Robert M. Friedlander
Expertise in
12
conditions
Expertise in
12
conditions
200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

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 highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

Dr. Friedlander is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 175 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Friedlander is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Harvard Medical School

Residency

Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard Medical School

Specialties

Neurosurgery
Infectious Disease
Pediatrics

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in NY

Board Certifications

American Board Of Neurological Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc St Margaret
Upmc Passavant

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

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UnitedHealthcare
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UPMC
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Locations

UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian
200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Clinical Research

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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert M. Friedlander is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chiari Malformation, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Robert M. Friedlander specialize in?

While Dr. Robert M. Friedlander is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Chiari Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Chiari Malformation Type 1. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

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Yes. Dr. Robert M. Friedlander has published 175 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chiari Malformation. You can view a list of Dr. Robert M. Friedlander's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Robert M. Friedlander accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-794-7895 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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