Summary

Richard A. Friedman, M.D. actively involved in clinical research of Mood Disorders. In particular, he is involved in several ongoing randomized clinical trials of both approved and investigational drugs for the treatment of major Depression, Chronic depression, and Dysthymia.Dr. Friedman is a contributing Op-Ed writer at the New York Times where he writes on mental health, addiction, human behavior, and neuroscience.Dr. Friedman is currently not accepting new patients. Please contact the Weill Cornell Specialty Center at (646) 962-2820 for referrals.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 44 years of experience
  • 1 insurance plan accepted
  • speaks English
  • New York State Psychiatric Institute
  • 6 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 16 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

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Alan Friedman

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna - NYP

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Alan Friedman has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Alan Friedman has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Clinical Depression
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorder
  • Insomnia
  • Manic Depressive Disorder
  • Mental Illness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Personality Disorder
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sleep Disorders

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

New York State Psychiatric Institute

Medical School

UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRYGraduated in 1985
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolGraduated in 1982

Other Providers at NewYork-Presbyterian

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Dr. Richard Friedman is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
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