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Dr. Lawrence Friedman, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 70
Dr. Lawrence Friedman, MD
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Dr. Lawrence Friedman, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Newton, MA.
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Dr. Lawrence Friedman, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 70
Newton, MA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Dr. Lawrence Friedman, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Newton, MA.

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Dr. Lawrence Friedman, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Newton, MA and has 46 years experience. They graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. They currently practice at Newton-Wellesley Hospital - Main Campus and are affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Newton - Wellesley Hospital. Dr. Friedman has experience treating conditions like Cirrhosis and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Friedman received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Friedman is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cirrhosis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Constipation
Cirrhosis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Biliary Cirrhosis
Chronic Gastritis
Crohn's Disease
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Pancreatitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Coccygeal Pain
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
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Hiatal Hernia
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pelvic Abscess
Potassium Deficiency
Pouchitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
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    Open Access Plus
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care HMO
    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Tufts PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Newton-Wellesley Hospital - Main Campus
    2014 Washington St, Newton, MA 02462

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Sep 05, 2020
Spent a lot of time explaining my situation. Listened to my concerns. Acknowledged my medical issues were complex. Could not take me on as regular patient but agreed to see me once or twice a year. One of the best doctors I have ever used.
Karenb — Sep 05, 2020
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • K. Adam Lundberg, DO is a fellowship-trained physician specializing in interventional spine, pain management, and anesthesiology.
Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Lawrence Friedman, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Newton, MA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1978. He specializes in Gastroenterology.
Biography
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    1979
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    1981
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lawrence Friedman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Friedman's profile.

Dr. Friedman frequently treats the following conditions: Cirrhosis and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lawrence Friedman, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Newton - Wellesley Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Lawrence Friedman, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA

  • Newton - Wellesley Hospital

    2014 Washington St, Newton, MA