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Dr. Emily Friedman, MD

Dr. Emily Friedman, MD

Neurosurgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Emily Friedman, MD is a neurosurgeon in Oklahoma City, OK and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1981. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Stillwater Medical Center and Southwestern Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 47 reviews 4 Star Rating (47 reviews)

Practice

3435 NW 56th St Ste 210 Oklahoma City, OK 73112

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Friedman is affiliated with Stillwater Medical Center Stillwater, 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

4.0

47 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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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
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Dec 10, 2021
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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
1 person found this helpful
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D. Laden – Mar 28, 2021
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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
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Michelle Rutherford – Sep 01, 2020
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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
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Cindi – Aug 13, 2020
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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
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Thankful in OKC – Apr 09, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 15, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Charles Kreger in Yukon, OK – Feb 09, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Dec 26, 2017
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Norman,okla – Sep 15, 2017
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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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Glenn Herring in Lawton, OK – Feb 02, 2017
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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
7 people found this helpful
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James VanCleave in Blanchard, OK – Jul 01, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Sandra Toby in Oklahoma City, OK – May 31, 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
8 people found this helpful
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Susie Marie Dee in Hinton, OK – Apr 29, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Our mission is to diagnose your problem correctly, treat it effectively, and help you live your life more fully. Health issues are addressed, as well as spinal problems, contributing to a more "whole body" approach rather than focusing on the spine...read more

biography

Welcome to the practice of Emily D. Friedman M.D., specializing in Neurosurgical and Spinal consultation. Dr. Friedman is a Board-Certified Neurological Surgeon who was the first female Neurosurgeon to graduate from the prestigious Columbia University....read more
  • 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.

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia Presbyterian Center

    Residency Hospital, 1986
  • University Of Minnesota

    Internship Hospital, 1982
  • Georgetown University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
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Dr. Friedman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Jay Cannon MD PC3435 NW 56th St Ste 210 Oklahoma City, OK 73112
    1
    Dennis E. Foster MD Orthopedic Surgery Inc.3130 SW 89th St Ste 100 Oklahoma City, OK 73159
    2
    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:30am - 4:30pm
      • Tue: 8:30am - 4:30pm
      • Wed: 8:30am - 4:30pm
      • Thu: 8:30am - 4:30pm
      • Fri: 8:30am - 4:00pm
    • Directions

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Northwest Surgical Hospital

      9204 N May Ave
      Oklahoma City, OK 73120

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

      95%
      Patients said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

      28% higher than the national average

      94%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      21% higher than the national average

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    • Community Hospital

      3100 SW 89th St
      Oklahoma City, OK 73159
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

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

      91%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      87%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Stillwater Medical Center

      1323 W 6th Ave
      Stillwater, OK 74074
      Recipient of 5
      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.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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