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Dr. Richard A. Friedman M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Richard A. Friedman M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

2/5(6)
2 Penn Blvd Suite 112 Philadelphia PA, 19144
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2/5

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Dr. Richard Friedman is a nephrologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Friedman specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Friedman most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

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Dr. Richard A. Friedman M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 2 Penn Blvd Suite 112

2 Penn Blvd Suite 112 -
Philadelphia, PA 19144
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New patients: 215-844-2508
Fax: 215-849-2975

Practice At 10 E Moreland Ave Suite 100

10 E Moreland Ave Suite 100 -
Philadelphia, PA 19118
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10 E MORELAND AVE STE 100 -
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118
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New patients: 267-437-3163
Fax: 267-437-3176

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Patient Experience with Dr. Friedman


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Dr. Richard A. Friedman M.D. has a rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) 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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