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MICHAEL M. HAGLUND, MD, PHD, MED

(4.9 Score)
DUKE SPINE CENTER
40 Duke Medicine Circle,
Durham, NC 27710 Directions

Since 1987

Specialty:

✓ Artificial Disc ✓ Neck Pain ✓ Radiculopathy ✓ Degenerative Disc Disease ✓ Disc Arthroplasty ✓ Myelopathy ✓ Cervical Spine ✓ Osteophyte ✓ Spinal Fusion ✓ Spinal Stenosis

“Dr. Michael M. Haglund is a board-certified neurosurgeon certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He earned his MD, completed his neurosurgery residency, and completed a fellowship in epilepsy surgery at the University of Washington. He has been providing neurosurgical care at Duke Health since 1995. By involving his patients in their own care through careful histories, examinations, and thorough reviews of imaging studies, Dr. Michael M. Haglund determines whether conservative care or surgery may relieve their pain and help them return to living their best lives. He has performed over 6,500 cervical spine procedures and approximately 350 cervical spine surgeries per year, focusing on excellent outcomes and short hospital stays. Based on his outcomes, Dr. Haglund has been recognized as the top cervical spine surgeon in the country by MPIRICA Health Inc. As a faculty member at the Duke-NUS Global Health Institute, he works with neurosurgeons in Singapore and Myanmar. He is also available at Duke Neurosurgery of Raleigh and Duke Raleigh Hospital.”

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License #95-00924

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(919) 684-7777 (919) 613-0444

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ALLAN H. FRIEDMAN, MD

(4.9 Score)
DUKE CANCER CENTER BRAIN TUMOR CLINIC
20 Duke Medicine Circle, Clinic 3-1,
Durham, NC 27710 Directions

Since 1974

Specialty:

✓ Brain Tumor ✓ Skull Base Tumor ✓ Meningioma ✓ Brain Cancer ✓ Hypothalamus Cancer ✓ Cancer of Cerebral Meninges ✓ Central Nervous System Cancer (CNS Neoplasm) ✓ Cerebrovascular Diseases ✓ Craniotomy (Brain Surgery) ✓ Epilepsy ✓ Brain Aneurysm ✓ Brain Trauma ✓ Brain and Spine Cancer Metastasis ✓ Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) ✓ Head and Neck Cancers ✓ High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) ✓ Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) ✓ Movement Disorders and Tremors ✓ Pediatric Neurosurgery ✓ Pituitary Tumors ✓ Spine Conditions ✓ Stroke ✓ Traumatic Brain Injury

“Dr. Allan H. Friedman received his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He completed his residency in neurosurgery at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Allan H. Friedman is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He has extensive knowledge of radiation oncology, chemotherapy, and surgical procedures. Dr. Allan H. Friedman is considered one of the most technically talented neurosurgeons in the world. He is dedicated to improving techniques and delivering compassionate care to patients and their families in the surgical treatment of peripheral nerve disorders, cerebrovascular disease, and brain tumors. He always takes the time to answer patients’ questions. Dr. Allan H. Friedman speaks English and German fluently.”

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License #24246

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(919) 681-6421 (919) 684-5301

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OREN N. GOTTFRIED, MD

(4.8 Score)
DUKE SPINE CENTER
40 Duke Medicine Circle, Clinic 1B/1C,
Durham, NC 27710 Directions

Since 2001

Specialty:

✓ Herniated Disc ✓ Spinal Instability ✓ Spondylolisthesis ✓ Synovial Cyst ✓ Degenerative Disc Disease ✓ Scoliosis ✓ Spinal Fusion ✓ Spinal Stenosis ✓ Spine Fractures and Dislocations

"Dr. Oren N. Gottfried received his MD from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. He completed his Neurological Surgery Residency at the University of Utah School of Medicine and his Spinal Deformity Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship at the same institution. He is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He is an expert in spinal instrumentation, including rods, plates, and screws, as well as laminectomy, laminotomy, and posterior spinal fusion. Dr. Oren N. Gottfried specializes in the surgical management of complex cervical, lumbar, thoracic, and sacral spinal conditions using minimally invasive techniques. He is dedicated to improving surgical outcomes for his patients and advancing spine care through active research, including the evaluation of clinical and radiological outcomes after spine surgery using multiple prospective databases.

2026 Update: Dr. Oren N. Gottfried has a special interest in the treatment of thoracolumbar deformities and occipital-cervical problems, as well as helping patients with complex spinal conditions resulting from previously unsuccessful surgeries or recurrent disease."

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MICHAEL M. HAGLUND, MD, PHD, MED REVIEWS

This Doctor is the best. Very much skilled at what he does. It was an honor to have been a patient of his and afterwards there were no complaints ( So far so wonderful) I wish I had the surgery earlier but was just afraid I guess. But glad I did. I’m pretty much back to normal now. Thanks Dr. M. Haglund. P.S. No one asked me to leave a review I just wanted to since my recovery.

Dr haglund get my surgery and I feel 100% better he did a wonderful job he also prayed for me before I went into surgery and he did an awesome job, I thought he was a preacher very nice man a very nice attitude and you can tell he really cares about his patients. I just want to thank you again for all you done for me I feel so much better.

Dr Haglund and his staff are the upmost professionals. My entire surgical team were awesome and kept me at ease. This was the best care I received. May God Bless the entire staff.

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ALLAN H. FRIEDMAN, MD REVIEWS

There is no way to express the amazing care my husband has received from Dr. Alan Friedman. He performed an outstanding resection of my husband’s tumor. He is not only an amazing surgeon, he is a compassionate and caring person. The care and compassion he has shown is beyond anything we expected! When my husband was diagnosed with glioblastoma, we were then and continue to be so blessed to have Dr. Friedman as his surgeon. We knew Dr. Friedman was an outstanding surgeon, but his way of explaining the procedures and responding to our questions is beyond amazing!! He truly cares!!! On one occasion, we submitted a question via MyChart. Dr. Friedman knew we were anxious and called us on a Sunday morning to answer the question! God bless him.

Dr Friedman has taken care of my son for over 10 years. There is no doubt in my mind without Dr Friedman and his team Charles would not be alive today. A caring compassionate, extraordinarily skilled surgeon.

Thank you to Dr. Friedman and everyone in the Brain Tumor clinic. I really appreciate your help.

OREN N. GOTTFRIED, MD REVIEWS

Dr. Gottfried allowed me to walk again. After years of suffering and a continual downward spiral in my ability to walk at all, I found Dr. Gottfried. He listened, explained exactly what to expect and was spot on with his explanation. I have never had the type of confidence in a doctor as I do with Dr. Gottfried. Although I live in Sunset Beach and have to travel if I need to see him, there is no other doctor I would ever consider for any type of back surgery. My husband and I can't say enough of how much respect we have for him and how we appreciate him. We recommend him to all our retiree friends here in Sunset who suffer with chronic back pain. Thanks Dr. Gottfried!.

Dr Gottfried is a true professional, yet he can thoroughly answer questions and provide feedback that are easy for a non medical person to understand.

Dr. Gottfried is very professional in his responses and questions while maintaining a very high understanding of his patient and their concerns.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

MICHAEL M. HAGLUND, MD, PHD, MED Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Business Images: 9
Social Media: 9
Insurance : 10
Contact Info: 10
License: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Appointment: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ALLAN H. FRIEDMAN, MD Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Insurance : 9
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Social Media: 9
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
License: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Appointment: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

OREN N. GOTTFRIED, MD Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Insurance : 9
Business Images: 9
Experience: 9
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Social Media: 9
Contact Info: 10
License: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Appointment: 10
Video: 10