Rick A. Friedman, MD, PhD

Division Director, Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery

About this doctor:
Dr. Friedman is a world renowned leader in the treatment of acoustic neuromas. He began his career as a fellow at House Clinic and later joined the group as an Associate where he had a busy practice for 15 years. He is an NIH funded scientist and his laboratory studies the genetics of common forms of hearing loss. Dr. Friedman belongs to a majority of the societies in his area of specialization, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the American Otological Society, the Acoustic Neuroma Association, the American Neurotology Society, the North American Skull Base Society, the Triological Society and the NIH/National Institute of Deafness and other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) where he serves as an Ad Hoc Reviewer.

Education:
BA, University of California, Los Angeles (1984)
MD, University of California, San Diego (1988)
PhD, Dept. of Molecular Pathology. University of California, San Diego, CA,

Internships:
Intern, Dept. of Surgery, UCSD Medical Center (1988-1989)

Residencies:
Resident, Division of Otolaryngology, UCSD Medical Center (1989-1994)

Fellowships:Clinical Fellow, House Ear Clinic, Inc. (1995)

Certifications:
Board certified in Otolaryngology and Neurotology
American Board of Otolaryngology

Professional society memberships:
American Otological Society
American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Association for Research in Otolaryngology
Acoustic Neuroma Association, Medical Advisory Board (2005 to present)
American Neurotology Society

Awards:
Castle Connolly “Top Doctor,” 2015

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