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Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD

Accepting New Patients

(156 Ratings)

Specializes in: Interventional Pain Medicine

Wayne State University School of Medicine (1979)

Professional interests include: sacroiliac (SI) joint injection, sacroiliac (SI) joint pain, nerve injury, and more.

1750 Tysons Boulevard Suite 120
McLean, VA 22102

(703) 914-8000

Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD is an interventional pain specialist in McLean, VA specializing in interventional pain medicine. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1979 and has 47 years of experience. Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD is affiliated with National Spine & Pain Centers.

Office Locations

1750 Tysons Boulevard Suite 120
McLean, VA 22102

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5550 Friendship Boulevard Suite 450
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Some issues Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)

TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint, the little round joint that lies in front of the ear between the temporal bone ( the cheek bone) and the mandible (the lower jaw.) Often people use the acronym 'TMJ' to refer to temporomandibular joint dysfunction or disorder - that is, pain and stiffness in this joint and the muscles around it.

TMJ can cause a wide variety of symptoms related to the movement of the jaw. They can include earaches, headaches, an inability to open the mouth very far, painful clicking or popping noises when chewing or talking, and stiffness or pain in the jaw, face, or neck. Sometimes TMJ symptoms seem to go in cycles, getting better or going away for a while only to come back again. Symptoms can be mild and not very bothersome, or so persistent and painful as to be almost debilitating.

There can be many potential causes of TMJ. An injury or trauma to the jaw, arthritis, or grinding the teeth can all contribute to TMJ. The temporomandibular joint contains a small disc of cartilage that allows it to move smoothly, and this disc can become dislocated or torn. Sometimes the cause is unknown. There are no standard tests for TMJ, and it can be difficult to diagnose and treat.

Mild cases of TMJ may benefit from self-care such as eating soft foods, practicing stress management techniques, and applying ice packs to the jaw. NSAIDS, such as ibuprofen, can be purchased without a prescription and work to reduce pain and inflammation. Some dentists and occupational therapists can suggest stretching techniques for the jaw which may help relieve stiffness. More serious cases may require a form of splinting called a stabilization splint or bite plate, which helps reduce pressure on the joint. Extreme cases may benefit from arthroscopic surgery on the joint.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

osteopathic manipulation

In 2023, Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD performed more osteopathic manipulation procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Virginia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in McLean, VA during 2012 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	43
complementary or alternative therapy	94
doctor visit	346
injections	251
manual therapy	94
nerve block	110
osteopathic medicine	94
pain management	168
spinal procedures	147

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in McLean, VA during 2013 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	56
complementary or alternative therapy	66
doctor visit	481
injections	293
manual therapy	66
nerve block	130
osteopathic medicine	66
pain management	199
spinal procedures	167

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	22
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in McLean, VA during 2014 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	112
complementary or alternative therapy	44
doctor visit	546
injections	298
manual therapy	44
nerve block	86
osteopathic medicine	44
pain management	140
spinal procedures	120

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	22
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in McLean, VA during 2015 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	84
complementary or alternative therapy	49
doctor visit	535
injections	227
manual therapy	49
nerve block	83
osteopathic medicine	49
pain management	112
spinal procedures	112

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	402

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	494
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	316
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	48
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD in 2015

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in McLean, VA during 2016 were injections, nerve block, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	82
complementary or alternative therapy	46
doctor visit	611
injections	232
manual therapy	46
nerve block	106
osteopathic medicine	46
pain management	106
spinal procedures	106

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	18
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD in 2016

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in McLean, VA during 2017 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD for Medicare patients.

complementary or alternative therapy	44
doctor visit	392
injections	89
manual therapy	44
nerve block	56
osteopathic medicine	44
pain management	72
spinal procedures	72

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	15
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD in 2017

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in McLean, VA during 2018 were injections, nerve block, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	46
complementary or alternative therapy	16
doctor visit	232
injections	108
manual therapy	16
nerve block	62
osteopathic medicine	16
pain management	62
spinal procedures	62

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in McLean, VA during 2019 were injections, aspiration, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	70
complementary or alternative therapy	29
doctor visit	394
injections	160
manual therapy	29
nerve block	53
osteopathic medicine	29
pain management	69
spinal procedures	69

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD in 2019

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in McLean, VA during 2020 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
complementary or alternative therapy	20
doctor visit	292
injections	98
manual therapy	20
nerve block	40
osteopathic medicine	20
pain management	53
spinal procedures	53

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in McLean, VA during 2021 were injections, nerve block, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	40
complementary or alternative therapy	30
doctor visit	344
injections	93
manual therapy	30
nerve block	53
osteopathic medicine	30
pain management	53
spinal procedures	53

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD in 2021

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in McLean, VA during 2022 were nerve block, pain management, spinal procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD for Medicare patients.

complementary or alternative therapy	17
doctor visit	283
injections	34
manual therapy	17
nerve block	34
osteopathic medicine	17
pain management	34
spinal procedures	34

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD in 2022

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in McLean, VA were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

aspiration	62
complementary or alternative therapy	41
doctor visit	405
injections	171
manual therapy	41
nerve block	73
osteopathic medicine	41
pain management	97
spinal procedures	90

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	15
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	190
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	72
85 and over	11
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	128

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	2
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1979. He completed residency at Sinai Hospital of Detroit. He has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine (1979)

Residency: Sinai Hospital of Detroit (1982)

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

National Spine & Pain Centers

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.85 out of 5 stars based on 156 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mayo F. Friedlis, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in McLean, VA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$1,093 SCS IPGs $317	Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $297	DRG IPGs $188	PROCLAIM $178	Spinal Cord Stimulation Accessories $113
Depomed, Inc.	$668 Gralise and Zipsor $339	Nucynta $236	Zipsor $34	Gralise Zipsor Cambia $31	Gralise $29
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$582 Neuro-Chronic Pain $306	Prodigy and Prodigy MRI $276
XenoPort Inc.	$535 Horizant $535
Pfizer Inc.	$503 LYRICA $136	EMBEDA $101	CELEBREX $17	FLECTOR PATCH $13	$236
Other	$6,076 iFuse Implant $303	Zilretta $302	Lorzone 750mg $292	BOTOX $291	BELBUCA $280	Other $4,608

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$9,000
Education	$359
Travel and Lodging	$100

Biography

Dr. Mayo Friedlis is an interventional pain medicine specialist. Clinical interests for Dr. Friedlis include trigger point injection, herniated disc, and degenerative disc disease. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Before completing his residency at Sinai Hospital of Detroit, Dr. Friedlis attended medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Friedlis has received professional recognition including the following: Washingtonian Magazine 2014 Top Doctors; Northern Virginia Magazine 2015 Top Doctors; and Northern Virginia Magazine 2016 Top Doctors. He is affiliated with National Spine & Pain Centers. According to National Spine & Pain Centers, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in McLean, VA.