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mindyandy

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Dr. Friedman Rocks
« on: December 21, 2011, 01:33:11 pm »
I sent Dr. Friedman an email today asking a few questions. He answered rather quickly. I was shocked. He answered my questions via iphone. I'm assuming he is out for the holdiays. What a nice man to take time out of his personal schedule to answer questions.  :)
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14mm dx 9/07. CK done Seattle  1 year MRI showed some shrinkage. 4 year MRI 2mm growth nothing conclusive. Trigminal nerve involvment Retrosigmoid Friedmand/Schwartz HEI March 7,2012

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Re: Dr. Friedman Rocks
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2011, 03:31:17 pm »
Mindy ~

Dr. Rick Friedman is an outstanding doctor who proves a physician can be a leader in his field while being caring and thoughtful toward patients.   Dr. Friedman is one of the reasons the House Research Institute (their new name) is so well-respected, especially (but not exclusively) for AN surgery.

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« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2011, 04:13:03 pm »
Mindy .....

I have to say that Dr. Friedman truly has the gifts of not only being an excellent surgeon, but of being a very caring and concerned physician, as well.  He always answers calls or emails within 24 hours, no matter what the question.  I don't know how he does it.  He is one of the few doctors I know who puts his patient's concerns and welfare above all else.

I consider it a privilege to call him "my doctor."

Clarice
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Right MVD for trigeminal neuralgia, 1994, Pittsburgh, PA
Left retrosigmoid 2.6 cm AN removal, February, 2008, Duke U
Tumor regrew to 1.3 cm in February, 2011
Translab AN removal, May, 2011 at HEI, Friedman & Schwartz
Oticon Ponto Pro abutment implant at same time; processor added August, 2011

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Re: Dr. Friedman Rocks
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2011, 05:09:31 pm »
Yep!

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rt side 1.5 cm - Translab on 11/07/08 Dr. Friedman & Dr. Schwartz of House Ear Institute,
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Re: Dr. Friedman Rocks
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2011, 10:06:50 pm »
I am just here to agree with everything Clarice said!  I am still amazed at how quickly he responds via text or phone call.  He really treats the person and the medical condition.  I will always feel so fortunate that he was my surgeon...

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Translab 6/4/10 for 4+ cm left AN.  Drs Friedman and Schwartz at HEI saved my life!
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Re: Dr. Friedman Rocks
« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2011, 09:58:01 pm »
I've heard nothing but great things about Friedman and I have to agree, he rocks!

More and more docs email and call patients quickly these days - including my own - and I must say it's a wonderful thing!

Jan
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Re: Dr. Friedman Rocks
« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2012, 02:23:04 pm »
I emailed him today asking him a silly question. I told him that I have long hair and whether I would need to cut it for retrosigmoid? I asked how much he will shave :-\. He emailed me back within 5 minutes saying no reason for a hair cut and they shave 3 inches from behind my ear.
I am amazed how quickly he has answered my petty questions. Even on a weekend or holiday. I'm impressed.

Mindy
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14mm dx 9/07. CK done Seattle  1 year MRI showed some shrinkage. 4 year MRI 2mm growth nothing conclusive. Trigminal nerve involvment Retrosigmoid Friedmand/Schwartz HEI March 7,2012
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