Professional Testimonials

H. Leon Pachter, MD

Dear Parents: As Chair of the NYU School of Medicine Department of Surgery, I am happy to recommend Rabbi Moshe Chaim Friedman as a Mohel to perform Ritual Circumcisions.  I have seen him demonstrate utmost professionalism in his surgical skills, and I am impressed with his technical abilities, and overall expertise. As a surgeon, I

H. Leon Pachter, MD, FACS
George David Stewart Professor of Surgery,
Chair, Department of Surgery,
NYU Langone Health

Jeffrey A. Stock, MD

When a Jewish couple is blessed with a newborn son one of the first important decisions they need to make is the selection of a Mohel to perform their son’s Bris. Parents should seek out a Mohel that is caring and technically skilled. Rabbi Moshe Chaim Friedman is such a person. I have known Rabbi

Jeffrey A. Stock, MD, FAAP, FACS
Associate Clinical Professor,
Department of Pediatric Urology,
The Mount Sinai Hospital

Vitaly Raykhman, MD

Dear Parents, I hardheartedly recommend Rabbi Moshe Chaim Friedman as a professional and experienced Mohel of the highest caliber.  I have been a surgeon in the field of urology for the past two decades, and have performed countless circumcisions over the years.When my own son was born, I was looking for a Mohel to perform

Vitaly Raykhman, MD
New York Urologic Institute

Michael J. Muschel, MD

Dear Parent: I am pleased to recommend Rabbi Moshe Chaim Friedman as a mohel of the highest order. I have seen his work, and I find that it is distinguished by professionalism and competence, an appropriate balance of alacrity and deliberateness, and much-admired caring and compassion. Rabbi Friedman has always impressed me with his prodigious

Michael J. Muschel, MD, FACC
Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons

Jaime Landman, MD

Dear Rabbi Friedman, I wanted to thank you for the wonderful work that you did during the circumcision of my nephew William.  Certainly, we were grateful for your wonderful technical expertise, but your kindness and sensitivity were also very appreciated. I truly believe that everyone was touched by the ceremony that you performed. Your skill

Jaime Landman, MD
Associate Professor,
Director of Minimally Invasive Urology,
Columbia University Medical Center

Jacob L. Khurgin, DO

Dear Parents, First off, a huge Mazal Tov on the birth of your son! It is undoubtedly a happy time, although it can also be a stressful time. We all want the best for our children, and our minds race with the whats, the ifs, the buts of providing the best care for our newborns.

Jacob L. Khurgin, DO
Director, Men’s Health & Infertility
Department of Surgery
Division of Urology
Maimonides Medical Center

Steven C. Friedman, MD

As the Chief of Pediatric Urology at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, I am happy to recommend Rabbi Moshe Chaim Friedman as a highly professional and experienced Mohel. Over the years I personally have recommend him to families seeking a true expert to perform their son’s Brit Milah Ceremony and I have always been thanked

Steven C. Friedman, MD, FACS, FAAP
Chief of Pediatric Urology
Maimonides Medical Center