Expertise in
21
conditions

Dr. David J. Friedman

General Surgery
Vidant General Surgery-Ahoskie
700 Academy St S, 
Ahoskie, NC 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
21
conditions
Vidant General Surgery-Ahoskie
700 Academy St S, 
Ahoskie, NC 

Overview

David Friedman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Ahoskie, North Carolina.

Dr. Friedman is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 87 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Friedman is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in NM

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Friday Health

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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Vidant General Surgery-Ahoskie
700 Academy St S, Ahoskie, NC 27910
Other Locations
Elkin Obstetrics and Gynecology PLLC
101 Eldon Parks Dr Ste A, Elkin, NC 28621

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Friedman has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

87 Total Publications

New ideas about mechanism in APOL1 kidney disease.
New ideas about mechanism in APOL1 kidney disease.
Journal: Kidney international
Published: May 16, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David J. Friedman

How do I make an appointment with Dr. David J. Friedman?

You can book an appointment with Dr. David J. Friedman by calling their office at 252-209-5404. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. David J. Friedman a top-rated expert for Hernia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David J. Friedman is classified as an Advanced expert for Hernia, 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. David J. Friedman specialize in?

While Dr. David J. Friedman is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. David J. Friedman participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. David J. Friedman has published 87 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. David J. Friedman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. David J. Friedman accept my insurance?

Dr. David J. Friedman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 252-209-5404 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.

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