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Heart & Vascular - Cardiology - Raleigh Campus

WakeMed Heart Center
3000 New Bern Avenue, Suite G100
Raleigh , NC 27610

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Monday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Heart & Vascular - Cardiology - Raleigh Campus

About Me

Dr. Douglas Friedman is a board-certified cardiologist with clinical interests in evaluating and treating chest pain, arrhythmias, heart failure, valvular and vascular disease. He is particularly focused on the imaging component of the evaluation, which is critical when determining the best therapy. Dr. Friedman earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia, and completed an internal medicine residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Friedman completed his cardiovascular disease fellowship at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, New York. He joins WakeMed most recently from Winston Salem, where he practiced as a non-invasive cardiologist.

Dr. Friedman approaches each patient as an individual with a unique set of beliefs and values. His goal is to have each patient understand their condition as well as the rationale for different testing and therapies. Together, Dr. Friedman works with his patients to determine the best plan of care.

Outside of the office, Dr. Friedman enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He likes watching and playing sports, particularly tennis. When possible, he escapes to the beach or the mountains for some quality outdoor time.

Education

Medical School:
University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA

Residency:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC (Internal Medicine)

Undergraduate:
Duke University, Durham, NC

Fellowship:
Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY (Cardiovascular Disease

Board Certifications

Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine, subspecialty in Cardiovascular Disease

Vascular Interpretation, Certified

Nuclear Cardiology, Certified

Echocardiography, Certified

Cardiac Computer Tomography, Certified

Provider Ratings

4.85 out of 5

(346 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

66 Reviews

09/24/2025

He makes it easy to ask questions and is willing to help.

09/21/2025

Dr. Friedman is a knowledgeable compassionate doctor. He is an asset to Wake Med!

09/21/2025

I am confident in the care I am receiving.

09/20/2025

Dr. Frieman was very thorough and informative. I felt he listened.

09/19/2025

He is very thorough and explains things in a detailed manner

09/16/2025

He listens to me.

09/13/2025

This young doctor takes the time to listen and address all questions. I can tell he studied my charts and test results before seeing me. He was prepared.

09/12/2025

Like I said - everyone was super friendly and made sure we had a complete understanding of what was going on. Everyone had excellent listening skills and answered our questions.

09/12/2025

Good listener and willingness to help

09/12/2025

Very attentive and personable

09/10/2025

Feeling of personal interest in my wellbeing

09/10/2025

Spent time going over everything, friendly, listen to me

09/06/2025

Just all good caring folks.

09/05/2025

He is truely professional and caring. He makes sure you understand the care you are getting.

09/03/2025

Doctor listens!

08/29/2025

He listened to my needs and was extremely courteous

08/29/2025

I had to change doctors and this was my first visit with him. I felt at ease about the change in doctors.

08/29/2025

I feel very confident that this facility and doctor will be on top of any and all of my heart converns now and in the future.

08/27/2025

Great personality , well spoken, explains everything very well.

08/26/2025

He was patient took time to listen and explain.

08/18/2025

As previously stated...everyone was phenomenal

08/16/2025

Wake med is just plain good at what they do

08/15/2025

I always feel that I am getting the best care possible!

08/15/2025

Staff nice and friendly

08/10/2025

Taking interest in my care and providing me with updates on my condition.

08/04/2025

Listens to my concerns, explains things in detail

08/04/2025

Very professional, attentive

08/01/2025

Highly professional, friendly, and competent standard of care

07/30/2025

Very nice

07/29/2025

Attention to detail and friendly

07/28/2025

He's a great doctor who explains in detail

07/25/2025

Doctor is professional, knowledgeable, attentive and patient.

07/25/2025

He takes the time to listen and gives good recommendations. I had a medication change and he submitted it to my pharmacy right after the appointment.

07/15/2025

I need you in my old age and love your style

06/23/2025

I really like him there should be more like him

06/14/2025

I'm very comfortable and have confidence in Dr. Friedman.

06/14/2025

Dr was pleasant, prçepared, on time and listened to my concernes .

06/09/2025

Dr Friedman has good bedside manner and is smart.

06/06/2025

Dr Friedman is a good listener.

06/05/2025

Dr Friedman “ bed side manner “ . He is easy to talk too and explains everything so I can understand

05/29/2025

He is so friendly and he takes his time to explain everything to you. I felt heard and not rushed! I also felt respected

05/28/2025

Very professional

05/26/2025

Professionalism was very high.

05/26/2025

He addressed all of my concerns and was encouraging.

05/22/2025

Dr Friedman was easy to work with. He explained things well and answered my questions

05/22/2025

I have a lot of confidence in Dr. Friedman.

05/22/2025

Dr. Friedman takes time to listen and address all my concerns.

05/21/2025

Because I felt as If Dr. Friedman showed interest in me becoming health again.

05/21/2025

Above & beyond MD EXCELLEnT!!!

05/20/2025

The Doctor answer my question and took time with me

05/17/2025

Dr Friedman is so kind and always so helpful

05/10/2025

I received great care and feedback as well

05/10/2025

He listens to you and gives good advice.

05/10/2025

Because the doctor and nurse was prompt in seeing me and personable and professional in greeting and conversing with me.

05/08/2025

I felt very easy with the doctor and he explained everything very through. Thank you.

05/07/2025

He was very patient with my questions. We talked together about one of my meds that will not be needed soon. His explanation on what the medication actually did helped me feel better about discontinuing the medication. Really listens to my concerns.

05/02/2025

I felt comfortable

04/03/2025

Attentive, knowledgeable, confident

03/25/2025

Staff is all ways very attentive

03/20/2025

Staff and Dr was awesome

03/11/2025

Quick, thorough, professional

03/09/2025

Great care

03/05/2025

Everyone was polite, attentive to my needs, and respectful.

03/02/2025

I’m just happy with the care I get.

03/02/2025

He was very patient, listened and very knowledgeable of my past history. Very easy to talk to and could explain everything very easily.

03/02/2025

Feel very comfortable with my doctor
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