Dr. Abraham Fridman, DO
Bariatric Surgery*
15+ years of experience
Dr. Abraham Fridman, DO is a bariatric surgery specialist in Norwalk, CT and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / OLD WESTBURY in 2006. He is affiliated with Griffin Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
3.9 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (22 reviews)
Practice
148 East Ave Ste 3A Norwalk, CT 06851Make an Appointment
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- Explains Conditions Well
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Dr. Fridman's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fridman
3.9
22 ratings, 15 with a written review
| 5 star | 68% | 68% |
| 4 star | 5% | 5% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 5% | 5% |
| 1 star | 23% | 23% |
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Never on time or cancels last minute
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- I didn't feel respected
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 06, 2023
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Such a nice and personable Doctor. I just had surgery last week and one of the nurses said that he was a very caring and nice Doctor with everyone including the nursing staff. Ive met him on various occasions prior to my surgery and he took time to explain things to me. Easy going and right to the point. His staff is amazing!!!! It took me 10 months from start to finish to be able to get surgery done. Definitely a blessing to be able to be his patient.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Elena – Sep 24, 2020
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My family member has been trying to get the surgery for over a year and they keep cancelling the appointment due to “an emergency” and rescheduling for 2-3 months then they cancel that one. Office is not competent. The insurance has already approvec the surgery so it is the office that is at fault
What went well
- Explained conditions well
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
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May 14, 2020
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Everyone in the office was very nice.They answered all my questions.Dr Fridman was very nice.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Chella – Feb 20, 2020
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Very personable, explains procedures. Down to earth MD.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Paul – Feb 13, 2020
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The entire office staff was so welcoming and pleasant. Dr. Fridman made me feel very comfortable and excited to have my surgery.
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Diane Whelton – Feb 08, 2020
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This doctor is a 5 star.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 26, 2020
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Currently in the process for gastric sleeve and I have the best doctor. Dr.Fridman and his team have been amazing, everything has been well explained and they make me feel comfortable. I love Dr.Fridman, very professional at what he does.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Bridgeport, CT – Mar 07, 2018
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Dr Fridman is very professional. I wouldn't call him Mr Personality by any means but he performs great work! I recently had the sleeve done and Dr Fridman and his staff have been helpful and supportive throughout the entire process. I highly recommended Dr Fridman.
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Tanya in North Haven, CT – Jan 31, 2018
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Would without a doubt recommend Dr Fridman! 100% Professional. :)
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jose in Norwalk Ct – Jun 28, 2017
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Dr. Fridman was polite, courteous and my recovery was amazon. Just 5 days after surgery I was back at my desk with little to no pain. Booking my appointment was effortless and his explanation of the procedure and the recovery time was on point.
I had a major business appointment at the end of the month and he did everything he could to work with my schedule and get me in as soon as possible. My wife, who is a nurse at the hospital said she was VERY impressed with his work.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jason R in Norwalk, CT – Jun 27, 2017
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Nothing but a great experience. He listened to all concerns and addressed every aspect of the procedure. Professional and personal. Knowledgeable and helpful.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Connecticut – Jun 25, 2017
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He is a very professional, caring, knowledgeable physician. I truly appreciate the time spent and explanation of the condition, surgery: pre and post, and what to expect after for recovery time. He is personable and understanding especially with my husbands work schedule. He goes above and beyond. Thank you doctor for such a great experience.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Kim Ross in Norwalk, CT – Jun 25, 2017
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while I was in the hospital he came up for a consultation he takes no time out to listen to his patients and his bedside mannerisms need improvement he's cocky my personal opinion is in a personal and so serious situation we as bariatric patients should feel totally comfortable to going to our dr. And unfortunately I can't do this with him. If anything he makes you feel totally intimidated by him
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Bridgeport, CT – Mar 21, 2017
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Never recommended him. He was terrible. I had so many problems and he didn't listen at all. He just kept saying give it more time. I stupidly listen to him and ended up getting very sick and spent a significant amount of time in hospital just trying to get my health back.
He nearly cost me my life
What went well
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Stamford, CT – Mar 17, 2017
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Fridman to family and friends is 3.909091 out of 5
About Me
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Hospital Affiliations: St. Vincent's Medical Center Procedures: lap cholecystectomybiography
Dr. Fridman is the Bariatric Director at Griffin Hospital and a partner of Fairfield County Bariatrics & Surgical Specialists. He completed his fellowship in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Florida in 2012. He...read moreBariatric Surgery
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New York Institute Of Technology / Old Westbury
Medical School, 2006
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations
Practice
Fairfield County Bariatics and Surgical Specialists PC148 East Ave Ste 3A Norwalk, CT 06851
Office110 Commerce Dr Shelton, CT 06484
Griffin Hospital130 Division St Derby, CT 06418
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- Mon: 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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hospital awardView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
76%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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