Dr. Scott Friedman, MD, Lake Wales, FL

About Dr. Scott Friedman

Dr. Friedman and has been serving patients in Central Florida for over 20 years. He is fellowship trained in Retina and Vitreous and is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Friedman provides state-of-the-art care with compassion for his patients. Dr. Friedman received his Bachelor of Arts with Honors and his Medical Degree with Honors from the University of Missouri, Columbia. Dr. Friedman continued his training at the University of Missouri, Columbia where he completed his residency in Ophthalmology. He concluded his Retina & Vitreous Fellowship at the Northwestern University Medical School. Dr. Friedman is a former Assistant Professor and head of Retina Division/Ophthalmology Department at the University of Florida-Gainesville and Shands Hospital. He is also a current Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of South Florida in Tampa. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Dr. Friedman lives in Lakeland, Florida. He has completed several marathons, including Boston and enjoys all sports, musical theater and traveling.

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Destruction of retinal or choroid lesions by laser or other

Surgical retina and vitreous procedures

Blockage of vein or artery in the retina (eye)

Retinal detachment

Age-related macular degeneration

Vitreous opacities and degeneration

Destruction of retinal or choroid lesions by laser or other

Surgical retina and vitreous procedures

Blockage of vein or artery in the retina (eye)

Retinal detachment

Office location

Florida Eye Specialists and Cataract Institute - Lake Wales

749 State Rd 60 E, Lake Wales, FL 33853

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Education and background

Practice names

Sight360

Education and training

Medical School - University of Missouri, Doctor of Optometry

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1497842314

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What practice does Dr. Scott Friedman work with?

Dr. Scott Friedman works with Sight360.

Where is Dr. Scott Friedman's office located?

Dr. Scott Friedman's office is located at 749 State Rd 60 E, Lake Wales, FL 33853.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Scott Friedman?

Dr. Scott Friedman frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Refractive Surgery Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Scott Friedman on their profile.