Dr. Robert Friedlander, MD, White Plains, NY

About Dr. Robert Friedlander

Dr. Robert M. Friedlander is an internationally recognized leader in cranial neurosurgery, offering highly specialized, individualized care for patients with complex brain conditions. His practice focuses on Chiari malformations, brain tumors, aneurysms, and cavernous malformations, with particular expertise in adult Chiari malformation. A graduate of Harvard Medical School, Dr. Friedlander completed his neurosurgical residency at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He began his career at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, where he became one of Harvard’s youngest full Professors of Neurosurgery. He was later recruited to serve as Chair and the Walter E. Dandy Distinguished Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh, leading one of the nation’s premier academic neurosurgical programs. Dr. Friedlander’s practice is structured around direct physician involvement, detailed review of imaging and prior records, and adequate time to discuss whether surgery is indicated and, when it is, the appropriate approach. Dr. Friedlander has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications in leading journals including The New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA Surgery, Nature, and Science. He has authored three single-author review articles in The New England Journal of Medicine, including reviews on Chiari malformation and cerebral arteriovenous malformations. Dr. Friedlander is an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in health and medicine, recognizing individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and a deep commitment to service through major contributions to medical science, healthcare, and public health. He was elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation, the Association of American Physicians, the American Academy of Neurological Surgeons, and the Society of Neurological Surgeons.

Popular visit reasons

Back Pain

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

Neurology Consultation

Neurosurgery Consultation

Pain Management Consultation

Pituitary Tumor / Prolactinoma

Radiculopathy

Spine Deformation / Scoliosis

Back Pain

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

Neurology Consultation

Neurosurgery Consultation

Office location

Robert Friedlander, MD

4 Westchester Park Dr, Fl 4, White Plains, NY 10604

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Education and background

Practice names

Robert Friedlander, MD

Board certifications

American Board of Neurological Surgery

Education and training

Medical School - Harvard Medical School, Doctor of Medicine
Massachusetts General Hospital, Residency in Neurosurgery

Professional memberships

Society of Neurological Surgeons
Association of American Physicians
American Society for Clinical Investigation

Awards and publications

Castle Connolly Top Doctor
H. Richard Winn Prize
International Charcot Prize
Author of over 200 peer-reviewed publications, including publications in The New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA Surgery, Nature, and Science

Languages spoken

Spanish
English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1902819246

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Where is Dr. Robert Friedlander's office located?

Dr. Robert Friedlander's office is located at 4 Westchester Park Dr, White Plains, NY 10604.

Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Friedlander have?

Dr. Robert Friedlander is certified by American Board of Neurological Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Robert Friedlander?

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