Robert M. Friedlander
Experienced in Neuroepithelioma

Dr. Robert M. Friedlander

Neurosurgery | Infectious Disease | Pediatrics
UPMC
UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian
200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Experienced in Neuroepithelioma
UPMC
UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian
200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Dr. Friedlander is the Chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery and the Walter E. Dandy Distinguished Professor of Neurological Surgery, Neurology, and Neurobiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Clinically, he focuses on the operative management of complex cerebrovascular disorders, Chiari Malformations, and brain tumors. Before joining UPMC, Dr. Friedlander was Professor of Neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School and Vice Chair of Neurosurgery and associate director of cerebrovascular surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.

Dr. Friedlander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroepithelioma. His top areas of expertise are Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation, Awake Craniotomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Graduate Institution
Harvard Medical School
Residency
Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard Medical School
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Infectious Disease
Pediatrics
Licenses
Neurological Surgery in MA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Neurological Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc St Margaret
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male

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Locations

UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian
200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-794-7895
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