Peter Friedell, MD, FACP

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A Specialist in Cancer and Blood Disorders

Dr. Peter Friedell is an oncology and hematology physician who works with a comprehensive team at the Joe Lueken Cancer Center. He specializes in treating adults who have been diagnosed with cancer and individuals with disorders of the blood, bone marrow and lymphatic systems. Dr. Friedell is also chairperson for the Department of Oncology/Hematology in the Bemidji region.

Cancer is scary. Dr. Friedell is there to assist patients through an unfamiliar maze of cancer therapeutics using all the resources at his disposal. 

In addition to being a medical oncologist, Dr. Friedell is also board certified as a physician of hematology. This dual training prepares an internist to diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of related diseases. A hematologist is a medical doctor who applies specialized knowledge to treat patients with disorders of the blood, bone marrow and lymphatic systems.

Dr. Friedell provides services including:

  • Oncology

  • Cancer treatment

  • Hematology

  • Hematopathology

  • Symptom management

  • Cancer screening

  • Cancer survivorship

  • Weight loss

  • Immunotherapy

  • Bleeding disorders

  • Breast health

  • Cancer risk assessment

He also has served in the armed forces as a captain in the MC USAR.

Dr. Friedell teaches medical students at Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota.

Speaks: English

Specialties

Services

(218) 333-5522

Background Information

Education History

Fellowship:
Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester, MN
Residency:
Internal Medicine: Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester, MN
Hematology: Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester, MN
Internship:
Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Medical School:
Chicago Medical School, Chicago, IL
Undergraduate School:
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Certifications:
American Board of Medical Examiners
American Board of Internal Medicine: Hematology, Oncology
American Board of Obesity Medicine

My Idea of Care

No two patients are alike and I treat all patients as individuals, tailoring my treatments to meet their needs. As a hematologist and oncologist, the most rewarding part of my job is watching my patients get better with the treatments that we have available at Sanford Bemidji. When I started my career, there were not many options for my patients, but as it has continued, there have been many advances in cancer, and we have been able to provide them to our patients here in Bemidji. Early in my medical training, I chose oncology as a specialty because I've always been interested in helping people, and through my training, I felt that I could do the most for people in the field of cancer care.

Personal Interests

Peter Friedell, MD, FACP, is married and has two children. He is originally from Chicago, IL.

Additional Locations

Sanford Health Park Rapids Clinic

110 Seventh St. W.
Park Rapids, Minnesota 56470

(218) 699-3121

Edith Sanford Breast Center Bemidji

1233 34th St. NW.
Bemidji, Minnesota 56601

(218) 333-4624

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