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Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD

(Michael A. Edwards, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery and General Practice

George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1998)

Professional interests include: robotic surgery, abdominal surgery, minimally invasive procedures, and more.

4500 San Pablo Road
Jacksonville, FL 32224

(904) 953-0892

Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD is a bariatric surgeon in Jacksonville, FL specializing in bariatric surgery, general surgery and general practice. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1998 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic.

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4500 San Pablo Road
Jacksonville, FL 32224

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Adrenalectomy (Adrenal Surgery)

Adrenalectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the adrenal glands, which lie above each kidney. The adrenal glands are responsible for producing hormones that are necessary for bodily functions, such as the regulation of blood pressure and metabolism. If the adrenal glands overproduce certain hormones, or if a tumor grows on them, removal of the glands is a treatment option.

Adrenal surgery can be open or laparoscopic. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that inserts a thin tube with a camera (laparoscope) through several small incisions on the abdomen. The surgeon uses the laparoscope to guide the procedure and is able to access and remove adrenal glands through the small incisions. Laparoscopic adrenal surgery lasts approximately 1-2 hours.

Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is associated with shorter recovery periods, reduced risk of infection, and smaller scars. Although these factors may be desirable, the location of the tumor, its size, and the severity of the condition may require that an individual instead undergo open surgery. An open adrenalectomy is typically done for larger adrenal tumors and requires a single, large incision on the abdomen. Open adrenal surgery takes around 2-4 hours.

Following the operation, patients will remain in the hospital for 1-2 days for a laparoscopic adrenalectomy or 3-5 days for an open adrenalectomy. Patients will likely have a liquid diet immediately after their surgery, but should be able to return to solid foods after a day. If both of the glands are removed, patients will be given drug therapy to replace the hormones they produced.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD in 2023

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By Volume:

gastrointestinal surgery

laparoscopic surgery

In 2012, Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD performed more gastrointestinal surgery, and laparoscopic surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, anastomosis and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	15
catheterization	15
doctor visit	220
gastrointestinal procedures	15
hospital care	106
inpatient care	106
minimally invasive procedures	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, anastomosis and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	19
catheterization	19
doctor visit	209
gastrointestinal procedures	19
hospital care	63
inpatient care	63
minimally invasive procedures	19

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	32
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	35
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	47
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	112
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	80
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	96

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	47
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	52
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	86
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	39
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	62
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	59

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	27
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	49
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	23
doctor visit	182
gastrointestinal procedures	23
hospital care	40
inpatient care	40
minimally invasive procedures	23

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	17
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery, gastrointestinal procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	28
doctor visit	140
gastrointestinal procedures	28
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
minimally invasive procedures	28

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	19
doctor visit	115
gastrointestinal procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	19

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	24
doctor visit	135
gastrointestinal procedures	37
minimally invasive procedures	37

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	14
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Jacksonville, FL were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

abdominal surgery	23
anastomosis	17
catheterization	17
doctor visit	126
gastrointestinal procedures	23
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44
minimally invasive procedures	23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	85
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	19
85 and over	2
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	38

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	20
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	9
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1998. He completed residency at George Washington University Medical Center. He is certified by the General Surgery American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1998)

Residency: George Washington University Medical Center (2004)

Board Certification: General Surgery American Board of Surgery (2006)

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mayo Clinic

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael A. Edwards, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$9,765 Da Vinci Surgical System $9,765
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$214 Surgical Product Portfolio $166	$48
Medtronic, Inc.	$202 Sonicision $124	LigaSure $67	Minimed 770G System $11
Novo Nordisk Inc	$132 $132
Boston Scientific Corporation	$125 WATCHMAN Access System $125
Other	$814 KRYSTEXXA $112	SUPRANE $100	Mechanical $85	Vessel Sealing $71	Brintellix $46	Other $400

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$4,329
Education	$4,296
Food and Beverage	$2,579
Gift	$48

Biography

Dr. Michael Edwards' specialties are general practice, general surgery, and bariatric surgery. His clinical interests include adrenalectomy (adrenal surgery), laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and surgical repair. He is affiliated with Mayo Clinic. Dr. Edwards is a graduate of George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He completed his residency training at George Washington University Medical Center. He has received the following distinctions: Top Doctors - Philadelphia Magazine; Temple Physician Leadership Academy - Temple University Hospital; and Castle Connolly List of Top Regional Doctors - Department of Surgery, Georgia Regents University.