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Dr. James Edwards, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.8 (49)
Map Pin Small Cape Girardeau, MO
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. James Edwards, MD

Dr. James Edwards, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Cape Girardeau, MO. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of Missouri School of Medicine and is affiliated with Saint Francis Medical Center. Dr. Edwards, completed a residency at UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI / COLUMBIA CAMPUS|University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Edwards an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Edwards works at Advanced Orthopedic Specialists in Cape Girardeau, MO. 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 Aetna Health Network, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Edwards' Office Locations

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    Advanced Orthopedic Specialists - Cape Girardeau
    48 Doctors Park, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (573) 335-8257

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  • Saint Francis Medical Center

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Treatment frequency



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Joint Pain
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Arthrocentesis
Ankle Fracture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Menisectomy
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Impingement
Avascular Necrosis
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Sprain
Fibular Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gout
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Heel Spur
Hip Injury
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Injuries
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Myelopathy
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pinched Nerve in Back
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Sclerosis
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Elbow Surgery
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Surgery
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Hip Replacement
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Shoulder Surgery
Spinal Nerve Block
Sports Medicine Related Procedures
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wound Repair
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    4.8
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1023125713
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI / COLUMBIA CAMPUS|University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
    Residency
    Internship
    • University Of Missouri-Columbia Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Missouri School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. James Edwards, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Edwards is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Edwards works at Advanced Orthopedic Specialists in Cape Girardeau, MO. View the full address on Dr. Edwards’s profile.

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

    49 patients have reviewed Dr. Edwards. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Edwards.

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