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Walter Edwards, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Atlanta, GA

Walter C Edwards MD MS MD

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery


President--Northside Orthopedic Clinic, PC

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  • 993 C Johnson Ferry RdSte 100Atlanta, GA 30342

  • Phone+1 404-255-1180

  • Fax+1 404-250-0071

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Summary

  • Dr. Walter Edwards is an orthopedic surgeon in Atlanta, GA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Northside Hospital, Piedmont Hospital, and Northside Hospital-Forsyth. He received his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and has been in practice 48 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including French and Japanese. He specializes in hip & knee reconstructive surgery and orthopedic spine surgery and is experienced in hip and knee surgery, hip and knee traumatology, hip and knee sports medicine, hip surgery, and knee surgery.

Education & Training

  • University Medical Center
    University Medical CenterPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 1979 - 1980
  • Children's Minnesota
    Children's MinnesotaPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 1979 - 1980
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1974 - 1977
  • Morehouse School of Medicine
    Morehouse School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1973 - 1974
  • Philadelphia General Hospital
    Philadelphia General HospitalInternship, Medicine/ Surgery, 1969 - 1970
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineClass of 1969
  • Medical College of Georgia
    Medical College of GeorgiaMS, Biochemistry, 1964 - 1965

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1970 - 2023
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1979 - 1980
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1979 - 1979
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Will Watt Fellow Atlanta Rotary Club

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Eisenhower People to People Ambassador 
    Beijing, China - 1994

Committees

  • Atlanta Rotary Club, Polio Plus

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • French, Japanese

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