Orthopedic Surgery, Hand, Hand, Wrist, and Elbow, Shoulder
Carson City, NV
Most recent review: 4 days ago
New
4.9
498 Ratings
275 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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Excellent physician
(4 days ago)
Jan-2026
Very satisfied. He’s very kind.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Explained my x rays clearly and offered a help to assist in my chronic shoulder pain. I will follow up if needed for pain or therapy referral
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Birdsong is so friendly. Very thorough. I appreciated his professionalism.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Professional, compassionate & very competent!
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Took the time to listen and clearly explained alternatives. Kind and caring.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
He's Awsome
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Very personable and listened to what I had to say! Explained everything in detail including pros and cons and actually treated my problem without delay! I actually enjoyed the visit😊
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.
Excellent physician
Very satisfied. He’s very kind.
Explained my x rays clearly and offered a help to assist in my chronic shoulder pain. I will follow up if needed for pain or therapy referral
Dr. Birdsong is so friendly. Very thorough. I appreciated his professionalism.
Professional, compassionate & very competent!
Took the time to listen and clearly explained alternatives. Kind and caring.
He's Awsome
Very personable and listened to what I had to say! Explained everything in detail including pros and cons and actually treated my problem without delay! I actually enjoyed the visit😊
He's calming and real.
Great guy