Dr. Fried is one of a handful of neurosurgeons in the country to be board certified in both general neurosurgery and pediatric neurosurgery. He is a nationally recognized leader and innovator in pediatric and adult neurosurgery, pediatric and adult brain tumor surgery, and epilepsy surgery.
As a neurosurgeon, Dr. Fried is trained to perform highly technical surgeries to correct disorders of the central, autonomic or peripheral nervous systems. He may provide both invasive and minimally-invasive surgical treatment options, depending upon the patient's condition. Neurosurgeons may treat spinal disorders, traumatic brain injuries, tumors, Parkinson's disease, and more.
As a Hackensack, NJ, epileptologist, Dr. Fried is a specialized physician who diagnoses, treats, and manages patients with epilepsy, a condition characterized by recurring seizures. Epilepsy is a neurological condition that affects the electrical communication between neurons in the brain. A person is said to be epileptic if they have two or more seizures that are separated by at least 24 hours.
Meharry Medical College
MD • 1980