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Dr. Thomas Edwards, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.8 (146)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Thomas Edwards, MD

Dr. Thomas Edwards, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 28 years of experience. They graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Texas Orthopedic Hospital. Dr. Edwards, completed a residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Orthopedic Surgery. Patients rated Dr. Edwards an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Edwards works at Fondren Orthopedic Group - Fondren Main St in Houston, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Rotator Cuff Tear, Joint Pain and Rotator Cuff Tendinosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Edwards' Office Locations

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    Fondren Orthopedic Group - Fondren Main St
    7401 Main St, Houston, TX 77030 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (512) 631-6805
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Miner's Knee Chevron Icon
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) Chevron Icon
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Osteoarthritis of Elbow Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Knee Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Spine Chevron Icon
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Patellar Tendonitis Chevron Icon
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Tenosynovitis Chevron Icon
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Carpal Tunnel Injection Chevron Icon
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Elbow Fracture Repair Chevron Icon
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Chevron Icon
Excision of Humerus Chevron Icon
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Myofascial Trigger Point Injection Chevron Icon
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Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone Chevron Icon
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Shoulder Dislocation Surgery Chevron Icon
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Synovial Biopsy Chevron Icon
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist Chevron Icon
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Ambetter
    • American Republic
    • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
    • Anthem
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Commercial Insurance Company
    • CoreSource
    • Coventry Health Care
    • First Health
    • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
    • HAP Insurance
    • Humana
    • Medical Mutual of Ohio
    • Medicare
    • MultiPlan
    • National Elevator
    • Planned Administration Inc
    • Teachers Retirement System (TRS)
    • Thrivent Financial
    • Tricare
    • UnitedHealthCare
    • Universal American

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.8
    Average provider rating
    Based on 146 ratings
    Patient Ratings (146)
    5 Star
    (139)
    4 Star
    (1)
    3 Star
    (0)
    2 Star
    (0)
    1 Star
    (6)
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    About Dr. Thomas Edwards, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Male
    Gender
    NPI Number
    • 1528056033
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Clinique Sainte-Anne Lumiere
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Orthopedic Surgery
    Residency
    Internship
    • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Louisiana State University School of Medicine
    Medical Education

    Hospital Affiliations

    • Texas Orthopedic Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Thomas 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 Fondren Orthopedic Group - Fondren Main St in Houston, TX. View the full address on Dr. Edwards’s profile.

    Dr. Edwards has seen patients for Rotator Cuff Tear, Joint Pain and Rotator Cuff Tendinosis, 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.

    146 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.

    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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