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Dr. Allan Friedman, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 75
Dr. Allan Friedman, MD
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Dr. Allan Friedman, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Durham, NC.
Dr. Allan Friedman, MD
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Dr. Allan Friedman, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 75
Durham, NC
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience
Dr. Allan Friedman, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Durham, NC.

About

Dr. Friedman graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 1974 and completed a residency at Duke University Medical Center.Dr. Allan Friedman, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Durham, NC and has 50 years experience. Dr. Friedman currently practices at The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center and are affiliated with Duke University Hospital. Dr. Friedman has experience treating conditions like Brain Cancer, Hypothalamus Cancer and Cancer of Cerebral Meninges among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Friedman received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 32 times. Dr. Friedman's office accepts new patients. Dr. Friedman also speaks German. Dr. Friedman is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Brain Cancer
Hypothalamus Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Brain Cancer
Hypothalamus Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Brain Cancer
Hypothalamus Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Cerebral Edema
Meningiomas
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Hydrocephalus
Back Pain
Brain Aneurysm
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Degenerative Disc Disease
Epilepsy
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Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Astrocytoma
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Broken Neck
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Compressed Spinal Cord
Craniopharyngioma
Extradural Hemorrhage
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Medulloblastoma
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Pyogenic Meningitis
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Polyneuropathy
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Schwannoma
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Stenosis
Upper Back Pain
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Craniectomy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Epidural Block
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoplasty
Neuroplasty
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Stereotaxis
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Care PPO
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  • Blue Connection (Blue HPN) - VA, NC
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    Options PPO
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    Nexus Open Access
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select

Locations

  1. 1 The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center
    20 Duke Medicine Cir Ste 31, Durham, NC 27710
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 681-6421
  2. 2 Private Diagnostic Clinic PLLC
    40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 684-8111
  3. 3 Cancer Center Duhs
    20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 684-5301
  4. 4 Duke University Hospital
    2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (407) 667-0444
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Friedman
4.6
Based on 32 Reviews
5 Stars (28)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Apr 03, 2024
This Dr is incredible!! He is a genius in his skill. I can not say enough on the comfort in knowing I was in the best hands. Praise God for Dr Friedman!!
Julie Swan — Apr 03, 2024
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Languages Spoken
German
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Eastern Illinois University
    1974
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Duke University Medical Center
    1975
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Duke University Medical Center
    1978
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Western Ontario
    1981
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Allan Friedman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Friedman's profile.

Dr. Friedman frequently treats the following conditions: Brain Cancer, Hypothalamus Cancer and Cancer of Cerebral Meninges. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Allan Friedman, MD is affiliated with Duke University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Allan Friedman, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Duke University Hospital

    2100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC