Orthopedic Surgery, Hand, Hand, Wrist, and Elbow, Shoulder
Carson City, NV
4.9
281 Ratings
163 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 Dr
Jun-2025
Awesome surgeon and human being. Thank you for everything. I couldn't have asked for a more professional surgeon.
Jun-2025
Im new seeing Dr. Birdsong. He's been very friendly and I absolutely understand what is going on and the process that's involved in getting answers and then finding a solution to getting the pain i feel constantly gone.
Only issue is the length the process takes to get authorization from insurance and the insurance requirements to approve test/ etc. That is insurance not the doctor or his stuff.
Jun-2025
Nice, professional, confident and straight to the point.
Jun-2025
Excellent, great. Will follow-up in 4 weeks. Thank you 😊
Jun-2025
Very nice, very practical and professional. Will be going to Dr. Birdsong for all my pain relief needs.
Jun-2025
My New Favorite Doctor!!
Great personality and his bedside manner is Awesome !!!
Jun-2025
Dr. Birdsong is the best doctor around. Really happy I went with him for my surgery.
Jun-2025
He was very kind - took the time to explain everything to me .
Jun-2025
So grateful Dr birdsong did my surgery. My shoulder is healing nicely and Dr birdsong has proven to be an excellent surgeon
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 Dr
Awesome surgeon and human being. Thank you for everything. I couldn't have asked for a more professional surgeon.
Im new seeing Dr. Birdsong. He's been very friendly and I absolutely understand what is going on and the process that's involved in getting answers and then finding a solution to getting the pain i feel constantly gone. Only issue is the length the process takes to get authorization from insurance and the insurance requirements to approve test/ etc. That is insurance not the doctor or his stuff.
Nice, professional, confident and straight to the point.
Excellent, great. Will follow-up in 4 weeks. Thank you 😊
Very nice, very practical and professional. Will be going to Dr. Birdsong for all my pain relief needs.
My New Favorite Doctor!! Great personality and his bedside manner is Awesome !!!
Dr. Birdsong is the best doctor around. Really happy I went with him for my surgery.
He was very kind - took the time to explain everything to me .
So grateful Dr birdsong did my surgery. My shoulder is healing nicely and Dr birdsong has proven to be an excellent surgeon