Summary

Dr. Newton Edwards is a rheumatologist and internal medicine physician who graduated from the University of Miami Leonard M Miller School of Medicine. With 53 years of medical experience, he brings extensive knowledge to the diagnosis and treatment of joint, muscle, and autoimmune conditions. Dr. Edwards is fluent in English and has dedicated more than five decades to caring for patients with complex medical needs.

Dr. Edwards practices at multiple locations throughout Gainesville, Florida, including UF Health and Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, with hospital affiliations at Shands Healthcare. His clinical expertise includes treating chronic lung disease, COPD, and chronic bronchitis. He performs phosphate blood tests and phosphate urine tests to help diagnose various conditions, and he incorporates physical therapy into comprehensive treatment plans for his patients.

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Quick Facts

  • 53 years of experience
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Newton Lawrence Edwards has 6 locations

UF Health

1549 Gale Lemerand DrGainesville, FL 32610
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Malcom Randall Va Medical Center

1601 Sw Archer RdGainesville, FL 32608

Shands Healthcare

1600 Sw Archer RdGainesville, FL 32610

Dr. Newton Lawrence Edwards

1549 Gale Lemerand DrGainesville, FL 32610
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

UF Health

1600 SW Archer Rd 1st Floor, Stop #12Gainesville, FL 32608

Uf Health Neuromedicine Hospital

1505 Sw Archer RdGainesville, FL 32608

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Gainesville , FLDaytona Beach , FLNashville , TNMobile , AL
Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine Med School: Sri Siddhartha Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Newton Lawrence Edwards

  • AARP
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Newton Lawrence Edwards has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Newton Lawrence Edwards has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Agammaglobulinemia
  • Arthritis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Gout
  • Gouty Arthritis
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Internal Medicine
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Purine-Pyrimidine Metabolism, Inborn Errors
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Certifications, License, & Education

53 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of MedicineGraduated in 1973

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Newton Edwards speak?
Dr. Newton Edwards speaks English.
Does Dr. Newton Edwards accept my insurance?
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Is Dr. Newton Edwards accepting new patients?
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Where is Dr. Newton Edwards's office located?
Dr. Newton Edwards's office is located at 1549 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL, 32610.

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