Overview
Charles Friel is a Colorectal Surgeon in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Friel is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 62 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22908
500 Monroe Ln, Charlottesville,, VA 22903
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Charles Friel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Charles Friel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Charles Friel by calling their office at 434-243-3090. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Charles Friel a top-rated expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Charles Friel is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Charles Friel specialize in?
While Dr. Charles Friel is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Rectal Prolapse. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Charles Friel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Charles Friel has published 62 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Charles Friel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Charles Friel accept my insurance?
Dr. Charles Friel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 434-243-3090 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- ColostomyDr. Friel isDistinguished. Learn about Colostomy.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Friel isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Friel isDistinguished. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- IleostomyDr. Friel isDistinguished. Learn about Ileostomy.
- Rectal ProlapseDr. Friel isDistinguished. Learn about Rectal Prolapse.
- Advanced
- Anal CancerDr. Friel isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Friel isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Friel isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
- Genital WartsDr. Friel isAdvanced. Learn about Genital Warts.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Friel isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Experienced
- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Friel isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Bazex SyndromeDr. Friel isExperienced. Learn about Bazex Syndrome.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Friel isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Friel isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Friel isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.