Dr. Scott Mayer Friedman, MD

I have been a patient of Dr Friedman for over 10 years and his treatment of my Diabetes Retinopathy has been good. Dr Friedman is an elitist with a poor bedside manner. It came to a head for me in that I began to fear asking questions because I knew he would talk down to me. On my last visit I felt I was being forced to chose my best treatment and was belittled for asking for his opinion, as if I should understand the treatment options he was giving. No matter his skill, if I can’t speak to him, it’s time to move on.

Emergency surgery yesterday. Detached retina. I do not give a flying flip about his personality. He is a remarkable surgeon and I am grateful to him. His staff was great too. I am 60 years old and a medical professional. I never met him or heard of him before yesterday because I’m not from here. I have no personal reason to recommend this doctor. He is highly skilled, competent, and well qualified. I rate my overall experience as excellent. He was polite and appropriately friendly. If you want warm fuzzies and smiles go to Disneyworld. If you need a darn good eye surgeon, I recommend Dr. Friedman.

He missed a scar on my eye due to scissors puncture. Did not address the issue that was referred. A bubble/cyst, he did not find it until I showed him the report with graphics from referring opthamologist. My time was up he said he’d see me in six months. Not going to happen.

Very Arrogant, angry, and Condescending. This guys thinks he's the smartest Doctor on the planet. Look at his WEAK education and experience. NAPOLEON COMPLEX x 100

I am 87 years young and this guy was the worst Doctor I have ever had the displeasure to visit. AVOID !!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can testify firsthand that all of the bad reviews about Dr. Friedman are true!!! Several years ago, I worked as a Nurse at a Local Hospital in Winter Haven Florida. Dr. Friedman was legendary for being a horrible person to work with in the operating room. Several patients have even had him writen up for yelling at the staff!!! His surgeon skills were below average and he would blame his bad skills on everything from the staff, instruments and even the hospital equipment. He has had over 7 partners, 6 Surgical techs, and several wives, in the last 10 years. That should speak for itself. He would be the last retina Doctor on the planet I would see. If you have to visit his practice for insurance reasons, ask for his partner Dr. Moinfar. Dr. Moinfar is sweet, kind, smart and a very good surgeon.

Very disrespectful personality. Poor result with him blaming everyone from hospital to staff to poor equipment. Takes no responsibility for his poor skill and disrespectful personality. Will never let him touch me or any family member.

WOW - This guy was a jerk

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I experienced the worst medical experience of my life with Dr. Scott Friedman. He was not patient or kind and he was always in a rush. The last time I saw him, he rushed so much that he gave me an injection in my eye before the anesthesia took effect. The pain was excruciating and he showed no compassion. Needless to say, I never went back to him again. I now see a doctor who is the complete opposite of Dr. Friedman. He always checks that the eye is completely numb before any injections. I still have nightmares about my traumatic experience with Dr. Friedman.

Before I went to see Dr. Friedman, I had been told my vision was only going to get worse and there was nothing I could do to stop it. I've been going to Dr. Friedman for a year now and not only has my condition stopped getting worse, it has actually improved some. I would recommend this doctor to anyone who feels there should be something else to do besides waiting for the inevitable!

Dr. Friedman was the best doctor I have ever gone to. His was kind, considerate, and explained everything in terms I could understand. His bedside manner was second to none. I would recommend him without reservations to anyone with a problem in the back of the eye.

I like Dr. Friedman, and am satisfied with my care. However, his office staff at check in and check out could be a little friendlier.

This doctor is not friendly -- no bedside manner -- seems to feel he knows everything -- has a bad attitude

This doctor insisted that a retinal peel would improve the vision in my right eye. I let him do the surgery and now I am blind in that eye. Don't trust him. After the surgery went south he told me to just learn to live with it.I plan to bring civil action against him. Not for money. I want to put him out of business. He's a danger to his patients. He has ruined my life.

Thanks for taking such good care of my eye & the problems associated. You are a blessing.