Matthew S. Edwards, MD, MS, RVT, FACS
Matthew S. Edwards, MD, MS, RVT, FACS
Conditions and Treatments
- Aortic Aneurysm Repair (Open Surgery)
- Angioplasty and Stenting
- Dialysis Access for Treatment
- Surgical Bypass
- Carotid Stent
- Embolization
- Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TVAR)
- Catheter-Directed Thrombolytic Therapy
- Endarterectomy
- Endovascular Aortic Repair (EVAR)
- Thrombolytic Therapy
- Aortoiliac Disease
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Raynaud's Phenomenon
- Renal Vein Compression
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Venous Disease
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Fenestrated Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair (FEVAR)
- TCAR
- Claudication
- Renal Hypertension
- Carotid Artery Disease
- May Thurner Syndrome
- Renal Artery Disease
- Renal Vein Nutcracker Syndrome
- Upper Extremity Arterial Disease
- Vertebrobasilar Ischemia
- Renal Artery Aneurysm Repair
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
- Aneurysm
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)
- Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
- Renal Vascular Disease
- Subclavian Steal
- Vascular Disease
- Mesenteric Artery Disease
Ratings and Reviews
5.053 Ratings 14 Comments |
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|---|---|
| Included me in decisions about my care | 5.0 |
| Addressed my questions and concerns | 4.9 |
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Patient Comments
- May 19, 2022 Probably be best consultation I have ever had.
- May 6, 2022 Very nice! Very through with everything!
- May 5, 2022 Dr. Edwards has done surgery on me twice and I have always been very happy with the results. He always listens to my concerns and explains everything so I can understand. He takes his time with me and always answers my questions.
- April 28, 2022 Very knowledgeable about my treatment for my operation. Very friendly. Answered all my questions. Look forward to see him again.
- April 21, 2022 Dr. Edwards is more than a professional. He genuinely cares about me as his patient. He understood my previous treatments and explained all concerns I might have. He had time to hear me. I was thankful to have him step in while my doctor was on maternity leave. There was no lapse in my care at all.
- April 7, 2022 Friendly, explained my condition adequately, allowed me time for questions.
- April 4, 2022 I was supposed to be revered to another dr. They have not called yet.
- February 26, 2022 I have been seeing Dr. Matthew Edwards who operated on my Carotid artery several years ago. I am very pleased with him as a surgeon and as a person. I am also pleased with Wake Forest Baptist Hospital as everyone has always been helpful and kind.
- February 26, 2022 I was a return visit patient. Dr. Matthew Edwards always displays his expertise in his field without talking over your head. You truly know that he has your best interest in being sure that you are well cared for, and you are his primary concern during the time spent with you. He always looks you eye to eye when speaking to you, and includes you with all decisions to be made about your care. He is knowledgeable of any situations you may have occurred prior to your visit by reviewing your chart history. It is comforting when he tells you to call him with any other problems or questions as you leave. He is the best.
- February 24, 2022 I have known Dr. Edwards for many years. This is the first time I have needed his expertise and he delivered. We were visiting for a condition in my daughter and Dr. Edwards put her and my wife at ease. Thank you for such great care!
- February 24, 2022 Always nice friendly and cared about my needs
- February 16, 2022 Dr. Edwards is very professional, very understandable, and very nice, I love his advice and I would recommend him to anyone that need an surgery of his kind.
- February 11, 2022 Dr Edwards was wonderful in.all aspects
- February 10, 2022 excellent service
Locations
Heart and Vascular - High Point
at Congdon Heart and Vascular Center
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Credentials
Education
- BA, University of Virginia, 1991
- MD, University of Virginia School of Medicine, 1995
- MS, Wake Forest University, 2002
Internship
- General Surgery, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2001
Residency
- General Surgery, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2000
- General Surgery, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2001
Fellowship
- VASCULAR SURGERY, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2003
- VASCULAR SURGERY, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2003
Board Certifications
- American Board of Surgery, Surgery
- American Board of Surgery - Vascular Surgery
Memberships
- Southern Assoc for Vasc Surgery
- American College of Surgeons
- Society for Vascular Surgery
- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society
Positions
- Physician
- Chair, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
- Professor, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Insurance
This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.
Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.
If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC -Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January2022
AETNA CONNECTED ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes (not applicable to services provided at High Point)
AMBETTER OF NC: Accepted at all locations
AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEXT ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
APEX MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
BCBS HIGH PERFORMANCE (NATIONAL NETWORK): Accepted at all locations
BLUE LOCAL (WFBH INDIVIDUAL & WFBH X_Group): Accepted at all locations
BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations
CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA: Accepted at all locations
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)
CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes)
CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations
CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC)
FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations
HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations
MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)
OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE ESSENTIALS ACA/EXCHANGE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
VA CCN: Accepted at all locations
WELLCARE: Accepted at all locations
WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Research
- Outpatient grip strength measurement predicts survival, perioperative adverse events, and nonhome discharge among patients with vascular disease. Reeve TE, Craven TE, Goldman MP, Hurie JB, Velazquez-Ramirez G, Edwards MS, Corriere MA. J Vasc Surg. 2021 01; 73(1):250-257.
- The Effects of Case Timing and Care Team Composition on Hospital Operating Room Costs for Endovascular Procedures. Ur B, Craven TE, Hirsch J, Corriere MA, Edwards MS, Hurie JB. Ann Vasc Surg. 2019 Nov; 61:100-106.
- The obsession with metrics in contemporary health care. Edwards MS. J. Vasc. Surg. 2019 Sep; 70(3):665-671.
- A randomized pilot study comparing graft-first to fistula-first strategies in older patients with incident end-stage kidney disease: Clinical rationale and study design. Murea M, Geary RL, Edwards MS, Moossavi S, Davis RP, Goldman MP, Hurie J, Williams TK, Velazquez-Ramirez G, Robinson TW, Bagwell B, Tuttle AB, Callahan KE, Rocco MV, Houston DK, Pajewski NM, Divers J, Freedman BI, Williamson JD. . 2019 Jun; 14:100357.
- Effect of Intensive Glycemic Control on Risk of Lower Extremity Amputation. Goldman MP, Clark CJ, Craven TE, Davis RP, Williams TK, Velazquez-Ramirez G, Hurie JB, Edwards MS. J. Am. Coll. Surg. 2018 12; 227(6):596-604.