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Dr. Allan Friedman, MD

Dr. Allan Friedman, MD

Neurosurgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Allan Friedman, MD is a neurosurgeon in Durham, NC and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Friedman has extensive experience in Nervous System Neoplasms. He graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 1974. He is affiliated with Duke University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

20 Duke Medicine Cir Durham, NC 27710

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Friedman is affiliated with Duke University Hospital Durham, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Friedman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Friedman specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Friedman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Friedman

4.6

32 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
88%
88%
4 Star
3%
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
9%
9%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Julie Swan – Apr 03, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Horrible experience – Sep 09, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 22, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 06, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
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Apr 03, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Mar 17, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sydney Hill – Aug 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Kara in FL – Jul 13, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Why me??? in Raleigh, NC – Dec 23, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kgreene74 in Tampa, FL – May 10, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
17 people found this helpful
Helpful
Minneapolis, MN – Feb 08, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Allan Friedman, MD is a neurosurgeon in Durham, NC and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Friedman has extensive experience in Nervous System Neoplasms. He graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 1974. He is affiliated with Duke University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Western Ontario

    Fellowship Hospital, 1981
  • Duke University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1978
  • Duke University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1975
  • Eastern Illinois University

    Medical School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Friedman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Duke University Health System Inc20 Duke Medicine Cir Durham, NC 27710
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Duke University Hospital

      2100 Erwin Rd
      Durham, NC 27705
      Recipient of 12
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      85%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      9% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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