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Dr. Edward Paxton, MD
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery* Age 46
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Dr. Edward Paxton, MD is an Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery Specialist in Providence, RI.
Dr. Edward Paxton, MD
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Dr. Edward Paxton, MD

Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery* Age 46
Providence, RI
Accepting new patients
Dr. Edward Paxton, MD is an Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery Specialist in Providence, RI.

About

Dr. Paxton graduated from Washington University School of Medicine and completed a residency at Washington University/Barnes Jewish Hospital. Dr. Edward Paxton, MD is an Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery Specialist in Providence, RI. Dr. Paxton has experience treating conditions like Broken Arm, Humerus Fracture, Rotator Cuff Tear, Rotator Cuff Tendinosis, Shoulder Fracture, Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, Glenoid Labrum Tear, Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis and Shoulder Bursitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Paxton's office accepts new patients. Dr. Paxton is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Broken Arm
Humerus Fracture
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Broken Arm
Humerus Fracture
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Shoulder Bursitis
Total Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation
Bursitis
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Clavicle Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Arthrocentesis
Elbow Bursitis
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Biceps Tendon Repair
Lateral Epicondylitis
Cervical Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Radiculopathy
Tenosynovitis
Somatic Nerve Block
Peripheral Nerve Block
Chondromalacia
AC Joint Injury
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Disorders
Elbow Injuries
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Infection
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Infective Arthritis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Epicondylitis
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Pain
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylitis
Sternum Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Reconstruction
Arthroscopic Shoulder Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Dislocation Open Reduction
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Replacement Revision
Elbow Surgery
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Glenoid Labrum Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
McMurray's Test
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Reconstruction
Shoulder Resurfacing
Shoulder Stabilizations
Shoulder Surgery
Ulnar Nerve Transposition

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Select
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Navigate HMO
  • HealthKeepers Plus POS
  • Tufts PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Rih Orthopedic Foundation Inc.
    2 Dudley St Ste 200, Providence, RI 02905
  2. 2 Ocpn-Uoi Inc.
    1 Kettle Point Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
  3. 3 University Orthopedics Inc.
    10 Reservoir St Ste 101, Mansfield, MA 02048
  4. 4 Univ. Orthopedics Inc.
    1598 S County Trl Ste 100, East Greenwich, RI 02818

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Dec 22, 2025
I had a great experience with Dr. Paxton and his team! He attentively listened to all of my concerns and explained everything in a way I was able to understand.
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Specialties*
Orthopedics
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Edward Paxton, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Paxton's profile.

Dr. Paxton frequently treats the following conditions: Broken Arm, Humerus Fracture, Rotator Cuff Tear, Rotator Cuff Tendinosis, Shoulder Fracture, Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, Glenoid Labrum Tear, Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis and Shoulder Bursitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Edward Paxton, MD is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Edward Paxton, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • Washington University School of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Washington University/Barnes Jewish Hospital
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Washington University/Barnes Jewish Hospital
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Rothman Inst/Thomas Jefferson University
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • The Miriam Hospital

    164 Summit Ave, Providence, RI

  • Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, Providence, RI

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