- Clinical Associate, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Medical Director, Pain Management Program
Dr. Friedman was born and raised in the Baltimore area. He trained at University of Chicago Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, finishing his residency in 2003. During his residency he had a strong interest in both Sports and Spine. He went on to complete a Fellowship in Pain Medicine at the University of Michigan, Department of Anesthesia. After his fellowship, he took a position with a large orthopedic sport medicine and spine practice in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan. He received an award in 2006 from the Consumers’ Research Council of America as one of America’s top physicians in the field of Interventional Pain Management. He moved back to Maryland in the Spring of 2007, to develop an interventional pain management program for the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Good Samaritan Hospital. Dr. Friedman evaluates and treats patients with acute and chronic pain issues related to joint, musculoskeletal, sports and spinal diseases and/or injuries. While he specializes in interventional techniques, he also performs evaluates and treats patients with non-interventional conservative modalities and techniques. His goal in treating both acute and chronic pain is to identify and correct the underlying cause of the problem and to minimize factors which worsen disease conditions and result in pain. Areas of Interest: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Sports Injuries, Cervical Strain, Degenerative Disc Disease, Facet Arthritis, Herniated Disc /Protrusions, Lumbar Strain, , Nerve Compression, Post-Thoracotomy Pain, Radiculopathy (Neck & Back),Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, Thoracic Pain, Cancer Pain, Cervicogenic Headaches, Occipital Neuralgia, Complex Region Pain Syndrome, Compression Fractures, Joint (Pain, Sprains and Strains), Neuralgia/Neuropathy, Preventive Pain Medicine, Scoliosis, Spasticity, Whiplash, Accident & Worker Related Injuries. Procedure Skills: Epidural Injections, Facet Joint Injection, Ganglionic Blocks, Intercostal Injections, Medial Branch block, Radiofrequency Ablation, Peripheral Joint Injection, Selective Nerve Injection, Sympathetic Blocks, Transforaminal Injections, Trigger Point Injections, Botox Injections, Discography, Percutaneous Disc Decompression, Epidural & Intrathecal Pumps(Trial, Implantation & Removal & Management), Lysis of Epidural Adhesions, Peripheral Nerve Stimulators, Spinal Cord Stimulators (Trial, Implantation, Removal & Management), Vertebroplasty. Education: - 1999-2000 Transitional year, Frankford Medical Center/Albert Einstein Medical Center/Jefferson University
- 2000-2003 Residency, University of Chicago (Schwab Rehabilitation)
- 2003-2004 ACGME accredited Pain Fellowship, Department of Anesthesia, University of Michigan
Faculty Appointments: Clinical Associate, Department of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Johns Hopkins University Awards/Certificates: Consumers’ Research Council of America 2006, America’s Top Anesthesiologists in the Field of Interventional Pain Management Representative Publications: Friedman J, Chiravuri, “Spinal Cord Stimulation as an Adjuvant Therapy for the Treatment of Refractory Angina Pectoris. ” Abstract, Presented at the MARC Conference. Mayo Civic Center, Rochester, Minnesota, 3/20/04. Friedman J, Green, Ndao-Brumblay, “The Use of Complementary and Alernative Medicine Among Chronic Pain Patients.” Abstract, Presented at the MARC Conference. Mayo Civic Center, Rochester, Minnesota, 3/21/04. Friedman J, Somal, Gittler, “Dysesthetic Pain as a Predictor of Motor Recovery in Incomplete SCI.” Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Vol 82 No. 9:1291.Abstract. Presented at AAPM&R Annual Assembly, New Orleans, 9/13/01. Friedman J, Somal, Gittler, “Lidocaine Patch in the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain.” Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Vol 82 No. 9:1324. Abstract. Presented at AAPM&R Annual Assembly, New Orleans, 9/15/01. Friedman J, Somal, Gittler, “Sub-acute Post-Traumatic Ascending Myelopathy after a Gunshot Wound.” Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Vol 82 No. 9:1326. Abstract. Presented at the AAPM&R Annual Assembly, New Orleans, 9/15/01. Friedman, J. “Book Review: Cost Effective use of leeches and other musings of a Medical School Survivor written by Jeffry A. Drayer.” Maryland Medical Journal, May/June 1999. Books/Handbooks: Friedman, J., “Rehabilitation: A Survival Guide, A handbook by a Resident for Residents.” July, 2002. 53 pgs. Professional Associations: American College of Sports Medicine. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR) American Pain Society American Society of Interventional Pain physicians. International Spinal Intervential Society International Pain Society
Current Address:
Good Samaritan Hospital
5601 Loch Raven Blvd. Suite 406
Professional Office Building
Baltimore, MD, 21239
Contact Phone: 410-532-4702 |
