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Dr. Michael Friedman, MD

Dr. Michael Friedman, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Friedman, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Chicago, IL and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Friedman has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions and Sleep Apnea. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1972. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital and Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 119 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (119 reviews)

Practice

30 N Michigan Ave Ste 1107 Chicago, IL 60602
Telehealth available
(312) 432-0335

Dr. Friedman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Friedman specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Friedman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Friedman

4.1

119 ratings, 23 with a written review
5 Star
75%
75%
4 Star
2%
2%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
18%
18%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Apr 23, 2025
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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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Apr 15, 2025
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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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Oct 05, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Aug 29, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Kathy Pietrzak – Oct 27, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Nadia – Oct 19, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Oct 02, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Sep 20, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Apr 05, 2023
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
CW – Apr 02, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Disappointed Patient – Apr 01, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
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Mar 21, 2023
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What went well
No results
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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Feb 02, 2023
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What went well
No results
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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 17, 2023
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What went well
No results
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
5 people found this helpful
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Dec 22, 2022
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What went well
No results
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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Better more patient friendly doctors out there – Dec 13, 2022
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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
4 people found this helpful
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ST – Aug 26, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Fiona – Mar 23, 2022
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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
Helpful
Noka Arben – Feb 17, 2022
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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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M. J. Clissold – Dec 02, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michael Friedman, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Chicago, IL and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Friedman has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions and Sleep Apnea. He graduated from...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Sleep Medicine Otolaryngology

*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 Of Illinois Chicago Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1974

  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1972

  • Yeshiva University

    Undergraduate School, 1968
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. Friedman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office30 N Michigan Ave Ste 1107 Chicago, IL 60602
    1
    Home Sleep Diagnostics2522 W Peterson Ave Chicago, IL 60659
    2

    Practice

    Office3000 N Halsted St Ste 400 Chicago, IL 60657
    3

    Practice

    Unavail8930 Gross Point Rd Ste 700 Skokie, IL 60077
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital

      2650 Ridge Ave
      Evanston, IL 60201
      Recipient of 17
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago

      2900 N Lake Shore Dr
      Chicago, IL 60657

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

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

      836 W Wellington Ave
      Chicago, IL 60657
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality