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Carl Brady Edwards, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine (1989)

Professional interests include: menopause, pregnancy, endometriosis, and more.

800 S Church Street Suite 302
Jonesboro, AR 72401

(870) 935-3990

Carl Brady Edwards, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Jonesboro, AR specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. He graduated from East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine in 1989 and has 34 years of experience.

Some issues Carl Brady Edwards, MD can help you with:

Stress Urinary Incontinence

Stress urinary incontinence is a disorder in which the bladder leaks urine during activities that require exertion, such as lifting, laughing, coughing, and sneezing. Leakage occurs because the muscles responsible for holding urine have become weak. This type of incontinence will affect about one in three women at some point in their lives. It is particularly prevalent in women who have given birth vaginally, have been pregnant, are extremely overweight, or are in menopause. Although more women than men suffer from stress incontinence, men who have had prostate surgery are also at risk of developing this condition.

Treatments vary based on the severity of the incontinence. Mild to moderate leakage may be controlled by doing pelvic floor exercises, avoiding foods that can irritate the bladder, or taking medication. For severe incontinence, however, surgery may be necessary. The most common procedures for stress urinary incontinence are bladder suspension, artificial urinary sphincter surgery, and sling surgery.

Each of these procedures takes about an hour to an hour and a half. Patients will likely wake up with a catheter, a tube that drains urine, as swelling after surgery makes it difficult to urinate. Taking slow, short walks to keep the blood flow moving is usually encouraged within hours of the surgery. Although patients may return to work within seven to ten days after certain procedures, strenuous activities such as running and working out are not recommended for at least four to six weeks. In addition, patients should avoid lifting objects over 15 pounds for three months after any of these operations.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

breast exam	31
cytology	27
doctor visit	76
gynecologic pathology	27
gynecologic procedures	31
preventive care	27

**Gender**
Female	96
Male	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	17
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

breast exam	38
cytology	20
doctor visit	69
gynecologic pathology	20
gynecologic procedures	38
lab tests	17
preventive care	20

**Gender**
Female	107
Male	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

breast exam	26
doctor visit	35
gynecologic procedures	26
lab tests	12
pelvic imaging	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

**Gender**
Female	148
Male	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

breast exam	37
doctor visit	40
gynecologic procedures	37

**Gender**
Female	98
Male	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	19
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

breast exam	37
doctor visit	106
gynecologic procedures	37
lab tests	16
pelvic imaging	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

**Gender**
Female	137
Male	0

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	0
Asian	0
Hispanic	0
Native American	0
Other	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Cancer	0
Dementia	8

breast exam	46
cytology	12
doctor visit	90
gynecologic pathology	12
gynecologic procedures	46
lab tests	14
pelvic imaging	12
preventive care	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

**Gender**
Female	117
Male	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	17
Cancer	0
Dementia	11

breast exam	44
doctor visit	139
gynecologic procedures	44
lab tests	13
pelvic imaging	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

**Gender**
Female	146
Male	0

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	0
Asian	0
Hispanic	0
Native American	0
Other	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Cancer	0
Dementia	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Carl Brady Edwards, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Jonesboro, AR during 2020 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Carl Brady Edwards, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	88
doctor visit	147
gynecologic procedures	88
lab tests	31
pelvic imaging	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	14
women's imaging	14

Education & Training

Carl Brady Edwards, MD graduated from East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine in 1989. He has a state license in Arkansas.

Medical School: East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine

Licensed In: Arkansas

Ratings & Reviews

Carl Brady Edwards, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Carl Brady Edwards, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Jonesboro, AR.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Carl Brady Edwards, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$160 Da Vinci Surgical System $160
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$83 Vesicare $47	Myrbetriq $36
Amgen Inc.	$34 Prolia $34
Warner Chilcott LLC	$31 LO LOESTRIN $17	ESTRACE CREAM $14
Avion Pharmaceuticals	$23 FaLessa $12	Balcoltra $11
Other	$106 BRISDELLE $23	Essure $20	Perforomist $15	AQUILEX $14	Contrave $13	Other $21

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$438

Biography

Dr. Carl Edwards is a specialist in general obstetrics & gynecology. Patients gave him an average rating of 3.5 stars out of 5. Dr. Edwards honors Medicare insurance. He attended medical school at East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine.