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Dr. Richard Friedman, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 68
Dr. Richard Friedman, MD
2.6 (39 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Friedman, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Charleston, SC.
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Dr. Richard Friedman, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 68
Charleston, SC
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. Richard Friedman, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Charleston, SC.
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Dr. Friedman graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1980 and completed a residency at Harvard Combined Orth Surg.Dr. Richard Friedman, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Charleston, SC and has 44 years experience. Dr. Friedman currently practices at MUSC Health West Ashley Medical Pavilion - Epic Center and are affiliated with Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital, Colleton Medical Center, MUSC Medical Center and McLeod Behavioral Health Center Darlington. Dr. Friedman has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Shoulder and Shoulder Impingement Syndrome among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Friedman received an average rating of 2.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 39 times. Dr. Friedman's office accepts new patients. Dr. Friedman is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 MUSC Health West Ashley Medical Pavilion - Epic Center
    2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd # 708, Charleston, SC 29407
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  2. 2 MUSC Health Chuck Dawley Medical Park
    1106 Chuck Dawley Blvd Bldg A, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 MUSC Health Nexton Medical Park
    5500 Front St Ste 320, Summerville, SC 29486
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Experience and Background Check

Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Internal Derangement of Knee
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Difficulty With Walking
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
AC Joint Injury
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteopenia
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Fracture
Tenosynovitis
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Avascular Necrosis
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Elbow Sprain
Ganglion Cyst
Herniated Disc
Hip Arthritis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Arthritis
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medial Epicondylitis
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
TMJ
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Torticollis
Whiplash
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All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthroscopic Surgery
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Replacement Revision
Excision of Femur or Knee
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Friedman
2.6
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Jul 31, 2020
I am six months post op with a left total reverse shoulder replacement and am happy to report I have no pain, soreness or other residual effects. Even the scar is beautiful! I did need to end my PT sessions at MUSC Physical Therapy due to COVID but was able to continue on my own at home. I was afraid to hope this surgery would be as successful as when Dr. Friedman replaced my left knee in 2017. Same thing, no pain and excellent mobility. I am so grateful to have found this brilliant, gifted Dr who has dedicated his life to helping people live without pain after years of arthritic pain. I’ll be back to see you when the pandemic is over cause you made it clear you want to follow your patients over several years. I wanted to let you know once again I am a success story and provide others with a recommendation and details of how your expertise gave me a superb quality of life. I am eternally grateful. Your support staff does everything to your perfectionist expectations too!
Carol Mitchell — Jul 31, 2020
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Richard Friedman, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Charleston, SC and has over 43 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1980. He specializes in Orthopedic Surgery.
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Johns Hopkins MC
    1981
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Harvard Combined Orth Surg
    1985
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Brigham Womens Hospital
    1985
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Friedman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Friedman's profile.

Dr. Friedman frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Shoulder and Shoulder Impingement Syndrome. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Friedman, MD is affiliated with Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital, Colleton Medical Center, MUSC Medical Center and McLeod Behavioral Health Center Darlington.

Yes, Dr. Richard Friedman, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Friedman has over 44 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital

    606 Black River Rd, Georgetown, SC

  • Colleton Medical Center

    501 Robertson Blvd, Walterboro, SC

  • MUSC Medical Center

    169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC

  • McLeod Behavioral Health Center Darlington

    701 Cashua Ferry Rd, Darlington, SC

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