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Sara Edwards, MDOrthopaedic Surgeon
Shoulder & Sports Medicine Specialist

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Sara Edwards, MD
Certifications

Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery,
ABOS part 2, July 2009, ABOS part 1, July 2005

Subspecialty certification in Sports Medicine,
November 2012

Education

Charles S. Neer Shoulder and Sports Fellow, Columbia University Orthopaedic Surgery
New York, New York, 2005-2006

Orthopaedic Surgery Resident, Northwestern University Orthopaedic Surgery
Chicago, Illinois, 2000-2005

Doctor of Medicine, Northwestern University Medical School
Chicago, Illinois, 1996-2000

B.S. in Biology with Minor in Chemistry, University of Illinois
Champaign, Illinois, 1992-1996

  • UnderstandingShoulder
    Pain

    Pain in the shoulder may suggest an injury, which can be caused due to overuse or repetitive motion of the arms. Shoulder injuries can also cause stiffness and restricted movements, difficulty in performing routine activities, and popping sensation.

  • UnderstandingElbow Pain

    The elbow is a hinge joint made up of 3 bones – the humerus, radius, and ulna. The bones are held together by ligaments to provide stability to the joint. Muscles and tendons move the bones around each other and help in performing various movements.

  • UnderstandingKnee Pain

    Knee pain is a common condition affecting individuals of various age groups. It not only affects movement but also impacts your quality of life. An injury or disease of the knee joint or any structure surrounding the knee can result in knee pain.

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    Dr. Edwards did a fantastic job on my torn meniscus. Right off she said I didn't need surgery if my symptoms weren't limiting, saying I could do PT instead and see how it goes. I didn't have a lot of pain but I wasn't able to do my regular yoga and hiking for months , which I can't live with longter...
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    I was a patient of Dr.Edwards when I broke my ankle in Nov. I had a premium PPO at a time. I was at 50%-50% point of potential surgery but after an additional set of X-Rays Dr.Edwards was sure we can avoid the surgery. I was so released. Dr.Edwards is an avid skier so she was very sympathetic. It fe...
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    Saw Dr. Sara Edwards at SOAR Orthopedics on Sutter St. for a self-diagnosed sprained ankle. Dr. Edwards was top notch. She was personable, kind, straightforward, and a thorough diagnostician. She was also resourceful and understanding when I asked to keep the tests to a minimum due to my high deduct...
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    Dr. Edwards is friendly and down to earth. I've seen her for an arthritic knee, and she has supported me to keep strong and avoid surgery.
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    Dr. Edwards is fantastic, and as everyone says very personable. I like her. I went to her for pain in my knees. I was able to get in to see her quickly and her staff is wonderfully responsive to any questions. MRI indicates a torn meniscus she did not immediately want to do surgery. She suggested P...
Patient Education & Resources
Shoulder Joint
Replacement
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • Arthroscopic Association of North America
  • UCSF logo
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