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Benjamin Frishberg, MD, Neurology, Carlsbad, CA

BenjaminM.FrishbergMD

Neurology Carlsbad, CA

Headache, Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis, Neuro-Ophthalmology

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  • Office

    6010 Hidden Valley Rd
    Ste 200
    Carlsbad, CA 92011
    Phone+1 760-631-3000
    Fax+1 760-631-3016

Summary

  • Dr. Benjamin Frishberg is a Neurologist based in Carlsbad, CA, specializing in Neuro-Ophthalmology. Headache Medicine, and neuroimmunology/multiple sclerosis. He completed medical school at University Minnesota and went on to do Internal medicine and Neurology Residencyat University of California San Diego before his Neuro-Ophthalmology fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta. He is now a senior clinician at the neurology Center of Southern California where he has been for the past 27 years. He now acts as the director of clinical research as well as being active inpatient care. He has held academic positions at Howard University, Georgetown University, George Washington University and is now Clinical Professor of Neuroscience at UCSD (voluntary).. Dr. Frishberg has been Principal Investigator in over 50 clinical studies in Neurology going back 30 years an continues to contribute to the literature, is a reviewer for multiple journals, and continues to lecture nationally on his topics of expertise.

Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Neuro-Ophthalmology, 1984 - 1985
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 1981 - 1984
  • La Jolla Veterans Administration
    La Jolla Veterans Administration1984
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1981
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1979 - 1980
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 1979
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaBS, Physiological Psychology, Summa Cum Laude, 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1997 - 2027
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 1985 - 1998
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1985 - 1998
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1984 - 1985
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors San Diego, 2003-2005, 2012, 2023
  • Fellow North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society 1995
  • Fellow American Academy of Neurology, 1994
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Consensus Statement on the Use of Botulinum Neurotoxin to Treat Spasticity in Adults.  
    Thomas L. Davis, MD, Matthew A. Brodsky, MD, Victoria A. Carter, MD, Marc DiFazio, MD, Ben Frishberg, MD, Eugene C. Lai, MD, PhD, John McGuire, MD, Douglas P. Meyer, R..., P&T 31;666-682
  • Program to Assess Headache Treatmetn Strategies: An Observational Study of Botulinum Toxin Type A in the Preventive Treatmetn of Migraine.  
    Stephen D. Silberstein, MD; Alexander Mauskop, MD; Benjamin M. Frishberg, MD; Stewart J. Tepper, MD; Peter McAllister, MD; Sheena K. Aurora, MD Frederick G. Freitag, DO, Headache. 2006; 46: 846
  • Frishberg et al Long-term Safety and Tolerability of a Fixed Single-Tablet Formulation of Sumatriptan RT Technology and Naproxen Sodium in the Acute Treatment of Migra...  
    Paul Winner, DO, Roger K. Cady, MD; Gary E. Ruoff, Benjamin M, Headache. 2006; 46:859-860
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Predictors of Outcomes of Botulinum Toxin Type A in the Preventive Treatment of Headache.
    Stephen D. Silberstein, MD; Alexander Mauskop, MD; Benjamin M. Frishberg, MD; Stewart J. Tepper, MD; Peter McAllister, MD; Sheena K. Aurora, MD Frederick G. Freitag, DO, Migraine Trust Meeting, London
  • MBA§ Botulinum Toxin Type A for the Prophylaxis of Chronic Daily Headache in Migraineurs: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Trial.
    Ninan T. Mathew, MD,† Benjamin M. Frishberg, MD,* Marek Gawel, MB, BCh, FRCPC,‡ Ronald DeGryse, MS, MA,§ Catherine Turkel, PharmD, European Federation of Neurologic Societies meeting
  • A New Formulation of Dihydroergotamine (DHE) is Effective for Sustained Relief in the Acute Treatment of Migraine.
    Frishberg, BM, Headache 43:5, 525, Abstract F17
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Lectures

  • Efficacy of the Triptans. 
    Merck Regional Consultants Meeting, Williamsburg, VA
  • Treatment Options in MS. 
    San Diego Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society
  • Treatment of Spasticity. 
    San Diego Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society
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Other

  • Neuro-Ophthalmologic Clues to Parasellar Disease. 
    Frishberg, BM, Spector, RH, Contemporary Neurosurgery, Vol. 7, No. 19

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