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Kelli E. Friedman

Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Adult Psychiatry & Psychology
407 Crutfield Street, Durham, NC 27704
407 Crutfield Street, Durham, NC 27704

Overview


Dr. Friedman is focused on the behavioral and surgical treatment of obesity.  Her most current work focuses on the psychological aspects of bariatric surgery, including preparation for and recovery from surgery.  She is interested in furthering our understanding of psychosocial issues related to bariatric surgery.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences · 2025 - Present Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Adult Psychiatry & Psychology, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Associate Professor in Surgery · 2025 - Present Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Surgery

Recent Publications


Psychological Issues in the Bariatric Surgery Patient

Chapter · January 1, 2024 Few other medical treatments are as intricately intertwined with psychological and behavioral factors as weight loss surgery (WLS).1 In WLS, successful outcomes are not purely related to the surgical procedures themselves; optimal long-term surg ... Full text Cite

Technical Feasibility, Outcomes, and Patient Satisfaction After Needlescopic and Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: a Randomized Study.

Journal Article Obes Surg · November 2021 BACKGROUND: Needlescopic instruments create a 3-mm incision and may result in less pain and superior cosmesis. There is limited understanding of the effectiveness of needlescopic instruments in patients with a body mass index (BMI) > 35 kg/m2. We report pe ... Full text Link to item Cite

Sexual and Gender Minority Bariatric Patients: An Unseen Population

Journal Article Bariatric Surgical Practice and Patient Care · March 1, 2021 Background: This article has two aims: review current literature addressing sexual and gender minority (SGM) bariatric patients and describe a pilot study identifying sexual minority (SM) bariatric patients at an academic medical center. Methods: The liter ... Full text Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


Duke University · 2002 Ph.D.