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Dr. Eddy Echols Jr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.2 (91)
Map Pin Small Brandon, FL
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Eddy Echols Jr, MD

Dr. Eddy Echols Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Brandon, FL. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Meharry Medical College and is affiliated with HCA Florida Brandon Hospital and HCA Florida South Shore Hospital. Dr. Echols Jr, completed a residency at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Echols Jr an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Echols Jr works at Florida Orthopaedic Institute - Brandon in Brandon, FL with other offices in Riverview, FL, Sun City Center, FL and Temple Terrace, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain and Shoulder Impingement Syndrome along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Echols Jr' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Florida Orthopaedic Institute - Brandon
    560 S Lakewood Dr Ste 101, Brandon, FL 33511 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospitals’ primary service area and/or have been granted access to our hospitals’ clinical information systems. Physicians participating in the Endocrine Surgery Center of Excellence referral program have met certain board requirements and clinical thresholds to ensure providers have proficiency in the field of Endocrine Surgery. With respect to community endocrinology only, physicians have committed to see patients within designated timeframes, and/or may be employed by competitors. Physicians offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
    Phone Icon (305) 489-9570
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
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    Florida Orthopaedic Institute
    11286 Boyette Rd Ste 101, Riverview, FL 33569 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospitals’ primary service area and/or have been granted access to our hospitals’ clinical information systems. Physicians participating in the Endocrine Surgery Center of Excellence referral program have met certain board requirements and clinical thresholds to ensure providers have proficiency in the field of Endocrine Surgery. With respect to community endocrinology only, physicians have committed to see patients within designated timeframes, and/or may be employed by competitors. Physicians offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
    Phone Icon (305) 489-9412
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    Florida Orthopaedic Institute - Sun City Center
    959 E DEL WEBB BLVD, Sun City Center, FL 33573 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospitals’ primary service area and/or have been granted access to our hospitals’ clinical information systems. Physicians participating in the Endocrine Surgery Center of Excellence referral program have met certain board requirements and clinical thresholds to ensure providers have proficiency in the field of Endocrine Surgery. With respect to community endocrinology only, physicians have committed to see patients within designated timeframes, and/or may be employed by competitors. Physicians offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
    Phone Icon (305) 489-9708
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
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    Florida Orthopaedic Institute- North Tampa – TEMPLE TERRACE
    13020 N Telecom Pkwy, Temple Terrace, FL 33637 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospitals’ primary service area and/or have been granted access to our hospitals’ clinical information systems. Physicians participating in the Endocrine Surgery Center of Excellence referral program have met certain board requirements and clinical thresholds to ensure providers have proficiency in the field of Endocrine Surgery. With respect to community endocrinology only, physicians have committed to see patients within designated timeframes, and/or may be employed by competitors. Physicians offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Joint Pain
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
AC Joint Injury
Ankle Fracture
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Clavicle Fracture
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Disorders
Elbow Sprain
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Osteophyte
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthroplasty
Arthroscopy
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Release
Cartilage Repair
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Dislocation Open Reduction
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Resurfacing
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Ligament Reconstruction
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Patellar Tendon Repair
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Reconstructive Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Tommy John Surgery
Wound Repair
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • Cigna
    • Health Net
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • Staywell (Wellcare)
    • UnitedHealthCare
    • WellCare

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.2
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    Based on 91 ratings
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    (70)
    4 Star
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    3 Star
    (5)
    2 Star
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    1 Star
    (16)
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    About Dr. Eddy Echols Jr, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1366417644
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Florida Orthopedic Institute
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Portsmouth Naval Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Tennessee, Chattanooga - Erlanger Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Meharry Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
    • HCA Florida South Shore Hospital

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    Dr. Eddy Echols Jr, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Echols Jr is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Echols Jr has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Echols Jr has seen patients for Joint Pain and Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Echols Jr on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    91 patients have reviewed Dr. Echols Jr. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Echols Jr.

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