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Office
993 C Johnson Ferry Rd
Ste 100
Atlanta, GA 30342Phone+1 404-255-1180Fax+1 404-250-0071
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 CenterPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 1979 - 1980
- Children's MinnesotaPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 1979 - 1980
- Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1974 - 1977
- Morehouse School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1973 - 1974
- Philadelphia General HospitalInternship, Medicine/ Surgery, 1969 - 1970
- Emory University School of MedicineClass of 1969
- Medical College of GeorgiaMS, Biochemistry, 1964 - 1965
Certifications & Licensure
- GA State Medical License 1970 - 2023
- LA State Medical License 1979 - 1980
- MN State Medical License 1979 - 1979
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Will Watt Fellow Atlanta Rotary Club
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 18 citationsRadial nerve palsy at the elbow following venipuncture—Case reportWalter C. Edwards, Lamar L. Fleming
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 1981-09-01
Committees
- Atlanta Rotary Club, Polio Plus
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Member
- Cervical Spine Research SocietyMember
- Georgia Orthopedic SocietyMember
- Medical Association of AtlantaMember
- American Medical AssociationMember
Other Languages
- French, Japanese
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