About
Richard J. Friedland, MD earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology, cum laude, from Union College in Schenectady, NY in 1978. He went on to earn his Doctorate of Medicine from the State University of New York-Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn in 1984. He completed both his internship and residency in internal medicine at the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
Dr. Friedland holds certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and carries licenses in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He has served as an Attending Physician at St. Francis Medical Center since 1987 and at Capital Health Systems since 2005. He also serves as Medical Director at Greenwood House Home for the Jewish Aged and previously served as Medical Director of Occupational Health at St. Francis Medical Center. His clinical focus centers on cardiovascular health, diabetes prevention, and preventive medicine. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, the Medical Society of New Jersey, and the Mercer County Medical Society. Patients consistently highlight his diagnostic precision, his attentiveness to elderly patients, and his accessibility outside of office hours.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Union College, Schenectady, NY - Bachelor of Science, Biology, Cum Laude, 1978
Medical School
State University of New York-Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY - Doctorate of Medicine, 1984
Residency
Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA - Internal Medicine, 1984-1987
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Friedland right for?
Dr. Friedland is a strong fit for adults seeking a thorough, relationship-driven internist. Patients managing cardiovascular risk or working to prevent diabetes benefit from his clinical focus. He is especially attentive to elderly patients with complex or chronic conditions. Anyone who values direct physician access after hours and on weekends will find his model practical. His concierge panel allows same- or next-day appointments with him personally at every visit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Friedland specializes in cardiovascular health, diabetes prevention, and preventive medicine. He also provides comprehensive primary care and internal medicine across a broad range of adult conditions. His decades of experience in internal medicine give him a strong foundation in managing chronic and complex health issues.
Yes, Dr. Friedland holds certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the State University of New York-Downstate Medical Center and completed his residency in internal medicine at the Medical College of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Friedland earned his undergraduate degree in Biology, cum laude, from Union College in Schenectady, NY. He received his medical degree from SUNY-Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn in 1984. He then completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
Yes, Dr. Friedland remains reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. Members receive 24/7 direct physician access as part of his concierge care model. Every call goes to Dr. Friedland personally, not a covering provider or answering service.
Yes, every visit is with Dr. Friedland directly. He does not use nurse practitioners or physician assistants to see his patients. This direct access is a core part of how he practices medicine.
Dr. Friedland has served as an Attending Physician at St. Francis Medical Center since 1987 and at Capital Health Systems since 2005. He also serves as Medical Director at Greenwood House Home for the Jewish Aged. He previously held the role of Medical Director of Occupational Health at St. Francis Medical Center.
Yes, Dr. Friedland has a strong reputation for attentiveness to elderly patients. He serves as Medical Director at Greenwood House Home for the Jewish Aged, which reflects his long-standing focus on older adult care. Patients and families consistently highlight his careful, thorough approach with this population.
Dr. Friedland holds memberships in the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, the Medical Society of New Jersey, and the Mercer County Medical Society. These affiliations keep him connected to current standards and advances in internal medicine.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026