Dr. Edwards is a proponent of patient education and provides recommendations and resources where patients can obtain information about a variety of subjects including:
Disease Prevention
- Colon cancer screening beginning at age 50
- Annual PSA and prostate cancer screening beginning at age 40
- Annual testicular cancer screening beginning at age 25
- Annual mammogram beginning at age 40
- Annual cervical cancer screening
- Screening for osteoporosis in patients over 65 and in younger patients with multiple risk factors
- Age appropriate screening for diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure
Weight Management
Dr. Edwards will provide education and individualized counseling to formulate a treatment plan. A complete examination and appropriate testing are essential prior to initiating a diet and exercise program.
Anti-Aging Medicine
Maintain health, prevent disease, and preserve a physiologically youthful state through medically monitored use of natural hormone replacement.
