
Overview
I am a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist, a cardiologist who focuses on invasive and non-invasive treatments for the electrical problems of the heart, such as arrhythmias. Patient and family-centered decision-making is a core principle of my approach to patient care. I believe it improves the overall quality of care and patient and family satisfaction. When necessary, I can perform a wide variety of procedures for my patients, including ablation of simple and complex arrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, and ventricular tachycardia, and implantation of pacemakers, defibrillators, and left atrial appendage occlusion devices. I have expertise in implanting newer and complex devices, including cardiac resynchronization therapy devices, conduction system pacemakers, leadless pacemakers, and subcutaneous defibrillators.
Dr. Friedman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Cardiac Ablation. His top areas of expertise are Heart Block, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 153 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 31 articles in the study of Cardiac Ablation.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- OTHER MEDICAID
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- HMO
- POS
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3320 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
3400 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
Duke Raleigh Hospital
Patrick Hranitzky is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Hranitzky has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Cardiac Ablation. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Cardiac Ablation, and Thrombectomy.
Duke Cardiology Arringdon
Jonathan Piccini is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Piccini has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Cardiac Ablation. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Duke Cardiology South Durh
I chose to focus my research and practice on heart rhythm problems, because these problems, unlike many other heart conditions, can be cured. New treatment options for heart rhythm problems are rapidly evolving, which also makes this field very exciting. I have been at Duke for nearly 20 years. Both of my parents were involved in health care, so my choice of profession is part of a family tradition. I also went to a school where there was a strong tradition of community service, so I am thrilled that I get to wake up every day and get a chance to make a difference. As a heart rhythm specialist, I have the opportunity to make patients feel better right away without the use of many medications to help manage their condition, which I find extremely gratifying. I moved to North Carolina many years ago because of its natural beauty and still enjoy spending time outdoors as much as I can. I am a trained classical pianist and also play the cello. Dr. Bahnson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Cardiac Ablation. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Heart BlockDr. Friedman isElite. Learn about Heart Block.
- Distinguished
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Friedman isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Cardiac AblationDr. Friedman isDistinguished. Learn about Cardiac Ablation.
- Heart FailureDr. Friedman isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Advanced
- ArrhythmiasDr. Friedman isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Friedman isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Friedman isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Friedman isAdvanced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Friedman isAdvanced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Experienced
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Friedman isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Friedman isExperienced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Friedman isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Friedman isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.


