T. Bradley Edwards, M.D., specializes in disorders of the shoulder and orthopedic surgery.

A native of Louisiana and the son of an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Edwards developed an interest in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine at a young age by accompanying his father, a high school and collegiate team physician, to football games. He attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and furthered his interest in sports medicine by working as an athletic trainer for the university's teams.

After three years of undergraduate education, he pursued a Medical Doctorate from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans, where he was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He remained at LSU-New Orleans for his Orthopedic Residency, where he excelled in clinical and basic science research.

Dr. Edwards completed a one year Shoulder Surgery and Sports Medicine Fellowship in Lyon, France with Dr. Gilles Walch, while serving as the Clinical Orthopedic Society Traveling Fellow. He was in practice for two years at the Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he served as the Chief Shoulder Surgeon and Director of Research before moving to Houston.

Dr. Edwards specializes in disorders of the shoulder including those treated with open and arthroscopic surgery. He is very active in clinical and scientific research. Dr. Edwards has published more than 70 scientific articles and twenty book chapters on topics such as rotator cuff problems, shoulder instability, and shoulder replacement. Additionally, he has more than 100 scientific presentations at national and international meetings to his credit. Additionally, he has twice won the prestigious Neer Award in recognition of outstanding clinical science research in the field of shoulder and elbow surgery.

Dr. Edwards has received the following awards:

• Charles H. Herndon Research Award
• Jack L. Winters Research Award
• Charles S. Neer Clinical Award
• America's Top Surgeons
• America's Top Orthopedists
• Patient's Choice Award

His professional appointments include:

• Clinical Instructor, University of Texas at Houston, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
• Clinical Assistant Professor, Baylor University, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
• Clinical Professor, University of Texas Medical Branch Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
• Associate Editor, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
• Board of Editors, Orthopedics
• Consultant Reviewer, American Journal of Sports Medicine
• Consultant Reviewer, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
• Consultant Reviewer, Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research
• Consultant Reviewer, Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Volunteer Physician, Casa El Buen Samaritano Medical Mission

Dr. Edwards is a member of the following societies:

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
• Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
• Alpha Omega Alpha
• American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
• Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons
• American Orthopedic Association
• Texas Orthopedic Association
• Harris County Medical Society
• Texas Medical Association

Dr. Edwards holds staff appointments at Texas Orthopedic Hospital, Methodist Hospital, Hermann Hospital and St. Luke's Hospital. In addition to his medical licenses in Texas, Louisiana, and Minnesota, Dr. Edwards is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Edwards is very active in marathon running and triathlon. He serves as the Houston area team captain of the Multisport Ministries Triathlon Team. (www.multisportministries.com)

T. Bradley Edwards, M.D., specializes in disorders of the shoulder and orthopedic surgery.

A native of Louisiana and the son of an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Edwards developed an interest in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine at a young age by accompanying his father, a high school and collegiate team physician, to football games. He attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and furthered his interest in sports medicine by working as an athletic trainer for the university's teams.

After three years of undergraduate education, he pursued a Medical Doctorate from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans, where he was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He remained at LSU-New Orleans for his Orthopedic Residency, where he excelled in clinical and basic science research.

Dr. Edwards completed a one year Shoulder Surgery and Sports Medicine Fellowship in Lyon, France with Dr. Gilles Walch, while serving as the Clinical Orthopedic Society Traveling Fellow. He was in practice for two years at the Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he served as the Chief Shoulder Surgeon and Director of Research before moving to Houston.

Dr. Edwards specializes in disorders of the shoulder including those treated with open and arthroscopic surgery. He is very active in clinical and scientific research. Dr. Edwards has published more than 70 scientific articles and twenty book chapters on topics such as rotator cuff problems, shoulder instability, and shoulder replacement. Additionally, he has more than 100 scientific presentations at national and international meetings to his credit. Additionally, he has twice won the prestigious Neer Award in recognition of outstanding clinical science research in the field of shoulder and elbow surgery.

Dr. Edwards has received the following awards:

• Charles H. Herndon Research Award
• Jack L. Winters Research Award
• Charles S. Neer Clinical Award
• America's Top Surgeons
• America's Top Orthopedists
• Patient's Choice Award

His professional appointments include:

• Clinical Instructor, University of Texas at Houston, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
• Clinical Assistant Professor, Baylor University, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
• Clinical Professor, University of Texas Medical Branch Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
• Associate Editor, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
• Board of Editors, Orthopedics
• Consultant Reviewer, American Journal of Sports Medicine
• Consultant Reviewer, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
• Consultant Reviewer, Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research
• Consultant Reviewer, Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Volunteer Physician, Casa El Buen Samaritano Medical Mission

Dr. Edwards is a member of the following societies:

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
• Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
• Alpha Omega Alpha
• American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
• Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons
• American Orthopedic Association
• Texas Orthopedic Association
• Harris County Medical Society
• Texas Medical Association

Dr. Edwards holds staff appointments at Texas Orthopedic Hospital, Methodist Hospital, Hermann Hospital and St. Luke's Hospital. In addition to his medical licenses in Texas, Louisiana, and Minnesota, Dr. Edwards is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Edwards is very active in marathon running and triathlon. He serves as the Houston area team captain of the Multisport Ministries Triathlon Team. (www.multisportministries.com)