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Dr. Laurence Friedman, MD

Nephrology*
5.0 (1)
Map Pin Small Homestead, PA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Laurence Friedman, MD

Dr. Laurence Friedman, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Homestead, PA. They specialize in Nephrology, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Nephrology. They graduated from Medical University of South Carolina and is affiliated with UPMC Passavant - McCandless, Upmc East, Upmc Mckeesport, Upmc Mercy and Upmc Shadyside. Dr. Friedman, completed a residency at Faulkner Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Friedman an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Friedman works at Practice in Homestead, PA with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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.

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Dr. Friedman's Office Locations

  1. 1
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    2000 Oxford Dr Ste 680, Homestead, PA 15120 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 802-3043
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    Internal Medicine - Upmc - Oakland
    120 Lytton Ave Ste 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 802-3043

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  • UPMC Passavant - McCandless
  • Upmc East
  • Upmc Mckeesport
  • Upmc Mercy
  • Upmc Shadyside

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    About Dr. Laurence Friedman, MD

    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1740266659
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Cleveland Clinic
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Faulkner Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Faulkner Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Nephrology
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    Dr. Laurence 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.

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    1 patients have reviewed Dr. Friedman. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Friedman.

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