Dr. Friedman is quite possibly the most knowledgeable physician practicing medicine in Los Angeles. He has been a specialist in five different areas of medicine. He also is an example of health and mental fitness which says a lot about a Doctors commitment to his profession. When you see the Doctor tell him what Medical issues you are having, and if you're being truthful he will help you. If you are lying, admit to it and he will help you. Argue and disrespect the doctor, he will set you straight and you still might get his help if you give up your BS and be honest and listen. Dr. Friedman is in the business of compassion and healing, highly recommended if you're in need of some real help. read more

I 100% apologize to you guys who I said this was a good DR hes a fucking asshole ! I called him last week he was so nice to me told me call him back today and today I called him and he was yelling at me saying he's not going to give me pain pills when he gave me a script of percert because I've been on them for 10 years and I have M.S when I told him im a detox specialist he really started talking shit to me saying do it myself do what myself! Has anyone contacted a malpractice attorney on this quack? Bipolar fucking Dr on God he won't have a license when I get done with his perverted ass ! Just watch ! read more

All the reviews are right on the money and in 2019 nothing has changed. STAY THE HELL AWAY IF YOU KNOW WHAT IS GOOD FOR YOU! This man is a dangerous, stupid quack. He is going to end up getting some of his patients (AKA victims) in some real hot water with his petty, condescending attitude. You can't ethically give someone drugs that cause physical dependence and tell them to piss off and find another doctor if your patient crosses you. Leaving a person who has been taking a medicine that causes physical dependence high and dry after six to ten months of consistent treatment is absolutely unacceptable and downright dangerous. Ask for a receipt? You're expelled from his office. Admit that you were at a bar, even if no drinking occurred? He will throw you out of treatment. He has a waiting room full of ratty looking junkies (no shade, I'm an addict myself) who reek of cigarettes. It is literally like something out of a William S. Burroughs novel. I may be an addict but I'm clean, gainfully employed, and a productive member of society. Like I said, not trying to make light of the addict struggle, but I'm already pretty far along in treatment, I just literally need physical help with the physical symptoms of my physical dependency. I would consider myself physically dependent, not psychologically addicted. In spite of this, on the first day I saw him he told me to abandon all of my friends, break up with my girlfriend, and focus totally on work because I have friends/an SO who smoke marijuana, a legal drug in the state of California. That's like punting patients because they smoke cigarettes or enjoy beer from time to time. Actually no! It's like booting patients for having FRIENDS who smoke cigarettes or enjoy a beer from time to time. He explicitly told me not to be a "piece of shit", which is a description of addicts that I resent immensely, and he is incredibly judgmental and condescending in spite of his own loud incompetence. In addition, the man is a complete pill mill. His appointment times vary between a half hour and three to five minutes depending on how many money sacks (I mean patients) are sitting in his waiting room. All I had to do was verbally confirm I was a recovering addict and I suddenly had a script for a pile of narcotics. He has lost my drivers' license three times, every appointment I go into he asks me for a new photocopy of my DL and Insurance WHICH HE DOESNT EVEN TAKE. The dude is deaf, senile, and incompetent. I think of him as a means to an end, and I would be delighted to find any practitioner more competent at treating psychological issues than this man. read more

I'm glad people are having positive experiences with Dr Friedman. Unfortunately from my end it's been bad. kicking me out with my husband present from his office and stating not to come back was really awful because he wanted me to pay what he already claimed to my insurance. Despite having good insurance, and paying my copays, Dr Friedman wanted me to also pay for the sessions that were claimed already to my insurance. I also got a bill from him regarding needing to pay copays that I had paid already, and luckily i had copies of my checks that were cashed by doctor friedman (had his stamp on the back of the check). Best of luck to all. read more

I saw Dr. Friedman for 3 years - he was instrumental in helping me get my like back-did he always agree with me ? Of course not - in fact he refused to co-sign my BS-which was what I needed. Dr. Friedman passed away about 2 weeks ago (I could be off a bit) I had an appointment scheduled and when he wasn't there - it was clear that something was wrong. I received the news from the pharmacy that he was in the hospital and then we were told he passed away shortly after. I will miss him and send my condolences to his loved ones - it is still very hard to believe he is gone. Rest In Peace Dr Jack - you will be missed xoxo read more

Agree with all the negative reviews. Zero bedside manner. Obnoxious. Condescending. Within 15 minutes of first visit, he instructed me to stop seeing my primary care physician, then fire my threapist, then break up with my girlfriend. I walked out before he told me to disown my mother and auit my job. Jackass read more

This is the first time I have written a Yelp review but the experience was so awful that I could not let this happen to anyone else. I found Jack Friedman on my United Health Care "find a doctor" section. (I have already spoken with United about removing the doctor from their recommended physicians.) First RED FLAG, making an appointment took over a 2 weeks. You have to call his scheduling assistant which is in a completely different location. The women was polite but seems just as disorganized as Dr. Friedman. The assistant runs your health insurance card so you don't have to wait when you come for your appointment, which is completely false. Second RED FLAG, when Dr. Friedman called to schedule an appointment (not the scheduling women?) he made several "off color" jokes about Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. He finally got around to asking when I needed an appointment and THIRD RED FLAG he had an appointment in just a few days. Fourth RED FLAG, about 30 seconds after we got off the phone he called back to try and schedule an appointment.... He had already completely forgotten we spoke and asked if I needed an appointment. He used my first and last name, so he knew who he was calling. Fifth READ FLAG I finally get to my 4:30 appointment.... he does not come out of his previous appointment until 5:00. He asked who I was and if I scheduled an appointment. I pulled up our call record to verify. ALSO there was another women in the office that had a 4:30 appointment as well. So he had another women to see at her 4:30 appointment and then another gentlemen to see for his 5:00 appointment (it was 5:06). Dr. Friedman asked me to return at 6:00, luckily I lived near. Finally, the purpose of seeing Dr. Friedman was to have someone to talk to and for my adderall prescription. The appointment lasted about 15 minutes which over half was for filling out paperwork and then he simply wrote me the prescription. No questions asked. Simply unacceptable when you have never seen a patient and you are prescribing them a controlled substance. LAST RED FLAG, he only accepts cash. He is the most unprofessional psychiatrist I have ever seen. Please stay away. I personally think he should have his license removed and he should be investigated by the health bureau. STAY AWAY. read more

This guy is a joke. He takes 4+ people an hour and bills $450 per person. I thought psychiatrist charged by the hour not him he charges by how many people want pills aka pain pills and Xanax etc.. He knows addicts will pay anything to get their pills And he's more than williing to help. And its true if you don't have insurance he accepts ,cash only..no CC's His door says "addiction" psychiatrist. I don't know ANY psychiatrist who would give Xanax to an alcoholic, that's his answer to help. Someone is going to die with this idiot prescribing pills the way he does. STAY AWAY !!!@ read more

(WARNING!!!) Jack Friedman Karma will come back around and haunt you. This doctor kept me on suboxone for almost two years when I didn't need it. I kicked suboxone just like Oxy and the withdrawals are the same. I have been clean off both for 8 years on my own. This guys no different from the drug dealer selling H on the street! Don't trust this man! read more

Like the others, if I could give negative stars I would. He talked to me for all of 5 minutes, I told him I was ready for treatment, but that I had experience with a particular med he wanted to put me on and it was a very bad experience. He wouldn't let me get a word in sideways or try to explain. He then, called my mother into the room who was there for mental support for me, violating patient/doctor confidentiallity and tried to shame me into doing his treatment plan. He then demanded cash payment for the session before we proceeded and stuffed it in his pocket (I wouldn't be surprised if he charges my insurance on top of his weird, cash up front payment only policy) followed by practically yelling in my face and telling my mother that she was an enabler for helping me pay for psychiatry meetings when I "wasn't ready to listen to what he had to say" and suggested that she drop me off in skid row to die with the junkies and homeless people. He didn't even give me a receipt for my payment, so I don't even have proof that I paid for the session and judging by his other reviews, he'll probably double charge my insurance on top of the cash payment. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this crook. read more

If I could give zero stars, I probably would. 1) He was very harsh and short with me since the first appointment. He didn't get my full history but made assumptions and judgements immediately. It came off as quite abusive. 2) He lowered my meds significantly and then either made a mistake or purposefully changed the type of med I had been regularly taking. I ended up being so off balance after a few weeks, but had not noticed the mistake until the pharmacist told me. 3)They didn't have anything ready as far as calling the insurance and confirming my copay amounts. They lost my email entirely that contained my insurance info. 4) They ended up OVER charging me. When I called with insurance on the line, they didn't even have a record of who I was. The secretary was very sweet and apologetic, but at this point, they lost my email in the beginning of signing up with him and had no idea who I was or why they say I owe X amount of dollars after 4 appointments that should have been covered under my insurance. 4) I lose my prescription and go to pick up a copy, and he still charges for a full appointment. That seems unnecessary. Mind you, the amount I was charged was over the copay amount I was supposed to have. It's really unfortunate, because he was so close, convenient, and within my network. I have a lot of patience and disregarded the bad reviews. Unfortunately, he gave me a run for my money. After being put down by him, disregarded, and damn there conned for my money.. I moved on. It's really sad how hard it is to find a nice, caring, semi-sane psychiatrist. It doesn't hurt to at least be nice. I don't understand why he's so on edge? read more

I called to make a new patient appointment. If you can't hear someone because they're mumbling or you're not understanding what they're saying you don't yell STOP STOP STOP. Right away I knew this wasn't the right person for me. So rude. You say, "I'm sorry I didn't understand you, can you please repeat what you said." A-hole!!!!! read more

Been trying to get in touch with this place for weeks. Never answers the phone and went to the office and doors were locked said by appointment only. Trying to make an appointment if they'd andwer the phone. Just mark the business as closed if thats the cAse. Very misleading. read more

Experienced rude and unhelpful behavior even before stepping in the door. I've been in serious back pain for quite some time. I explained my situation and asked if he could help via Email, included my insurance info and in return just got a "no". I understand if you're busy and have lots of email to go through, but at least a, "sorry, no"? A recommendation? Looking at other reviews looks like I dodged a bullet though. read more

DO NOT SEE THIS DR. I would give negative stars if I could. He has no courtesy to his clients. When I told him I didn't like the way he was talking to me. He said he doesn't need me as a client and hung up. I am stunned by this behavior. read more

Someone very close to me called him up to ask for help treating a medical condition. Doctor Friedman started interrogating her for 5 minutes and then suddenly told her rudely "Im not taking anybody new" and hung up in her face! This guy is a real POS and should have his license revoked. What a phony. read more

I used this doctor for a bit, but after he yelled at me on the phone for speaking to five year old... I think he was about to fall or something.... "STOP IT now!!! I nearly fell over for such rudeness... This man is off his rocker!!!! And I never gave him my $125 again for his script again... read more

Warning: Scam artist. Booked through united healthcare as they were listed "in network". Showed up to my appointment and he said there was an issue with my insurance so he would only take cash. No credit card, check, health care flex spending account but to actually go to an ATM and come back... something just isn't right here. Stay away! read more

I was looking for a new psychiatrist, so his number came up on my insurance provider directory. He himself answered my call and asked me my age, location, and how I was going to pay. I said I have Blue Shield and that I would be paying for whatever else my insurance doesn't cover. He rudely responded, "Oh that's going to be difficult. I'll call you back. What's your number?" I gave him my number and he quickly got off the phone. Uhh okay? I should've checked further to see what kind of reviews he had.. jeez. I doubt he'll call me back, and I'm glad if that's the case. No thanks! read more

There is something seriously wrong with this man. Maybe reviewers who know him longer term are correct in their assessment of him growing on you but don't you think you should feel in good hands from the jump with a mental health provider?!?!? The truth is that he is the worst most unprofessional rude demeanor possible when you first meet.... abrupt, difficult to talk to, almost spacey and with a power-trip attitude. He also is incredibly shady saying he takes insurance and then when the appt occurred asked for the full cash amount he intended to 'reimburse later." When we had the 'nerve' to ask for a receipt, he scratched up a document for me to sign 'relinquishing him of any responsibility over me or my well being now and forever' and dismissed me as a patient and refused to see me again, end of story. LITERALLY Now and forever he wrote, so super duper weird and over a polite RECEIPT REQUEST! Which I now KNOW I need too with all the double billing stories! Why wouldn't you give someone a receipt when they ask unless you otherwise intend to be shady about it??? ANY business issues a receipt. SHADY!!!!!!!!! On my end I was incredibly nice about it. I don't think it was wrong to inquire about why a copay suddenly became an out of pocket expense to reimburse. He is incredibly creepy with absolutely zero bedside manner or decorum which is frankly frightening to see in a "mental health care provider."This was above and beyond the money issue - but just about his vibe as a human being. I write this review because I think he has NO business being in the business of CARE of any kind. Shameful! You can see by my other review I am not some blanket complainer and usually write positive upbeat reviews on YELP but I was literally mortified by the entire experience. And I wrote this review with for the expressed purpose that it freaks me out to think that folks potentially in a precarious, vulnerable, fragile place would come up against this guy and perhaps be completely turned off to the psychiatric experience altogether! ! Shame on you Dr. Friedman for not treating patients with care, consideration, concern. I hope you read this and realize what a dick you truly are and how far you've 'fallen' in what I hope you at very least once upon a time set out to do. **********PS. I read an accusatory review here trying to put 'a bad attitude or unwillingness to do the work' on patients who complain about this man which is hella insulting. YOU EVEN WENT SO FAR AS TO SAY POOR REVIEWS OF HIM ARE FROM ADDICTS who didn't get the meds they wanted. My visit wasn't about getting my meds fix in the slightest. You don't know me or a dozen others who have had bad financial and rude run ins with him so to assume we 'aren't being told what we want to hear' is very unfair and NOT AT ALL THE CASE. Undeniably a doctor banking no-shows with patients in the middle of the day, being shady about receipts/insurance/rates and having an abrupt attitude overall are about HIM and not me 'being grumpy'. Maybe you positive reviewers he somehow likes or you catch him in a good mood (or he puts you UP to these reviews since they seem WAY outside the norm) but to have someone hang up on you when you are asking for help, not remember you or look you in the eye, not show for appointments, DEMAND you got to an ATM to get CASH when you are told your insurance is fine, IS NOT ABOUT anything I might be doing or not doing and ALL ABOUT THE DOCTOR. It is inappropriate behavior on HIS part. How interesting that everyone seems to have had negative experiences her with the doctor and then bam 4 5 star reviews all show up within the same month - Jan 2016. Oh and these reviewers suddenly seem to understand all eh other patients in the wait room they've talked to and chalks us up to un-reliable somehow. Something smells bad! read more

I would also give him zero stars or negative stars. He would schedule appointments and was never on time -frequently running 45 mins to 1 hour behind. He forgot my appointment and when he saw me sitting there, he said come in we will meet. He refilled my prescriptions and rushed me out the door. If we met for 15 minutes that would have been a long session. He seemed to randomly pick what he charged the insurance company either $150 or $300. Not sure since appointments were so short what the different amounts were for. His billing company was a joke- double billed on some visits and not bill for other visits. Every visit with him became a bitch session from him on how he hates dealing with insurance companies not discussing my issues. DO NOT SEE THIS MAN. HE JUST WANTS YOUR MONEY. read more

I wish i could give him a negative review. My 71 year old Mother was seeing Dr. Friedman until I took her in for an appointment. After waiting 55 minutes, he saw her in the office for no more than 5. She was escorted out to the waiting room where Friedman promptly demanded a check from me for the office visit. Only after he stuffed the check in his pocket did he hand her a prescription and escorted us out the door. I spoke with her pharmacist only to find out this Doctor was prescribing her a 21 day supply of medications instead of a normal 30 day. Forcing her to come in the office every three weeks instead of four weeks; more money this way. The nauseating drug's he was prescribing: 1 for pain, 2 different anxiety meds, 1 for sleep, 1 for depression, 1 for bipolar disorder? a medication for schizophrenia?? She has NONE of these disorders!!! After reading the reviews, I asked my mom if Friedman had treated her like this: yelling at her, hanging up on her... Yes, she had experienced it all at one time or another. If you're seeing Dr. Friedman or if you're thinking about seeing him, please don't, find a competent physician who cares about your heath and is willing to listen to what you have to say. I'm happy to say that we have found her a new physician and she is improving. It has become very apparent that many of her problems were being caused by the medications he was prescribing. He also has a Burbank office. STAY AWAY FROM THIS MAN HE'S DANGEROUS!!! read more

Would also rate zero stars if I could. Saw him at his Marina Del Rey office. He's a QUACK. Came in for my first intake appointment, spent half the time trying to psychotherapy me when I did not come to him for therapy and we had literally just met that minute. Then it all came down to money. He wanted me to make my HR department at work approve more visits, something only the insurance plan administrator can approve, and they WOULD approve, easily, and with no fuss, if he was willing to call them and he refused. He REFUSED to call the benefits administrator and have them approve more appointments. Just straight up refused to make the call, which, last I checked, is part of the provider's duties. He completely wasted my time. He's sketchy, the office is sketchy, and when I left the tiny waiting room was filled with people who looked like they were there to get their rx fix. I had a bad feeling about him from the first phone call, which he answered while he was in session with a patient (something he also did in the short time I was there), should have listened to that gut feeling. read more

Wow! The reviews are all over the place. My experience has been not so good some of the time, and okay at best, at other times. If you need psychotherapy, this is not the doctor for you. If you need medication to take the edge off -- this is your guy! If you want opioid relief and to detox comfortably - yes he's the guy. If you have $$ issues, no. if you great insurance yes. So you see, it just depends on your needs. read more

If I could leave zero stars, I would. My wife recently had a real issue with this doctor, he claimed to not have been paid. We just checked our insurance, it turns out he was. I feel like this guy was running a scam on us under the guise of a mental health practitioner. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Friedman for 6+ months and he has really helped me with a lot! He talks to me about my personal life and gives me great advice on what to do or how to deal with certain situations. He is very honest and I value that! I would highly recommend him to anyone. He always tells me to call him anytime to discuss anything and that says a lot for a Doctor! He really does care and always has a smile on his face! Most people who post negative comments haven't been told what they want to hear so they think they can just post negative feedback because he is a man that tells you things you don't always want to hear but you are always thankful because he always means well and wants to help. Thank you Dr. Friedman! read more

Dr Jack Freidman is totally unprofessional. He was rude and talked down to me. I came in with full medical records, MRI's, etc. I have serious back issues. He told me to cold turkey my pain meds. that I was to young to be on pain meds. Injections did not yield any help other than causing avascular necrosis of my hips. I'm only 50. Then a patient in the waiting room told me I was to "prepared" that I should just show up and he would prescribe. In don't know if this is true, but he flipped out that I was talking to another patient in the waiting room. I found I wonderful pain management doctor since meeting with him. Be warned! read more

I have been seeing Dr. Friedman for 3 years now and I don't think I can accurately convey the degree of improvement I have experienced in my life thus far. I am disappointed to read so many negative reviews on his page but honestly I'm not all that surprised. The very nature of the field he's in is complicated. It's not as if we're reviewing a place that washes your car or serves you a meal that (for some reason) you feel compelled to photograph and post. This is a very personal, emotional, difficult area for people to deal with; their own head. It was for me anyway. I believe the particulars of your situation at the time you first start seeing him are going to determine how successful your treatments or sessions are. If you're ready to change (and listen) he will help you. If you're there for someone else besides you it's not going to work. Over the years I've chatted with countless other patients in his waiting room. The common theme I've noticed (generally) is the unhappy and grumbly patients tended to be unwilling to accept responsibility for their actions, statements and ultimately, their treatment. Some expected the doctor to fix them or help them with very little effort. Quite a few carried an overblown level of self-entitlement in no way conducive to successful therapy or treatment, let alone getting along effectively with other people. Still others regarded him as their employee (since they're paying him) and were quite disrespectful. I like Dr. Friedman very much. As my treatment is winding down I realize how much he has helped me help myself. If you're truly ready for a change he can help you as well. read more

I moved from the East Coast about a year ago and was very fortunate to find Dr. Friedman. I was experiencing the stress of moving and other stresses. Dr. Friedman was and is wonderful. I continue to see him and am very grateful to have a doctor whom I can trust and respect. He has guided me during difficult times, gives options for appointments, is kind and professional. I highly recommend him. read more

I've been seeing Dr. Friedman for chronic back pain and foot pain for a year and a half, and during that time I have made so many improvements; and its all because of his guidance, encouragement and extensive knowledge. Dr. Friedman has an extensive 40 year background in medicine, as a professor, anesthesiologist, and as a specialist in both pain management and addiction management . He is the only Pain Management doctor I have found who is also an addiction specialist. He understands that it is just as important to be there for the chronic pain patient when they are in pain and perhaps years later when they need some guidance in getting off pain medicine. Other doctors are experts in pain management, but if you become addicted, they can't help you. Before I began to see Dr. Friedman, an internist referred me to a Pain Management specialist who saw me for whopping 10 minutes and recommended the same epidural injections and, "if that didn't work," back surgery, that I had heard about before from other doctors. I had already tried the epidural injections, with little benefit. I certainly didn't want anyone suggesting poking more holes in my back, so how was Dr. Friedman going to help me? I wondered, upon walking into his office. He was different. He asked me to perform various movements so he could see where the pain was originating from and by the end of the first session (including all MRIs and xrays from previous years), he could show me using his model skeleton where my pain was coming from, and that the pain was not skeletal, but radiating from tendons and ligaments. I think Dr. Friedman is a man of integrity and I have learned and gained so much as a result of treatment. I would recommend Dr. Friedman to anyone who needs pain management. He's working wonders on me. read more

I have been seeing Dr Friedman for years now, and he has helped me to completely turn my life around. When I started to see him, I was in a very low place in my life. Not only has Dr. Friedman helped me figure out all of my medical issues, but he is also someone who always helps me with life in general. he has so much experience in different areas that he always has some wisdom to pass along, no matter the topic. I would suggest that anyone who needs help should go see him today. Thanks for all the help Doc. I couldn't have gotten to where I am without you. read more

Dr. Friedman is the finest Dr. I have every encountered. He is all business when it comes to his treatment options, but does so in a kind and caring manner. He has become such a trusted friend that I have him evaluate all my test results from Kaiser, as Dr. Friedman is all about making you better. I would give him my highest recommendation!!!! Use him if you want to get better! Thanks, Rick S. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Friedman. A great Doctor and a good man. A serious medical condition and it's treatment years earlier left me hopelessly addicted to pain medication and depressed. By the time I was introduced to Dr. Friedman, I was going through a divorce and my career was in the toilet. I really didn't think there was any future for me. I was mad at myself and I was at a point where I wanted help, real help. I was tired of medication being more important than anything else in my life. Dr. Friedman listened to me and started me on a treatment plan. When he spoke it was obvious he knew what he was talking about. He is smart, and can read through BS pretty fast. He is not one of those Doctor's that are going to just give you what you want and call it a day. I'm pretty sure that is what those who are writing negative comments are really pissed about. They probably did not get what they wanted, when and how they wanted it. Anyway, Dr. Friedman helped me to understand that addiction can happen to the best of us. Soon after I began to see Dr. Friedman, I found a career that I enjoy and I am really good at what I do. I have been seeing Dr. Friedman for a few years now. My daughter credits him with my turn around and I do too. I have found him to be very honest and caring. He helped me to become honest with myself and I don't constantly beat myself up over past mistakes anymore. Here is my advice. If you are looking for a pain doctor to just write you prescriptions and enable your problems, DO NOT go see him. If you know in the back of your mind that you are not happy with your world and you want to see a doctor who will help you get to a good place, you owe it to yourself to see him. It's been a few years now, and my life is nothing at all like it was. If you have any doubts about him, just look at the plaques on the wall in his Burbank office. He knows what he is doing. I am afraid to think of where I might be if I had not been introduced to him. read more

While I can empathize with many of the negative reviews here, I have to say my experience has been very good overall. He went to bat for me with the pharmacy when I needed him to, and he actually answers his phone on the days he is working...very few physicians in his field can say that. Additionally, he fit me in his schedule the same week many times when I did not have an appointment. He may not come off as warm and fuzzy initially, but he is compassionate and caring behind it all. For my needs, he has been fantastic. Scheduling is not always easy, and you can't just "walk in", but other than that, I think he is great. You just have to get used to his way, and then you will appreciate him. read more

If I could give negative stars, I would. I don't typically write yelp reviews but I absolutely had to be able to help guide others away from this man. I saw Dr Friedman about a month ago. He was able to give me an appointment quickly (a double booked appointment) but refused my insurance and charged me $300 CASH ONLY for the first visit (with $150 expected for any follow up visits). He was willing to listen to me if I was able to summarize my issue in "150 words or less." He came up with a plan for me and I went on my way to the pharmacy to pick up my new meds. One week before my follow up appointment, I was experiencing insanely unbearable migraines daily and I reached out for advice on what i could/should do for them (I had already been taking advil and excedrine EVERYDAY). Dr. Friedman told me simply "ill see you monday, try excedrine." Sunday, the doctor confirmed my monday appointment and then monday rolled around... I arrived 5 mins early and then proceeded to wait for 30 mins inside an empty office waiting room for this man to show up. I called him twice on his cell phone and it just rang and rang on the other side of the office door since it was left on his desk. By this time another patient had walked in and was waiting to be seen as well. I left a message, e-mailed and texted him with no response. I was out of medication and was counting on that visit for a new Rx - Im not quite sure how a mental health professional thinks that it is appropriate, acceptable or SAFE to leave a patient requiring medication hanging with no explanation or backup plan. Panicked, I went to the pharmacist who filled my original Rx and cried telling her what had happened. Thankfully, she recognized how dangerous this situation was and told me she could help me with additional pills until i was able to get a hold of my doctor. I would not trust this man with a wet rag let alone my health. I'll be seeing someone else ASAP. STAY AWAY. read more

This guy is so unprofessional!! I called and scheduled an appointment to meet with him at his Sacramento, CA office. He called me around 8:40pm the night before and left me a message saying that I needed to call him that night to confirm our appointment for the next day or he wouldn't be able to see me. I called back and left a message by 9:00pm (just 20 minutes later) confirming that I would be there. The next day, I get to his office right on time at 4:00pm. The building is very run down and the desk staff tells me that he takes comes and gets his own patients but that I am in the right place. At 4:35, I have finally had enough and left. I call him as I'm walking to my car to let him know that I am leaving. He asks me if I had insurance (yes I do and I had already established that) and then if I had a time clock? I tell him I'm not sure what he meant by time clock but that I had had an appointment with him. He told me just to wait and he'd come get me. I told him that I had to leave because I had already been waiting. As a professional, I would think at that point, he would apologize, offer to reschedule, etc. No. HE HUNG UP ON ME!!!????!!!! I cannot even believe that this guy has a job. Definitely not a doctor I would ever see or recommend to anyone. I immediately called my insurance company who had recommended me to him and let them know so that they could remove him from their list of recommended doctors. read more

He registered with my insurance as an orthopedist. Don't think so. I walked into not a regular doctor's office with a receptionist and (god forbid) an exam room, but into his office with his desk. I sat on the couch. I was in there for 25 minutes, and the only reason I was in there THAT long was because he took 5 phone calls. Between the calls, here is what happened: I filled out the paper work (didn't ask for my insurance), he drew a stick figure, I pointed to where it hurt, and he diagnosed me and wrote me a prescription. No height, no weight, no heart rate, no blood pressure, no vitals, nothing. MUCH LESS an x-ray or any kind of exam. Once I left, I realized that since he asked for $250 green money cash and he didn't get my insurance information, he was not planning on filing it. When I called him to tell him I forgot a copy of my bill and that I would like a copy of my chart, he got very defensive and almost refused. Only after I informed him that he was legally obligated to give me a copy upon request, did he oblige. Even then, he said it wouldn't be ready until next week because "he hadn't written anything in it yet." This guy is a joke and a scam. read more

I literally do not know how this individual is still permitted to practice medicine. I went to this "doctor" because he was the only person who accepted my insurance and had availability. I switched jobs and needed some prescriptions I had been on for years refilled. First of all, the man makes you pay IN CASH (does not accept other types of payment), which should have been my first clue. And he does not provide receipts, leading me to believe he's constantly committing insurance fraud and pocketing the difference. Second, I had a deductible and wanted my visits to go toward the full-year total. He never once reported my visits to my insurance company, so they were never counted toward the deductible. I called and emailed and BEGGED them to please submit my information to my insurance, and while he said he would, he never did. Fortunately my insurance changed in 2019 so I can now go back to seeing real medical professionals, but oh boy I truly do not know how this person hasn't been arrested and imprisoned for outright theft, fraud, tax evasion I imagine, etc. read more

This man was rude, unprofessional and hung up on me. United Health Care gave his name as a referral in network. He said no I will not take insurance in this case. When I asked why he said "because I said so". Why don't you call someone else in network....No insurance company should be recommending this irresponsible unethical person. read more

D. Friedman is a horrible Doctor and not a good person in general. I always felt like I was walking on egg shells around him because he's very snappy and short tempered. He dangerously and irresponsibly mismanaged my medication, according to my new doctor. His memory is very poor and he was repeatedly asking me the same questions during and between visits, and couldn't even remember my name or what he prescribed me... And I had seen him about eight times! Remarkable that he's still practicing. Do yourself a favor and find another doctor. read more