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Richard Friedman, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Charleston, SC

RichardJoelFriedmanMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Charleston, SC

Shoulder Surgery

Chief, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Professor of Orthopaedics, Medical University of South carolina

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  • Office

    171 Ashley Ave
    Charleston, SC 29425
    Phone+1 843-792-1414

Education & Training

  • Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1985 - 1985
  • Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1982 - 1985
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1981 - 1982
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1980 - 1981
  • University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
    University of Toronto Faculty of MedicineClass of 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2019 - 2026
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1986 - 2025
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1982 - 2023
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2011 - 2021
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • ICL Debunks Urban Legends in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
    ICL Debunks Urban Legends in Total Shoulder ArthroplastyFebruary 7th, 2024

Professional Memberships