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Robert Friedman, MD, Ophthalmology, Sarasota, FL

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Ophthalmology • Sarasota, FL

Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Glaucoma Related

The Eye Associates

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  • Office

    2111 Bee Ridge Rd
    Sarasota, FL 34239
    Phone+1 941-925-8888
    Fax+1 941-924-8669

Summary

  • Dr. Robert Friedman is an ophthalmologist in Sarasota, FL, a Partner at The Eye Associates and Eye Health America, and is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. He received his medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University and has been in practice 30 years. He is fellowship trained in glaucoma from New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He specializes in femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery, premium intraocular lenses and glaucoma management and surgery. He is also experienced in diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, cornea diseases.

Education & Training

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount SinaiResidency, Ophthalmology, 1992 - 1993
  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine (New Orleans)
    Louisiana State University School of Medicine (New Orleans)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1988 - 1992
  • Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center
    Michael Reese Hospital and Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1988
  • Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
    Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and ScienceClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1981 - 2026
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1988 - 1992
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Professional Memberships

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