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Kenneth Edwards, MD

Kenneth Edwards, MD

Orthopedics


About the Provider

Video Title:Knee replacement: Steve Petlick "A home run experience"

Video Summary: When pain in his knees began to interfere with his ability to keep up on the field, he turned to orthopedic surgeon, Kenneth Edwards, MD. Since undergoing double knee replacement surgery he's now back in the game pain free.

Video Title:Total Hip Replacements (Kenneth Edwards, MD)

Video Summary: Find out what’s causing your hip pain and what can be done about it.

Video Title:Total Knee Replacements (Kenneth Edwards, MD)

Video Summary: Find out what’s causing your knee pain and what can be done about it.

Video Title:Total Shoulder Replacements (Kenneth Edwards, MD)

Video Summary: Find out what’s causing your shoulder pain and what can be done about it.

Video Title:Orthopedic Surgery: Caren Rossow "Begin with the End in Mind"

Video Summary: After years of wear and tear on her body, Caren Rossow was knee-deep in pain. Since undergoing a bi-lateral knee replacement Caren is back living life the fullest.

Video Title:Physician Video Profile: Kenneth Edwards, MD (Orthopedics)

Video Summary: Introducing Dr. Kenneth Edwards, an orthopedic surgeon practicing at Southwest Michigan Center for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.

Video Title:State-of-the-Art Hip and Knee Replacements (Kenneth Edwards, MD)

Video Summary: State-of-the-Art Hip and Knee Replacements (Kenneth Edwards, MD)

Video Title:Check-Up: Preventing Common Sports Injuries (Kenneth Edwards, MD, FACS)

Video Summary: Kenneth Edwards provides tips to prevent injuries while playing sports and discusses the role an orthopedic surgeon plays in helping athletes return to full strength.

Video Title:Check-Up: New Advances in Hip Replacements (Kenneth Edwards, MD, FACS)

Video Summary: Orthopedic surgeon, Kenneth Edwards, discusses how advances in technology have made diagnosing and treating hip pain easier for both the patient and surgeon.

Video Title:Total Joint Replacement: New Techniques and Best Practices

Video Summary: Learn the latest advances in joint replacements and how our orthopedic surgeons are providing higher quality outcomes.

Video Title:Number One in the State for Orthopedic Care - Spectrum Health Lakeland

Video Summary: Spectrum Health Lakeland is proud to be named number one in the state for orthopedic care.

Education

Undergraduate
  • College of the Holy Cross
  • Major: Bachelor of Science
Medical School
  • State University of New York
  • Major: Medical Doctor
Residency
  • Naval Medical Center
Internship
  • Naval Medical Center - Virgina
Residency
  • Naval Medical Center - Virgina

Testimonials

  • "Dr. Edwards does great work, and I had absolutely no problems with my knee replacement four years ago."

    "I was scared before my surgery, but I trusted Dr. Edwards' expertise. While I was recovering, I never had to wait for anything. Dr. Edwards saw me every morning to monitor my progress."

    "Dr. Edwards is a professional in every way. He takes the time to explain your problem to you, and how he will remedy it. After surgery, he will tell you what he found and how he fixed it. He is very friendly and courteous."

    "Dr. Edwards was very nice and very friendly."

    "Dr. Edwards performed my surgery. It ended at 8:30 at night and was at my bedside at 6 in the next morning."

    "Dr. Edwards is professional and thorough with his work. He really knows what he is doing."

    "Dr. Edwards is very thorough and professional."  

    "Dr. Edwards explained what was wrong, what it would take to fix it, and different options for it."

     "Dr. Edwards, my orthopedic guy, saved me more than once. I would go nowhere else."

    "I have Dr. Edwards and everybody at Lakeland to thank for getting me to where I am now. My hip is 100%. This process gave me my normal life back."

    “Dr. Edwards is very collaborative. He listens to his patients, other doctors, and the physical therapy team.”

    "I knew I wanted to receive care locally and took comfort in the fact that Dr. Edwards was well known in the community."

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • ASR
  • Assurant Health
  • Cigna
  • Federated
  • Group-Marketing
  • Healthscope
  • Humana
  • Liberty Union
  • Nippon Life
  • PHP of Northern Indian
  • Priority Health
  • Starmark
  • Trustmark
  • United Health Care
  • US Health & Life
  • Community Health Alliance (CHA)
  • Select Health Network
  • McLaren
  • United Health Care - Community Plan
  • Meridian

Paoers

Office Locations

A

Southwest Michigan Center for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

183 Peace Blvd,
St. Joseph, MI 49085
B

CH Orthopedics Longmeadow

6 Longmeadow Village Dr, Suite 1,
Niles, MI 49120

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