Dr. Ivan Edwards D.O.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
San Antonio zip codes San Antonio Texas, 78258Rating
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About
Dr. Ivan Edwards (DO, FAAPMR, FRSA) is a medical doctor, CEO/owner of a healthcare entity, a Reserve military officer, a community leader with local and international affiliations, and an international motivational speaker.
As a medical doctor, Dr. Edwards is a renowned specialist who treats a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, bones, joints, muscles, nerves, ligaments, and tendons. In particular, he has expertise in the areas of medical rehabilitation, musculoskeletal medicine, and comprehensive pain management. Most of the patients he sees have had trauma, injury, or have musculoskeletal and/or neurological disorders, including low back, joint and extremity pain.
He is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Dr. Edwards is the CEO and owner of JOVANA Rehabilitation Medicine & Pain, a healthcare care entity located in San Antonio, TX. He is a consultant in numerous San Antonio facilities. Although his practice is mostly inpatient, Dr Edwards also consults with patients in his office.
He is a military veteran, currently and proudly serving as a USAF Flight Surgeon, at the rank of Lt. Colonel. He also served as the Health and Wellness physician for the San Antonio Fire Department for over five years.
In terms of leadership, Dr. Edwards is a board member of a few hospitals’ medical executive board committees. He is also at the leadership helm of other business entities. As a respected authority figure, he has assisted in numerous court cases pertaining to injuries, trauma, and rehabilitation.
He holds memberships in multiple organizations, including the Aerospace Medical Association, the Military officers Association of America, and the Society of USAF Flight Surgeons.
He is an elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), a prestigious designation accorded to him for serving communities in the areas of social progress and development. He was simultaneously accepted as a Fellow in the historical Royal Society of Medicine (London, UK).
He is an international motivational speaker. He has spoken on topics related to health, the human condition, personal growth, the environment – and other topics relevant to daily life.
Dr. Edwards is a Kentucky Colonel, commisioned in recognition of his accomplishments and service to the community and nation.
Education and Training
East Virginia Medical School Certificate - Medicine 2005
UTHSCSA Board Certificate - PM&R 2008
USAF School of Aerospace Med Certificate - Flight Surgeon 2016
Midwestern University DO 2004
Rivier University BS (cum laude) 1999
Board Certification
American Osteopathic Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medicine
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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Will frozen shoulder heal without physical therapy?
Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a common condition that results in the loss of the normal range of motion in the affected shoulder. It can be painful, rigid and disabling. It generally affects women more than men (in the age group of 40 to 60). Left untreated, a frozen shoulder gets worse and ultimately results in the disability of the affected shoulder. You should see a physiatrist (a PM&R specialist) who can assist you in treatment and send you to the right therapist for continued care. READ MORE
What does a physiatrist do for back pain?
Physiatrists are specially trained in the complex area of musculoskeletal issues; they have expertise related to issues and matters of bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, rehabilitation and pain. Like any other specially, however, not all physiatrists treat back pain--since the specialty Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation is broad. Some physiatrists treat brain issues (like TBI non-surgically); some treat spine issues (like spinal cord injuries non-surgically), while others can treat neurological issues from carpal tunnel, neuropathy, spasticity to MS and Parkinson's disease. Overall, all physiatrists are trained to improve and/or restore function in a patient with painful syndromes, injury, illness, and disability. A physiatrist who treats back pain is highly trained in the appropriate diagnosis and treatment of the condition, including what physical or occupational therapy is required to provide the best outcome. So, seeing a physiatrist will ensure that you are getting treatment form a well trained specialist, who is also providing the best oversight to your rehab course. Seeing a physiatrist ensures that you will get holistic care in the treatment of your back pain. If holistic care is what you seek, then go see a physiatrist! A physiatrist who treats low back pain would have the expertise to do the following for you, if needed: a) NCS/EMG studies to assess what nerves have been affected in your disease process. b) Peripheral joint injections (in treatment) for any joints or parts co-existing or contributing to your overall back pain. . c) Trigger point injections for chronic myofascial (soft-tissue) pain associated with your back pain. d) Execution of modalities, such as heat, cold, manual manipulation (in the case of an osteopathic trained physiatrist), relative to treatment of your back pain. e) Execution of ultrasound guided injections, interventional spinal injections and other procedures, such as prolotherapy, platelet rich plasma injections, and autologous stem cell treatments (for those trained in these areas), relative to diagnosis and treatment of your back pain. f) Management of pain and associated conditions using various medications and narcotics - physiatrists that treat pain syndromes, of note, have expertise in pain medications and spasticity medications. READ MORE
When should I see a doctor about tailbone pain?
You should see a doctor, specifically a physiatrist--a PM&R specialist--who treats pain syndromes, if the following scenarios arise: a) you develop worsening pain over a span of a few days b) you develop fever, chills, or malaise c) you develop bleeding, fluid drainage of any kind, warmth, redness or a wound of any kind d) you develop a mass or growth READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor UIWSOM 2022 - Present
Awards
- Patients' Choice Awards (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021) 2020 Vitals Patient Reviews
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020) 2020 Vitals Patient Reviews
- Top 10 Doctor - State (2014) 2014 Vitals Patient Reviews
- Compassionate Doctor Award - 5 Year Honoree (2020, 2018, 2017) 2017 Vitals Patient Reviews
- On-Time Doctor Award (2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015) 2020 Vitals Patient Reviews
- Patients' Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2020, 2018, 2017) 2020 Vitals Patient Reviews
- Compassionate Doctor Award - 5 Year Honoree (2020, 2018, 2017) 2020 Vitals Patient Reviews
- Fellow, Royal Society of the Arts 2021 The Royal Society of the Arts
- Kentucky Colonel 2021 Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Aerospace Medical Association
- Texas Medical Association
- Military Officers Association of America
- Society of USAF Flight Surgeons
- Fellow, Royal Society of Medicine
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Healing Springs
- Uganda Missions - Child sponsorship program (1990)
Dr. Ivan Edwards D.O.'s Practice location
Jovana Rehabilitation Medicine Pain
6502 Bandera Rd, Ste 102 -San Antonio, TX, TX 78238Get Direction
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