
John C Friel MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon in Brockton and Boston MA
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736 Cambridge St.Brighton, MA 02135
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Summary
- Dr. John Friel's medical specialty is in colon and rectal surgery and is currently located in Brockton, Massachusetts. His education involves residencies in colon and rectal surgery at St Francis Hospital and Medical Center, and general surgery at UMass Chan Medical School, obtaining his medical degree in 1998 from Albany Medical College. Dr. Friel's work experience includes serving as the colorectal surgeon at St Elizabeths Nuclear Medicine and the Chief of the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Good Samaritan Medical Center. With an impressive publication record, his research has focused on diverticulitis, brain injury rehabilitation, and anesthetic approaches in colorectal surgery among others. Throughout his career, he has received honors such as the Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification and fellowships from esteemed organizations like the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and the American College of Surgeons.
Education & Training
St Francis Hospital and Medical CenterResidency, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2005 - 2006
UMass Chan Medical SchoolResidency, Surgery, 1998 - 2005
Albany Medical CollegeClass of 1998
Certifications & Licensure
MA State Medical License 2000 - 2026
NH State Medical License 2010 - 2022
CT State Medical License 2005 - 2017
American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Colon & Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centricity EMR, GE Healthcare, 2012-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Centricity EMR, GE Healthcare, 2012-2017
- Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 46 citationsBenefits of laparoscopic peritoneal lavage for complicated sigmoid diverticulitis.Joanne Favuzza, John C. Friel, John J. Kelly, Richard A. Perugini, Timothy C. Counihan
International Journal of Colorectal Disease. 2009-01-23 - 148 citationsA randomized controlled trial of holistic neuropsychologic rehabilitation after traumatic brain injury.Keith D. Cicerone, Tasha Mott, Joanne Azulay, Mary A. Sharlow-Galella, Wendy Ellmo
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2008-12-01 - 12 citationsCombination Propofol/Ketamine is a Safe and Efficient Anesthetic Approach to Anorectal SurgeryMark Y. Sun, Jonathan J. Canete, John Friel, Janet A McDade, Sudershan Singla
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum. 2006-05-17
Press Mentions
'It's a Desperate Time': Crush of Covid-19 Patients Strains U.S. HospitalsJanuary 4th, 2021
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
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