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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 Surgery Specialist 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 Surgery Specialist in Charleston, SC.
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Dr. Richard Friedman, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Charleston, SC and has 44 years experience. They graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1980 and completed a residency at Harvard Combined Orth Surg.They currently practice at MUSC Health West Ashley Medical Pavilion - Epic Center and are affiliated with Colleton Medical Center, Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital, University Medical Center and McLeod Behavioral Health Center Darlington. Dr. Friedman has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome and Rotator Cuff Tendinosis 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. Their 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
  2. 2 MUSC Health Chuck Dawley Medical Park
    1106 Chuck Dawley Blvd Bldg A, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
    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

Experience and Background Check

Joint Pain
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Joint Pain
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Internal Derangement of Knee
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Knee Osteophyte
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Replacement
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteopenia
Shoulder 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
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Bone Cancer
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Herniated Disc
Hip Arthritis
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
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 Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Runner's Knee
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
TMJ
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Torticollis
Whiplash
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Wrist Fracture
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
Peripheral Nerve Block
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair

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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 surgery specialist 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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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

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, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome and Rotator Cuff Tendinosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Friedman, MD is affiliated with Colleton Medical Center, Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital, University 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

  • Colleton Medical Center

    501 Robertson Blvd, Walterboro, SC

  • Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital

    606 Black River Rd, Georgetown, SC

  • University Medical Center

    171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC

  • McLeod Behavioral Health Center Darlington

    701 Cashua Ferry Rd, Darlington, SC

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