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Dr. Robert Friedman

OphthalmologyGlaucoma Specialist
Sarasota, FL
(941) 792-2020
Accepts Medicare

Location

2111 Bee Ridge Road
Sarasota, FL 34239

Areas of Expertise

Glaucoma Surgery
Xen Gel Stent Implantation
Tube Shunt Procedures
Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
Toric/Astigmatism Correction
Advanced Technology Multifocal Implants

Meet Dr. Robert Friedman

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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

  • New York Eye and Ear Infirmary

    Glaucoma

    1993

    New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai

    Fellowship
  • Medical Internship

    Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center

    Residency
  • Louisiana State University Eye Center

    Ophthalmology

    Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

    Residency
  • Medical Degree

    1987

    Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science/Chicago Medical School

    Medical School

Awards & Honors

  • Recognition for performing over 100 Xen Gel Stents

    2021

    Allergan Pharmaceuticals

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
FL
License Numbers
ME0064752