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Dr. William Friedman, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 71
Dr. William Friedman, MD
3.3 (45 Ratings)
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Dr. William Friedman, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Gainesville, FL.
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Dr. William Friedman, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 71
Gainesville, FL
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience
Dr. William Friedman, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Gainesville, FL.

About

Dr. Friedman graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1976 and completed a residency at Shands Hospital.Dr. William Friedman, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Gainesville, FL and has 48 years experience. Dr. Friedman currently practices at UF Health Comprehensive Spine Center and are affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital. Dr. Friedman has experience treating conditions like Brain Cancer and Cerebral Edema among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Friedman received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 45 times. Dr. Friedman's office accepts new patients. Dr. Friedman is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Brain Cancer
Brain Surgery
Cerebral Edema
Brain Cancer
Brain Surgery
Cerebral Edema
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Hydrocephalus
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Chiari's Deformity
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Traumatic Brain Injury
Back Pain
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Degenerative Disc Disease
Epilepsy
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Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Subdural Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Nerve Ablation
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Spinal Cord Decompression
Stereotaxis
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Birth Defects
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Tumor
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Discitis
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Extradural Hemorrhage
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spina Bifida
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Moyamoya Disease
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Neck Pain
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurofibromatosis Type Two
Neurogenic Bowel
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Piriformis Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Post-Traumatic Coma
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Traumatic Hydrocephalus
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Cervical Microdiscectomy
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Peripheral Nerve Block
Radiofrequency Ablation Nerve
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Skull Base Surgery
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 UF Health Comprehensive Spine Center
    1505 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  2. 2 UF Health Neurosurgery - Neuromedicine Hospital
    1505 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Friedman
3.3
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1 Star (18)

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Patient Reviews
Sep 05, 2023
I suffered with Trigeminal Neuralgus for about 20 years & it was becoming unbearable. I was fortunate enough to find out about Dr Friedman in a freak situation, I ran into a sweet young girl whose grandmother had surgery & was cured. After going everywhere even Mayo, I finally felt heard & hopeful & I was cured!!!!! The Microvascular Decompression was my cure as it was for my new friend. Trigeminal Neuralgis is called suicide disease because it is soooo painful. He is my saviour! I would trust my brain to him anytime! Thank you Dr Friedman & Pam Ridder!
Cathy Hesketh — Sep 05, 2023
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    1976
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Shands Hospital
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Shands Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Friedman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Friedman's profile.

Dr. Friedman frequently treats the following conditions: Brain Cancer and Cerebral Edema. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. William Friedman, MD is affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • UF Health Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL