Orthopedic Surgery, Hand, Hand, Wrist, and Elbow, Shoulder
Carson City, NV
Most recent review: 3 days ago
New
4.9
467 Ratings
259 Comments
Edward L. Birdsong, MD, FAAOS, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and hand surgeon, specializes in treating injuries and musculoskeletal conditions related to the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Specifically, he has expertise in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery, as well as total shoulder replacement. Dr. Birdsong is a Fellow and Diplomat of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Edward L. Birdsong, MD, FAAOS, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and hand surgeon, specializes in treating injuries and musculoskeletal conditions related to the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Specifically, he has expertise in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery, as well as total shoulder replacement. Dr. Birdsong is a Fellow and Diplomat of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
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Everyone was excellent and took very good care of me. Thank you.
(3 days ago)
Nov-2025
Very thorough and explains the process well.
(3 days ago)
Nov-2025
Dr Birdsong, A+!!!
Medicaid, F-
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
BEDT DOCTOR EVER🇺🇸
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
I was impressed on how he described everything for me. A lot different than what I've had before from a different doctor this sounded so much easier and better.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Wonderful doctor. Very happy!!
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
The best!!!❤️❤️🙏
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Very nice and kind man. Explains everything and totally puts you at ease.
Edward L. Birdsong, MD, FAAOS, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and hand surgeon, specializes in treating injuries and musculoskeletal conditions related to the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Specifically, he has expertise in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery, as well as total shoulder replacement. Dr. Birdsong is a Fellow and Diplomat of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Dr. Birdsong attended both East Carolina University and Alderson-Broaddus College. He completed medical school at West Virginia University School of Medicine before finishing his orthopedic surgery residency at Summa Health System in Akron, Ohio. He served as chief resident. Dr. Birdsong went on to fulfill a Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microvascular Surgery fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
Before joining Swift Institute, Dr. Birdsong practiced as a hand surgeon in Eastern North Carolina for 19 years before relocating to Pittsburgh, where he practiced full-time for 11 years while teaching orthopedic residents and Hand/Upper Extremity Fellows. Previous leadership experience includes serving as System Vice Chairman of the Orthopaedic Surgery Department in the Allegheny Health Network, Network Orthopedic Quality Officer, and Chief of Staff of the AHN Wexford Hospital. Dr. Birdsong has also served as the Medical Director of an Ambulatory Surgery Center.
Outside his practice, Dr. Birdsong stays active by bicycling, hiking, and skiing. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Polly, and their two dogs, Whiskey and Kobi.
Everyone was excellent and took very good care of me. Thank you.
Very thorough and explains the process well.
Dr Birdsong, A+!!! Medicaid, F-
BEDT DOCTOR EVER🇺🇸
I was impressed on how he described everything for me. A lot different than what I've had before from a different doctor this sounded so much easier and better.
Wonderful doctor. Very happy!!
The best!!!❤️❤️🙏
Very nice and kind man. Explains everything and totally puts you at ease.
Saw Lorenzo. Very pleasant
Friendly, knowledgeable and a good listener.