Dr. Jacob Friedman MD
Orthopedist
807 Schenck St Suite 2 Shelby NC, 28150About
Dr. Jacob Friedman is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Shelby, NC. Dr. Friedman specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Friedman tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- 2004
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Treatments
- Arthroscopic Surgery, Joint Replacement (arthroplasty)
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