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Dr. Sanford Friedman, MD

Dr. Sanford Friedman, MD

Cardiology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Sanford Friedman, MD is a cardiologist in New York, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University in 1971. He is affiliated with medical facilities Stony Brook University Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

35 E 85th St New York, NY 10028
(212) 988-3772

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Friedman is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital New York, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.

Dr. Friedman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Friedman specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Friedman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Friedman

4.4
19 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
84%
84%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
5%
5%
1 star
11%
11%

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Simply THE BEST
There isn't a more knowledgeable internist and cardiologist on the planet. Experienced and caring. The perfect combination.
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
Helpful
Laura Gross – Jan 19, 2023
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Experience & knowledge meets compassion and common sense. What more could you want in a physician. It may sound "old fashioned" but he's the kind of doctor who has time for his patients, you never feel rushed and you also don't feel like he's racing to prescribe meds or procedures. He also never makes me feel like I'm bothering him with a petty question. To say I have confidence in Sandy Friedman is an understatement. The only reason that I wish that he was 10 years younger is so that he doesn't retire yet! A five star doctor if there ever was one.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Nov 18, 2019
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The worst experience because he has gone concierge. Will not talk to anyone who has not given him $5000. What happened to medicine today? What happened to the Hippocratic oath?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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not saying in new york – Jan 08, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Sanford Friedman, MD is a cardiologist in New York, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University in 1971. He is affiliated with medical facilities Stony Brook University Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Cardiology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Tufts University

    Medical School, 1971
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Internal Medicine
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Dr. Friedman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Practice

    New York Endocrine Associates PLLC35 E 85th St New York, NY 10028
    1

    Practice

    Intensive Medical PC941 Park Ave New York, NY 10028
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Mount Sinai Hospital

      1 Gustave L Levy Pl
      New York, NY 10029
      Recipient of 27
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback

    • Stony Brook University Hospital

      101 Nicolls Rd
      Stony Brook, NY 11794
      Recipient of 33
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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