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Dr. Jeffrey Friedman, MD

General Surgery* Age 51
Dr. Jeffrey Friedman, MD
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Dr. Jeffrey Friedman, MD is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, FL.
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Dr. Jeffrey Friedman, MD

General Surgery* Age 51
Gainesville, FL
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
Dr. Jeffrey Friedman, MD is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, FL.

About

Dr. Friedman graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1999 and completed a residency at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Jeffrey Friedman, MD is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, FL and has 26 years experience. Dr. Friedman currently practices at UF Health Bariatric Surgery Center - Shands Hospital and are affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital. At present, Dr. Friedman received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Friedman's office accepts new patients. Dr. Friedman is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Liver Biopsy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastroparesis
Liver Biopsy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastroparesis
Liver Biopsy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastroparesis
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Bladder Stimulator Implant
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Pyloromyotomy
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)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    Seamless HMO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    AWH Emory Northside Hospital System OAAS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • Choice POS
    Select HMO
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • Choice Large Group POS
    Empower - Small Employer Groups
    Empower POS
    Small Group Elect HMO
  • Group Health Network
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    BlueCard PPO
    Blue Card PPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Blue Preferred Patient Care PPO
  • Blue Select PPO
    Preferred Patient Care
  • BlueCare HMO
    BlueOptions HMO
    SimplyBlue
    Blue Choice HMO
    myBlue
    Choice
    myBlue EPO
    BlueSelect
    BlueOptions

Locations

  1. 1 UF Health Bariatric Surgery Center - Shands Hospital
    1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 265-0535
  2. 2 UF Health Bariatric Surgery Center - Shands Hospital
    1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 389-3768

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4.0
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4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (2)

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Patient Reviews
Dec 09, 2018
Wonderful Bariactric Doctor, Great Bedside manners manners and he listens to his patients, and shows he cares about them. He now is in Gainesville FL, and that's where he done my Gastric Bypass at Shands Hospital. And I am Thankful I Chose him and he accepted me. Love You Dr. Jeffery Friedman!! I would Recommend Dr. Friedman, He is One Of The Best.
Juanita Deen in PENSACOLA, FL — Dec 09, 2018
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Mississippi School of Medicine
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Carraway Methodist Medical Center
    2000
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    2006
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Sacred Heart Hospital
    2006
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jeffrey Friedman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Friedman's profile.

Dr. Jeffrey Friedman, MD is affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Friedman, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UF Health Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL