Eliot L. Friedman, MD
Hematology/Medical Oncology
LVPG Cliniciani
Overview
Area of focus i
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Gastrointestinal Cancer
- Testicular Cancer
Languages spoken
- English
Affiliated with
About
Philosophy of care
In my area we’re dealing with people who are frightened. I’m trying to help patients deal with all of the information they’ve been hearing, and I’m trying to dispel all of the myths. It’s a matter of education and mutual trust. I’m there to do whatever I can do for them, even if it’s just a matter of easing their pain.
Also, I am a member of the thoracic cancer multidisciplinary consultation team. Together we review your diagnostic information and give you a written opinion reflecting the scope of your condition and recommendations for your best course of care.
Why I entered medicine
Medicine was not my first choice. I wanted to be first oboe in the New York Philharmonic. I have a love of biochemistry and science, and I like people. One day, I just decided I wanted to be a doctor. I wouldn’t change it for anything in the world.
Community involvement
I’m part of the National Cancer Institute’s community cancer program. Our goal is to be able to give the same care and treatment to everyone, whether they have health insurance or not.
Personal interests
I still play the oboe and will always have a love of music. I’m an avid cyclist, and I enjoy skiing.
Education
Undergraduate
State University of New York Empire State College, Bachelor of Science (BS), 1977
Medical School
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1981
Training
Internship 1982
Internal Medicine, UChicago Medicine, Chicago, IL
Residency 1983
Internal Medicine, UChicago Medicine, Chicago, IL
Residency 1984
Internal Medicine, UChicago Medicine, Chicago, IL
Fellowship 1985
Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
Fellowship 1986
Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
Fellowship 1987
Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Publications & Clinical Trials
1240 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Suite 401
Allentown, PA 18103-6218
United States
Conditions Treated
- Bladder Cancer
- Cancer
- Cancer pain
- Kidney Cancer (Renal Cancer)
- Lung Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Bladder
- Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
- Penile Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Secondary Malignancies
- Testicular Cancer
- Urologic Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Cancer
- Cancer pain
- Kidney Cancer (Renal Cancer)
- Lung Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Bladder
- Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
- Penile Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Secondary Malignancies
- Testicular Cancer
- Urologic Cancer
Services Offered
- Biological Therapy
- Bone Marrow Evaluation
- Breast Cancer Treatment
- Cancer Research and Clinical Trials
- Cancer Treatments
- Chemotherapy
- Hematology
- Immunotherapy
- Infusions for Cancer
- Intrathecal Chemotherapy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Oncology
- Precision Medicine
- Second Opinion Service for Cancer
- Targeted Therapy
- Biological Therapy
- Bone Marrow Evaluation
- Breast Cancer Treatment
- Cancer Research and Clinical Trials
- Cancer Treatments
- Chemotherapy
- Hematology
- Immunotherapy
- Infusions for Cancer
- Intrathecal Chemotherapy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Oncology
- Precision Medicine
- Second Opinion Service for Cancer
- Targeted Therapy
- Therapeutic Phlebotomy
Comments
"Dr. Friedman's bedside manner was 2nd to none. One of the nicest doctors that I've had. He made me feel confident in his care and my own future outcome."
"Dr. FRIEDMAN is the best"
"Everyone was very nice and professional"