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
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2025 - Present
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Adult Psychiatry & Psychology,
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Associate Professor in Surgery
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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 CiteTechnical 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 CiteSexual 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 CiteEducation, Training & Certifications
Duke University ·
2002
Ph.D.