Allan Friedman MD

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Pituitary Surgery, Skull Base

Professor of Surgery, Duke University

Duke Medical CtrDurham, NC 27710
Phone+1 919-620-4467

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Education & Training

Duke University HospitalResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1975 - 1980
Duke University HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1974 - 1975
University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 1974

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Certifications & Licensure

NC State Medical License 1974 - 2027
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017

Clinical Trials

PVSRIPO for Recurrent Glioblastoma (GBM) Start of enrollment: 2012 Apr 25
COMPLETED
PHASE1

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Posterior Cervicothoracic Fusion During Dorsal Root Entry Zone Lesioning for Brachial Plexus Avulsion: Sagittal Alignment and Deformity Outcomes.
Stephen M Bergin, Joshua Woo, Mohamed Alwadai, Benjamin S Succop, Blake Parente
Neurosurgery Practice. 2026-08-01
Normal pressure hydrocephalus plus atypical presentation with symptomatic resolution following the restoration of CSF flow: illustrative case.
Jordan Hatfield, Kennedy Carpenter, Jordan Komisarow, Allan Friedman, Joel Morgenlander
Journal of Neurosurgery. Case Lessons. 2026-01-26
6 citations
A surgical window of opportunity trial evaluating the effect of the PCSK9 inhibitor evolocumab on tumoral MHC-I expression and CD8infiltration in glioma.
Kirit Singh, Matthew W Foster, Marlene J Violette, Anna M Corcoran, Kelly M Hotchkiss
Scientific Reports. 2025-10-23

Press Mentions

UAMS Honors Famed Neurosurgeon, Nurse at SymposiumMarch 18th, 2025
The EndBrainCancer Initiative, a Seattle-Based Patient Services and Advocacy Organization, Champions Changes to Standards of Care at Its 7th Annual Brains Matter DinnerMay 30th, 2018
How to Build a Successful Front and Back Office Team at Your Spine Practice FeaturedJanuary 4th, 2017