Eugene Friedman, MD, PhD
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I am able to engage my patients and their families and caregivers so that they can make informed decisions.
– Eugene Friedman, MD, PhD

Eugene Friedman, MD, PhD

Critical Care Specialist, Pulmonologist

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Where I See Patients
Duke Allergy and Pulmonary South Durham - Durham, NC
Duke Regional Hospital - Durham, NC
Duke University Hospital - Durham, NC
Board Certified
American Board of Internal Med, Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Med, Pulmonary Disease
American Board of Internal Med, Critical Care Medicine
I am able to engage my patients and their families and caregivers so that they can make informed decisions.
– Eugene Friedman, MD, PhD

About Me

My clinical interest lies in the care of critically ill patients in the intensive care unit, as well as general pulmonary consultation for both inpatients and outpatients. In addition to my medical training, I have a scientific background in signal transduction and immunity. This dual training allows me to explain to my patients not only why something is happening, but also the mechanisms of how the body and the treatment works. In this way, I am able to engage my patients and their families and caregivers so that they can make informed decisions. Having recently moved to North Carolina, my family and I have enjoyed exploring the variety of hikes and activities found in the Durham area and many state and national parks.

Current Appointments and Affiliations
Languages I Speak
English, Russian, Spanish

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Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Provider Rating
4.87 out of 5
148 ratings, 24 reviews

Training and Education

Board Certification
American Board of Internal Med, Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Med, Pulmonary Disease
American Board of Internal Med, Critical Care Medicine
Fellowship
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Duke University, 2015-2018
Residency
Internal Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, 2012-2015
Education
MD, New York University School of Medicine, 2012
PhD, New York University School of Medicine, 2010

Clinical Focus and Research

My Research Interests

My research experiences have included the investigation of the mechanisms of immune evasion by viruses as well as the investigation of inflammatory phenotypes associated with variation in the lung microbiome. My current research interest is focused on the metabolism of immune cells during infection and the changes that occur during periods of health and disease. My goal is to learn how this knowledge can be harnessed to improve patient outcomes in sepsis and septic shock.

Publications and Grants

Insurance Accepted

Duke Health contracts with most major health insurance carriers and transplant networks, including the ones listed below.

    • Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II
    • Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
    • Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option
    • Aetna HMO
    • Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO
    • Aetna Managed Choice POS
    • Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP)
    • Aetna Medicare Eagle Plan (PPO)
    • Aetna Medicare Essential Plan (PPO)
    • Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)
    • Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice
    • Aetna Open Choice PPO
    • Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan
    • Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS)
    • Aetna Select HMO
    • Aetna Traditional Choice
    • Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan
    • Aetna Whole Health – Duke WakeMed WKCC
    • Aetna/CVS Health
    • Ambetter of North Carolina
    • Blue Advantage
    • Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*
    • Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)
    • Blue Select
    • NC State Employees Health Plan
    • *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.

    • Cigna Behavioral Health (*Limited eligibility)
    • Cigna Choice Plus
    • Cigna Connect Individual Family Plan
    • Cigna Open Access
    • Cigna Open Access Plus
    • *Please call Cigna Behavioral Heath to see if the provider is participating in your plan.

    • Duke Basic
    • Duke Select
    • Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) Plan
  • Gateway Health Alliance
  • Healthgram
    • Humana Choice (PPO)
    • Humana Choice - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
    • Humana ChoiceCare - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
    • Humana Gold Choice - Medicare Advantage (PFFS)
    • Humana Gold Plus - Medicare Advantage (HMO)
    • Humana Medicare Advantage Group Plan - NC State Retirees
  • MedCost
    • First Medicare Direct
    • Medicare Part A
    • Medicare Part B
    • AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina
    • Carolina Complete Health
    • Healthy Blue
    • NC Medicaid Direct
    • WellCare of North Carolina
    • TRICARE Prime
    • TRICARE Prime Remote
    • TRICARE Select
    • AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 2 (HMO-POS)
    • AARP Medicare Complete (HMO, PPO)*
    • AARP Medicare Complete Essential (HMO)*
    • All Savers Alternate Funding
    • All Savers Fully Insured
    • United Healthcare (HMO, PPO, POS)
    • United Healthcare Charter/Charter Balance/Charter Plus
    • United Healthcare Choice/Choice Plus
    • United Healthcare Core/Core Essential
    • United Healthcare Navigate/Navigate Plus/Navigate Balanced
    • United Healthcare Option PPO
    • United Healthcare Passport Connect Choice/Choice Plus
    • United Healthcare Passport Connect Options PPO
    • United Healthcare Select/Select Plus
    • United Healthcare Shared Services - Harvard Pilgrim/UHC Options PPO Network
    • United Medical Resources (UMR)
    • *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.

Before scheduling your appointment, we strongly recommend you contact your insurance company to verify that the Duke Health location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network. Your insurance company will also be able to inform you of any co-payments, co–insurances, or deductibles that will be your responsibility. If you proceed in scheduling an appointment and your health insurance benefits do not participate with Duke, your out of pocket liability may be higher. We will contact you regarding your coverage and patient liability. If you are uninsured, learn more about our financial assistance policy.

External Relationships

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