Metrowest Urology: Medical Staff

Medical Staff

Emanuel Friedman, MD | Heidi O'Brien, PA-C

Emanuel Friedman, MD

Dr. Emanuel Friedman Dr. Emanuel Friedman received his MD degree from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York in 1976. He then completed a general surgery residency under the mentorship of one of the world's preeminent cardiovascular surgeons, Dr. Frank Spencer, at Bellevue Hospital (1976-78). Dr. Friedman was recruited to the Harvard Program in Urology (Longwood Area) for his surgical sub-specialty training, where he worked with Dr. Ruben Gittes, a world renowned urologist (1978-82). During his urology residency, Dr. Friedman conducted research on the use of a new synthetic material, Gortex, to construct and repair ureters,the tube which transports urine from the kidney to the bladder.

Dr. Friedman joined the staff of Columbia-MetroWest Medical Center in 1982 when he began his practice, MetroWest Urology. MetroWest Urology brings to the MetroWest area a level of sophistication and state-of-the-art urology which did not exist prior to the establishment of this practice. Dr. Friedman attends to patients at both Columbia-MetroWest campuses. Dr. Friedman has been interviewed numerous times by local television stations and newspapers about some of the innovations he has brought to the practice of urology in the MetroWest area, including the 5-minute no-scalpel vasectomy, vasectomy reversals, and minimally invasive urologic procedures. Other advances utilize the most recent techniques in reconstruction of the urogenital system, as well as evaluation and treatment of impotence and urinary incontinence. Dr. Friedman is a Diplomate of the American Board of Urology and was recertified in 1995. He is accepting new patients.

Heidi O'Brien, PA-C
Heidi O'Brien, PA-C
Heidi O’Brien, PA-C , (Physician’s Assistant-Certified), was recruited to Metrowest Urology in 2004. Obtaining her undergraduate degree at Boston University, Heidi completed her graduate studies at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. She earned a Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in 2002. She previously worked at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.

An experience professional in the field of urology, Heidi specializes in a number of important areas, including the following:

Heidi specializes in evaluating all types of male and female urinary incontinence.
She performs office-based urodynamic studies which are used in the diagnosis, assessment, and developing treatment plans for incontinence issues, as well as for over-active or non-functioning bladders.
She acquired extensive expertise in minimally invasive procedures for enlarged prostates, specifically transurethral microwave treatments (TUMT) performed in the office.
She has experience and expertise in evaluating many urological problems:

cancer of the prostate
cancer of the bladder
kidney stones
urinary incontinence—male and female
various types of impotence (erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory dysfunction, premature ejaculation)

Heidi brings a strong sense of professionalism, competence, and caring to the Metrowest Urology practice.

Dr. Friedman and Heidi O’Brien, PA-C, are pleased to help you with any urological concerns.