Can anyone recommend some doctors in Pittsburgh?

July 23, 2008 8:17 AM

Can anyone recommend some doctors in Pittsburgh? I live in Shadyside (w/o a car, but could take the bus or Zipcar) and am looking for both a primary care physician, as well as a physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor. Any suggestions? Thanks.
posted by reddot to Health & Fitness (4 answers total)

Best answer: For primary care, I can recommend Friendship Medical Associates in Friendship. Good fast service, friendly staff and they are usually able to see you same day if needed.
posted by buttercup at 9:50 AM on July 23, 2008 [1 favorite]

Best answer: I can't suggest anyone good, but I can tell you who NOT to use: Arthritis and Internal Medicine in Oakland. I think the main doctors are Starz and Gold. They are nice enough, but, even with an appt., you will wait 3 hours to see them.
posted by Raichle at 5:11 PM on July 23, 2008

Best answer: For primary care, I've been pretty happy with the Shadyside Family Health Center, which might be convenient for you. They're on Centre right on the 71A line. The one caveat is that I've spent longer waiting around in exam rooms than I'd like. I try to get in early in the day, before they've had a chance to get too backed up. But otherwise I've been very happy with my care there. My original PCP no longer works there, but I see Dr. Stiefel now and like her a lot. I can't vouch for their other doctors, though.
posted by Stacey at 5:34 PM on July 23, 2008

Response by poster: Hey everyone! Thanks for the recommendations. I really appreciate it. (Even / especially the negative recommendation.)
posted by reddot at 8:43 AM on July 24, 2008