Dr.Joel has been our family doctor for over a decade on Maui. I always appreciate the time Dr Joel takes to listen, to find the core of the problem and not just write the prescription to mask it. I truly appreciate his bedside manner and holistic approach while safe knowing he is an actual MD, if need be he'll suggest the conventional medicine over alterntive or refer to a specialist. Jody and Randy in his office are the two angels that pull it all together. I thank my lucky stars for having Dr. Joel be our family doc all these years keeping all of us healthy n bouncy, M.Lindqvist//Kula, Hawaii read more

Dr.Joel is an exceptional physician. He is compassionate and competent and always searching to learn more. His holistic approach is a relief in a society that has become eager to take a pill or a shot instead of take a step back and search for the root of problems. He's a pleasure to be around, as is his entire staff. Maui is lucky to have this health care professional. read more

Some questionable people seem to have a vendetta against the best, most caring physician I have ever had. This has been for 20 yrs and I have tried others due to geographical logistics. Patients need to take personal responsibility for their health care but there is no one That I would rather ask for help and guidance when I need it-period! read more

I would like to start that this is a small community and I hesitate to share my experience but I feel that I should. Others may have had great success with him but unfortunately this was not my case. I will agree that he does spend a good amount of time with you. And that was refreshing. And he is open to alternative medicine but... He seriously injured me with a procedure where I was lying down and he was on top of me with his full weight on his hands digging into my stomach to push a hiatal hernia down (he is a big guy I am an older small woman) he then slipped and badly bruised my ribs. I was writhing in pain unable to get up. I have yet to fully recover 4 years later. He tried to blame it on me at the time saying I took a breath but by the time I left he said that perhaps he should have used a more gentle method since I am older and so small. He also diagnoses medical problems by dangling a crystal over a piece of paper with lists of medicines I think or maybe illnesses on it not 100% about what was on the paper. He also dangles it over an old medical dictionary. Maybe some people believe in this method but I am more skeptical, however I was willing to keep an open mind. Through this method he told me to stop taking mushroom supplements for my immune system started me on daily low dose steroids. Needless to say my immune system got trashed. My friend went to him to get a vitamin B shot he shot her with something else and she was on the floor unable to move. Then as she was paralyzed on the floor he started playing his didgeridoo over her. Why? That was the last time she went to him. Bottom line I really wanted to like this doc but after 3 or 4 weird to very negative experiences I do not have any faith in this doctor. He also does not take insurance. It is up to you to get reimbursed if you can. My recommendation for the best doc on Maui - Google : ) read more

Dr. Friedman is an experienced medical professional. He was classically trained in Western medicine, then encountered some of the limitations of that approach. In a quest to do the most good for his patients, he explored Eastern and homeopathic approaches. He now combines disciplines to practice in a holistic manner. I've never had a doctor spend as much time with me as he did on the initial consultation and I was very impressed with his approach and conclusions. Yelp is a good tool for reviewing restaurants and clothing stores, but terrible for reviewing medical practitioners from Dr.s to Veterinarians. The issues those professionals confront are too complicated and emotional for this type of review system to be effective or illuminating. Thank you for helping with my chronic idiopathic hypertension in a thoughtful way rather than simply pushing more pills on me! read more

This guy is a jewel- flip flops- pony tail and his office is in a yurt...University of Miami and a surgeon this guy is just what we were looking for - from babies to geriatrics hes the real deal when it comes to homeopathy- relaxed extensive assessment with very fair prices- bottom line.... you will trust him- staff is very friendly- professional and a definite asset to this wonderful non clinical setting- how refreshing.... read more

Joel Friedman was my Dr. for almost 10 yrs, he knew I had been dependent on Xanax for sleep issues for 25 years. He prescribed it for me the entire time he was my Dr. I had to commute every 3 months to Calif. to see clients, I had my own Pet Practice since 1990 & worked with Holistic Vets. My stay in LA. was often stressful, lots of house calls etc. I found I needed up to 3 1mg tablets of Xanax to get a full nights sleep.3 years ago I returned from a stressful month in Calif & told Dr. Friedman that I needed more Xanax in order to sleep. He was alarmed that I was taking 3 tablets pr night. I wasn't happy about that either, I don't even like to take aspirin, I try to avoid meds, but I need to sleep & Xanax was the one that Dr.s had always prescribed, including Joel. So he switched me to Ambient & I tried that since I had run out of Xanax, next morning I didn't recognize my own clothes, I knew something was wrong but didn't know what, my friend was there & said I was acting strangely, but seemed to snap out of it. The following day I was alone when my friend came to my door asking if I was Ok, they said they had called me 10 min ago & I didn't sound right, I didn't remember talking to them at all, they stayed with me as I fumbled around my room until I snapped back to normal. This time my friend suggested I report this to Joel. When I called he said it was the Ambient & to "Throw it in the trash because it can mess with my head". I didn't sleep very well that night. The next day I was talking with my friend when all of a sudden I felt a ti sensation in my neck & smelled something acidy, I said to my friend, somethings happening, & then I saw a flash of light ! that's all I remember. My friend said I just stared for 30 mins. My friend took me to see Joel who said it sounded like Seizures & he didn't handle that, so I needed to find another Dr. I lost my Career & my Income. Real Dr's NEVER take a person off of Xanax over night ! It causes SEIZURES or even Death. He now claims he has no Records of me, even tho I have nearly 10 yrs of pharmacy records. Never even called to ask about how I was doing, Nothing. I Always checked in on my Pet Patients because I cared. Apparently Joel couldn't care less. No Honor. read more

If you have a serious and un diagnosed problem do NOT go to Dr. Friedman. His office staff completely trashed my Neurologist. Then of all things he put me on 3 types of Hormone pills thinking that would help with my Epilepsy. I had to go to the Mainland to figure out that he was doping me up so much that I had gone into a deep depression. All the pills he sells are completely ridiculous in price. AND your insurance' will not cover them. read more

I went to see him for depression and to discuss alternatives to SSRI's. I found his help invaluable. He's not your typical MD. He is better! Thus, if you're looking for an AMA drone and you tend to lean toward "mass" thinking, and do not consider the whole body approach, this may be the wrong place for you. If you want the whole body and mind healing, Dr. Joel can assist you. Take charge of your health and life. read more

My 4 year old daughter had been having stomach aches for a while and her regular doctor had no idea what was wrong. I took her to Dr Friedman and after spending a mere 1/2 hour with her, he was able to tell that she was allergic to dairy, soy, and chocolate. Since taking these things out of her diet she has been eating 5 times as much food volume, and her personality and attitude has improved 10 fold. He is amazing and we love him. I highly recommend him to anyone experiencing anything. read more