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
5.083 Ratings 37 Comments |
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| Included me in decisions about my care | 5.0 |
| Addressed my questions and concerns | 4.9 |
Within Atrium Health, we use survey results to better understand what is important to our patients and how we can improve healthcare experiences. The overall Patient Rating score comes from the questions on our Medallia Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a scale, where 0 represents "very poor" and 10 represents "very good.” Those scores are shown as 1 to 5 stars on the provider’s profile.
Patient Comments
- September 7, 2023 Very understanding, Explained my problem that I understood very well. Caring and kind. I drove 4 1/2 hour to see him and will do it again.
- August 26, 2023 Very nice and was very informed about my condition.
- August 24, 2023 Excellent, very personable, down to earth, got right to the point, very professional as well. Handled all my questions and inquiries with no problems.
- August 24, 2023 Very friendly and easy to talk to
- August 14, 2023 Just met Dr Edwards at first meeting and was very impressed. He explained details of my procedure and I’m looking forward to him taking care of me.
- August 10, 2023 Dr Edwards was great. He answered all my questions with easy to understand answers. He explained my condition and gave good advice for future care.
- July 24, 2023 Dr. Edwards is phenomenal! He is very professional yet has a very caring nature. I am fortunate to have him as my vascular specialist.
- July 20, 2023 He was good and very professional I appreciate it
- July 18, 2023 Dr.Edwards gave me and my wife time to review the imaging findings, therapeutic options. Wonderful manner!
- July 17, 2023 He a great doctor and surgeon
- June 22, 2023 Great Doctor. Explains things in a clear and concise manner. There if needed.
- May 25, 2023 Dr. Edwards is great! He listens and is genuinely concerned. And I love his sense of humor.
- May 23, 2023 Dr.k Edwards was very attentive when listening to a concern I had that was not related to the visit with him to review a carotid ultrasound report. He was able to facilitate an earlier appointment with a physician to address my concern. I very much appreciated his assistance
- May 11, 2023 From the first time I met with Dr. Matthew Edwards He has been very thorough with me. He has explained every step of my care and explained what I need to have done...whether it be surgery or follow up to make sure every thing is progressing as it should. I like the way he and his team work together to make sure every thing is taken care of during the visit and that I understand what is expected of me and their role as my care team. I would highly recommend Dr. Edwards to anyone in need of vascular services.
- May 8, 2023 Thank you for your concerns and knowledge.
- April 27, 2023 Listened well. Explained well.
- April 27, 2023 Very nice
- April 13, 2023 Dr. Edwards fully knows my specific health and his discussions are insightful. I appreciate his direct words and encouragement.
- March 30, 2023 Dr.Edwards is straight up with information about my health.He doesn't sugarcoat anything .He gives me choices .I wouldn't want anyone else taking care of my needs in the area that is necessary at the time.
- March 2, 2023 He seems to care about what the patient has to add to the conversation. I felt like he talked to me not at me. Will recommend to others
- February 16, 2023 Doctor Edwards was a very personable person. He was very good at answering my questions. His assistant was really good at answering my questions before see the doctor. He advised me on what to do. See him in a year
- February 9, 2023 Easy to discuss issues with. Allowed me to listen as he made my portal notes so I could ask questions and offered a cutting edge study for me to participate in.
- February 9, 2023 Dr Edwards is a wonderful doctor. Very easy talk to and explains things to me well. Showed genuine concern for my health. My husband and I left there feeling relieved that I am going to be okay.
- February 5, 2023 Dr. Edwards is the perfect combination of personally caring and professional. I would think that somewhere, someone in his specialty would have some breakthrough technique applicable to venous insufficiency that would be helpful. Could he, for example, recommend a visit to the Cleveland Clinic or Mayo??
- February 1, 2023 Dr. Edwards is so nice and personable. He listens to me and answers my questions.
- January 26, 2023 Very nice ... good discussion ... looking forward to working with him and his staff in the future ... Best regards B & G
- January 26, 2023 Very concerned and provides excellent care
- January 5, 2023 Great, personable and informative. Like talking to your good friend. Answered all questions and helped in my decisions!!!
- December 26, 2022 Great surgeon and a great man
- December 22, 2022 Professional, thorough, enlightening in terms of current research, and very humane. Plus, a sense of humor and strongly felt a true sense of empathy.
- December 16, 2022 Can??t wait for construction to be done
- December 9, 2022 Discussed all the results of scan - our pros and cons about options - in a manner we understood and helped in making decisions.
- November 10, 2022 Dr. Edwards was very nice. He put me at ease. He explained everything clearly and answered all of my questions. He listened to my concerns.
- October 7, 2022 Visit with Dr Edwards good
- October 6, 2022 Dr Matthew Edwards took time with me and answered all my questions. He did not rush thru my visit with him.
- October 6, 2022 Dr. Edwards has been the best PCP I've ever dealt with. In addition to a successful surgery, he is a great inspiration for self help and improving your lifestyle.
- September 22, 2022 He seems to be a great doctor. Very caring and to the point.
Locations
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Credentials
Education
- MD, University of Virginia Health System, 1995
- Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, 2018
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)
DEVOTED HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
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.