David R. Friedland, MD, PhD Associate Professor and Chief Division of Otology & Neuro-otologic Skull Base Surgery Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences
Dr. Friedland is a board-certified otolaryngologist head and neck surgeon with fellowship training at Johns Hopkins University in adult and pediatric otology, neurotology, and cranial base surgery.
He has specialized training in surgery for hearing restoration including the placement of cochlear implants, bone-anchored aids, brainstem implants, and implantable hearing aids. He also has an extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of balance and vestibular disorders including Meniere's disease, vestibular migraine, and superior canal dehiscence.
Dr. Friedland's clinical interests include the use of intratympanic medical therapy in the treatment of hearing loss, dizziness, and tinnitus (ringing in the ears).
In addition, his clinical emphasis at the Medical College of Wisconsin is on surgical rehabilitation of hearing loss in the adult population and the diagnosis and management of vestibular disorders. He also maintains a research program studying the molecular biology and neuroanatomy of the auditory brainstem.
Dr. Friedland's practice style reflects the team approach to providing you with the best care. Working closely with dedicated Nurse Practitioners, Audiologists, and support staff a full assessment of the patient's problem is performed through careful listening and specialized testing. Dr. Friedland believes education is a major key to treatment and will patiently explain the diagnosis and therapy in everyday terms using models and diagrams for clarity.