๐๐ฟ. ๐๐๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ is an ordained minister, medical doctor, award-winning poet, and senior officer in the U.S. Air Force Reserve.
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He earned his medical degree from Midwestern University after completing undergraduate studies at Rivier University. He interned at Eastern Virginia Medical School before specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He later received advanced training as a flight surgeon at the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine.
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Board-certified in PM&R, Dr. Edwards leads a practice focused on neurorehabilitation and comprehensive pain management. He is the CEO and founder of Jovana Rehabilitation Medicine & Pain, based in San Antonio, Texas, where he champions a holistic approach to careโrestoring patients to optimal function and well-being.
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In addition to his civilian medical career, Dr. Edwards serves as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, holding the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
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Beyond medicine and military service, Dr. Edwards is a prolific writer, public speaker, and community advocate. His poetryโpublished in ๐๐ฐ๐ฆ๐ต๐ด ๐๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ช๐ค๐ฆ, ๐๐ฐ๐ฆ๐ต๐ณ๐บ๐๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฑ, and other platformsโexplores themes of healing, resilience, perseverance, and cultural reflection. His anthology, ๐๐ฆ๐ด๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฏ๐ค๐ฆ ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐๐ฐ๐ถ๐ญ โ ๐๐ญ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ด ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ณ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ช๐ค๐ด, received the ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ง๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฒ๐๐ฟ๐ in September 2025. He also produces spoken word performances and open discussions on legacy, healing, and inspiration through his YouTube channel, ๐๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ท๐ฆ๐ณ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ค๐ฆ ๐๐ฐ๐ช๐ฏ๐ต ๐ธ๐ช๐ต๐ฉ ๐๐ณ. ๐๐ท๐ข๐ฏ ๐๐ฅ๐ธ๐ข๐ณ๐ฅ๐ด. A major book is currently pending publication.
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Dr. Edwards is deeply committed to humanitarian work, including support for educational programs benefiting orphaned and displaced children in Uganda. He has worked extensively with veterans across hospitals in San Antonio and frequently leads interdisciplinary symposiums on resilience and recovery.
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His contributions have earned him a fellowship with the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) and the honorary title of Kentucky Colonel. With a global perspective shaped by extensive travel and a deep appreciation for diverse cultures, Dr. Edwards continues to bridge disciplinesโmedicine, faith, art, and serviceโin pursuit of healing and human dignity.