Dr. George Edwards III, MD, Raleigh, NC

About Dr. George Edwards III

Dr. George Edwards, III is a native of Raleigh and completed medical school and orthopedic surgery residency at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill. He completed a hand and upper extremity fellowship including shoulder at the University of Southern California (USC) Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Edwards is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and hand surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons. He has done extensive post-graduate training in shoulder surgery including primary and reverse shoulder replacement, rotator cuff repairs and shoulder injuries related to sports. He received the Subspecialty Certificate in Hand Surgery and is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He is married and has two children. Outside of work, Dr. Edwards enjoys exploring the great outdoors with his children. He also competes in triathlons and enjoys playing the guitar and mandolin.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Total shoulder replacement

Shoulder arthroscopy/rotator cuff repair

Fracture/dislocation treatment arm/wrist/hand

Joint cyst

Joint or tendon inflammation of the finger/wrist/hand

Carpal tunnel & related syndromes

Total shoulder replacement

Shoulder arthroscopy/rotator cuff repair

Fracture/dislocation treatment arm/wrist/hand

Joint cyst

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 North Carolina, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
University of Southern California, Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity

Professional memberships

American Society for Surgery of the Hand

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1851552608

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What practice does Dr. George Edwards III work with?

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

Where is Dr. George Edwards III's office located?

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

Which board certifications does Dr. George Edwards III have?

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

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. George Edwards III?

Dr. George Edwards III 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 III on their profile.