Susan Friedman, MD
Physician, Associate Professor
Primary Care - Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
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614-688-9220Conditions and expertise
- Transition to Adult Care
- Pediatrics
- Preventive Medicine
- Autistic Disorder
- Internal Medicine
Locations
- Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Hilliard
Academic information
Department: Internal Medicine
About
- Gender
- Female
Biography
I am a board-certified internal medicine and pediatrics physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I specialize in providing comprehensive care for patients across the lifespan, including preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and transitional care for adolescents with complex medical needs.
My patients can rely on me for high-quality, compassionate care and honest communication in every encounter. I collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of skilled experts to ensure each patient receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs and values.
In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I am passionate about educating and mentoring the next generation of providers. I am an associate clinical professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2017-2019
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine
- Member, American Medical Association
- Member, American College of Physicians
- Member, American Academy of Pediatrics
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
Conditions and expertise
- Autistic Disorder
- Internal Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Preventive Medicine
- Transition to Adult Care
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Residency - Pediatrics, Internal Medicine
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2012 - 6/30/2015 - Internship - Pediatrics, Internal Medicine
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2011 - 6/30/2012 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
8/8/2007 - 6/12/2011
Certifications
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American Board of Pediatrics
10/9/2015 -
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/7/2015
Ratings and reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
138 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 11/3/2025, Dr. Friedman has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr. Friedman is an excellent physician and truly listens
Always consistent with being concerned for her patients and overall well being
Very caring and willing to listen and get answers for me
Dr.Friedman is amazing. She's always patient, understanding and extremely compassionate. Thank you for your exceptional care and for always putting your patients first. You are truly appreciated as a doctor.
Dr. Friedman is amazing. She is kind, compassionate and genuinely care, a good listener, very intelligent, well spoken and can explain things in an easy to understand way. She is thorough and takes her time with me.
She is truly a 10 out of 10. I am very grateful that she is my doctor.
Dr. Friedman is an excellent physician. She takes time to listen to my concerns and I never once felt rushed. She explains things in a way that is easy to understand.
Dr Friedman is very good at getting to the cause of a health issue
Dr. Freedman is good provider
Dr. Friedman is excellent. Always respectful, very knowledgeable, remembers me & interested in me.
Always a good experience, Dr Friedman is compassionate, and well educated in my opinion, and always wants the best for me.
Dr. Friedman was wonderful! She allowed both my son and I to ask questions and discuss concerns without making us feel rushed.
Always works to get me any help I need in my care
Always friendly, kind & knowledgeable about my medical history
Dr. Friedman has a great bed side manner. She is also very knowledgeable and just a great doctor all around.
All good, interest, concern, courtesy, communication, knowledge.all shown by doctor
The staff is always friendly and courteous I have never had a bad experience at this office.
Excellent
Always thorough with exams and questions
Dr.Friedman always goes above and beyond for the family.
Very informative on all subjects
Great job listening!
Dr. Friedman is extremely professional, while also being incredibly empathetic. She really listens to what you say and asks excellent follow up questions.
My Provider was professional, asked good questions, did an exam and was very caring and kind.
Susie takes such great care of me...always professional, courteous, kind and listens closely to your concerns ! She takes the time to explain things in an easy to understand way!
Always Excellent
It's alway good
She took extra care to talk through things that are needed now, what they entail and event talked through what a referral process would be for my father.
If she was not so great, I would not drive two and a half hours to see her.
Dr Friedman always takes her time and is thorough and friendly. Glad we have her!
Dr Friedman is wonderful
Dr. Friedman is the best
Very professional
I feel she is very good at her job, was friendly and helpful and respectful
Excellent. I can not say how thankful I am to have such a doctor as Dr Friedman. Professional competent concerned listening friendly
We love Dr Friedman, she's the best.
Good
She was very pleasant and courteous and makes sure she answers all my questions
She was concerned also , very kind
Dr. Friedman is always kind, quick to respond, and explains very well for me to understand. Excellent doctor
I wish there were more Dr. Friedman's in the world. The care and compassion she shows to her patients is greatly appreciated. She is a great asset to Ohio State.
Always great
I feel Dr. Friedman is the best!
She is phenomenal! Very knowledgeable and can put information in easy to understand (non-medical) terms, very thorough, compassionate, and spends a lot of time with me. I never feel like I am being rushed out or that she is rushing to the next patient.
Very helpful
Dr Friedman is an excellent provider. Thorough and never makes the appointment feel rushed.I am a nurse and often recommend her to patients who are looking for a PCP at discharge
Very caring and convenient.
She is caring and answers your questions. Susan is a really wonderful doctor.
Dr Friedman, as you know, is one of your best. I hope you treat her such and ensure she has all the Supourt she needs
She takes as much time as needed and really listens.
Dr. Friedman is very caring & concerted. She is the best PCP I've ever seen, and I'm 68.
Dr. Friedman is terrific! She is warm, patient, and caring. She Is genuinely concerned with helping you achieve the best health. She listens and I never feel rushed.
Top drawer. Thorough, proactive. Went back through my past history, found an issue with my thyroid identified many years ago and never pursued, ordered tests and ultimately discovered thyroid cancer - quite likely saved my life. She's the best!
Dr. Friedman is wonderful
Susie is always so kind and caring about your health issues!
Very good
Honestly concerned about my wellbeing. Talks to me like a friend and always professional. Makes me feel at ease..
Wonderful bedside manner and very helpful with all questions/concerns
Dr. Friedman is always a joy to talk to and listens to my concerns involving me in my care path.
Only good Took time , didn't rush. Asked about previous problems and which direction to go in.
She was excellent.
Always listens. Very respectful. Up to date on evidence based research
I like that she wears a mask out of concern for her patients.
Dr Friedman is one of the best providers I've ever had she listens and is very caring about all my health concerns and takes them seriously . She gets back to me in a timely manor if I have questions or concerns .
She was so nice - she was behind schedule, but she still spent a lot of time with me. Later she sent me a MyChart message apologizing for the long wait & explained why, which is something I feel a lot of doctors wouldn't bother to do, and even checked up on my problem that I came in with.
Always caring, kind, patient.
She is the best! Checked on us several times even after the visit
She's excellent and knowledgeable