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Dr. Gavin David Friedman M.D.

Geriatric Psychiatrist | Geriatric Psychiatry

4/5(16)
124 W 79th St Suite 1b New York NY, 10024
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Gavin Friedman is a geriatric psychiatrist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Friedman specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, particularly in older adults. Patients who visit geriatric psychiatrists typically look for help with problems like memory loss, depression, difficulty coping with change, stress, dementia, anxiety and more. Older adults may also experience emotional distress after being diagnosed with a disease as well. Dr. Friedman helps patients after a comprehensive diagnostic exam so the root of their problems can be treated.

Education and Training

University of Cape Town / Faculty of Health Sciences 1997

University of the Witwatersrand Faculty of Health Sciences 1997

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Dementia
  • Schizophrenia

Dr. Gavin David Friedman M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 124 W 79th St Suite 1b

124 W 79th St Suite 1b -
New York, NY 10024
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Gavin Friedman

15 West 70th Street -
New York, NY 10023
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New patients: 917-607-1255

Dr. Gavin David Friedman M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Friedman


4.0

Based on 16 reviews

Dr. Gavin David Friedman M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 16 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Geriatric Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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