

Dr. John Friel, MD
Dr. John Friel, MD is a general surgeon in Brockton, MA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities Good Samaritan Medical Center and St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
Steward Surgical Associates Brockton
1350 Belmont St Ste 102 Brockton, MA 02301Make an Appointment
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John Friel, MD, is a colon and rectal surgeon serving the greater Nashua area. He is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.General Surgery
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Saint Francis Hospital And Medical Center
Fellowship HospitalUmass Memorial Medical Center
Internship HospitalAlbany Medical College
Medical School, 1998Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School Of Medicine
1994Providence
Undergraduate School, 1990
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Steward Surgical Associates Brockton
SMG General Surgery, Brighton
SMG Surgical Specialties, Brockton
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
73%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
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