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Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD

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(Dr. Eric Ian Friedman, M.D.)

(93 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (1983)

Professional interests include: laparoscopic kidney surgery, suture removal, axillary lymph node dissection (ALND), and more.

725 South Wahanna Road Suite 230
Seaside, OR 97138

(503) 717-7060

Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD is a general surgeon in Seaside, OR specializing in general surgery. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1983 and has 43 years of experience. Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center, Providence Seaside Hospital and PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES OREGON.

Office Locations

725 South Wahanna Road Suite 230
Seaside, OR 97138

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Some issues Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD can help you with:

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Colectomy (Colon Resection)

Colectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the colon, or the longest part of the large intestine. The colon may be affected by diseases such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. In a colectomy, all or part of the colon that is infected, blocked, or cancerous is removed.

A colectomy may be performed by laparoscopic or open surgery. A laparoscopic colectomy requires several small cuts on the abdomen, and uses a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. Laparoscopic colectomies are less invasive than open procedures. For some individuals, a laparoscopic colectomy may not be possible, and instead an open colectomy is performed. In an open colectomy, a large incision is made on the abdomen. Open colectomies typically require longer recovery periods.

After the incisions are made, a portion of the colon is removed, and the remaining ends of the colon are attached to each other in a procedure called anastomosis. Waste can continue to travel through the body as normal. However, in some situations, it may be necessary for the end of the colon to be attached to an opening in the abdomen, called a stoma. This procedure is called an ostomy. Types of ostomies include:

Colostomy, in which the remaining portion of the colon is attached to the abdominal opening.
Ileostomy, in which the small intestine is attached to the abdominal opening.

An ostomy bag will be attached to the skin to collect waste. If the entire colon is removed, either an ileostomy is performed, or the small intestine is connected to the anus and waste may pass through as normal.

Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the colon will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the colon to heal following surgery.

A colectomy may take between one and four hours. Following the procedure, patients will need to consume a liquid and low fiber diet before gradually returning to their normal diet. Patients will need to stay in the hospital for three to seven days for monitoring. Full recovery and return to normal activity may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.

Hepatectomy (Liver Resection)

Hepatectomy, or liver resection, is a surgical procedure that removes all or part of the liver to treat cancer or other diseases. The liver is divided into one left and one right lobe, and each lobe is divided into segments. The amount of liver removed is dependent on factors such as the size, location, and number of tumors or other lesions. The following are types of liver resection:

Wedge resection, which removes a small piece of the liver for small lesions
Segmentectomy, which removes a single segment of the liver, allowing the surgeon to treat tumors in multiple places without removing too much of the liver
Trisegmentectomy, which removes around 70% of the liver
Lobectomy, which removes the entire left or right lobe

Liver resection can be performed laparoscopically or through open surgery. Laparoscopic liver resection is a minimally invasive surgery that requires a few tiny incisions on the abdomen, through which the surgeon inserts a thin tube with a camera (laparoscope). Open hepatectomy is performed through a laparotomy, which makes one large incision on the abdomen. Although a laparoscopic liver resection is associated with less pain and quicker recovery, patients may have to undergo an open liver resection depending on factors such as the location of the tumor and previous abdominal operations they have had.

After the liver resection, patients will stay in the hospital for up to six days. The recovery period will vary based on how much of the liver was removed. Limiting consumption of alcohol and light physical activity, such as walking, can help patients to have a speedy recovery.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Seaside, OR during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	31
hospital care	60
inpatient care	60

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Seaside, OR during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	42
hospital care	60
inpatient care	60

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Seaside, OR during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	37
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	35

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Seaside, OR during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	20
hospital care	56
inpatient care	56

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	80

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	30
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD in 2015

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Seaside, OR during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	47
hospital care	102
inpatient care	102

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	79
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Seaside, OR during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	34
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	45

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	15
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Seaside, OR during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	47
hospital care	125
inpatient care	125

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	15
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	31
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Seaside, OR during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	59
inpatient care	59

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Seaside, OR during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	33
inpatient care	33

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	16

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Seaside, OR during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	37
inpatient care	37

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	12

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	30
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Seaside, OR were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	36
hospital care	65
inpatient care	65

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	32

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	23
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	6
85 and over	4
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	27

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	3
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1983. He completed residency at Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (1983)

Residency: Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals (1989)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center

Providence Seaside Hospital

PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES OREGON

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Choice Health, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE For Life, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA Open Access Plus, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Blue California, CHAMPVA, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Providence, Regence, US Family Health Plan, Medicare AB, Aetna PROV Employee POS, Moda Connexus Network, Age Right Marquis Advantage and Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

First Choice Health

TRICARE Prime

TRICARE For Life

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA Open Access Plus

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Medicaid

Blue California

CHAMPVA

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

Providence

Regence

US Family Health Plan

Medicare AB

Aetna PROV Employee POS

Moda Connexus Network

Age Right Marquis Advantage

Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 93 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Seaside, OR.

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Overall Rating: 4.0 2025-02-03

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I have no doubt but he is a very 'excellent' doctor. He is not exactly super warm and friendly tho. I can understand he was somewhat judgmental ( he did Not say anything tho) but it came across that if I had followed what had been recommended, I would most likely not be in the medical situation I find myself. I get that, and I think he will do his utmost and best! He just is not a super warm and fuzzy kind of person, but he follows the letter of the law, to a tee...Which is good. But I prefer a warmer slightly more compassionate person (even IF I have been foolish...what is done or not done is in the past sooo....). But that is not his job....( to suit my preference of personality) ....however it just is my preference but one does not always get what they 'want'. His nurse however was the best! She was a sweetheart and my blood pressure reading showed it haha! He is fine, he is just a serious, perfectionist...which is a good thing if you have to be put to sleep on the table in the near future!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-24

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The entire experience, from arrival at the clinic until I left was beyond any expectation I had. The clerk who checked me in was friendly, genuine and very helpful! I believe I waited in the waiting room to be seen for less than five minutes. In fact I was shocked when the nurse called my name. The nurse who took my history and vitals was outstanding! Very friendly and very helpful. Again, I don't think It was five minutes before Dr, Friedman came to see me, and again, the experience was beyond my expectation In a very positive way. All In all, I believe mt appointment took less than 1/2 hour. I would not hesitate In recommending Providence to anyone. I was very Impressed and very glad my personal MD referred my to Dr. Friedman and Providence Seaside!! Thank you!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-10

Patient verified via Press Ganey

This was the first time I've had an appointment with him. He had looked through my chart before he came in. Explanations were easy to follow. I had a concern about having the procedure done because I have a different Issue going on and he listened and then said that he agreed with me that It was more Important to get the first Issue handled and then have the procedure done. He listened well, was easy to talk to, and understood the first Issue that I have well enough to know which order I should take care of things In.

Overall Rating: 4.0 2022-10-17

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Dr Friedman was very helpful to me. I appreciated that he was an older Dr. With valuable experience I could relate to. Also he was very willing to give me a referral for another opinion about possible surgery. I didn't use the referral as his assessment made sense to me. Thanks Doc for your professionalism.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-17

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I had Dr Friedman for a proceedure two years ago and he was very good at that time as well as my visit recently. I was refered to him for a consultation and felt very reassured after he saw me this time. His receptionist, and especially his assistant were very cordial and knowledgeable.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-04-01

Patient verified via Press Ganey

He was Experienced, comma intelligent, and other Options. I enjoyed my visit and I trusted him and believe in his professional Experience.I trust him and know that he would treat me surgically in a very professional and safe manner. I'm confident it is ability as a doctor.

Overall Rating: 4.0 2024-01-30

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Initially he was short with me. Over time he realized that I was worth listening to, and started listening. After that we communicated well and exhibited respect for each other. He let himself become more real, and as a result, developed a highly rewarding relationship.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-09

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This provider was not my regular surgeon, but a colleague in the same practice, who removed my surgical staples post surgery. He was very professional, answered my questions and offered positive assurances about my recovery and healing.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-22

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My PCP referred me to Dr. Freidman, and I was able to see him that same day. Dr Freidman had me scheduled for a procedure to diagnose my condition 2 days after my appointment. Excellent service from my PCP and Dr. Freidman.

Overall Rating: 4.0 2022-11-29

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I have a great deal of confidence in Dr. Friedman. This was established in my first visit to him. An all important trait to establish. I truly respect him, his skills and his concerns for my well-being.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Eric I. Friedman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Davol Inc.	$204 VENTRALIGHT $16	$188
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$34 AlloDerm $18	STRATTICE $16
Novadaq Technologies Inc.	$17 DERMACELL $17
Novo Nordisk Inc	$12 $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$266

Biography

Dr. Eric Friedman's area of specialization is general surgery. His areas of expertise include achalasia, gastrostomy (G-tube insertion), and sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB). His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Friedman is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Regence, Blue California, and United Healthcare POS. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Friedman completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Friedman is affiliated with Providence Seaside Hospital and Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center. He welcomes new patients at his office inSeaside, OR as reported by Doctor.com.