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Dr. Scott Friedman, MD

Ophthalmology*
3.2 (12)
Map Pin Small Lakeland, FL
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Scott Friedman, MD

Dr. Scott Friedman, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Lakeland, FL. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 41 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University of Missouri School of Medicine and is affiliated with Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Dr. Friedman, completed a residency at University MO. Patients rated Dr. Friedman an average 3.2 star rating.

Dr. Friedman works at Practice in Lakeland, FL with other offices in Wesley Chapel, FL, Winter Haven, FL and Zephyrhills, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Vitreous Hemorrhage along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Friedman's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Florida Retina Consultants P.A.
    2202 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (863) 682-7474
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Office
    27356 Cashford Cir, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 994-7000
  3. 3
    Office
    400 Avenue K SE Ste A, Winter Haven, FL 33880 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (863) 682-7474
  4. 4
    Office
    35788 State Road 54 Ste 102, Zephyrhills, FL 33541 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (877) 245-2020

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Floaters
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Endophthalmitis
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Pars Planitis
Pterygium
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Stye
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Sympathetic Uveitis
Tear Duct Disorders
B-Scan Ultrasound
Enucleation of Eye
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Vision Screening
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    3.2
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    About Dr. Scott Friedman, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 41 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1497842314
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University MO
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Missouri School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Missouri
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Scott Friedman, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Friedman is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Friedman has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Friedman has seen patients for Vitreous Hemorrhage, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Friedman on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    12 patients have reviewed Dr. Friedman. The overall rating for this provider is 3.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Friedman.

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