Jeffrey E. Friedman Bariatric Surgeon M.D.

Dr. Friedman is a straight shooter. He tells it like he sees it. Every process is explained. I feel safe under his care. His staff is wonderful. I'm glad I have Dr Friedman as my expert on my journey toward health.

Dr Friedman and his staff have made this process so easy!! They have walked me through step by step and there has been no surprises! Complete prepared for before and after! It has made it such a breeze. I am 6 weeks out and feeling GREAT! I have had friends who have used other doctors before me and had a completely different experience, I am so lucky to have Dr Friedman and his staff along with me on this journey. I couldn't have made it without them!! Awesome, I advise anyone looking for a doctor should visit this doctor first.

I was ready to be the small person trapped in this large body again. I thought I wanted a Lap Band and after several discussions with Dr. Friedman, he convinced me that the Lap Gastric Bypass would be the better choice for me. I am a surgical nurse and had worked with my surgeon many times, so I had inside information. I got great help from the office staff as far as getting my insurance approval on the first try. The date was set and I did it.
It has been 3 and a half months and I am down 54 pounds and loving every minute of it. I would recommend everyone I know and every those I don't to see Dr. Friedman. He has been great and right there for me every step of the way. The Bariatric Center at Baptist Hospital is a Center of Excellence and Dr. Friedman is a great surgeon. I recommend them both.

My experience with Dr. Friedman and his staff has been nothing short of amazing. The 3+ month wait for my initial consult was well worth the wait. At my initial appointment, Dr. Friedman explained all of my options for WLS thoroughly and what I could expect. Once I made the decision to have RNY, the staff guided me through each step of the approval process. I would recommend Dr. Friedman to anyone looking to have WLS, without hesitation!

Dr. Friedman and his staff are great, and this surgery has changed my life, I wish i had done it sooner.

I had thought for over a year about doing this surgery. A friend had seen Dr. Friedman and was very impressed and happy with her results. From moment one, I knew I would like Dr. Friedman. He is forthright, open, and doesn't hold back the truth. HIs style fit me well. Right after I had my RNY surgery (09/20/11) my husband had back surgery. We have talked a lot about how we wish he had been as well prepared as I was before, during, and after the surgery. I knew what to expect and everything went as planned, whereas my husband was left with more questions than answers. This really pointed out how well prepared Dr. Friedman and his staff are. It is hard to believe I started this journey on 08/04/11 (my first appointment) and have lost 43 pounds since then. But the real transformation is in the organ we all need to work on: the brain. And Dr. Friedman and his staff are well aware of this fact. Going to the Bariatric Center is like visiting good friends who have really good advice. I can ask them anything even if it sounds really stupid. I am so happy with my choice of surgeons and would recommend Dr. Friedman and his staff with no reservations.

I should have already completed my review by now, but I am kind of glad I waited. I just went in for my year checkup last week and I am absolutely thrilled with this new life that Dr. Friedman and his staff have helped me attain. I was terrified about making the decision to have gastric bypass as I had many other surgeries with complications. I knew that I needed a surgeon that was really good at what he/she did and that is what I was looking for when I went in to meet Dr. Friedman.
What I found instead was a great surgeon who has a great staff and a strong structured program and aftercare program. They prepared me for the surgery and provided me with the tools I needed to do this successfully. Because for me, it isn't about a single number goal but about being overall successful in my weight loss. I want to be just as thrilled in five years as I have been in one. Dr. Friedman and his staff have given me the tools that I need to do that, both for the first week post op and for the first year.

I can't say enough good things about my actual hospital stay. The surgery went well, almost easy. Jennifer (his nurse who had GBP as well!) checked on me regularly as did Dr. Friedman. They both answered every question my brain could think of and always did it with patience. The hospital and the nurses on the wing were great and really committed to being kind to an obese patient, which truly meant a lot to me. When I got home they checked on me and answered even more questions with kindness and due diligence. And I have to mention Dr. Friedman was going through his own medical drama during my surgery and post op, but he never ever once made me feel like less of a priority and always made sure my needs were met. It was pretty amazing and was truly a sign of a good person, much less a good doctor.

In my opinion, Dr. Friedman is a great surgeon and runs a good program that will help you meet your goals. I think that is the best compliment I can give to a doctor, particularly a bariatric surgeon. You won't be disappointed if you are ready to be committed to your weight loss. It isn't easy in the beginning, but choosing the correct surgery and the correct surgeon is the first big step. Dr. Friedman can help you do that.

If you want a Doctor that really cares about your health, is phenomenal at what he does, is an expert in his field, takes the time to answer any question, makes sure you are comfortable and anxiety free before - during - & after your surgery, someone who truly cares about his patients, has earned the respect and admiration of everyone in the hospital from other Doctors to the cleaning staff, and is smart enough to surround himself with a staff that shares his commitment to quality personal care to represent him. Look no further! Dr. Freidman and his staff are the best there is when it comes to caring for their patients. I am so blessed to have chosen such a wonderful group of people to guide me on this journey. Thank you all!

Dr. Friedman and his staff are great! Very easy to work with. I've had GREAT success with my surgery, and I believe that the way they helped prepare me for success has made a big impact on how well I'm doing now.

Office staff is great, responsive, friendly. Nurse is great too!
He is very confident and although he is quick, he isn't rushing you. He is happy to answer questions until you feel comfortable that everything is understood.

I'm six months out now - and I know without a doubt Dr. Friedman saved my life - no complications - great results - Absolutely the best.