Frederick Friedman, Jr.
- ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science
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Specialty
Certifications
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Clinical Focus
- Acute Cystitis
- Amenorrhea
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Biopsy
- Cervical Conization
- Cervical Cryosurgery
- Cervical Dysplasia
- Cesarean Birth
- Chlamydia
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Colposcopy
- Cystocele/Rectocele
- Delayed Sexual Development
- Dilation And Curettage
- Dysmenorrhea
- Dyspareunia
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Endometrial Ablation
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Endometriosis
- Episiotomy
- Exploratory Laparotomy
- Fecal Occult Blood Test
- Female Sexual Dysfunction
- Fibrocystic Disease
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Galactorrhea
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Warts
- Gestational Diabetes
- Gonorrhea
- Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
- Hirsutism
- Human Papillomavirus Testing
- Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
- Hyperemesis Gravidarum
- Hysterectomy
- Hysteroscopy
- Infertility In Women
- Labor And Delivery, Vaginal Birth
- Laceration Repair
- Laparoscopy
- Leukoplakia
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
- Macrosomia
- Mastitis
- Menopause
- Miscarriage
- Myomectomy
- Oophorectomy
- Ovarian Cyst
- Ovarian Cyst Removal
- Pap Test
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Pertussis Vaccine
- Placenta Previa
- Placental Abruption
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Pre-Eclampsia
- Premature Birth
- Premature Rupture Of Membranes
- Preterm Premature Rupture Of Membranes
- Psychosexual Dysfunction
- Rubella Vaccine
- Shoulder Dystocia
- Skin Lesion Removal
- Syphilis
- Tay-Sachs Disease
- Tetanus Vaccine
- Threatened Abortion
- Trichomoniasis
- Tubal Ligation
- Turner Syndrome
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Umbilical Cord Prolapse
- Uterine Fibroids
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Vaginal Yeast Infection
- Vaginismus
- Wound Dehiscence
Education
MD, S.U.N.Y., Health Science Center
Residency, OB/GYN
Mount Sinai Hospital
Biography
- Appointments by phone only.
Dr. Ricky Friedman received his Bachelor's of Arts cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania. He earned his medical doctorate from SUNY Downstate Medical Center where he was awarded the Ronge Prize for Obstetrics and Gynecology. Upon completion of his Residency in Ob-Gyn at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, he joined the full-time faculty where he has served as the Director of Medical Student Education and Director of Obstetrics.
After thirteen years, he joined the voluntary staff, and is in private group practice. He is currently an Associate Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and is the Director of Resident Research and Director of Appointments and Promotions in that department.
He has several peer-reviewed publications and has authored textbook chapters concerning both Obstetric and Gynecologic topics.
Publications
Ayalon RD, Friedman F Jr.. The effect of sleep deprivation on fine motor coordination in obstetrics and gynecology residents. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2008; 199: 576.e1-576.e5.
Friedman F Jr. Labor and delivery. In: Obstetrics and gynecology pearls of wisdom. Somkuti, SG (ed) . Boston Medical: 2001 ;.
Beilin Y, Friedman, Jr F, Andres LA, Hossain S, Bodian CA. The effect of the obstetrician group and epidural analgesia on the risk for cesarean delivery in nulliparous women. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2000 Sep; 44(8): 959-964.
Wieland D, Friedman F Jr. Comparing two dinoprostone agents for preinduction cervical ripening at term: a randomized trial. J Reprod Med 1999; 44: 724-728.
Friedman F Jr, Copperman AB, Brodman M, Et Al . Perinatal outcome following embryo transfer in ovum recipients: a comparison to standard IVF. J Reprod Med 1996; 41: 640-644.
Industry Relationships
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device and biotechnology companies to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their relationships with such companies.
Dr. Friedman, Jr. did not report having any of the following types of financial relationships with industry during 2012 and/or 2013: consulting, scientific advisory board, industry-sponsored lectures, service on Board of Directors, participation on industry-sponsored committees, equity ownership valued at greater than 5% of a publicly traded company or any value in a privately held company. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.
Mount Sinai's faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website at http://icahn.mssm.edu/about-us/services-and-resources/faculty-resources/handbooks-and-policies/faculty-handbook. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.
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