Emily R. Friedman, NP

The menopause transition can impact nearly every system in the body and every aspect of health, including one’s physical, mental, and social wellbeing. Although menopause as a natural physiologic event will affect half of the population, it is too often difficult to access high-quality, up-to-date information and care. At the Center for Midlife Health and Menopause, I provide specialized menopause care that supports whole-person midlife health.

I am a double-board-certified women’s health and adult gerontology nurse practitioner, with additional certification as a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. I completed my training at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. I have experience in a range of settings, including general obstetrics and gynecology, complex gynecology, menopause care, sexual medicine, and cancer survivorship.

I support people during all stages of menopause, including those who have gone through medical or surgical menopause. My approach to care is trauma-informed, affirming, and centered on shared decision-making. I enjoy partnering with my patients to create a treatment plan that affirms their priorities, goals, and values.

I am a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health, The Menopause Society, and The Scientific Network on Female Sexual Health and Cancer. I have had the honor of serving as a content expert for the organization Our Bodies Ourselves Today.