Jeffrey B. Friedrich, M.D., M.C., F.A.C.S., is a surgeon at Harborview Medical Center and Seattle Children's Hospital, a UW Professor of Surgery in the Division of Plastic Surgery, a Professor of Orthopedics and Adjunct Professor of Urology. He also serves as the director of the UW Plastic Surgery Residency and the associate director of the UW Hand Surgery Fellowship.

Dr. Friedrich truly believes that the relationship between patient and surgeon is one in which everyone is an equal participant. He strives to present all viable options to patients and help them decide which is best, and to be each patient's steadfast partner throughout the entirety of the treatment course, no matter the duration.

Dr. Friedrich specializes in adult and pediatric hand and wrist surgery. He serves in leadership positions at the American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons, the American Association of Hand Surgeons, and other professional organizations.

Dr. Friedrich has a variety of research categories, including surgical education, patient-reported outcomes, and patient/provider communication. He works with trainees and students to not only advance this research, but to also teach research and writing methods. He has published on a wide array of clinical problems including firework injuries, automobile accident trauma, urologic reconstruction and lower extremity reconstruction.