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Dr. Lawrence Samuel Friedman MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

5/5(9)
2014 Washington St Newton Lower Falls MA, 02462
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5/5

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Dr. Lawrence Friedman is a gastroenterologist practicing in Newton Lower Falls, MA. Dr. Friedman specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Friedman performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1978

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 1978

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Dr. Lawrence Samuel Friedman MD's Practice location

Practice At 2014 Washington St

2014 Washington St -
Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
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New patients: 617-243-6298, 617-243-5480
Fax: 617-243-6701, 617-243-6184

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Dr. Lawrence Samuel Friedman MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 9 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist 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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