Michael Friedman, MD, MAS

Anesthesiologist

212.606.1206

About Dr. Friedman

Dr. Michael Friedman is a board certified anesthesiologist who has been practicing since 2003. He completed his residency training in anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medical Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Hospital for Special Surgery, where he focused on anesthesiology in various clinical settings, including orthopedics. Dr. Friedman is involved in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives within the Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Management, concentrating on improving patient care through technology advancements.

Special Expertise

Ultrasound-guided Regional Anesthesia

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Insurance

If your insurance is not listed, please call our office if you have questions regarding your insurance coverage. If you have out-of-network benefits, then your insurance may reimburse you for a portion of your office visit. We will work with you and your insurance to minimize your out-of-pocket costs. Financial assistance may be available for patients in need.

Credentials

Appointments

Attending Anesthesiologist, Hospital for Special Surgery
Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medical College

Affiliations

American Society of Anesthesiologists
New York State Society of Anesthesiologists
National Association for Healthcare Quality
New York Association for Healthcare Quality

Certifications

American Board of Anesthesiology

Education

Medical: Ross University School of Medicine, Portsmouth, Dominica, 2000
Internship: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 2001
Residency: Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medical Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, 2004
Fellowship: Regional Anesthesiology, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, 2005

State Licensure

New York, New Jersey, California, Florida

Florida Telehealth

Languages

English

For My Patients

Publications by Dr. Friedman

Patient Education

Research

Clinical Trials / Research Studies

Industry Relationships

HSS has a long history of supporting appropriate relationships with industry because they advance HSS's mission to provide the highest quality patient care, improve patient mobility, and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and their related disciplines through research and education.

As of February 27, 2023, Dr. Friedman reported no relationships with the healthcare industry.

HSS and its physicians make this information available to patients and the public, thus creating a transparent environment for those who are interested in this information. Further, the HSS Conflicts of Interest and Commitment Policy prohibits physicians from collecting royalties on products they develop that are used on patients at HSS.