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Anschutz Medical Campus
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Aurora, CO 80045
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Joel Friedlander, DO
Provider's Specialties
- Gastroenterology - Pediatric
Provider's location(s)
- South Campus, Highlands Ranch
- Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
- Emergency Care at Parker Adventist Hospital
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My care philosophy
I believe in providing care for children and their families in an informative and collaborative method. I strive to bring a healing sense of humor and fun to the practice of pediatric gastroenterology.Get to know Joel Friedlander, DO
Departments and Programs
Conditions Treated
- Therapeutic Endoscopy
- Crohn's Disease
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gastroenterology (Stomach, Bowel, General GI Problems)
- Colonoscopy
- Celiac Disease
- Feeding Swallowing Problems
- Obesity
- Severe Obesity
- Nutrition
- Lung Disease
- Vomiting With Diarrhea
- Vomiting Without Diarrhea
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Cough
- Breathing Problems
Languages spoken
- English
- Hebrew
Experience and background
I take a special interest in helping individuals with inflammatory bowel disease, reflux, esophagitis, aerodigestive disorders, failure to thrive, and children that need endoscopic procedures performed.
My work in bioethics tries to improve the interaction and dialogue between doctors and their families so that the alliance between them is stronger.
Undergraduate 1998
Brandeis University (MA)
Medical School 2003
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Graduate 2003
Midwestern University (AZ)
Internship 2004
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program
Residency 2006
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program, Pediatrics
Fellowship 2009
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program, Pediatric Gastroenterology
For Patients:
My research interest in bioethics tries to improve the interaction and dialogue between doctors and their families so that the alliance between them is stronger during pediatric procedures and medical care. I also am clinically interested in improving pediatric endoscopic procedures and outcomes.
My research interest in bioethics tries to improve the interaction and dialogue between doctors and their families so that the alliance between them is stronger during pediatric procedures and medical care. I also am clinically interested in improving pediatric endoscopic procedures and outcomes.
For Referring Providers:
My research interest in bioethics utilizes shared decision making and tries to improve the interaction and dialogue between doctors and their families during pediatric procedures and medical care. I also am clinically interested in improving pediatric endoscopic procedures and outcomes.
My research interest in bioethics utilizes shared decision making and tries to improve the interaction and dialogue between doctors and their families during pediatric procedures and medical care. I also am clinically interested in improving pediatric endoscopic procedures and outcomes.
Outstanding Student in Pediatrics 2003
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Sigma Sigma Phi Osteopathic Honor Society 2003
Sigma Sigma Phi
Teddy Bedrossian Compassionate Care Award 2005
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Endoscopy Prize 2009
NASPGHAN
Five Star Award for Patient Care 2014
PRC
Endoscopy Prize 2015
Research Award for research in unsedated nasal endoscopy in pediatric gastroenterology
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