About

Education & Training

Dr. Or Friedman is a specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon holding an MD, MBA and LLB. Alongside an active clinical practice in Tel Aviv, he maintains a deep commitment to academia, research and teaching. He is currently completing doctoral studies in law at Tel Aviv University, focusing on health law and the regulation of medical technology.

Clinical & Academic Roles

Dr. Friedman serves as Head of Research & Development at Mayanei HaYeshua Medical Centre. He teaches as a Senior Lecturer at the Dina Recanati School of Medicine at Reichman University and chairs the Arts in Medicine Programme there. He is Associate Editor of PRS Global Open, Scientific Reports (Springer Nature) and SAGE Open Medicine.

Research Interests

His research crosses disciplinary boundaries: clinical outcomes in plastic surgery, body image and informed consent, health law, platform governance in medicine, and the medical humanities. He is the author of four international books and has published over 80 peer-reviewed articles.

Clinical Philosophy

Dr. Friedman believes in full medical transparency and a rigorous informed consent process. Every patient receives a clear and complete picture of realistic expectations, potential risks and treatment options before any surgical decision is made. This approach reflects his academic work in health law and medical ethics.

"My goal is not to perform as many operations as possible. It is to choose the right procedure — and sometimes to recommend not operating at all."

Doc TV Interview

Dr. Friedman was interviewed on Assuta's medical channel about the world of plastic surgery, his approach to patient care and working with patients through complex decisions.

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