About Dr. Ran Friedman
Focus areas
Anxiety
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Psychiatry Consultation
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Postpartum Depression
Women's Mental Health Issues
Depression
Psychiatric Medication Management
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Groups
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English, Hebrew
Getting to know Dr. Ran Friedman
Dr. Friedman is a Licensed Psychiatrist and Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Friedman completed his residency in psychiatry at UT Southwestern, and he earned his medical degree at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Until fully dedicating his time to caring for patients in his private clinic, Dr. Friedman provided care to patients as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where he trained psychiatry residents, medical students, and physician assistant students. He continues to supervise Psychiatry Resident Physicians as a Volunteer Faculty.
Alongside his general adult psychiatry training, he has Special interest and training in treatment of Women’s Mental Health issues across the life cycle. He spent a significant time of his residency training with local and national leaders in this field, and he continues to collaborate with community and academic specialists to promote awareness and treatment of mental illness affecting women in the perinatal period.
As a UT Southwestern Faculty, Dr. Friedman provided Emergency Psychiatric Services and Psychiatric Consultation Services to the Obstetrics and Gynecology’s Labor and Delivery unit at Parkland Hospital. In that role, and in his private practice, he has been helping women who are affected by mental illness and emotional distress at the stages of family planning, the perinatal period, and postpartum period by optimizing their mental health.
Dr. Friedman is a member of multiple professional organizations, including the American Group Psychotherapy Association, the American Medical Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the North Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians, and the Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I provide medication management and psychotherapy for adults who suffer from Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) Adult ADHD, trauma-related disorders (PTSD- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), thought and perception disorders (i.e. psychotic disorders like Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorders).
While each individual is unique in their biological makeup and the circumstances that challenge them, specialized clinical experience and Evidence-Based Psychiatry can help patients regain their optimal mental health and level of function. My goal is to deliver this optimal outcome to every patient in our clinic.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
In preparation for the initial consultation, patients will sign up to the patient portal "Luminello", using the invitation link sent to their email. Once signed up, all initial paperwork will be signed and/or filled by scrolling down the "Document" tab in the patient portal.
All new patients will also sign the financial agreement and credit card authorization form via the email link from "Square", which is the credit card processing vendor. This is a safe way to pay for services without sharing your credit card information with others.
Initial consultation is set for 50 minutes. The goal is to collect general information about all past mental health, medical, and social information. Pairing it with current symptoms, a list of diagnosis is offered. At the end of the initial consultation, the most effective treatment plan is formed, while taking into consideration evidence-based medicine, patient preferences, and limitations such as affordability of the most appropriate treatment options. This may include medication, psychotherapy, or both.
When Psychotherapy is recommended, the best available match will be suggested. Some forms of psychotherapy may be offered by Dr. Friedman, and others may be referred to the network of psychotherapist Dr. Friedman collaborates with frequently, so the optimal treatment team work together to meet the patient's goals.
Follow up appointment may be as brief as 20 minute long. However, psychotherapy to varying degrees is incorporated even with medication management. Based on clinical need, and patient-preference, follow up appointments may be scheduled for up to 45 minutes. Patients who are interested in formal, weekly psychotherapy are scheduled for 45 minute long appointments, and medication management may take place in some part of the appointment.
Ultimately, appointment time and frequency are determined by the clinical need and patient-preference to optimize the outcome.
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Dr. Ran Friedman has 50+ in-network plans.
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More information on payments and coverage
Friedman Psychiatry accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield (with some exceptions).
Please note that we do not accept any other insurance.
We only submit claims for patients insured with Blue Cross Blue Shield. However, a receipt that can be used by patients to submit for reimbursement to their insurance company will be available upon request.
Private Payments for Out of Network with Dr. Friedman:
Initial Consultation----------$450*
50 minutes to evaluate and formulate initial treatment plan
Follow Up--------------------$150 - $300
Follow up appointments include medication management and/or various elements of psychotherapy. This range is not a sliding scale. Pricing will be adjusted according to complexity of medical decision and psychotherapy service provided.
Medication refill outside of a scheduled appointment will be charged to the credit card on file: --------$ 25.
This does not take place of need of a follow up appointments to remain in good standing for ongoing service.
This should be an exception. However, some controlled medications will require out of an appointment refills, which will be charged as above.
Frequency of appointments will be determined collaboratively based on clinical need and patient preference (as long as it’s clinically appropriate).
*Some initial consultations may require an additional 20 to 45 minutes appointment for collateral information in order to consider the consultation as complete. This need will be considered case by case and discussed with you and your privacy will be protected by HIPAA law. Additional charge for this collateral interview will be charged according to the time used, and as agreed in advance.
Missed appointments or cancellation within less than 24 hour notice are expected to be paid in full, and will be automatically charged to the credit card on file. Appointments may NOT be rescheduled or cancelled by email or text. They can only be rescheduled or cancelled by phone, or online using the patient portal
Office location
Dr. Ran Friedman, MD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education and training
- Medical School - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Doctor of Medicine
- University of Texas, Southwestern, Residency in Psychiatry
Professional memberships
- American Medical Association
- American Psychiatric Association
- Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians
Awards and publications
- 2016 VA Grand Rounds Presentation: Managing Bipolar Disorder in Women Of Childbearing Potential, Dallas VA
- 2016 Benzodiazepine Detox in Pregnant Patients. Presented at: Women’s Mental Health Track Case Conference, UT Southwestern Medical Center
- 2016 First Break Psychosis and Hyperthyroidism. Presented at: Consult Liaison Case Conference, Parkland Hospital
NPI number
1649613613
How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Ran Friedman?
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Is Dr. Ran Friedman accepting new patients?
Dr. Ran Friedman generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Friedman's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Ran Friedman online?
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What practice does Dr. Ran Friedman work with?
Dr. Ran Friedman works with Friedman Psychiatry.
Where is Dr. Ran Friedman's office located?
Dr. Ran Friedman has 2 office locations, including in Broaddus and Plano, view full addresses on Dr. Friedman's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ran Friedman have?
Dr. Ran Friedman is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Ran Friedman?
Dr. Ran Friedman frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Ran Friedman on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Ran Friedman speak?
Dr. Ran Friedman speaks English and Hebrew.