Dr. George Edwards Jr, MD, Raleigh, NC

About Dr. George Edwards Jr

Dr. George S. Edwards, Jr. is a native of Raleigh, NC, who earned his doctorate in medicine from the University of North Carolina in 1978. This was followed by an internship and residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center. He completed his formal training with a hand surgery fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Upon completion of his fellowship in 1984, he entered private practice in Raleigh. He established the Raleigh Hand Clinic in 1988 and was a co-founder of the Raleigh Hand Center in 1991. Dr. Edwards is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and is an associate clinical professor in orthopaedics at the University of North Carolina. He is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery with additional certification in hand and upper extremity surgery. He is married and has three children. His hobbies include golf, swimming, hiking, and playing the piano.

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Popular visit reasons

Hand Problems

Hand Surgery Consultation

Orthopedic Consultation

Orthopedic Consultation (Foot & Ankle)

Orthopedic Consultation (Hand & Wrist)

Orthopedic Follow Up

Shoulder Problem

Sports Injury

Hand Problems

Hand Surgery Consultation

Orthopedic Consultation

Orthopedic Consultation (Foot & Ankle)

Office location

Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center

3701 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609

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Education and background

Practice names

Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center

Board certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Surgery of the Hand (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)

Education and training

Medical School - University of North Carolina, Doctor of Medicine
University of Texas, San Antonio, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
Massachusetts General Hospital, Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity
University of Texas, San Antonio, Internship in Orthopaedics

Professional memberships

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Society for Surgery of the Hand

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1336142710

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Dr. George Edwards Jr works with Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center.

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Dr. George Edwards Jr's office is located at 3701 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609.

Which board certifications does Dr. George Edwards Jr have?

Dr. George Edwards Jr is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and Surgery of the Hand (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery).

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Dr. George Edwards Jr frequently sees patients for Hand Problems, Hand Surgery Consultation, Orthopedic Consultation, Shoulder Problem, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. George Edwards Jr on their profile.