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Edward L Birdsong, MD

4.8

(244 reviews)

Orthopaedic Surgery

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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

Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion
12311 Perry Hwy
2nd Floor
Wexford, PA 15090
Tel: 877.660.6777
Fax: 412.359.4988

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

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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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Overall Physician Average Rating

4.8

(244 reviews)

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Likelihood of recommending this care provider

4.8

Concern shown for your questions or worries

4.8

Explanations about your problem or condition

4.8

Discussion of proposed treatments (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.8

Efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.8

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Patient Comments

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.

July 06, 2020

Dr. Birdsong is an excellent physician!

June 29, 2020

Dr Birdsong is an excellent surgeon. He made me feel at ease and confident that my injury could be fixed as soon as possible. I liked his sense of humor! He is very friendly.

June 21, 2020

All good.

June 16, 2020

Dr Birdsong was highly recommended and he was the BEST

May 26, 2020

[...] He was very caring and explained a lot to me. He answered all of my questions. I truly like Dr. Birdsong and I am glad my primary doctor did a referral for him to see me. I really feel as if I am in the very best of care with him.

May 19, 2020

Excellent Dr.

April 29, 2020

I did not get an opportunity to fully be heard to explain my condition. I was cut off on a few occasions and was left with more to say about my condition.

March 30, 2020

doc [...] excellent!!!! all went smooth

March 16, 2020

very good!

February 27, 2020

Dr. Birdsong is excellent in listening & providing real solutions for my condition. He is genuinely concerned excellent surgeon!

February 22, 2020

Very good experience

February 19, 2020

Dr. Birdsong was so upbeat, caring, and knowledgable. I consider it a privilege to have gotten to see him!!

February 15, 2020

Dr. Birdsong was personable, very professional and knowledgable. During my initial meeting, his interactions contributed greatly to easing my anxiety regarding the surgery. Very pleased with the service. Well managed practice.

December 01, 2019

He has an excellent bedside manner and always shows care and compassion for his patients. Highly recomend Dr. Birdsong.