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About Me
Dr. Frederick “Ricky” Friedman is a Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and serves as Director for both the Division of Obstetrics and the Division of Generalists in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science at the Mount Sinai Health System. Additionally, he serves as Vice Chair of Academic Affairs and Director of Appointments and Promotions at Mount Sinai.
Dr. Friedman maintains a clinical practice in general obstetrics and gynecology and plays an active role in the education of medical students and residents. He is the recipient of the National CREOG Award for Resident Education and has received additional accolades for his educational and clinical efforts. Dr. Friedman has twice been awarded the Cullman Family Award for Excellence in Physician Communication.
Dr. Friedman received his Bachelor of Arts cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania and earned his medical doctorate from SUNY Downstate Medical Center, where he was awarded the Ronge Prize for Excellence in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Upon completion of his Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, Dr. Friedman joined Mount Sinai’s full-time faculty.
Dr. Friedman has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and has authored textbook chapters concerning both obstetrical and gynecologic topics.
Language
English, Spanish
Position
PROFESSOR | Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science
Hospital Affiliations
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
Mount Sinai Morningside
The Derfner Foundation Ambulatory Surgery Center
Mount Sinai Brooklyn
Mount Sinai Queens
The Mount Sinai Hospital
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
Mount Sinai West
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About Me
Dr. Frederick “Ricky” Friedman is a Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and serves as Director for both the Division of Obstetrics and the Division of Generalists in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science at the Mount Sinai Health System. Additionally, he serves as Vice Chair of Academic Affairs and Director of Appointments and Promotions at Mount Sinai.
Dr. Friedman maintains a clinical practice in general obstetrics and gynecology and plays an active role in the education of medical students and residents. He is the recipient of the National CREOG Award for Resident Education and has received additional accolades for his educational and clinical efforts. Dr. Friedman has twice been awarded the Cullman Family Award for Excellence in Physician Communication.
Dr. Friedman received his Bachelor of Arts cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania and earned his medical doctorate from SUNY Downstate Medical Center, where he was awarded the Ronge Prize for Excellence in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Upon completion of his Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, Dr. Friedman joined Mount Sinai’s full-time faculty.
Dr. Friedman has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and has authored textbook chapters concerning both obstetrical and gynecologic topics.
Language
English, Spanish
Position
PROFESSOR | Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science
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Physician Office157 East 72nd Street, Ground Floor, New York, NY, 10021
AETNA - Commercial
CIGNA Healthcare
EmblemHealth - GHI-PPO
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Commercial/Exchange
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - HealthPlus Medicaid
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Fidelis Health Care
Horizon NJ
Magnacare-Health Care
Medicare - NJ
Medicare - NY
NJ Medicaid
NY Medicaid
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United Health Care - Commercial
United Health Care - Top Tier
Physician Office157 East 72nd Street, Ground Floor, New York, NY, 10021
AETNA - Commercial
CIGNA Healthcare
EmblemHealth - GHI-PPO
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Commercial/Exchange
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - HealthPlus Medicaid
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Fidelis Health Care
Horizon NJ
Magnacare-Health Care
Medicare - NJ
Medicare - NY
NJ Medicaid
NY Medicaid
Oscar
United Health Care - Commercial
United Health Care - Top Tier
AETNA - Commercial
CIGNA Healthcare
EmblemHealth - GHI-PPO
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Commercial/Exchange
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - HealthPlus Medicaid
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Fidelis Health Care
Horizon NJ
Magnacare-Health Care
Medicare - NJ
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Care Provider’s Explanation
4.9 out of 5
Care Provider’s Concern
4.9 out of 5
Likelihood to Recommend Care Provider
4.9 out of 5
Industry Relationships
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.
Dr. Friedman, Jr. has not yet completed reporting of Industry relationships.
Mount Sinai's faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.
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Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.
Dr. Friedman, Jr. has not yet completed reporting of Industry relationships.
Mount Sinai's faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.