Dr. Howard Friedman: From Battlefield Dust to Pen and Thought

05-16-2025

By Dr. Howard Friedman MD | Veteran | U.S. Army Medical Corps | Internal Medicine | HHOM LLC

A veteran’s oath, still honored — now through pen and purpose

In boots and greens, I learned to heal,

Where orders came and time was steel.

Through desert nights and duty’s weight

I carried care through every gate.

Now with a pen, I chart a course

To serve with wisdom, not with force.

---Dr. Howard Friedman MD

My medical journey began with a mission: to heal the world, one person at a time.

Dr. Howard Friedman is a veteran, physician, and medical consultant with a deep commitment to service, both in uniform and beyond. That path took root in medical school, when I was awarded an Army scholarship. It relieved the financial burden of debt, allowing me to choose Internal Medicine based on passion—not profit. This is one of the great inequities in our healthcare system today: physicians often choose specialties not because of calling, but because of financial necessity. When we prioritize reimbursement over listening, when time with patients becomes a cost instead of a value, we betray the very essence of care. I’ll step down from my soapbox—for now.

My military service began during medical school. Between my second and third years, I trained as a Second Lieutenant in the Medical Services Corps at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. The following summer, I completed a sub-internship in Internal Medicine at Letterman Army Medical Center in the Presidio, California.

Upon graduation, I was commissioned as a Captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corps and began my Internal Medicine residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center—one of the most rigorous and respected programs in military medicine.

In June 1990, I was stationed at Fort Dix, New Jersey. One month later, Iraq invaded Kuwait, and Operation Desert Shield was launched. In August, I was temporarily sent to Fort Stewart, Georgia, to support the hospital as it deployed to the Gulf. By December, I received deployment orders—just 72 hours to prepare. I was administered 19 vaccinations and signed my last will and testament. On Christmas Eve, I boarded a flight to Frankfurt, Germany.

There, I was reassigned to Rose Barracks in Bavaria during Operation Desert Storm. While our unit expected combat casualties, the primary duty became tending to reservists at the training center. After six months, I returned to Fort Dix. A year later, the base was slated for closure, and I was transferred to Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Military service gave me more than rank and ribbons. It gave me a deep sense of connection—to service, to sacrifice, and to every veteran who wears the same invisible scars.

Today, I serve in a different uniform—under the banner of Howard’s House of Medicine (HHOM LLC). Meet Dr. Howard Friedman, a U.S. Army veteran and board-certified physician.

 There are no hospital administrators or billing departments here. Just time—time to listen, to analyze, and to advocate. I know the language of the VA. I’ve walked the halls, I’ve filled out the DBQs, and I’ve written the letters veterans depend on. Dr. Howard Friedman is a veteran, physician, and medical consultant with a deep commitment to service, both in uniform and beyond.”

HHOM LLC offers:

·       One-on-one consults

·       Expertly crafted Nexus Letters

·       Preventative Health education

A library of blogs focused on veterans’ health, VA disability claims, and evidence-based care.

We also offer Ask Dr. Howard, where you can submit questions or book time for a deeper discussion. Whether you're a veteran, an attorney, or someone seeking clarity about your health, this is your space too.

Our homepage offers a free contact form. Our pricing tiers are transparent. Some services begin at no charge; others scale depending on the depth of need.

Behind every word on this site is me. I write the blogs. I conduct the consults. But none of this would exist without the artist who built this vision from the ground up: my wife, Ibojka. She is the creative force behind the visuals, the heartbeat behind the branding, and the greatest gift of my life. I may have brought the medicine—she brought the soul.

Thank you for visiting Howard’s House of Medicine. I hope we can be of service to you.

—Dr. Howard Friedman MD

Board-Certified | Internal Medicine | Veteran | U.S. Army Medical Corps

Founder of Howard’s House of Medicine (HHOM LLC)

https://www.hhomllc.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What inspired Dr. Howard Friedman to transition from military and clinical medicine to consulting?

A: After over three decades of service—including years in the U.S. Army Medical Corps and two decades within the VA system—Dr. Friedman saw patterns that many overlook. Veterans were underserved, attorneys lacked strong medical advocacy, and preventative health was often dismissed as secondary. He realized he could offer something more impactful by stepping outside the system. Through HHOM LLC, Dr. Friedman now channels his knowledge into personalized Nexus Letters, expert medical opinions, and consultations that uphold the truth and honor the service of those who've worn the uniform.

Q: What makes Dr. Friedman’s approach different from other medical consultants?

A: Every case is personal. Dr. Friedman writes every word himself—no templates, no outsourcing. He brings a soldier’s eye for detail, a clinician’s diagnostic depth, and a writer’s precision. Whether reviewing medical charts or drafting complex disability opinions, he draws from real experience, not just theory. His goal is not just to meet the legal threshold for service connection, but to craft a narrative rooted in medical truth, veteran context, and human dignity.

Q: How can veterans, attorneys, or insurers work with Dr. Friedman?

A: Dr. Friedman offers direct consultations through HHOM LLC—ranging from detailed Nexus Letters and DBQs to record reviews and general health advising. Veterans can reach out directly, while attorneys and insurers often engage him for complex case reviews or expert opinion letters. Everything starts with clarity: understanding the needs of the case, reviewing the medical history, and delivering a customized, defensible, and compassionate report. He doesn’t just review cases—he advocates for them.