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Michael Friedman, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Chicago, IL

MichaelFriedmanMD

Otolaryngology (ENT) Chicago, IL

Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery, Sleep Medicine

Professor of Otolaryngology, Rush Medical College

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  • Office

    30 N Michigan Ave
    Ste 1107
    Chicago, IL 60602
    Phone+1 312-236-3642
    Fax+1 312-236-5162

Summary

  • Dr. Michael Friedman is an experienced otolaryngologist (ENT) based in Chicago, Illinois with a specialized focus on head & neck surgery and obstructive sleep apnea. He completed his medical education and residencies at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, starting his career in 1977. Friedman has served as a professor at Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center, and has affiliations with Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Swedish Hospital, and St. Joseph's Hospital. He has published numerous scholarly articles and received honors such as the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from eClinicalWorks EHR and America’s Top Doctors from Castle Connolly Medical Guide.

Education & Training

  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1974 - 1977
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Metropolitan Group)
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Metropolitan Group)Residency, Surgery, 1973 - 1974
  • Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
    Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1972 - 1973
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 1972
  • Yeshiva University
    Yeshiva UniversityB.A., chemistry, 1968

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1973 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1970 - 2001
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eClinicalWorks EHR, eClinicalWorks LLC, 2013
  • Star Peer-Reviewer Award American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, 2010
  • America’s Top Doctors Castle Connolly Medical Guide, 2001
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Mandibular Advancement for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Relating Outcomes to Anatomy  
    Friedman M, Shnowske K, Hamilton C, Samuelson CG, Hirsch M, Pott TR, Yalamanchali S, JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 1/1/2014
  • ZPPP Combined with Endoscopic Coblator Open Tongue Base Resection for Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome  
    Lin HC, Friedman M, Chang HW, Yalamanchali S, Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 1/1/2014
  • Diagnostic Value of the Friedman Tongue Position and Mallampati Classification for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Meta-analysis  
    Friedman M, Hamilton C, Samuelson C, Lundgren M, Pott T, Otolaryngol Head Neck Sur, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Impact of Mandibular Advancement Devices on CRP Levels in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    Friedman M, Yalamanchali S, Pott T, Lundgren M, American Academy of Otolaryngology Annual Meeting, Vancouver, Canada, 1/1/2013
  • OSAHS in Patients with Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
    Hsin-Ching L, Friedman M, Hsueh-Wen C, Pulver T, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 1/26/2010
  • Reduction of LTH Following PPI Therapy inPatients with LPR
    Friedman M, Pulver T, Leesman ,C, Foster M, Patel A, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 1/26/2010
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Lectures

  • Treatment of OSA: Beyond UPP 
    New York, NY - 1/27/2013
  • Better Than Nothing: When CPAP and Invasive Surgery Are Not An Option 
    Atlanta, GA - 1/16/2013
  • Minimally Invasive and Innovative Techniques in Otolaryngology 
    Chicago, IL - 1/9/2013
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Other

  • Pillar Palatal Implant–How I Do It 
    Friedman M, Eleventh, Twelfth Annual Techniques in Head and Neck Surgery–Otolaryngology: The Course
    1/4/2004
  • ZPP–How I Do It 
    Friedman M, Eleventh Annual Techniques in Head and Neck Surgery–Otolaryngology: The Course
    1/4/2004
  • Tonsil Coblation–How I Do It 
    Friedman M, Tenth Annual Techniques in Head and Neck Surgery–Otolaryngology: The Course
    1/29/2003
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Press Mentions

  • Is This Dangerous Social Media Trend Making a Comeback?
    Is This Dangerous Social Media Trend Making a Comeback?April 6th, 2018

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