Emily M. Pierson, PA
"Collaborative provider-patient relationships are very important to me. I work to understand each patient as a whole person so that diagnoses come more quickly and treatment can take into account a patient's strengths and limitations, aiming for better overall outcomes. I welcome questions and dialogue so patients can fully understand each diagnosis and plan of care. "
Locations
Background
Specialties or Medical Focus
- Family Medicine
- Primary Care
NPI
- 1134793599
Services
Conditions Treated
- Acute injuries
- Asthma/COPD
- Depression and anxiety
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Hypertension
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Upper respiratory infections
- Urinary tract infections
Treatments Offered
- Dental blocks
- Epley maneuver (vertigo treatment)
- Incision and drainage of abscesses
- Knee and shoulder injections
- Nursemaid's elbow reduction
- Splinting
- Suturing
Biography
Emily Pierson was born and raised in Virginia Beach, moving to Blacksburg to attend Virginia Tech. She worked as a pharmacy technician and a medical scribe during her undergraduate years. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology and Theatre Arts. She went on to attend Radford University Carilion for PA school, and after graduation completed a one-year fellowship in Urgent Care and Rural Health with Carilion Clinic. She currently lives in the NRV with her husband and enjoys hiking, yoga, Disney movies, Jeopardy and baking shows.
Ratings and Reviews
Accepted Insurance
Carilion Clinic contracts with most major health insurance carriers. This list is updated periodically and is subject to change without notice. Please contact your insurance company or health benefits manager to better understand how your policy works and any financial liability that you may have, prior to receiving care.
Emily provides the highest of care. I appreciate all that she does for me and her prep before I arrive, I have multiple specialist for many healthcare needs but I have to have to have a GP and I really believe that I have the best in Emily Pierson.