Summary

Dr. Joseph Friedman is a neurologist and psychiatrist who brings nearly five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He completed his medical degree at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and continued his training with a residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. With 48 years of experience treating complex neurological and psychiatric conditions, Dr. Friedman has developed extensive knowledge in managing disorders that affect both the brain and nervous system. He provides care in English to patients seeking specialized neurological treatment.

Dr. Friedman practices at Butler Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, where he focuses on treating conditions such as Parkinson's disease and movement disorders that cause walking difficulties. He addresses extrapyramidal symptoms, which are movement problems often related to neurological conditions. His treatment approach includes physical therapy to help patients improve mobility and strength training to build muscle function. Patients have given Dr. Friedman an average rating of 3.5 on Vitals for his specialized neurological care.
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Quick Facts

  • 3.5
  • 48 years of experience
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Mount Sinai Medical Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 32 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Butler Hospital

345 Blackstone BlvdProvidence, RI 02906
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Providence , RIProvidence , RIWest Roxbury , MAProvidence , RI
Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University Med School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Harold Friedman

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island - CHIP
  • CBA Blue
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Integra
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - CHIP
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - PPO
  • Meritain Health
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Trusted Health Plan
  • Trusted Health Plan - Medicare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph Harold Friedman has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph Harold Friedman has the following 32 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Basal Ganglia Diseases
  • Brain Injuries
  • Cognition Disorders
  • Conversion Disorder
  • Dementia Related Behavioral Disorders
  • Drug-Induced Dyskinesia
  • Dystonic Disorders
  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy
  • Essential Tremor
  • Headache
  • Huntington Disease
  • Lewy Body Disease
  • Machado-Joseph Disease
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Movement Disorders
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Neurologic Gait Disorders
  • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Parkinson Disease
  • Parkinsonian Disorders
  • Psychiatry
  • Psychotic Disorders
  • REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Somatoform Disorders (Briquet's Syndrome)
  • Stroke
  • Substance-Induced Psychoses

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Rhode Island, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Mount Sinai Medical Center

Medical School

Columbia University College Of Physicians & SurgeonsGraduated in 1978

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Joseph Friedman accepting new patients?
Dr. Joseph Friedman has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Joseph Friedman's office located?
Dr. Joseph Friedman's office is located at 345 Blackstone Blvd, Providence, RI, 02906.
Does Dr. Joseph Friedman accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Joseph Friedman has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Friedman?
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Does Dr. Joseph Friedman accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Joseph Friedman accepts on their Vitals profile.

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