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Dr. Rick Friedman, MD

Dr. Rick Friedman, MD

Neurotology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Rick Friedman, MD is an otologist neurotologist in Los Angeles, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Ca in 1988. He is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 38 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (38 reviews)

Practice

1450 San Pablo St Ste 5100 Los Angeles, CA 90033
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Friedman specializes in the areas of Neurotology, 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 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Friedman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Friedman

4.2

38 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
79%
79%
4 Star
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3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
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1 Star
18%
18%

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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 18, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Whitney – Aug 23, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Chetana – Jul 09, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 23, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Nothing really – Jun 23, 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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Linda Rocha – May 24, 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Megan Keenan – Apr 18, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Cheryl in La Jolla, CA – Sep 26, 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Julie L in Arroyo Grande, CA – Sep 26, 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
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
Donna Erickson in Abington, MA – May 02, 2017
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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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lori in Burbank, CA – Dec 05, 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
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
Susan & Richard East in Bossier City, LA – May 14, 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
19 people found this helpful
Helpful
rockashellar in Prosper, TX – Apr 06, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Caring for patients means including them in decision making and providing them with the best possible outcome and realistic expectations. It involves being easily accesible and supportive during the entire process.
  • Neurotology

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

  • House Ear Clin

    Fellowship Hospital, 1995
  • University Of California At San Diego

    1994
  • University Ca San Diego Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1994
  • University Of Ca

    Medical School, 1988
  • Ucla

    Undergraduate School, 1984
  • University Of California At Los Angeles

    Undergraduate School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Neurotology
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
Self designated 
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.
  • English

  • Spanish

Locations

Practice

Keck Medical Center of USC1450 San Pablo St Ste 5100 Los Angeles, CA 90033
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UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla9350 Campus Point Dr La Jolla, CA 92037
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UC San Diego200 W Arbor Dr San Diego, CA 92103
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Office9444 Medical Center Dr # 3-016 La Jolla, CA 92037
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr
    San Diego, CA 92103
    Recipient of 50
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    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

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

    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

    View all awards

    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

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

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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