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Summary
Dr. Cedric Edwards is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing over two decades of experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from Escuela Latinoamericana De Medicina and has dedicated 21 years to treating patients with complex medical conditions requiring hospitalization.
Dr. Edwards practices at multiple locations including Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto in Southaven, Mississippi, and University Of Mississippi Medical Center Grenada in Grenada, Mississippi. He focuses on treating patients with heart failure, high blood pressure emergencies, and ongoing hypertension management. His expertise includes performing diagnostic heart tests such as electrocardiograms and various types of echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and guide treatment decisions.
Dr. Edwards practices at multiple locations including Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto in Southaven, Mississippi, and University Of Mississippi Medical Center Grenada in Grenada, Mississippi. He focuses on treating patients with heart failure, high blood pressure emergencies, and ongoing hypertension management. His expertise includes performing diagnostic heart tests such as electrocardiograms and various types of echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and guide treatment decisions.
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Quick Facts
- 21 years of experience
- Escuela Latinoamericana De Medicina
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Cedric Edwards has 3 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Cedric Edwards | Dr. Carlos Manuel Choucino, MD | Dr. Windy Marie Dean-Colomb, MD | Dr. Ben Frank Thompson, MD |
| Internal Medicine | Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine | Critical Care Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 21 Years of Experience | 40 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 51 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Lake Charles , LA | Lake Charles , LA | Baton Rouge , LA | Lake Charles , LA |
| Med School: Escuela Latinoamericana De Medicina | Med School: Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos Facultad De Medicina San Fernando | Med School: University Of Illinois College Of Medicine | Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Cedric Edwards has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Cedric Edwards has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
21 Years Experience
Dr. Cedric Edwards holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Louisiana and Mississippi.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of Mississippi that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Escuela Latinoamericana De Medicina in 2005.
NPI Number
Dr. Edwards' NPI number is 1215224563.
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- Dr. Cedric Edwards has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Cedric Edwards affiliated with?
- Dr. Cedric Edwards is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, and University Of Mississippi Medical Center Grenada.
- Does Dr. Cedric Edwards accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Cedric Edwards has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Dr. Cedric Edwards's office located?
- Dr. Cedric Edwards's office is located at 1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA, 70601.
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