Overview
After earning his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1984, Dr. Edwards remained with EVMS for internal medicine residency training. He went on to complete a cardiology fellowship at Wake Forest University’s Bowman Gray School of Medicine in 1990. Dr. Edwards is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Edwards’ goal is to utilize ever-expanding scientific developments and personal interaction with his patients to improve their cardiac health. He values and makes the most of every individual encounter with his patients. With three decades of experience, Dr. Edwards has particular expertise in cardiac catheterization, interventional procedures, echocardiograms, stress testing modalities and individual-minded patient care. A Virginia Beach native, Dr. Edwards loves living near the water and enjoys paddle surfing in his free time. He and his wife, Tricia, have three grown children.
Dr. Edwards is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Dr. Edwards is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Edwards is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
7544 Hospital Drive, Building A, Suite 202, Gloucester, VA 23061
12200 Warwick Boulevard, 590 B, Newport News, VA 23601
A Department Of Riverside Regional Medical Center 850 Enterprise Parkway, 1300, Hampton, VA 23666
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard R. Edwards
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard R. Edwards?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard R. Edwards by calling their office at 804-694-5553. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard R. Edwards a top-rated expert for Atrial Fibrillation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard R. Edwards is classified as an Distinguished expert for Atrial Fibrillation, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Richard R. Edwards specialize in?
While Dr. Richard R. Edwards is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Richard R. Edwards accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard R. Edwards accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 804-694-5553 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- AnginaDr. Edwards isDistinguished. Learn about Angina.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Edwards isDistinguished. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Edwards isDistinguished. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Edwards isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Edwards isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Heart BlockDr. Edwards isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Block.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Edwards isDistinguished. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Edwards isDistinguished. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Sick Sinus SyndromeDr. Edwards isDistinguished. Learn about Sick Sinus Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Edwards isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Edwards isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Edwards isAdvanced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- FaintingDr. Edwards isAdvanced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Edwards isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Edwards isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Heart AttackDr. Edwards isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart FailureDr. Edwards isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Edwards isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- NecrosisDr. Edwards isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Edwards isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Edwards isAdvanced. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.
- Sengers SyndromeDr. Edwards isAdvanced. Learn about Sengers Syndrome.
- VasculitisDr. Edwards isAdvanced. Learn about Vasculitis.
- Experienced
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- ApoplexyDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy
- Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)
- Congenital Coronary Artery MalformationDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.
- Coronary Artery AneurysmDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Aneurysm.
- Coronary Artery FistulaDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Fistula.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Familial HypertensionDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Heart MurmursDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Heart Murmurs.
- His Bundle TachycardiaDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about His Bundle Tachycardia.
- HypertensionDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS)Dr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS).
- Long QT SyndromeDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome.
- Long QT Syndrome 1Dr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 1.
- Long QT Syndrome 2Dr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 2.
- Long QT Syndrome 3Dr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 3.
- Long QT Syndrome 5Dr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 5.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Short QT SyndromeDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Short QT Syndrome.
- Stable AnginaDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Stable Angina.
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Thromboangiitis ObliteransDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Thromboangiitis Obliterans.
- Timothy SyndromeDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Timothy Syndrome.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Unstable AnginaDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Unstable Angina.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).
- Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Wolff-Parkinson-White SyndromeDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome.