Expo 2012 Panelist

Christopher R. Edwards, M.D.
Leader in the Field of Adult Spinal Disorders

As a leader in the field of adult spinal disorders, Dr. Christopher R. Edwards brings exceptional skill and knowledge to the specialty of adult spine rehabilitation and reconstruction. He is widely respected as one of the foremost experts in the non-operative treatment of back and neck pain, using newer techniques that were designed initially to treat high performance athletes. In addition, he is considered an expert and pioneer in the development of endoscopic (minimally invasive) spine surgical techniques for those patients requiring a higher level of care.

Dr. Edwards is a second generation Morehouse man, having graduated from Morehouse and the Morehouse School of Medicine. He completed his surgical internship and orthopaedic residency at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana.

He credits his expertise in spine training to the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic/ USC in Los Angeles where he completed his spine fellowship under the world renowned spine specialist, Dr. Robert G. Watkins. Since 1994, he and his family have lived in Atlanta.

Dr. Edwards serves as assistant clinical professor of surgery at the Morehouse School of Medicine and is a member of professional organizations, which include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the National Medical Association, the Georgia State Medical Association and the Atlanta Medical Association.

In addition, he has served as a spine consultant for numerous professional and high performance athletes, colleges, universities and organizations, which include Morehouse College, Clark-Atlanta University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Albany State College, Nike Professional Golf Tour Championship/Atlanta and the Gene Sarazen World Open.