Orthopedic Surgery, Hand, Hand, Wrist, and Elbow, Shoulder
Carson City, NV
4.9
312 Ratings
183 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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Dr. Birdsong is one of the best physicians I have ever seen! Dr. Birdsong answered my questions throughly. He tested my ability to move my fractured humerus and broken finger. He is extremely competent!
Jul-2025
Dr. Birdsong was very informative and made sure I understood everything he was telling me. He listened to my questions and was very helpful in my decision of having surgery or not. He did not push me at all.
Very thoughtful and understanding!
Thank you!
Jul-2025
The best physician i have ever met
Jul-2025
Great visit.
Jul-2025
He is a absolute amazing doctor he cares about the patients and listen to them instead of just disregard there concerns I highly recommend him to anyone
Jul-2025
Friendly, easy to understand what is happening and treatment(s) options . I felt at ease, especially since he is keeping his surgical knife in his pocket, lol. Not cut happy, a blessing!
Jul-2025
Wow! Best Dr. visit I’ve had I. A long time. Very kind and interactive conversation. Listened, and explained everything I needed to know about my hand issue. Now I know exactly what’s going on and what to expect “if” it happens again. There is already relief from his treatment of the problem!
Jul-2025
Good comunication, caring and understanding, making me feel heard and involved. He was very thearl step by step when injection was in. Welcoming me back.
Jul-2025
What a wonderful physician. He is friendly and professional. He let's me know my health status and takes the time to answer all my questions. I really appreciate him as a doctor. Thank you.
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.
Dr. Birdsong is one of the best physicians I have ever seen! Dr. Birdsong answered my questions throughly. He tested my ability to move my fractured humerus and broken finger. He is extremely competent!
Dr. Birdsong was very informative and made sure I understood everything he was telling me. He listened to my questions and was very helpful in my decision of having surgery or not. He did not push me at all. Very thoughtful and understanding! Thank you!
The best physician i have ever met
Great visit.
He is a absolute amazing doctor he cares about the patients and listen to them instead of just disregard there concerns I highly recommend him to anyone
Friendly, easy to understand what is happening and treatment(s) options . I felt at ease, especially since he is keeping his surgical knife in his pocket, lol. Not cut happy, a blessing!
Wow! Best Dr. visit I’ve had I. A long time. Very kind and interactive conversation. Listened, and explained everything I needed to know about my hand issue. Now I know exactly what’s going on and what to expect “if” it happens again. There is already relief from his treatment of the problem!
Good comunication, caring and understanding, making me feel heard and involved. He was very thearl step by step when injection was in. Welcoming me back.
What a wonderful physician. He is friendly and professional. He let's me know my health status and takes the time to answer all my questions. I really appreciate him as a doctor. Thank you.
Great doctor!