
Claire Friedman, MD
Gynecologic Oncologist & Early Drug Development Specialist
Titles
Assistant Attending Physician
Clinical Expertise
Immunotherapy; Early-Phase Clinical Trials; Uterine Cancer (Endometrial Cancer); Uterine Sarcoma; Ovarian Cancer; Cervical Cancer
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Dr. Friedman accepts the following list of insurance providers. Select your insurance provider to see more details.
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, PPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, EPO PPO, POS
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): Supplemental
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): POS, EPO, HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO, DSN
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, EPO
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): EPO, HMO, PPO, POS
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, PPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO EPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): EPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): EPO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): Federal Government
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): Supplemental
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO/OAP
Payor Type: Other
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): TBD
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO/EPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, EPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, HMO
Contact and Location
- 646-888-4247 Office Phone
- Speaks English

Memorial Sloan Kettering has locations throughout New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, and Westchester. These locations offer many services, including screening, chemotherapy, and medical testing.
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Education
MD, New York University School of Medicine
Residencies
Internal Medicine - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Fellowships
Medical Oncology – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine; Medical Oncology
I am a medical oncologist who specializes in treating gynecologic cancers. These include uterine (endometrial) cancer, uterine sarcoma, ovarian cancer, and cervical cancer.
I have particular expertise in using immunotherapy to treat these diseases. I rely on a shared decision-making approach with my patients to provide their care, and I cherish the relationships I have with them and their families.
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Immunotherapy is an exciting, relatively new treatment approach that takes advantage of our bodies’ own cancer-fighting abilities. It has been effective in treating some cancers, including melanoma, bladder cancer, and non-small cell lung cancer. I am studying how we can effectively use certain immunotherapies to treat gynecologic cancers.
When I meet with women who have been diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer, they are often concerned about how their treatments will affect their lives. That’s why I start by asking what’s most important to them. From there, we can have an honest discussion about what to expect.
I also remind my patients that their care team is just a phone call away if they have any concerns. I encourage questions and discussion, and want people to leave my office feeling comfortable and confident in their care plan.
Awards and Honors
- Young Investigator Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology (2017)
- Clinical Fellowship in Biomarkers or Mechanisms of Action, Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (2016)
- Merit Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology (2016)
Colleagues
Doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering work as teams, with specialists from all different areas. This allows us to consider all your needs together, and to give you the best possible care.
Clinical Trials
- Clinical Trials Investigated by Dr. Friedman
- A Phase 2 Study of Selumetinib and Olaparib or Selumetinib Alone for Ovarian and Endometrial Cancers with Certain Genetic Changes
- A Phase I Study of Ascending Doses of AZD6738 in Combination with Chemotherapy and/or Novel Anticancer Agents
- A Phase I Study of SGN-STNV in People with Advanced Solid Tumors
- A Phase I Study of XMT-1536 with Chemotherapy in People with Advanced Ovarian Cancer
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- A Phase I/II Study of DS-7300a in People with Advanced Solid Tumors
- Clinical Trials Co-Investigated by Dr. Friedman
- A Phase 1 Study of E-602 Alone or with Pembrolizumab Immunotherapy in People with Advanced Cancer
- A Phase I Study of MCLA-145 in People with Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors
- A Phase I Study of RP-3500 Alone or with Talazoparib in People with Advanced Solid Tumors with Certain Genetic Mutations
- A Phase I Study of STK-012 Alone and with Pembrolizumab Immunotherapy in People with Solid Tumors
- A Phase I/II Study of BMS-986340 Alone and with Nivolumab Immunotherapy in People with Solid Tumors

Memorial Sloan Kettering's doctors and scientists are constantly developing new treatments for cancer. MSK is typically running hundreds of clinical trials at a given time.
You may be able to participate in a clinical trial even if you are new to MSK. Search our online directory to find trial information and see more about who can participate.
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Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Friedman’s journal articles. Pubmed is an online index of research papers and other articles from the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
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Disclosures
Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.
MSK requires doctors and faculty members to report (“disclose”) the relationships and financial interests they have with external entities. As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public.
Claire Friedman discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
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Aptitude Health
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Arch Oncology, Inc.
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Bristol-Myers Squibb
Provision of Services -
Genentech
Provision of Services (uncompensated)
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Merck & Co Inc.
Provision of Services (uncompensated) -
OncLive
Provision of Services -
Seattle Genetics
Provision of Services
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