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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 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
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Umbilical Hernia
Bladder Stimulator Implant
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
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)
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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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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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
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 Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
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
Colostomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
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
Hemigastrectomy
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)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
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
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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4.0
Based on 8 Reviews
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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

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • UF Health Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL