JamesTraversEdwardsJr.MD

Family Medicine • Newport News, VA

Geriatric Medicine

Family Physician at Bruton Avenue Family Practice

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Office
12 Bruton Ave
Newport News, VA 23601
Phone+1 757-594-4111

Fax+1 757-594-4115

Summary

Dr. James Edwards is a family physician in Newport News, VA and is affiliated with Riverside Regional Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and has been in practice 42 years. He specializes in geriatric medicine and is experienced in diabetes mellitus, lipid metabolism disorders, clinical research, and clinical research in diabetes and lipid disorders.

Education & Training

VCU/Riverside Regional Medical CenterResidency, Family Medicine, 1975 - 1978
VCU/Riverside Regional Medical CenterInternship, Family Medicine, 1975 - 1976
Virginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineClass of 1975
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityMS, Physiology, 1970 - 1972
Medical College of VirginiaMSc, 1970 - 1972
Hampden-Sydney CollegeBS, 1964 - 1968

Certifications & Licensure

VA State Medical License 1976 - 2020

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2013-2016
Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011

Clinical Trials

Predicting Peripheral Arterial Disease in Men With Erectile Dysfunction Start of enrollment: 2005 Feb 01
Completed

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

Effects of Prolactin and Growth Hormone on Rat Adrenal 5-Alpha Reductase Activity
James Travers Edwards, Jr., Endocrinology, 1/1/1975

Other

Management of Breast Disease
James Travers Edwards, Jr., Family Practice Update, Riverside Hospital Family Practice Program
1/1/1979
Effects of Prolactin and Growth Hormone on Rat Adrenal 5-Alpha Reductase Activity
James Travers Edwards, Jr., Master's Thesis, Medical College of Virginia