Dr. Robert A. Edwards, DO, Surgeon
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Dr. Robert A. Edwards, DO

Surgeon

4/5(13)
6600 Whittlesey Blvd Building A Suite A 2nd floor Columbus GA, 31909
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Rating

4/5

About

Providing vein care treatment for two decades, Dr. Edwards is committed to helping patients suffering from the effects of venous disease enjoy a better quality of life. Dr. Edwards is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery and is also a member of the American Vein and Lymphatic Society. He is the Director of the Center for Vein Care and Surgery at Horizons Diagnostics, and is the only IAC accredited (Intersocietal Accreditation Commission) vein center in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Edwards provides the most advanced vein therapies available with Venaseal*TM and ClosureFast*TM procedures. Both treatments are proven therapies that are minimally invasive and are performed in the office. With over 5,000 closure procedures, he and his team are dedicated to alleviating your symptoms and restoring healthy legs and a healthy life.

Education and Training

Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1994

University of South Florida B.S. 1989

Board Certification

American Osteopathic Board of Surgery

Provider Details

Male English

Areas of expertise and specialization

Specializing in diagnosis and treatment of varicose veins of the legs.

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical Instructor Department of Surgery Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 2005 - 2011

Awards

  • Honors Graduate 1994 Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine 
  • Chief Surgical Resident 1999 Grandview Hospital 

Treatments

  • Venous Insufficiency
  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Vascular Disease

Professional Memberships

  • American Osteopathic Association  
  • American College of Osteopathic Surgeons  
  • American Vein and Lymphatic Society  

Treatments

  • In office endovascular treatments of varicose veins, including vein closure, microphlebectomy, and cosmetic sclerotherapy

Internships

  • Grandview Hospital, Dayton, Ohio

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Vein and Lymphatic SocietyAmerican College of Osteopathic SurgeonsAmerican Osteopathic Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Focusing on patient health and satisfaction with continued follow up until that is achieved.

Teaching and speaking

  • Physician Consultant for Medtronic Vascular Division

Favorite Place to Vacation

  • Europe and Caribbean

Hobbies / Sports

  • Fishing

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of PhlebologyJournal of Vascular Surgery

Dr. Robert A. Edwards, DO's Practice location

Center for Vein Care, Horizon Diagnostics

6600 Whittlesey Blvd Building A Suite A 2nd floor -
Columbus, GA 31909
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New patients: 706-321-9486
Fax: 706-324-3257
https://centerforveincareandsurgery.com/

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Patient Experience with Dr. Edwards


4.0

Based on 13 reviews

Dr. Robert A. Edwards, DO has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 13 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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