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Deborah Friedman, MD, Neurology, Dallas, TX

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Neurology • Dallas, TX

Headache, Neuro-Ophthalmology

Former Professor, Department of Neurology and Neurotherapeutics and the Department of Ophthalmology, UT Southwestern Medical Center. Founding Director of UT Southwestern’s Headache and Facial Pain Program.

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  • Office

    12740 Hillcrest Rd Ste 269
    Dallas, TX 75230
    Phone+1 972-773-9003
    Fax+1 972-773-9005

Summary

  • Dr. Deborah Friedman is a neurologist in solo practice at Yellow Rose Headache and Neuro-Ophthalmology in Dallas, Texas. She is former professor of Neurology and Ophthalmology at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. She is a past president of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS), the Treasurer of the Southern Headache Society and a Fellow of NANOS, the American Headache Society and the American Academy of Neurology. She has more than 130 publications and over 500 citings. Her key interests are disorders of cerebrospinal fluid dynamics, migraine and cluster headache.

Education & Training

  • University of Rochester
    University of RochesterMasters Degree, Public Health, 2006 - 2008
  • University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterFellowship, Neuro-Ophthalmology, 1987 - 1989
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineResidency, Neurology, 1984 - 1987
  • TriHealth (Good Samaritan Hospital)
    TriHealth (Good Samaritan Hospital)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1983 - 1984
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2012 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1989 - 2025
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1983 - 1988
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • United Council of Neurology SubspecialtiesHeadache Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • John Graham Award American Headache Society, 2021
  • The Best Doctors in America Best Doctors
  • US News and World Report Top Doctors US News and World Report
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Headache Characteristics in Children with Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Elevated Opening Pressure Without Papilledema, and Normal Opening Pressure: A Retrospective Coh...  
    Christina L Szperka, Grant T Liu, Deborah I Friedman, Shana E McCormack, Grace L Paley, Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain
  • Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome Is the Best Term for This Condition  
    Shannon J Beres, Kathleen B Digre, Deborah I Friedman, Grant T Liu, Pediatric Neurology

Authored Content

  • Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome Is the Best Term for This ConditionAugust 2018
  • Under Pressure to Spot Low Pressure HeadacheJuly 2018
  • Under Pressure to Spot Low Pressure HeadacheJuly 2018

Press Mentions

  • Did You Quit Your CGRP Preventative Too Soon?
    Did You Quit Your CGRP Preventative Too Soon?July 7th, 2022
  • Migraine Linked to More COVID-19 Infections, Symptoms but Less Health Care Utilization
    Migraine Linked to More COVID-19 Infections, Symptoms but Less Health Care UtilizationJune 11th, 2021
  • Noninvasive Treatment Exhibits Potential Effectiveness for Patients with Vestibular Migraine Attacks
    Noninvasive Treatment Exhibits Potential Effectiveness for Patients with Vestibular Migraine AttacksOctober 14th, 2019
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Grant Support

  • Outcome Measures In Idiopathic Intracranial HypertensionNational Eye Institute2004–2008
  • Ischemic Optic Neuropathy Decompression TrialNational Eye Institute1992–1999

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Neurology - AAN
    Fellow
  • North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society
    Fellow
  • American Headache Society
    Co-Chair, Scottsdale Headache Symposium
  • Southern Headache Society
    Treasurer

External Links

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