Dr. Scott Friedman

Dr. Scott Friedman, MD

Dr. Scott Friedman is a hepatologist at Mount Sinai Health System in New York, New York. He is known for liver fibrosis and hepatic stellate cells.

Dr. Friedman is dean for therapeutic discovery and chief of the Division of Liver Diseases at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. His laboratory showed how hepatic stellate cells drive liver scarring (fibrosis), work that underpins many of the anti-fibrosis drugs now in trials.

About Dr. Scott Friedman

• Full Name: Scott Friedman, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Hepatology (liver disease)
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Liver fibrosis; fatty liver disease; cirrhosis; translational liver research
• Current Role: Chief, Division of Liver Diseases, and Dean for Therapeutic Discovery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Listed in the CMS NPPES NPI Registry; search npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov by name and state to confirm the 10-digit number

Address & Contact

• Practice: Mount Sinai Health System
• Address: The Mount Sinai Hospital, 1 Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY 10029
• Phone: 212-241-6500 (Mount Sinai Hospital main line)
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: mountsinai.org
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Scott Friedman:

• Liver fibrosis and cirrhosis
• Fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH)
• Viral hepatitis
• Evaluation of abnormal liver tests

Education and training:

• Medical School, Residency and Fellowship: Institutions and dates are listed on his Mount Sinai profile and are being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Board Certification: Gastroenterology and/or Transplant Hepatology (American Board of Internal Medicine); confirm current status with the ABIM public verification tool
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the state medical board where the doctor practices
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: The Mount Sinai Hospital; Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Insurance

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Fees

No self-pay consultation price for Dr. Scott Friedman is published. US hospitals publish price-transparency files and offer cost estimates; ask Mount Sinai Health System’s patient financial services for an estimate. Payment methods and cancellation terms are set by the practice.

Professional Information

• Pioneering research on hepatic stellate cells and fibrosis
• Leadership roles in the AASLD
• Co-founder of biotech efforts in anti-fibrotic therapy

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• Mount Sinai physician and faculty profile (mountsinai.org)
• NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov)
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Scott Friedman known for?

Dr. Scott Friedman is known for liver fibrosis and hepatic stellate cells.

Where does Dr. Scott Friedman practice?

He practices at Mount Sinai Health System in New York, New York.

What conditions does Dr. Scott Friedman treat?

He focuses on liver scarring, fatty liver disease and cirrhosis.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Scott Friedman?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with Mount Sinai Health System before you visit.

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Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Mount Sinai Health System.