Brent W. Thiel, MD

  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine
  • Medical Director, UPMC Internal Medicine Recovery Engagement Program (IM-REP)
Academic Interests

Dr. Thiel's clinical interests include general medicine, ambulatory medicine, and improving clinical care for people who use substances. His research interests center on opioid use disorder and clinical trials. He is interested in both undergraduate and graduate medical education. Areas of interest include: ambulatory and inpatient general internal medicine, evidence-based medicine, and training residents and medical students to evaluate and treat substance use disorders.

    Education & Training

  • BS, Biochemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2008
  • MD, University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio, 2012
  • Internal Medicine Residency - Generalist Track, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2015
    Honors and Awards
  • Phi Kappa Phi, 2007
  • Paul Brand Fellowship for International Study, 2012
  • UPMC Department of Medicine, 13th Annual Research Day, Oral Presenter, 2015