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Areas of Expertise
Meet Dr. Robert Friedman
About Me
Dr. Robert Friedman is an ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma and cataracts, committed to providing his patients with cutting-edge technology for optimal eye health. With over 25 years of private practice experience, he focuses on comprehensive management and surgical treatment of glaucoma and advanced cataract surgery.
Dr. Friedman's expertise includes a wide range of glaucoma surgeries, such as minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), Xen gel stents, trabeculectomy, and tube shunt procedures. He also performs femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery with toric and multifocal implants. He was the first ophthalmologist in Florida to use the Durysta dissolvable implant for glaucoma.
Actively involved in teaching and research, Dr. Friedman holds clinical faculty appointments and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American College of Surgeons. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and maintains certification through continuous learning and improvement.
Training

Glaucoma
1993New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
FellowshipMedical Internship
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center
Residency
Ophthalmology
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
ResidencyMedical Degree
1987Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science/Chicago Medical School
Medical School
Awards & Honors
Recognition for performing over 100 Xen Gel Stents
2021Allergan Pharmaceuticals
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- FL
- License Numbers
- ME0064752


