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Dr. Robert Edwards, MD

Geriatric Medicine*
4.5 (28)
Map Pin Small Alexander City, AL
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Robert Edwards, MD

Dr. Robert Edwards, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Alexander City, AL. They specialize in Geriatric Medicine, has 13 years of experience, and is board certified in Family Practice. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine and is affiliated with Russell Medical Center and UAB Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Edwards an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Edwards works at Practice in Alexander City, AL with other offices in Birmingham, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Vitamin B Deficiency and Shortness of Breath along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, 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

  1. 1
    Office
    3504 Highway 280, Alexander City, AL 35010 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 329-7887
  2. 2
    Carraway Internal Medicine Associates PC
    1201 11th Ave S Ste 305, Birmingham, AL 35205 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 934-3411
  3. 3
    Center for Advanced Care at RMC
    3368 Highway 280 Ste 218, Alexander City, AL 35010 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 329-7100
  4. 4
    Russell Medical
    3316 Highway 280, Alexander City, AL 35010 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 329-7887
  5. 5
    Medical Park Optical Inc.
    3368 Highway 280, Alexander City, AL 35010 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 329-7887
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    Total Healthcare
    3368 Highway 280 Ste 218, Alexander City, AL 35010 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 975-9704

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Russell Medical Center
  • UAB Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Vitamin B Deficiency
Shortness of Breath
Joint Pain

Treatment frequency



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.
Vitamin B Deficiency
Shortness of Breath
Joint Pain
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Fever
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Foot Infection
Limb Pain
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Pharyngitis
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Anal or Rectal Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Cluster Headache
Common Cold
Constipation
Diabetes
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Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Heart Disease
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
High Cholesterol
Ingrown Nail
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Nightmare Disorder
Psychiatric Diseases
Strep Throat
Thrush
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tobacco Withdrawal
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Dermatology Procedure
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Gynecological Examination
Gynecological Procedure
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Obesity Counseling
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Sports Medicine Related Procedures
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    About Dr. Robert Edwards, MD

    Specialties*
    • Geriatric Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 13 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1659662575
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • UAB-Huntsville Family Medicine Residency
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Auburn University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Family Practice
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Robert 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 has seen patients for Vitamin B Deficiency and Shortness of Breath, 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.

    28 patients have reviewed Dr. Edwards. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Edwards.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Edwards, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Edwards appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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