Orthopedic Surgery, Hand, Hand, Wrist, and Elbow, Shoulder
Carson City, NV
4.9
251 Ratings
143 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. Bird song is honest and upfront. I really appreciate him. My surgery turned out great.
May-2025
The sweetest man ever. Awesome doc.
May-2025
He took time to explain everything to me and answer my questions.
May-2025
I was glad to see Dr. Birdsong. He’s helped me a lot an excellent doctor in surgeon. I always take care of me.
May-2025
Dr. Birdsong is a competent, compassionate, and caring trauma and orthopedic surgeon! I have a fractured humerus: painful! He explained the rationale for the treatment plan and set it in motion. I am grateful!
May-2025
I found Dr. B to be thorough and compassionate.
May-2025
Exceptional doctor. I could not be more reassuring of what Doctor Birdsong and I decided on my treatment plan. Hard to find to find a doctor with these qualities.
May-2025
I really like Dr. Birdsong. I'm seeing him to have a Total Reverse Shoulder Replacement. I'm having the surgery in a few days and was nervous. But Dr. Birdsong put me at ease. He answered all my questions, made sure I understood the post-op instructions. He is knowledgeable, has a great bedside manner. I highly recommend him.
May-2025
The doctor was awesome. The two people at the front desk, no comment.
May-2025
Dr Birdsong is very personable. He listened to me. He gave me options. And he accepted my decision. I never felt rushed. And he gave me his assistants card to call if I needed him to see me after 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.
Dr. Bird song is honest and upfront. I really appreciate him. My surgery turned out great.
The sweetest man ever. Awesome doc.
He took time to explain everything to me and answer my questions.
I was glad to see Dr. Birdsong. He’s helped me a lot an excellent doctor in surgeon. I always take care of me.
Dr. Birdsong is a competent, compassionate, and caring trauma and orthopedic surgeon! I have a fractured humerus: painful! He explained the rationale for the treatment plan and set it in motion. I am grateful!
I found Dr. B to be thorough and compassionate.
Exceptional doctor. I could not be more reassuring of what Doctor Birdsong and I decided on my treatment plan. Hard to find to find a doctor with these qualities.
I really like Dr. Birdsong. I'm seeing him to have a Total Reverse Shoulder Replacement. I'm having the surgery in a few days and was nervous. But Dr. Birdsong put me at ease. He answered all my questions, made sure I understood the post-op instructions. He is knowledgeable, has a great bedside manner. I highly recommend him.
The doctor was awesome. The two people at the front desk, no comment.
Dr Birdsong is very personable. He listened to me. He gave me options. And he accepted my decision. I never felt rushed. And he gave me his assistants card to call if I needed him to see me after the visit.