TOP 10 Child health specialists in New London, Connecticut

Alan Friedman, MD is a pediatric cardiologist located at 365 Montauk Avenue in New London, Connecticut, United States. Dr. Friedman specializes in diagnosing and treating heart problems in infants, children, and adolescents. His clinical relationship with patients often begins during fetal diagnosis of congenital heart disease and continues through their early growth and development into their school-age and college years. Dr. Friedman, the son of a cardiologist and a newborn nurse, has a deep interest in the anatomy of the heart and its impact on function and physiology, particularly during the crucial transition from fetus to newborn. Dr. Friedman is inspired by his patients and their families, who show great resilience in overcoming adversity. He and his team at Yale prioritize a multidisciplinary approach to care, involving patients and families as integral members of the treatment team. Dr. Friedman also serves as the chief medical experience officer for the Yale New Haven Health System. Some of the conditions Dr. Friedman treats include ventricular septal defects, transposition of the great arteries, atrial septal defects, and truncus arteriosus. These congenital heart defects can be life-threatening and require specialized care and treatment. If you or your child are experiencing symptoms of a heart condition, Dr. Friedman and his team are here to help provide expert care and support.