Frederick Friedman, Jr. - Obstetrics and Gynecology

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

Clinical Focus

Acute Cystitis
Amenorrhea
Atrophic Vaginitis
Bacterial Vaginosis
Birth Control / Contraception
Breast Cancer Screening
Cervical Conization
Cervical Cryosurgery
Cervical Dysplasia

Education

MD, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University - College of Medicine

Residency, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Mount Sinai Hospital

Certifications

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Locations

Physician Office

157 East 72nd Street, Ground Floor, New York, NY, 10021

212-534-0200

Insurance Information

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Physician Office157 East 72nd Street, Ground Floor, New York, NY, 10021

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Publications

Publications:28

Selected Publications

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Patient Experience Rating

The Patient Experience Star Rating reflects our patients’ perception of how well their Mount Sinai provider communicated with them during an office visit. The Star Rating is based on patient responses to three questions on a patient experience survey, a standardized questionnaire sent to verified patients and distributed by a third party vendor, Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.

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.

Frederick Friedman, Jr., MD

Obstetrics and Gynecology

About Me

Language

Position

Hospital Affiliations

About Me

Language

Position

Hospital Affiliations

Clinical Focus

Education

MD, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University - College of Medicine

Residency, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Certifications

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Locations

Physician Office

Insurance Information

Publications

Selected Publications

Patient Experience Rating ?

Care Provider’s Explanation

Care Provider’s Concern

Likelihood to Recommend Care Provider

Industry Relationships

Patient Experience Rating