Dr. Friedman is the founder of Florida Retina Consultants and has been serving patients in Central Florida for over 15 years. He is fellowship trained in Retina and Vitreous and is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Friedman provides state-of-the-art care with compassion for his patients.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts with Honors, University of Missouri, Columbia
• Doctor of Medicine with Honors, University of Missouri, Columbia
• Residency-Ophthalmology, University of Missouri, Columbia
• Fellowship-Retina &Vitreous, Northwestern University Medical School
• Former Assistant Professor and head of Retina Division-Ophthalmology Department University of Florida-Gainesville and Shands Hospital
• Current Assistant Clinical Professor-Ophthalmology Department, University of South Florida-Tampa

Noteworthy Accomplishments

• Phi Beta Kappa
• American Academy of Ophthalmology Honor Award
• American Academy of Ophthalmology Secretariat Award
• American Academy of Ophthalmology Councilor
• American Academy of Ophthalmology task force on Quality in Healthcare
• Published over 70 peer-reviewed articles in major Ophthalmology journals
• Lectured at meetings worldwide including four continents
• Leader in Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research network
• Principal Investigator for several FDA-approved studies looking a new treatments for retinal diseases.

Professional Associations

• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• American Medical Association
• Association for Research &Vision in Ophthalmology
• Florida Society of Ophthalmology
• Polk County Medical Association
• American Society of Retina Specialists (formerly Vitreous Society)
• American College of Surgeons
• Retina Society