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Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD

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(Stephen J. Freedland, MD)

(118 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

University of California, Davis, School of Medicine

Professional interests include: cancer, research, genitourinary cancer, and more.

8635 W 3rd Street Medical Offices West, Suite 1070W
Los Angeles, CA 90048

(310) 423-4700

Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD is an urologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of California, Davis, School of Medicine. Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Cedars-Sinai.

Office Locations

8635 W 3rd Street Medical Offices West, Suite 1070W
Los Angeles, CA 90048

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1601 Brenner Avenue W. G. (bill) Hefner Vamc (659)
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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“At a median follow-up was 94.2 months, 8-year OS with the combination of the androgen receptor pathway inhibitor and the ADT leuprolide was 78.9% versus 69.5% among patients who received leuprolide...”—"OS Win for Enzalutamide in Prostate Cancer at High Risk for Biochemical Recurrence", MedPage Today, October 2025

“"This study reminds us that asking important questions leads to relevant answers, whether they support or refute our hypothesis," wrote Stephen J. Freedland, MD, of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in...”—"Mixed Results With Metformin for Men on ADT for Prostate Cancer", MedPage Today, October 2025

“Lack of pain and other symptoms is a good sign, agreed Stephen Freedland, MD, of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.”—"Biden Has Reason for Optimism, Despite Advanced Prostate Cancer Diagnosis", MedPage Today, May 2025

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

uroflowmetry

In 2023, Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD had a list price for uroflowmetry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

cystoscopy

diagnostic cystoscopy

In 2012, Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD had a list price for cystoscopy, and diagnostic cystoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD treated as an urologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, laser treatment, ablation and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	13
doctor visit	110
laser treatment	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
urologic procedures	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	62

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	35

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	59

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD treated as an urologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	53
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	42
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD treated as an urologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2017 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laser treatment and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	22
doctor visit	75
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
laser treatment	22
minimally invasive procedures	22
urologic procedures	44

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	18
Cancer	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD treated as an urologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2018 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laser treatment and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	16
doctor visit	184
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
laser treatment	16
minimally invasive procedures	16
urologic procedures	50

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	18
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD treated as an urologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2019 were urologic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	18
doctor visit	183
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
laser treatment	18
minimally invasive procedures	18
urologic procedures	63

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	23
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD treated as an urologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2020 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laser treatment and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	13
doctor visit	150
laser treatment	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
urologic procedures	26

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	16
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD treated as an urologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, laser treatment and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	23
doctor visit	260
laser treatment	23
minimally invasive procedures	40
urologic procedures	40

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD treated as an urologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2022 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laser treatment and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	28
doctor visit	251
laser treatment	28
minimally invasive procedures	45
urologic procedures	61

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	16
Hispanic	12
Asian	16
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD treated as an urologist in Los Angeles, CA were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laser treatment and ablation.

ablation	19
doctor visit	136
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
laser treatment	19
minimally invasive procedures	23
urologic procedures	42

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD.

**Gender**
Female	0
Male	4

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	68
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	6

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	28
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	53

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	8
Cancer	28

Education & Training

Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD graduated from University of California, Davis, School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Urology, American Board of Urology and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of California, Davis, School of Medicine

Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Urology, American Board of Urology

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Cedars-Sinai

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Railroad Medicare, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Humana, Cigna, Medi-Cal, Anthem, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, HealthSmart PPO, HealthSmart, Optima Health, First Health, Beech Street, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Aetna ACO, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, Gold Coast PPO, Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO, Blue Shield California HMO, Health Net MAH, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, CareMore HMO, Blue Shield California PPO, Medicare MCR, Blue Shield California MAH and CareMore MAH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

MultiPlan

United Healthcare PPO

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare HMO

Railroad Medicare

United Healthcare

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Humana

Cigna

Medi-Cal

Anthem

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

HealthSmart PPO

HealthSmart

Optima Health

First Health

Beech Street

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Aetna ACO

Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO

Gold Coast PPO

Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO

Blue Shield California HMO

Health Net MAH

Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH

CareMore HMO

Blue Shield California PPO

Medicare MCR

Blue Shield California MAH

CareMore MAH

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 118 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-21

Patient verified via Press Ganey

There were no problems or conditions to discuss. The doctor suggested that I come in if I feel the need. No reason to come in every year. Everything looked good to the doctor.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-03

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Freedland always shows concerns for my health care needs.He always asks open-ended questions and answers in complete satisfactory manner.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-07

Patient verified via Press Ganey

He was very informative and explained in detail, and made me feel very comfortable With what I have to deal with.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-27

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Sr. Freedland is an amazing listener and his warmth as an individual made our deep conversation feel safe.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-20

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Excellent doctor . Very recommended

Overall Rating: 3.0 2024-03-26

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Nice and accommodating

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$420,278 XTANDI $310,904	TALZENNA $93,469	ORGOVYX $99	$15,807
GENZYME CORPORATION	$348,300 JEVTANA $309,555	NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED $350	PIPELINE-ONCOLOGY $18	$38,377
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$86,706 LYNPARZA $73,275	$13,431
Medivation Inc.	$54,684 XTANDI $39,122	$15,563
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$51,987 NOCDURNA $21,713	FIRMAGON $19,597	$10,677
Other	$265,509 Erleada $39,735	XTANDI $31,997	Nubeqa $20,125	ZYTIGA $15,859	Greenlight $9,221	Other $148,572

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$923,602
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$193,376
Travel and Lodging	$67,528
Honoraria	$24,750
Food and Beverage	$13,796
Other	$4,413

Research Payments

Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, MD has received 48 research payments totaling $1,342,772.

Biography

Dr. Stephen Freedland's medical specialty is urology (urinary tract disease). Areas of expertise for Dr. Freedland include genitourinary cancer and research. His professional affiliations include Cedars-Sinai and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He attended medical school at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Freedland has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. He accepts several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart. Dr. Freedland's distinctions include: Who's Who in America Editor-in-Chief: Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases and Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Los Angeles, CA.