Melanie H Friedlander, MD

My mother was so scared after being told she needed to have surgery. We are so thankful that she was referred to Dr. Friedlander! She was so patient with her and was able to calm her in a way that no one else could. Dr. Friedlander laid out her options and made it very clear that my mom had choices and that whatever she chose to do would be the right one. When it came to the actual surgery, everything went very smoothly and she was able to get everything the first time. We couldn’t have asked for Dr. Friedlander to have been more wonderful, from the first meeting to the last.

Nobody wants to go surgeon hunting! We don’t want any health issues that require someone with a scalpel getting to work. But life sends us complications from time to time and finding a good surgeon is the only logical plan of action.
I got a breast cancer diagnosis last year and required surgery. I did not know anything about Dr Friedlander other than the fact that she too is a breast cancer survivor. That was the fact that made me select her. I was comfortable with a woman who had walked the path before me.
Dr Friedlander is such a great surgeon. She has the perfect combo of being a skilled surgeon and also being a very decent human being. She was totally present to me when we met at office visits. No sense of rushing or that dreaded «big ego» issue that is standard with many other medical practitioners. She took time to talk to my family immediately after surgery and that helped to lower anxiety levels hugely.
I was completely happy with my choice of Dr Friedlander and have recommended her to others. Keep up the great work doctor!

My angel… Dr Friedlander was recommended by my GI doc to preform corrective resection colon surgery. Everything concerning my surgery has gone perfect, the Dr did an amazing job and constantly put my mind at ease with her skill, confidence and answering all my questions honestly and in detail. I feel truly blessed to be a patient of Dr Friedlander. Thanks Doc

Good doctor, and very nice. She is a busy and in-​demand surgeon, so even though I’ve been kept waiting a couple of times, it’s been for good reason. Just be patient and try to keep a little wiggle room in your schedule — she’s worth it!