Expertise in
26
conditions

Dr. William A. Friedman

Neurosurgery
Uf Health Neurosurgery-Neuromedicine Hospital
1505 SW Archer Rd, 
Gainesville, FL 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
26
conditions
Uf Health Neurosurgery-Neuromedicine Hospital
1505 SW Archer Rd, 
Gainesville, FL 

Overview

William Friedman is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida.

Dr. Friedman is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Meningioma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Microvascular Decompression, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Friedman is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in FL

Hospital Affiliations

Uf Health Shands Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Florida Blue
  • EPO
  • PPO
Health Options
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Uf Health Neurosurgery-Neuromedicine Hospital
1505 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

3 Clinical Trials

Establishment of a UF Brain Tumor Tissue Bank: Florida Center for Brain Tumor Research
Establishment of a UF Brain Tumor Tissue Bank: Florida Center for Brain Tumor Research
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: January 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure
A Phase I/II Study Testing the Safety, Toxicities, and Efficacy of MK-3475 in Combination With MRI-guided Laser Ablation in Recurrent Malignant Gliomas
A Phase I/II Study Testing the Safety, Toxicities, and Efficacy of MK-3475 in Combination With MRI-guided Laser Ablation in Recurrent Malignant Gliomas
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 29, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological, Device
Study Drug: Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Phase II Study of the Optune System, Enhanced by Genomic Analysis to Identify the Genetic Signature of Response in the Treatment of Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme
A Phase II Study of the Optune System, Enhanced by Genomic Analysis to Identify the Genetic Signature of Response in the Treatment of Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: October 31, 2022
Intervention Type: Genetic, Procedure, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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36 Total Publications

Outcomes following structural allograft-chain impaction kyphoplasty.
Outcomes following structural allograft-chain impaction kyphoplasty.
Journal: North American Spine Society journal
Published: April 23, 2026
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Is Dr. William A. Friedman a top-rated expert for Trigeminal Neuralgia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William A. Friedman is classified as an Distinguished expert for Trigeminal Neuralgia, 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. William A. Friedman specialize in?

While Dr. William A. Friedman is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Trigeminal Neuralgia, Meningioma, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. William A. Friedman participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. William A. Friedman has published 36 articles and abstracts on conditions like Trigeminal Neuralgia. You can view a list of Dr. William A. Friedman'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. William A. Friedman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 352-273-6990 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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