
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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT). 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 6 articles in the study of Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT).
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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 Cardiology Clinic - Clinic 2F/2G
I am excited about electrophysiology because it gives me the opportunity to improve patients' quality of life and allows patients to live longer in many cases. I ultimately went to medical school because of a passion for helping people, lifelong learning, and establishing meaningful relationships with my patients. I strongly believe in patient engagement and patient-centered decision making. Therefore, I believe that it is important to spend time educating patients and discussing all available treatment options. I encourage patients and their family members to ask questions so that I can help them understand their health. I offer medical therapy and catheter ablation therapy to patients with atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia, and premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), and ventricular tachycardia. I also place transvenous pacemakers and defibrillators (ICDs), cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices, leadless pacemakers, and subcutaneous defibrillators. I also perform lead extractions. I have two children, and I enjoy cooking, as well as playing golf, tennis, and skiing. Dr. Pokorney is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT). His top areas of expertise are Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Duke Cardiology Arringdon
I diagnose and treat cardiac arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, supraventricular tachycardias (SVT), atrial flutter, and ventricular arrhythmias. I perform catheter ablation procedures, including minimally invasive catheter surgery, for these conditions. I also implant and manage devices, such as pacemakers, defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) pacemakers or defibrillators. I also evaluate patients for possible genetic causes for sudden cardiac arrest or arrhythmias. Collaborating with a genetic counselor specializing in cardiac disorders, I perform genetic testing for these conditions. In addition, I evaluate athletes with cardiac conditions, focusing on arrhythmias and abnormal electrocardiograms. Dr. Daubert is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
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 the treatment of Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Cardiac Ablation, and Thrombectomy.
Areas of Expertise
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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.


