Robert S Friedman MD FACS

Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Glaucoma Related

The Eye Associates

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

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Summary

Dr. Robert Friedman is a Board Certified ophthalmologist based in Sarasota, FL, with subspecialties in anterior segment, cataract, and glaucoma-related conditions. He completed his medical education at Chicago Medical School and underwent an ophthalmology residency at Louisiana State University and completed a Glaucoma Fellowship at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He serves as Medical Director at The Eye Associates which is partnered with Eye Health America and holds academic positions at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and Florida State University College of Medicine. Since 2009, he has been a partner at The Eye Associates. His expertise includes glaucoma management and surgery, and refractive laser cataract surgery. Dr. Friedman is recognized as a Fellow by both the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and is also a member of the American Glaucoma Society.

Education & Training

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)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1988 - 1992
Michael Reese Hospital/University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoInternship, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1988
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and ScienceClass of 1987

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Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 1981 - 2028
LA State Medical License 1988 - 1992
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Member American Glaucoma Society
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2016-2017
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons