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Dr. John Friel, MD

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Dr. John Friel, MD is a General Surgeon in Brighton, MA.
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Dr. John Friel, MD

General Surgery* Age 56
Brighton, MA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
Dr. John Friel, MD is a General Surgeon in Brighton, MA.

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Dr. Friel graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE. Dr. John Friel, MD is a General Surgeon in Brighton, MA and has 26 years experience. Dr. Friel currently practices at SMG General Surgery, Brighton and are affiliated with Good Samaritan Medical Center and St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. Dr. Friel has experience treating conditions like Constipation and Intestinal Diverticulitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Friel received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 31 times. Dr. Friel's office accepts new patients. Dr. Friel is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colectomy
Constipation
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Colectomy
Constipation
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Colectomy
Constipation
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Anoscopy
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Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
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)
Sphincterotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Acute Bowel Infarction
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Splenectomy
Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Aetna
  • Golden Rule
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • Medicaid
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Connecticare
  • UniCare
  • Humana
  • GEHA
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Fallon Community Health Plan
  • MVP Health Care
  • Tufts Health Plans

Locations

  1. 1 SMG General Surgery, Brighton
    11 Nevins St Ste 201, Brighton, MA 02135
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4.7
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Aug 10, 2024
I was able to get a same-day appointment for an acute issue. Dr Friel performed the surgery in about 20min, and gave me good preventative advice. Very friendly and patient-oriented, and then he quickly moved on to the next patient. I had this exact same experience a few years back, when Dr Friel worked in another practice.
— Aug 10, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Umass Memorial Medical Center
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Friel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Friel's profile.

Dr. Friel frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation and Intestinal Diverticulitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Friel, MD is affiliated with Good Samaritan Medical Center and St. Elizabeth's Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Good Samaritan Medical Center

    235 N Pearl St, Brockton, MA

  • St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

    736 Cambridge St, Brighton, MA