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Dr. Richard Friedman, MD

Dr. Richard Friedman, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Friedman, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Burbank, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stanford University in 1986. He is affiliated with Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 65 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (65 reviews)

Pacific Gynecological Specialists

181 S Buena Vista St # 3 Burbank, CA 91505

Dr. Friedman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
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Dr. Friedman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Friedman

3.8

65 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 F. – Dec 22, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Oct 10, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Alina Madinyan – May 31, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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PTSD – Oct 11, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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True to the bone – Sep 07, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
6 people found this helpful
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Aug 19, 2022
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Asdfghjkl – Dec 28, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
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Oct 17, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Emma Tudor – Jul 02, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
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Christopher – May 16, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
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Nica – Nov 15, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
12 people found this helpful
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Apr 02, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
9 people found this helpful
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Vicki Giordano in Granada Hills, Ca – Feb 20, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
11 people found this helpful
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Feb 01, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
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Northridge – Nov 08, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
12 people found this helpful
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Chris Parry in Encino – Aug 03, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
16 people found this helpful
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Celeste Hammond in Pasadena, CA – Nov 29, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
14 people found this helpful
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Aida H. in GLENDALE, CA – Oct 07, 2016
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Dr. Richard Friedman, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Burbank, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stanford University in 1986. He is affiliated with Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • L A Co Usc Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Stanford University

    Medical School, 1986
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Dr. Friedman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Pacific Gynecological Specialists

    Pacific Gynecological Specialists181 S Buena Vista St # 3 Burbank, CA 91505
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

      501 S Buena Vista St
      Burbank, CA 91505
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      77%
      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      10% higher than the national average

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