Summary

Dr. Meir Friedman specializes in cardiovascular disease with advanced training in cardiac electrophysiology. He completed his medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and pursued extensive residency training at several prestigious institutions, including Beth Israel Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Medical Center, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, and Montefiore Medical Center. His specialized fellowship in electrophysiology was completed at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in 2007. Dr. Friedman holds certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and is fluent in Russian, English, Hebrew, and Yiddish.

Dr. Friedman practices at Hartford Hospital and sees patients at the Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute Wellness Center in West Hartford, Connecticut. His expertise focuses on treating heart rhythm disorders, including irregular heartbeats and atrial fibrillation. He performs advanced cardiac procedures such as electrocardiograms to monitor heart function and places implantable cardioverter defibrillators for patients with serious rhythm problems. Patients have given Dr. Friedman an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Russian, English, Hebrew, Yiddish
  • Beth Israel Medical Center
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute Wellness Center at Blue Back Square

65 Memorial Rd Ste 405West Hartford, CT 06107

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Cardiovascular DiseaseNurse PractitionerInterventional CardiologyInterventional Cardiology
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10 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Russian, English, Hebrew, Yiddish Speaks English
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Med School: Albert Einstein Med School: American University Of Antigua College Of Medicine Med School: TIRUNELVELI MEDICAL COLLEGE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Meir Friedman

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • CarePartners of Connecticut
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Cigna - PPO
  • ConnectiCare
  • ConnectiCare - HMO
  • ConnectiCare - Medicare
  • Empire Plan
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford - HMO
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - HMO
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr Meir Friedman has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr Meir Friedman has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Atrial Flutter
  • Fainting (Syncope)
  • Heart Block
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Sudden Cardiac Death
  • Supraventricular Tachycardia
  • Unstable Angina
  • Ventricular Tachycardia

Certifications, License, & Education

Dr Meir Friedman holds an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Beth Israel Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Medical Center, Montefiore Medical Center, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center Electrophysiology in 2007, and Beth Israel Medical Center Cardiology in 2004.

Medical School

Graduated from Albert Einstein.

NPI Number

Dr Friedman's NPI number is 1194851295.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr Meir Friedman accept my insurance?
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What languages does Dr Meir Friedman speak?
Dr Meir Friedman speaks Russian, English, Hebrew, and Yiddish.
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Does Dr Meir Friedman accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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