Nicholas L Friedman

Nicholas L Friedman, DO, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Uniformed Services University School of Medicine. He serves as Chief of Pediatric Subspecialties at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and previously held roles as Chief of Pediatric Pulmonology and Medical Director of the Cystic Fibrosis Center at Madigan Army Medical Center. His clinical and academic work focuses on pediatric respiratory disorders, particularly cystic fibrosis and bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

• Education: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine; Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Virginia
• Clinical Expertise: Pediatric Pulmonology, Cystic Fibrosis, Respiratory Diagnostics

Dr. Friedman's research explores respiratory pathophysiology in children, including tracheobronchomalacia in bronchopulmonary dysplasia patients and bronchodilator responsiveness in preschoolers. His publications in journals like Pediatrics and Annals of the American Thoracic Society reflect his focus on non-invasive diagnostic techniques and chronic lung disease complications.

He has served in military roles including Squadron Surgeon for the 1-75 Cavalry Squadron and Brigade Surgeon for the 42D Military Police Brigade, with deployments to Poland and Joint Base Lewis-McChord. At Madigan Army Medical Center, he directed medical student clerkships and led cystic fibrosis clinical programs.