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Allegheny Orthopaedic Associates
*Primary Location
Federal North Medical Office Building
1307 Federal St
2nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Tel: 877.660.6777
Fax: 412.359.8055
Federal North Medical Office Building
1307 Federal St
2nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Tel: 877.660.6777
Fax: 412.359.8055
*Primary Location
Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion
12311 Perry Hwy
2nd Floor
Wexford, PA 15090
Tel: 877.660.6777
Fax: 412.359.4988
Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion
12311 Perry Hwy
2nd Floor
Wexford, PA 15090
Tel: 877.660.6777
Fax: 412.359.4988
Edward L Birdsong, MD
Dr. Birdsong is a highly skilled hand surgeon who also treats carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff tears, cubital tunnel syndrome, trigger fingers, tendonitis of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder; arthritis of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder; and trauma of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.
Dr. Birdsong is vice chairman of patient safety and quality at AHN. He has special clinical interests in endoscopic (a.k.a., arthroscopic) carpal and cubital tunnel releases; shoulder joint replacement and reverse total shoulder replacement, and all elbow, hand, and shoulder problems.
He has received numerous honors throughout his education and career, including: Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and honors for his internal medicine clerkship, general surgery clerkship, neurology clerkship, and in clinical medicine. Dr. Birdsong is also the winner of the Anido Pathology Award, the Lange Book Award, and the Charles Arnett Award. He is listed in the Who’s Who in American Colleges, 1985. He speaks English.
Biceps Tendon Tear/Injury
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Clavicle Fracture
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Dupuytren's
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Pain
Ganglion Cyst
Hand Injuries
Hand Surgeon
Hand and Upper Extremity
Hand and Wrist Problems
Joint Replacement - Shoulder
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Nerve Compression
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Replacement
Tendon Injuries
Tennis Elbow
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Biceps Tendon Tear/Injury
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Clavicle Fracture
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Dupuytren's
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Pain
Ganglion Cyst
Hand Injuries
Hand Surgeon
Hand and Upper Extremity
Hand and Wrist Problems
Joint Replacement - Shoulder
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Nerve Compression
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Replacement
Tendon Injuries
Tennis Elbow
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Injuries
Professional Position
Vice Chairman, Patient Safety and Quality, AHN
Training & Certifications
Fellowship
AGH-WPH Medical Education Consortium
Residency
Akron City Hospital
School
West Virginia Univ School of Medicine
Board
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand Surgery
Publications
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Patient Comments
June 26, 2021
he was wonderful, he alleviated my concerns for surgery, [...].
June 21, 2021
Dr. Birdsong calms me down & has the best bedside manner.
June 17, 2021
appropriate level of care
June 14, 2021
Dr. Birdsong was awesome. I totally understand everything about my condition and will definitely want him to do the surgery if it comes to that.
June 01, 2021
he is the greatest
June 01, 2021
A great experience.
May 22, 2021
Dr Birdsong is great
May 10, 2021
Dr. Birdsong is a very, very good doctor. He is an asset to your organization. I would recommend him to anyone who need to see a doctor for hand problems. In fact, I recommended him to my opthamologist when he mentioned he was looking for a doctor for a problem with his hand. My husband has become one of his patients, also.
April 21, 2021
I was very thrilled when Dr. Birdsong said "don't worry. We will arrange all your testing procedures." Do you know how important it was to hear that? It meant the world to me, reassured my confidence, and made me smile on the way home. Good job!
April 05, 2021
Great
April 01, 2021
doctor and other younger physician appeared to care
March 29, 2021
very pleased with my provider I have no complaints
March 27, 2021
Great experience other than the delay. I will contact Dr Birdsong for all my orthopedic needs( hopefully that won't be necessary though)
March 22, 2021
Couldn't ask for a better Doctor [...].
March 18, 2021
Dr Birdsong was recommended to me and I also will refer him to others with hand problems. He is very professional and also very likeable.[...].
March 08, 2021
Dr. Birdsong was absolutely wonderful!! He was attentive and kind. He explained everything very thoroughly. His bedside manner was the best!
February 24, 2021
I recommend Dr. Birdsong to anyone & everyone who ask me for a good orthopedic for upper extremity!
February 22, 2021
Dr. Birdsong was very polite and explained treatment in full detail.
February 22, 2021
Dr. Birdsong is excellent. Friendly, supportive, professional and knowledgeable. And no ego/arrogance, like some surgeons display.
February 22, 2021
Dr Birdsong addressed all of my concerns and questions. I went from being completely against having surgery to looking forward to having it done and getting relief. I have already recommended him to a friend who needs the same surgery. He spent time really addressing my concerns and am grateful because it put my mind at ease and I went into surgery with a completely different frame of mind.
February 12, 2021
Dr. Birdsong performed surgery [...], caring, direct, efficient.
January 24, 2021
I have recommended to many.
January 11, 2021
as mentioned awesome
December 16, 2020
Dr. was very kind & informative.
December 14, 2020
[...]Dr. Birdsong was tremendous this time.
November 30, 2020
Yes I enjoyed mt Dr.Appt. very good experience made you feel welcomed and the atmosphere is Excellent! And would Highly recommend this Dr.[...] to friends if mine or recommend it to anyone looking for a Excellent orthopedic hand surgeon.
November 13, 2020
Dr.Birdsong, shown a lot of concern and he listen well, and doesn't brush me off.
October 26, 2020
[...]. I like him very much.
October 24, 2020
Dr Birdsong was very patient with my many questions, and very thorough with his explanations. He put my mind at ease and eliminated stress for upcoming surgery.
October 12, 2020
She described the chances of each procedure.
September 28, 2020
Dr. Birdsong was very congenial and cheerful to allay any nervousness on my part as a first-time patient, and his review and discussion of my fractured [...] and recommended treatment was well explained.
September 12, 2020
Dr. Birdsong is Very Compassionate, thorough,and Very Personable! [...]
September 07, 2020
[...] very through in examining my shoulder and in explaining what the next step. He's always professional and courteous.
August 31, 2020
Birdsong was a bit aloof --- kept hands in pockets -- said yes he saw the xrays --- [...]
August 27, 2020
I had absolute trust in my provider Dr. Birdsong. I was relaxed and comfortable and had no worries about the procedure before me. I was told what would be done and why, I was quizzed on my knowledge of what would be done in prep for the procedure an for the procedure itself.
August 17, 2020
This doctor was outstanding in every way and I am very confident that I received the best possible care from him and his team.
August 17, 2020
already recommended Dr Birdsong
August 03, 2020
Dr. Birdsong and his [...] were excellent.
