Mayo F. Friedlis, MD

Dr. Friedlis is one of a few physicians trained to perform Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Since joining Capitol Spine & Pain Centers in 1983, Dr. Friedlis has helped expand this practice into the thriving, nationally recognized leader it is today. He is passionate about the science of pain management and committed to delivering the most effective therapy to each of his patients. In his 25+ years of experience, he has actively enhanced his knowledge and expertise through continuing education, training and research.

In 1987, Dr. Friedlis introduced the advanced technique of prolotherapy into the practice. Today he is considered the foremost practitioner in the region and has presented findings from his prolotherapy research at two world conferences. Sponsored by the American Association of Orthopedic Medicine, Dr. Friedlis coordinated a medical relief trip in November 2007 that provided prolotherapy to over 500 individuals in central Mexico.

Dr. Friedlis has also begun training in the use of stem cell therapies for musculoskeletal injuries and looks forward to making this next level of regenerative therapy available to our patients. In 2005, Dr. Friedlis was voted among WASHINGTONIAN Magazine's Top Doctors in Pain Management. He is currently serving as President of the American Association of Orthopedic Medicine.

Dr. Friedlis earned his medical degree from Wayne State University and was selected Chief Resident during his residency at Sinai Hospital in Detroit. He is a Diplomat of the American Academy of Pain Management and the National Board of Medical Examiners, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians. He maintains several active memberships, including the American Association of Orthopedic Medicine, American Academy of Pain Management, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, and Virginia Medical Society.

Always interested in a challenge, Dr. Friedlis has trekked the Indian Himalayan Mountains, to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro, and to base camp of Mt. Everest.

Dr. Friedlis' Office Locations

• Fairfax Office | (703) 738-4331
• Herndon Office | (703) 738-4335

More About Dr. Friedlis

• Dr. Mayo Friedlis serves as Co-Editor of Wiki Doc on Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy.
• Watch video of Dr. Mayo Friedlis discussing the healing powers of platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy.
• Dr. Mayo Friedlis discusses PRP therapy on WUSA-TV 9 | Play Video