Dr. Sara L. Edwards
Overview
Dr. Sara L. Edwards is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in caring for patients with shoulder, elbow and knee injuries. She provides surgical treatment for shoulder arthritis, including complex shoulder arthroplasty (reconstruction or replacement of the joint) and revisions. She also cares for patients of all ages with sports-related injuries. She treats athletes at all levels, from recreational to elite. Edwards' research focuses on patient outcomes after shoulder arthroplasty and labral repair (correcting damage to the shoulder cartilage). She is also interested in injury epidemiology (the study of features such as risk factors and which people tend to be affected), biomechanical evaluation of shoulder arthroscopic procedures, proximal humerus fractures (breaks near the top of the upper arm bone) and preventing injuries in young athletes. At Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Edwards earned her medical degree and completed a residency in orthopedic surgery, serving as chief resident. She then completed a sports medicine fellowship in orthopedic surgery at Columbia University, where she served as the Charles S. Neer MD Shoulder and Elbow Fellow. Edwards is a team doctor for City College of San Francisco, the University of San Francisco and the Oakland Ballet. She is the former orthopedic surgeon for the University of California, Berkeley, caring for athletes on the football, rugby, women's basketball and gymnastics teams. She is also the former head orthopedic surgeon for the Northwestern University Wildcats.
Her top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, and Achilles Tendon Rupture.
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Locations
3100 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, CA 94702
1500 Owens St., San Francisco, CA 94158
1500 Owens St., Second Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
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Spine Center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sara L. Edwards
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sara L. Edwards?
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Is Dr. Sara L. Edwards a top-rated expert for Tendinitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sara L. Edwards is classified as an Experienced expert for Tendinitis, 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. Sara L. Edwards specialize in?
While Dr. Sara L. Edwards is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Osteoarthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Sara L. Edwards accept my insurance?
Dr. Sara L. Edwards accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 510-985-5020 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.