Dr. Richard Friedman, MD
Dr. Richard Friedman, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Charleston, SC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Friedman has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Colleton Medical Center and Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
MUSC Health West Ashley Medical Pavilion - Epic Center
2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd # 708 Charleston, SC 29407Make an Appointment
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Dr. Richard Friedman, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Charleston, SC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Friedman has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Brigham Womens Hospital
Fellowship HospitalHarvard Combined Orth Surg
Residency Hospital, 1985Johns Hopkins Mc
Internship Hospital, 1981University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine
Medical School, 1980
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MUSC Health West Ashley Medical Pavilion - Epic Center
MUSC Health Chuck Dawley Medical Park
MUSC Health Nexton Medical Park
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 20
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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