Summary

Dr. Richard Friedman specializes in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology, with additional expertise in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed his residency at Mercy Hospital. With five decades of experience in cardiac care, Dr. Friedman brings extensive knowledge to treating heart and vascular conditions. He is fluent in Spanish, French, and English.

Dr. Friedman practices at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and maintains locations in San Diego and Glendale, California. His clinical focus includes managing high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies. He performs diagnostic heart tests such as electrocardiograms and echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and structure. Patients rate Dr. Friedman 2.9 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.9
  • 51 years of experience
  • 67 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, French, English
  • Mercy Hospital
  • 3 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Gary Friedman has 2 locations

San Diego Cardiac Care

4060 4th Ave Ste 650San Diego, CA 92103
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital

1812 Verdugo BlvdGlendale, CA 91208

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Dr. Richard Gary Friedman, MDMariusz Witold Wysoczanski, MDDr. Raghav Sharma, MDDr. Ankita Sharad Kadakia, MD
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseInfectious Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
2.9 
4.4 
51 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, French, English Speaks English, Polish Speaks English, Hindi Speaks English, Spanish
San Diego , CANational City , CAWinter Park , FLSan Diego , CA
Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School Med School: Poznan University of Medical Science Med School: New York Medical College Med School: ROSS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Gary Friedman

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AlphaCare
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Brand New Day
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Community Health Group - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net - Medicare
  • Health Net - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • HealthPartners - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Inland Empire Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medi-Cal - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Optum Health
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - HMO
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare
  • Willamette Valley Community Health

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Gary Friedman has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Gary Friedman has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

51 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Mercy Hospital

Medical School

University Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated in 1975

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Richard Friedman accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Richard Friedman has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Richard Friedman's office located?
Dr. Richard Friedman's office is located at 4060 4th Ave Ste 650, San Diego, CA, 92103.
Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Friedman affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Friedman is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego.
What languages does Dr. Richard Friedman speak?
Dr. Richard Friedman speaks Spanish, French, and English.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Friedman?
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