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Michael T. Friel, MD

Pediatric Plastic Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Michael T. Friel, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery at The University of Queensland Medical School - Ochsner Health
5 of 5 Stars
Based on 29 Patient Verified Ratings
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Michael T. Friel, MD

Pediatric Plastic Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
1315 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
421 South 28th Ave., Suite 110
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
3235 E Causeway Approach
Mandeville, LA 70448
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
1000 Ochsner Blvd
Covington, LA 70433

Biography

Michael Friel, MD, joined Ochsner in 2017 as director of pediatric plastic surgery. He is a nationally recognized authority in cleft lip and palate care, and leads the comprehensive Cleft Lip and Palate team at Ochsner Childrens Hospital. Having been published in many leading professional publications, he serves as the pediatric plastic surgery editor for Annals of Plastic Surgery. He is actively involved in research and teaching. Pediatric plastic surgery is a very broad field covering congenital and post-traumatic reconstruction for many conditions and covering many parts of the body, whether that be the face, the skull, the hands, the trunk, or the extremities. Dr. Friel completed a pediatric plastic surgery and craniofacial fellowship at Riley Childrens Hospital in Indianapolis. He completed a separate fellowship in hand surgery and microsurgery at the Buncke Clinic in San Francisco. Originally from the Philadelphia suburbs, Dr. Friel is a graduate of Tulane University where his undergraduate degree was in biomedical engineering. He subsequently graduated from Tulane University medical school. He completed his surgery residency at the McGovern School of Medicine at University of Texas Health in Houston. He then completed his plastic surgery residency at Temple University in Philadelphia. He holds board certification from the American Board of Surgery, the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery - Subspecialty Certification in Surgery of the Hand. He is a member of the International Society of Craniofacial Surgery, the American Society of Craniofacial Surgeons, The American Cleft Palate / Craniofacial Association, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American College of Pediatricians. He enjoys participating in medical missions with Operation Smile. Dr. Friel is a dad of six children, active in his church parish and enjoys cheering on his children at their sporting events and dance recitals.

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Education and Training

Medical School

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
Field of Study: Medical Degree

Residency

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Field of Study: General Surgery

Temple University School of Medicine
Field of Study: Plastic Surgery

Fellowship

The Buncke Clinic
Field of Study: Hand & Microsurgery

Indiana University
Field of Study: Craniofacial/Peds Plastics

Certifications

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery - Surgery

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Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews

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October 2024

Explained all options - surgical vs. medical.

October 2024

Care provider was clear and kind.

September 2024

He answered all of our questions and was amazing with my son

September 2024

Dr. Friel was one of the best doctors we have seen. He made me feel confident as a mom and my decisions for my child.

September 2024

He is the best!

August 2024

Dr. Friel did an amazing job. He listens, communicates well and engages the parent & child with the options available discussing the plan of care.

August 2024

Dr. Friel has remained ultra involved in our child's care

July 2024

Dr. Friel was wonderful. He listened to our concerns and asked questions. He explained our options thoroughly and asked us what we thought about it. He was very kind and personable.

June 2024

Dr. Friel has a great bedside manner. He puts you at ease and everything in a way you can understand. He did an amazing job.