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.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Swift Institute through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
He is nice. I have to ask for options and he did not tell me what was the result of the X-ray. I had to ask for it.
(4 days ago)
May-2026
Dr. Birdsong was charming: a star amidst the galaxy.
(5 days ago)
May-2026
Excellent surgeon, with a kind and humorous personality to boot!
(5 days ago)
May-2026
Great experience with Dr Birdsong. I would recommend him to anyone that needs his expertise. Thank you Dr for your help.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Very nice & informative.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
He is beyond words wonderful.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Dr Birdsong is one of the finest Doctors I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. He is truly a professional.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Very professional, personable, easy to talk to.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Great doctor with a fantastic bedside manner....every visit has been a pleasure..
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Right straight to the point as to what needs to be done
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.
He is nice. I have to ask for options and he did not tell me what was the result of the X-ray. I had to ask for it.
Dr. Birdsong was charming: a star amidst the galaxy.
Excellent surgeon, with a kind and humorous personality to boot!
Great experience with Dr Birdsong. I would recommend him to anyone that needs his expertise. Thank you Dr for your help.
Very nice & informative.
He is beyond words wonderful.
Dr Birdsong is one of the finest Doctors I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. He is truly a professional.
Very professional, personable, easy to talk to.
Great doctor with a fantastic bedside manner....every visit has been a pleasure..
Right straight to the point as to what needs to be done