


Dr. Rick Friedman, MD
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.
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1450 San Pablo St Ste 5100 Los Angeles, CA 90033Make an Appointment
At a Glance
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Friedman specializes in the areas of Neurotology, Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital

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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Friedman to family and friends is 4.2105265 out of 5
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
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House Ear Clin
Fellowship Hospital, 1995University Of California At San Diego
1994University Ca San Diego Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1994University Of Ca
Medical School, 1988Ucla
Undergraduate School, 1984University Of California At Los Angeles
Undergraduate School, 1984
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Genes Implicated in Rare Congenital Inner Ear and Cochleovestibular Nerve Malformations, 2021-06-22
Combined translabyrinthine, anterior petrosal approach for resection of collision vestibular schwannoma and petrous apex meningioma in neurofibromatosis type 2, with auditory brainstem implant placement, 2021-10-01
Volumetric analysis of the aging auditory pathway using high resolution magnetic resonance histology, 2022-11-10
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- Recipient of 50
hospital awardsAmerica'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
View all awardsAmerica'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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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