Dr. Robert A. Edwards, DO, Vascular 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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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

University of South Florida B.S. 1989

Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine DO 1994

Board Certification

American Osteopathic Board of Surgery

Stereotactic and Ultrasound Guided Breast Biopsy

Radioguided Surgery; Lymphatic Mapping; Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy; MIR Parathyroidectomy

Comprehensive Vein Care; VNUS Technologies

Sclerotherapy; Esthetic Skin Institute

Advanced Trauma Life Support

Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery

Laparoscopic Colectomy

Provider Details

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Dr. Robert A. Edwards, DO
Dr. Robert A. Edwards, DO's Expert Contributions
  • Treating Varicose Veins

    Varicose veins are a widespread problem throughout the world. It is estimated that 30 million people in the United States suffer from them. Proper treatment begins with understanding the underlying cause known as chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). CVI is a medical condition that results in painful...

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
  • Medical Director and President Center for Vein Care Horizons Diagnostics, L.L.C. 2000 - Present
  • Medical Director Columbus Medical Aesthetics 2022 - Present
  • Clinical Instructor Department of Surgery Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 2005 - 2011
  • Mental Health Counselor Charter Hospital, Miami, Florida 1989 - 1994
  • Mental Health Counselor Charter Hospital 1989 - 1994
  • Pharmacy Technician Centro Asturiano Hospital 1986 - 1989
  • Laboratory Phlebotomist Centro Asturiano Hospital 1983 - 1986

Awards

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

Treatments

  • Venous Insufficiency
  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Vascular Disease

Professional Memberships

  • American Vein and Lymphatic Society  
  • American Osteopathic Association  
  • American College of Osteopathic Surgeons  
  • American Society of Breast Surgeons  
  • American Medical Association  
  • Florida Osteopathic Medical Association  
  • Medical Association of Georgia  

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


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