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Dr. Elke Friedman, MD

Hematology*
3.8 (14)
Map Pin Small Richmond, VA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Elke Friedman, MD

Dr. Elke Friedman, MD is a Hematology Specialist in Richmond, VA. They specialize in Hematology, has 28 years of experience. They graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin and is affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Parham Doctors' Hospital and Retreat Doctors' Hospital. Dr. Friedman, completed a residency at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Friedman an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Friedman works at Virginia Cancer Institute - West End in Richmond, VA. They frequently treat conditions like Osteosarcoma, Myeloma and Lung Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Friedman's Office Locations

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    Virginia Cancer Institute - West End
    8007 Discovery Dr Ste A, Richmond, VA 23229 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Male Breast Carcinoma
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Marginal Zone Lymphoma
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Pancreatic Cancer
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Acute Leukemia
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Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
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Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
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Duodenal Cancer
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Esophageal Cancer
Ewing's Sarcoma
Eye Cancer
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3A
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3B
Hemophilia
Hemophilia A
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Hypothalamus Cancer
Illeum Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Jejunum Cancer
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
Leukocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Lobular Carcinoma
Lymphocytic-Rich Hodgkins Lymphoma
Lymphocytosis
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Maternal Anemia
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Mycosis Fungoides
Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Nose Cancer
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma of the Spine
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Peritoneal Cancer
Pernicious Anemia
Pheochromocytoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Purpura
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Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
Sezary's Disease
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin SS Disease
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Testicular Cancer
Thalassemia
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Thymomas
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Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Urethra Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Vertebral Column Tumors
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
von Willebrand Disease
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Erythropoietin Test
Thoracentesis
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    Ratings & Reviews

    3.8
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    Patient Ratings (14)
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    About Dr. Elke Friedman, MD

    Specialties*
    • Hematology

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    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Female
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    NPI Number
    • 1629073473
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Residency
    Internship
    • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Medical College of Wisconsin
    Medical Education

    Hospital Affiliations

    • Henrico Doctors' Hospital
    • Parham Doctors' Hospital
    • Retreat Doctors' Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Elke Friedman, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Friedman is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Friedman has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Friedman works at Virginia Cancer Institute - West End in Richmond, VA. View the full address on Dr. Friedman’s profile.

    Dr. Friedman has seen patients for Osteosarcoma, Myeloma and Lung Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Friedman on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    14 patients have reviewed Dr. Friedman. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Friedman.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Friedman, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Friedman appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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