Question:
Has anyone had surgery with Dr. Eric Friedman of Portland, Oregon?

Hi! I would love to hear from you if you have had a consultatrion, surgery date or post surgery with Dr. Eric Friedman of Portland , Oregon. Thank you! Anji    — Anji E. (posted on July 22, 2001)

July 22, 2001
I have had a consultation and work with 2 women who have had their surgery performed by Dr Friedman. I liked him. The gals that I know have been very successful and really like him. He's a competent surgeon. As of now he is only doing the open rny.
   — Carol T.

July 22, 2001
Dr. Friedman has a profile on this website (like ours). He should be in the database--I've done extensive research on Dr. Friedman and much info has come from ObesityHelp.com. There is more info and a photo at www.wlssgroup.com. I had really wanted to go with Dr. F but he has a really long waiting list and Dr. Patterson could get me in a month earlier (insurance stuff & total impatience on my part!). Good Luck!
   — jenn2002

July 22, 2001
Hi, I had a consult scheduled with Dr. Friedman for October 10th, though after meeting some patients of Dr. Emma Patterson and doing some research about her and the bariatric program at Legacy, I changed my mind. I'm sure Dr. Friedman is a fine surgeon, but it just seems to me that Dr. Patterson's program is a little bit more evolved. When I called to schedule my consult with Dr. Friedman, the woman on the phone was gruff and seemed reluctant to answer my questions. Also, Dr. Patterson does the RNY, the Lap Band and the CTP (Formerly known as the duodenal switch) and she does them all laprascopically.(sp) Yes I have to wait until November now before I see Dr. Patterson, but I have already been able to be extremely proactive in getting things prepared and having as much information as possible before then. Best of luck on your journey.
   — [Anonymous]