Dr. Edward Lee Birdsong, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon
1207 Highland Dr Washington NC, 27889About
Dr. Edward Birdsong is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Washington, NC. Dr. Birdsong specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Birdsong tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Wv Univ Sch of Med, Morgantown Wv 1989
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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