4.9
8 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
Michael Friel, MD, is the director of pediatric plastic surgery for the Gayle and Tom Benson Ochsner Children's Hospital. His practice is focused on infants, children and adolescents. He is a national authority in cleft lip and palate care, and leads Ochsner's comprehensive Craniofacial and Cleft Lip and Palate team. Dr. Friel is the author of textbook chapters and journal articles on multiple topics within pediatric plastic surgery. He served as the pediatric plastic surgery editor for Annals of Plastic Surgery for a decade.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 23 years of experience
- 17 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Indiana University
- 1 written review
- 3 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
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| Michael T Friel, MD | Dr. David Albert Jansen | Dr. Eric Roy George, MD | Dr. Rizwan Aslam, DO |
| Plastic Surgery | Plastic Surgery | Hand Surgery | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 23 Years of Experience | 40 Years of Experience | 37 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish, German | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English |
| New Orleans , LA | Metairie , LA | Metairie , LA | Metairie , LA |
| Med School: Tulane University School of Medicine - GME | Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine | Med School: Joan C Edwards School Of Medicine At Marshall University | Med School: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Michael T Friel
Medical Specialties
Michael T Friel has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Michael T Friel has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
23 Years Experience
Michael T Friel holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Indiana University in 2013 and The Buncke Clinic in 2009.
Residency
Completed their residency at Temple University School of Medicine in 2012 and University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in 2008.
Medical School
Graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine - GME in 2003.
NPI Number
Michael T Friel's NPI number is 1265698195.
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