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Derrick Edwards, MD
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Derrick Edwards, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2025.
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Office Locations
Expertise
About Derrick Edwards, MD
Dr. Derrick Edwards completed his Medical Education at Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA and returned to his home state of Mississippi to complete his Residency and Fellowship at the University of Mississippi Medical Center/Jackson VA Medical Center.
Dr. Edwards has a strong background in both inpatient and outpatient Cardiovascular Care. He is skilled in performing and interpreting a wide range of diagnostic procedures including MUGA/ERNA (Equilibrium Radionuclide Angiography), Echocardiography (TTE/TEE), Nuclear Stress Testing, Holter/event monitoring, and Cardiac Amyloid PYP Scans. He has a proven ability to manage complex cardiovascular conditions such as Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, Arrhythmias, Pulmonary Hypertension, Resistant Hypertension, and Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Edwards is committed to evidence-based practice, patient-centered care, and continuous clinical excellence.
Dr. Edwards enjoys reading, cars, nature, and spending time with his wife and family.
Specialties
- Cardiovascular Disease
Education & Training
- Eastern Virginia Medical School
Degree
- Doctor of Medicine
Residency
- University of MS Hospitals and Clinics
Fellowship
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular
Hospital Affiliations
- Wellstar Cobb Hospital
- Wellstar Douglas Hospital
- Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
- Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
- Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
- Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
- Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
- Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Languages spoken
- English
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
- Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)
- Congestive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Stroke
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
Based on 48 patient ratings
- Listened to me carefully
- I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
- I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
- Shared the right amount of information
- Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
Derrick Edwards, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2025
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Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Residency
University of MS Hospitals and Clinics
Fellowship
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Cobb Hospital Wellstar Douglas Hospital Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Wellstar North Fulton Hospital Wellstar Paulding Medical Center Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Office Locations
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www.wellstar.org/physicians/derrick-edwards-md
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