| | Care Philosophy  |  | We provide a personal & caring environment, giving plenty of time with the doctor & same-day appointments when needed. We do our best to ensure your comfort during exams, and we take extra time to make office procedures as comfortable as possble. | Locations  |  | Santa Monica Office. See map 1245 16th Street Suite 312 Santa Monica, California 90404 310.453.1982 310.829.4942 (FAX) richardfriedermd@hotmail.comMalibu Office 22601 Pacific Coast Highway Suite 240 Malibu, California 90265 (310) 453-1982 (310) 829-4942 (FAX) richardfriedermd@hotmail.com | Specialties  |  | Gynecology, Obstetrics, Menopause, Hereditary Female Cancer, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Infertility, Family Planning/Contraception
| Insurance  |  | Fee for Service,at reasonable rates. We will help you to submit claims to your insurance for reimbursement. Most insurance plans will reimburse your costs after the deductible has been met. | Patient Education Resources |  | |
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| |   | Announcements |  |  | BRCA gene testing for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer. Many women have a 1/40 risk or more, and don't know it!
Heavy Periods? ENDOMETRIAL ABLATION. Out patient procedure with light anesthesia.
PAPSURE now available A better PAP test..90% accurate (usually only 50%)
"PLAN B" New Morning After Pill. 99% effective if taken within 48 hours after sex
MIRENA IUD New 5-year IUD with minimal cramps. IMPLANON: A 3-year hormone "seed" under your skin that provides nearly 100% effective birth control.
LOW SEX DRIVE ? Maybe low testosterone ? Easy to check and treat !
PMS ? New herbal or medical treatments.
MENOPAUSE Estrogen or Not.. Bio-identical or not.. there are MANY options ! |  | If you're under the pregnancy care of an OB outside of Malibu, consider switching to the only local OB-GYN and delivering at UCLA-Santa Monica Hospital or Saint Johns. |
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