
Richard A Frieden MD MSHCDL
Neurorehabilitation, Occupational Medicine
Medical Director, Amputation Specialty Program
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5 E 98th St Fl 6Box 1240bNew York, NY 10029
Phone+1 212-241-6335
Fax+1 212-369-6389
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Summary
- Richard Frieden, MD, is a New York-based specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with subspecialties in Neurorehabilitation and Occupational Medicine. He graduated from New York Medical College in 1984 and completed his residency at NYU Grossman School of Medicine in 1987. Dr. Frieden has particular expertise in cerebrovascular disease, post-amputation care, and is experienced in working with injured instrumentalists. His research has been published in notable journals, focusing on topics such as prosthetics in older patients and the rehabilitation of geriatric amputees. His work has been cited multiple times, showcasing its impact. Dr. Frieden has also been recognized as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly and as a Top MD by Consumers Checkbook, and he received the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification in 2016-2017.
Education & Training
NYU Grossman School of MedicineResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1984 - 1987
New York Medical CollegeClass of 1984
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 1985 - 2028
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctor Castle Connolly
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016-2017
- Top MD Consumers Checkbook
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsFitting an older patient with medical comorbidities with a lower-limb prosthesis.Richard A. Frieden, Anureet K. Brar, Alberto Esquenazi, Thomas K. Watanabe
PM & R. 2012-01-01 - 12 citationsThe geriatric amputeeRichard A. Frieden
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America. 2005-02-01 - 10 citationsAssessment of patient function after limb-sparing surgeryRichard A. Frieden, Donna M. Ryniker, Samuel Kenan, Michael M. Lewis
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 1993-01-01
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Other Languages
- Spanish
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