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Eddy L. Echols, M.D.
Florida Orthopaedic Institute
Elbow, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Brandon, Riverview, Sun City Center
4.8
778 Ratings
321 Comments
Dr. Eddy Echols is a board certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery. He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. He received his undergraduate training at the United States Naval Academy and attained his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee.
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4.8
778 Ratings
321 Comments
Dr. Eddy Echols is a board certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery. He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. He received his undergraduate training at the United States Naval Academy and attained his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Dr. Eddy Echols is a board certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery. He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. He received his undergraduate training at the United States Naval Academy and attained his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dr. Echols performed his orthopedic surgery residency at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center and completed a shoulder and elbow surgery fellowship at Florida Orthopaedic Institute. He was a four-year recipient of both the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship and the Southeastern Regional Education Board Scholarship.
Dr. Echols has authored research publications and presentations in the areas of hand, elbow, and Achilles tendon ruptures. He continues to be actively involved in research.
Prior to joining Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Dr. Echols served on active duty in the United States Navy, attaining the rank of Commander. Dr. Echols performed a tour of duty in Iraq where he served as the Officer-in-Charge of a Forward Deployed Surgical Resuscitative Unit. Upon his return from Iraq, Dr. Echols served as the Head of Orthopedics at Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune.
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Dr. Echols was truly kind, attentive, and thorough. After my examination and during, he explained
Professional, educational, excellent bed side manner and communication.
Very thorough and knowledgeable
Very pleasant, enjoys laughing and is personable. Courteous, knowledgeable, takes time to answer all my questions. Thanks!!
Took his time, answered all my questions
I'm usually nervous when it comes to surgery, but not this time. He puts you at ease. He's not a stuffy doctor. He takes his time with you, answers your questions and doesn't make you feel like you're a bother. Dr. Echols is an excellent Doctor. He has a sense of humor too!
The best Orthopedic doc ever
Dr Eddie Echols is my "Dude", which means I trust him wholeheartedly. Thank you! Terri T Harris
I had an outstanding experience with Dr. Echols. This was my initial consultation about my shoulder and his attentiveness and genuine care was evident.
He's a great doctor who knows his stuff.