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 an excellent Orthopedic Doctor and Orthopedic Surgeon. I’ve sat in on his surgeries before for work purposes and seen his professional approach to explaining exactly what is going on, the how and the why in simple easy to understand terms. I’ve seen several orthopedic surgeons at work to compare him to. And while they are all very good at what they do, I chose Birdsong for me when I started experiencing the onset of arthritis in my hands and arms. You can’t go wrong with Birdsong!
Sincerely,
Happy Patient
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
Very personable and explained everything.
(6 days ago)
Sep-2026
Best doctor ever! Great personality! Bedside manner 10 out of 10! ❤️
(6 days ago)
Sep-2026
Excellent
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
I've been very impressed with Dr Birdsong's easy , yet caring & compassionate manner w/ his patients while retaining his professionalism in our interactions. This has been my 3rd visit & I've got full confidence in his treatment & thru way he's managed my care. Also, I fully appreciate his open & honest discussion of what I might expect going forward , but more importantly in layman's terminology that's easily understood!
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
My favorite Dr wish there was more like him
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Birdsong is excellent as always.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Really appreciated his direct manner. He showed me what was going on and clearly delineated the possible treatments and their impacts.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Birdsong provided a very thorough evaluation of my wrist injury and took the time to clearly explain what was going on. I appreciated how he walked me through all of my options and developed a logical treatment plan focused on the least invasive steps first. His goal was not just to address the immediate problem, but to help preserve the long-term function and longevity of my wrist. I felt informed, listened to, and confident in the care plan he recommended. Highly recommend.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Birdsong does something most doctors don't do today, he listens.
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 an excellent Orthopedic Doctor and Orthopedic Surgeon. I’ve sat in on his surgeries before for work purposes and seen his professional approach to explaining exactly what is going on, the how and the why in simple easy to understand terms. I’ve seen several orthopedic surgeons at work to compare him to. And while they are all very good at what they do, I chose Birdsong for me when I started experiencing the onset of arthritis in my hands and arms. You can’t go wrong with Birdsong! Sincerely, Happy Patient
Very personable and explained everything.
Best doctor ever! Great personality! Bedside manner 10 out of 10! ❤️
Excellent
I've been very impressed with Dr Birdsong's easy , yet caring & compassionate manner w/ his patients while retaining his professionalism in our interactions. This has been my 3rd visit & I've got full confidence in his treatment & thru way he's managed my care. Also, I fully appreciate his open & honest discussion of what I might expect going forward , but more importantly in layman's terminology that's easily understood!
My favorite Dr wish there was more like him
Dr Birdsong is excellent as always.
Really appreciated his direct manner. He showed me what was going on and clearly delineated the possible treatments and their impacts.
Dr. Birdsong provided a very thorough evaluation of my wrist injury and took the time to clearly explain what was going on. I appreciated how he walked me through all of my options and developed a logical treatment plan focused on the least invasive steps first. His goal was not just to address the immediate problem, but to help preserve the long-term function and longevity of my wrist. I felt informed, listened to, and confident in the care plan he recommended. Highly recommend.
Dr Birdsong does something most doctors don't do today, he listens.