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Dr. Edward Southern, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 64
Dr. Edward Southern, MD
4.2 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Edward Southern, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Fort Polk, LA.
Dr. Edward Southern, MD
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Dr. Edward Southern, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 64
Fort Polk, LA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Edward Southern, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Fort Polk, LA.

About

Dr. Southern graduated from Baylor University. Dr. Edward Southern, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Fort Polk, LA and has 36 years experience. Dr. Southern currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Utmb Health-Galveston Campus and Beauregard Memorial Hospital. At present, Dr. Southern received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Southern's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Southern is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Back Pain
Spine Deformities
Scoliosis
Back Pain
Spine Deformities
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Ankle Fracture
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Marfan Syndrome
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Disc Replacement
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
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    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
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    Blue Priority PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Usadc Chesser-Polk
    1585 3rd St, Fort Polk, LA 71459

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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Baylor University
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Edward Southern, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Southern's profile.

Dr. Edward Southern, MD is affiliated with Utmb Health-Galveston Campus and Beauregard Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Edward Southern, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Utmb Health-Galveston Campus

    301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX

  • Beauregard Memorial Hospital

    600 S Pine St, Deridder, LA