Ronald M. Friedman, M.D.

Ronald M. Friedman, M.D. is a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the breasts, body, and face. In private practice in Plano and Flower Mound since 1996, he formerly served on the full-time plastic surgery faculty at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas where he was the Chief of Plastic Surgery at Parkland Memorial Hospital.

D Magazine has repeatedly selected Dr. Friedman as a Best Doctor in Dallas, and Texas Monthly named him a Texas SuperDoctor (an honor achieved by fewer than 5% of Texas physicians) for four consecutive years. ABC News has repeatedly sought out his expertise for stories on breast and body contouring. He has published widely in the leading plastic surgery journals, has authored numerous textbook chapters, has been featured on multiple television and radio broadcasts, and has lectured nationally and internationally on over 30 occasions.

Dr. Friedman is the recipient of honors and awards from the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He has acted as an Instructional Lecturer on behalf of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, teaching surgical techniques to other plastic surgeons in Dallas, San Antonio, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, New Orleans, Orlando, Boston, Philadelphia, and Montreal.

A gifted wood and marble sculptor, Dr. Friedman's work has been displayed in several galleries and is part of many private collections. Dr. Friedman has also been a songwriter for over 30 years. He has had the privilege of performing live on FOX 4 Good Day Show; as an introduction to a speech by Former New York Mayor, Rudy Giuliani; and for a crowd of 17,000 in San Antonio. All proceeds from the sale of his 17-song pop and rock CD, Illusions (http://www.illusions-delusions.com), benefit the Smile Train, a non-profit organization providing free cleft lip and palate surgery to children in over 60 countries.

Dr. Friedman serves as the Director of the West Plano Plastic Surgery Center, a nationally-accredited surgery center, conveniently located on the campus of Texas Health Presbyterian Plano. He performs breast enlargement, reduction, lifts and nipple procedures; liposuction; mini and full tummy tucks; eyelid lifts, facelifts, and brow lifts; lip enhancement; nasal surgery; ear surgery; scar revision; medical skin care; labiaplasty, reconstructive surgery, and Botox, Dysport, Restylane, Perlane, and Juvederm injections.

Education

Undergraduate
Northwestern University, Honors Program in Medical Education, Evanston, IL. B.S. 1985.

Medical School
Northwestern University, Honors Program in Medical Education, Chicago, IL. M.D. 1989. Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society (top 10% of class).

General Surgery
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, 1989-1992. Two-time winner of Academic Excellence Award.

Plastic Surgery
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, 1992-1994. Multiple state-wide and national awards.

Hand and Microsurgery
Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, 1994-1995.

Clinical Privileges

West Plano Plastic Surgery Center, Founder and Director (since 2000)
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Plano (active staff since 1995)
Medical Center of Plano

Artistic Approach

Dr. Friedman's interest in plastic surgery stems from his fascination with art, science, and the human form. He is a gifted artist with over 25 years of experience performing wood and marble sculpture. His work has been displayed in several galleries and professional exhibits and is part of many private collections. Many surgeons call themselves "artists," but Dr. Friedman's artistic ability speaks for itself.

Dr. Friedman has been playing piano and writing music since early childhood. He has had the opportunity to perform his songs live:

-- As the featured musical guest on the FOX-4 Good Day Show.
-- As an introduction to a North Texas speech by Former New York Mayor, Rudy Giuiliani.
-- For a crowd of 17,000 at the San Antonio convention center.

Dr. Friedman's most recent CD, Illusions, features 17 of his songs (mostly pop and rock). You can listen to excerpts of his music at http://www.illusions-delusions.com. All proceeds from CD sales (over $10,000 so far) benefit the Smile Train, a non-profit organization providing free cleft lip and palate surgery to children in over 60 countries.

Honors and Awards

Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, elected in 1988. Awarded to graduates in the top 10% of their medical school class.

Honors Program in Medical Education, Northwestern University and Northwestern University Medical School, 1983 -1989.

Named Best Doctor in Dallas by His Peers in D Magazine (2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011).

Selected as a Texas Super Doctor (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007) by Texas Monthly magazine.

Named one of America's Top Physicians by the Consumers' Research Council of America (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010).

Best Journal Article Award, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 1996.

Best Cosmetic Surgery Presentation (Sherrell J. Aston Award), Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation, 1995.

First Place Award, Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation Scholarship Contest, 1994.

Best Presentation (Thomas D. Cronin Award), Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, 1994.

Academic Excellence Award, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 1990 and 1991.