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
5.058 Ratings 33 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
- 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.
- August 26, 2022 Dr Edwards expressed his concern for the issue, explained EVERYTHING to me, answered my questions and the surgeon and Dr Edwards come up with a workable plan for my care. Dr Edwards also offered his help to the surgery team in person if needed along with Dr Marinecheck.
- August 25, 2022 Dr.Matthew Edwards put me at ease concerning an upcoming surgery.Hes very thourough in explaining my situation and what will occur .
- August 11, 2022 So glad that I have Dr. Edwards as my Doctor. He is never rushed and explains my ultrasound results fully and he always answers my questions.
- July 19, 2022 Dr. Edwards explained my situation, treatment options and expectations very clearly, and all questions were addressed and answered.
- July 11, 2022 Dr. Edwards is the best! It's obvious that he cares about his patients. I appreciate him very much!!!
- July 7, 2022 Well pleased with visit
- July 7, 2022 Knowledgeable and caring.
- 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 9, 2022 Saw Jennifer. Dr Edwards was behind .. was a good visit with Jennifer
- 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.
- March 24, 2022 Dr. Edwards addressed my problems and advised me of what he could do for me. He takes his time with his patients and explains everything.
Locations
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
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)
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.