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Dr. Charles Friel, MD

General Surgery* Age 60
Dr. Charles Friel, MD
4.1 (24 Ratings)

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Dr. Charles Friel, MD is a General Surgeon in Charlottesville, VA.
Dr. Charles Friel, MD
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Dr. Charles Friel, MD

General Surgery* Age 60
Charlottesville, VA
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31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Charles Friel, MD is a General Surgeon in Charlottesville, VA.

About

Dr. Friel graduated from HARVARD Medical School. Dr. Charles Friel, MD is a General Surgeon in Charlottesville, VA and has 31 years experience. Dr. Friel currently practices at UVA Health Digestive Health at Primary Care Center and are affiliated with UVA Health Sciences Center. Dr. Friel has experience treating conditions like Anal and Rectal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Friel received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Dr. Friel's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Friel is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colectomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colectomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Ileus
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Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Cholangiocarcinoma
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Liver Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Warts
Anorectal Disorders
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colon Cancer
Colon Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diverticulitis
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Varices
Exstrophy of Bladder
Fistula
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Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Incontinence
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Floor Disorders
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pilonidal Cyst
Pleural Effusion
Polyps
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Pouchitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Rectal Cancer
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Surgical Infections
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Visceroptosis
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Cystectomy
Cystotomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Sigmoidoscopy
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Tracheal Surgery
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • KeyCare Healthsmart Enhanced Rx-VA
    Individual KeyCare Preferred-VA
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Select
  • Blue Card PPO
  • KeyCare PPO

Locations

  1. 1 UVA Health Digestive Health at Primary Care Center
    1221 Lee St # 2, Charlottesville, VA 22903
  2. 2 UVA Health Digestive Health Center
    1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22908
  3. 3 UVA Health Endoscopy Monroe Lane
    500 Monroe Ln, Charlottesville, VA 22903
  4. 4 UVA Health Endoscopy Unit
    1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22908

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Friel
4.1
Based on 24 Reviews
5 Stars (18)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (4)

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Patient Reviews
Jul 02, 2024
Dr. Friel was amazing! My husband had his stoma reversal surgery performed at UVA after an emergency surgery at another local hospital back in February. We sought out Dr. Friel after receiving a referral from a family member. We are so pleased with my husband's outcome.
ERL in Northern, VA — Jul 02, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital
    1993
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Minnesota
    2001
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Charles Friel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Friel's profile.

Dr. Charles Friel, MD is affiliated with UVA Health Sciences Center.

Yes, Dr. Charles Friel, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UVA Health Sciences Center

    1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA