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Modern Medicine,
Old-Fashioned Care
Epic Medical has been committed to being different since day one.
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tarted by Dr. Eric Skvarla and his
wife Kristine Watson, a board-
certified nurse practitioner, Epic
Medical takes a multifaceted
approach to the family practice model
that not only meets the needs of today’s
active patients, but also is reminiscent of
the way medicine was generations ago.
“We sensed people’s frustration with
the way health care was being delivered,”
explains Dr. Skvarla. “We listened to what
people wanted from a family practice and
we try to deliver on that. We’re a practice
with modern techniques, but we know
your name and who you are. From birth
to advanced age, we’re small enough to
provide that individualized care that you
don’t get anywhere else.”
At Epic Medical, your needs come first,
and if you prefer concierge service—a
monthly fee-based level of care that gives
you a doctor on call 24/7—Epic Medical
offers that too.
Gaining traction in the Pittsburgh
market, concierge medicine is an answer
to the dissatisfaction with the eight-
minute office visit. Rather than paying co-
pays and chasing insurance companies
to pay claims, you subscribe to a
membership plan that gives you and your
family unfettered, unlimited access to
your doctor around the clock. Dr. Skvarla
coordinates care with the families he
serves and has the ability to better serve
patients through the concierge services.
“We did it because it was right for
our patients. With the climate of health
care in Pittsburgh, people wanted more
personal service. Concierge lets us do
that and keep our patient base small
enough to provide attentive care to
every patient,” he says. “You have my cell
number 24/7 and can call or email me
anytime. I always have an open lane of
communication to my patients.”
For those who prefer the traditional
office-visit model of medicine, Epic
Medical will ensure that your visit is like
coming to see family. From flu shots to
school physicals, Epic Medical strives
toward giving you the right care and
to be sure to follow up with you. The
staff members see themselves as guides
to good health, and stress preventive
medicine and positive life choices so that
you can be the healthiest version of you
that’s possible.
Dedication to staying at the forefront
of their professions allows Skvarla and
Watson to provide patients with the most
up-to-date treatments and diagnostics
available.
Watson not only is an active member
of the American Association of Nurse
Practitioners, she also is a founding
member of the Advanced Practice
Nurse Practitioners of the Upper Ohio
Valley, established with the purpose of
providing formal continuing education
in the nursing field. She serves as an
advocate for her patients with a strong
focus on the maintenance of their health
and wellness.
Dr. Skvarla’s dedication to health
and wellness stems from his lifelong
passion for and participation in sports.
He’s a member of the physician pool
for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team
that just competed in the 2018 Winter
Olympics. He also coaches youth soccer
and basketball in Fox Chapel, and is the
volunteer medical director for the annual
Plum Soccer Tournament.
For more information on Epic Medical,
including all of the services available
for patients, go to the website at
epicmedicalpgh.com. You can also call
412.963.7350 to set up an appointment.
The office is located at 715 Dorseyville
Road, 15238.
FOX CHAPEL AREA
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