J. Alter a top-rated expert for Chronic Pain?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Benedict J. Alter is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Pain, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Benedict J. Alter specialize in?
While Dr. Benedict J. Alter is a Pain Medicine, they have specific expertise in Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, and Spinal Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pain Medicine.
Does Dr. Benedict J. Alter participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Benedict J. Alter has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Pain. You can view a list of Dr. Benedict J. Alter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Benedict J. Alter accept my insurance?
Dr. Benedict J. Alter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-784-5119 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Chronic PainDr. Alter isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
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- Acute PainDr. Alter isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- FibromyalgiaDr. Alter isExperienced. Learn about Fibromyalgia.
- Sacroiliac Joint DiseaseDr. Alter isExperienced. Learn about Sacroiliac Joint Disease.
- SciaticaDr. Alter isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Alter isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.