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Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD

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(Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD)

(58 Ratings)

Specializes in: Plastic Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery

Baylor College of Medicine

Professional interests include: tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), nipple-sparing mastectomy, breast reconstruction, and more.

6560 Fannin Street Suite 2200
Houston, TX 77030

(713) 441-6100

Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD is a plastic surgeon in Houston, TX specializing in plastic surgery and facial plastic surgery. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD is affiliated with Texas Children's, Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist.

Office Locations

Houston Methodist

6560 Fannin Street Suite 2200
Houston, TX 77030

(713) 441-6100

(713) 790-2078

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6651 Mian Street Suite E1420
Houston, TX 77030

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Houston Methodist

3730 Kirby Drive Suite 900
Houston, TX 77098

(713) 790-2087

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Some issues Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD can help you with:

Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove excess tissue around the eyelids. With aging, skin loses elasticity. In some people, skin can pool around the eyes causing wrinkles, puffiness, under-eye bags, and drooping.

During a blepharoplasty, tiny incisions are made under local anesthesia, and any excess skin or underlying tissue is removed from the eyelids. The procedure takes between one and three hours, and patients may have bruising and swelling around their eyes for a few days afterwards. Icing the area may help.

The surgery is sometimes done along with other facial surgery as part of a facelift. Typically, a blepharoplasty is considered cosmetic. In severe cases, however, upper eyelids may droop so significantly that they make it hard to see. In these cases, blepharoplasty may be considered a necessary treatment.

Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction is surgery to restore the appearance of the breast, usually after a mastectomy. The choice of how to proceed after the removal of a breast is a deeply personal one, with some women opting to wear a prosthetic form in a bra, and others choosing to embrace their new breastless form as a reminder of their strength and survival. Those options are perfectly acceptable, but many women feel most comfortable with their missing breast tissue surgically replaced. Breast reconstruction can be part of a patient's return to normal after experiencing breast cancer.

There are a few different methods used to create the round shape of the breast on the chest. A flap of fat, skin, and muscle can be taken from the side, abdomen or buttock and implanted on the chest to create a breast from the patient's own tissue. Alternatively, the skin over the chest may be gradually stretched to allow for the placement of an implant. Stretching of the skin is done using expanders, which are similar to breast implants, except they increase in size when saltwater solution is injected into them. Many women also choose to combine the flap procedure with implant placement to achieve their desired result. Once the new breast shape is formed, a nipple can be created and even tattooed to match the other side.

Reconstruction may be done in a single surgery or broken up into multiple procedures:

Immediate reconstruction rebuilds the breast right after mastectomy. This method is not recommended if additional chemotherapy or radiation is needed after surgery.
Delayed reconstruction occurs after chemotherapy or radiation has been given. These treatments may decrease the volume or alter the color of the reconstructed breast, so they should be completed before the breast is rebuilt. This type of reconstruction may happen weeks, months, or even years after mastectomy.
Staged reconstruction splits the reconstructive process into two parts. The first part inserts temporary expanders to stretch the skin and is done immediately after breast removal surgery. The second part replaces the expanders with implants after chemotherapy or radiation treatments have been given.

Breast reconstruction is not perfect. The two breasts may not always look exactly identical, although they will be close. There may be small scars, and a loss of sensation in the reconstructed breast. A reconstructed breast will not produce milk, so patients may have trouble breastfeeding. Still, reconstruction is a great option for women who want that part of their appearance back.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	48

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	48

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD in 2013

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	63

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	52
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	69

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	106

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD in 2015

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	79

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	65

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	44

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	53

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD in 2017

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	66

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	54

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	73

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	60

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD in 2019

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	37

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD.

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	40

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD in 2021

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	46

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	53

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	9
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	10
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	36

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	14
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	0
Cancer	33

Education & Training

Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Texas Children's

Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston Methodist

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. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Choice POS, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Workers' Compensation, Golden Rule, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Network, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA EPO, CIGNA Choice Fund, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Three Rivers Provider Network, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Medicare, Railroad Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, Aetna Open Access, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), CIGNA Network Open Access, Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2, GeoBlue, TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006, TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430, TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR, Aetna Student Health, TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003, Aetna Transplant, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003, TRS-Care Standard Group 485000, UnitedHealthOne, TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002, Blue Essentials Access, UMR, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781, TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002, Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan, BCBS PPO Wespath, Aetna Health Network, Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice, United Health Integrated Services, Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN), Olympus Managed Care (International), Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice, Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits, Blue Edge, Blue Essentials, Aetna International, Aetna Common Spirit Health KelseyCare, Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan, TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001, TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001, Aetna Signature Administrators TX Annual Conf of UMC and Aetna Premier Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

Blue Choice PPO

Blue Choice POS

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

Aetna Workers' Compensation

Golden Rule

Aetna Select

Aetna EPO

Trustmark

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA Network

Aetna Affordable Health Choices

Aetna Signature Administrators

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

CIGNA EPO

CIGNA Choice Fund

CIGNA Indemnity

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO

Three Rivers Provider Network

United Healthcare

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Medicare

Railroad Medicare

Humana

Cigna

Molina Healthcare

Aetna Open Access

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

CIGNA Network Open Access

Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2

GeoBlue

TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006

TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005

TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430

TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR

Aetna Student Health

TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003

Aetna Transplant

TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003

TRS-Care Standard Group 485000

UnitedHealthOne

TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002

Blue Essentials Access

UMR

TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781

TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002

Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan

BCBS PPO Wespath

Aetna Health Network

Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice

United Health Integrated Services

Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN)

Olympus Managed Care (International)

Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice

Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits

Blue Edge

Blue Essentials

Aetna International

Aetna Common Spirit Health KelseyCare

Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network

Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan

TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001

TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000

TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001

Aetna Signature Administrators TX Annual Conf of UMC

Aetna Premier Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 58 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-16

Patient verified via Press Ganey

His concern for my recovery was his number 1 priority. He explained my recovery time and I what I needed to do during my next visit to help in my recovery.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-06

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Friedman always shows excellent care and concern and is always thorough in his explanation of any treatment, etc.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-13

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Excellent experience from the beginning to the end! Top notch professional treatment!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-20

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Friedman listened to my concerns and told me in detail how he would address them.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$20,688 NATRELLE $1,283	AlloDerm $377	STRATTICE $64	NATRELLE INSPIRA BREAST IMPLANTS $49	SERI $19	Other $18,896
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.	$1,728 HTX-011 $1,728
Mentor Worldwide LLC	$685 MemoryGel Breast Implants $235	Reconstruction $205	MemoryShape Breast Implants $154	MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer $63	FlexHD Acellular Hydrated Dermis $29
Sientra, Inc.	$609 SIENTRA HIGH STRENGTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAST IMPLANT $328	SIENTRA HIGH STRENGTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAT IMPLANT $205	SIENTRA HIGH STREIGHTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAST IMPLANT $76
Vioptix Inc	$281 T. Ox $21	$259
Other	$2,449 NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $345	Phasix Mesh $177	AlloDerm $171	SurgiMend $139	C Topical Solution 4 CII $124	Other $1,492

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$18,728
Food and Beverage	$5,109
Consulting Fee	$1,650
Gift	$927
Education	$13
Other	$13

Research Payments

Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman, MD has received 225 research payments totaling $280,921.

Biography

Dr. Jeffrey Friedman practices facial plastic surgery in Houston, TX. Dr. Friedman's areas of expertise include the following: tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), blepharoplasty, and nipple-sparing mastectomy. He is affiliated with Texas Children's and Houston Methodist Hospital. After attending Baylor College of Medicine for medical school, he completed his residency training at John Stroger Hospital of Cook County, a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago, and a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Friedman most likely takes Trustmark, Aetna EPO, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. He has received the distinction of Texas Super Doctors. Dr. Friedman has an open panel in Houston, TX according to Doctor.com.