Gabriel N. Friedman, MD

Dr. Friedman is a WashU Medicine neurosurgeon who specializes in deep brain stimulation, epilepsy surgery, essential tremor, focused ultrasound, neuromodulation, Parkinson’s disease, peripheral nerve surgery, responsive neurostimulation, spinal cord stimulation, trigeminal neuralgia and vagal nerve stimulation.

He is dedicated to providing thoughtful, individualized care for patients with movement disorders, epilepsy, pain and peripheral nerve conditions, with the goal of improving function and quality of life.

Dr. Friedman is committed to advancing functional neurosurgery through research in adaptive neuromodulation and neural interfaces, with a focus on restoring motor function and developing more responsive circuit-based treatments for disabling neurologic disorders.

His patient care philosophy is grounded in careful listening, clear communication, and shared decision-making. He combines technical precision and innovation with a personalized approach, helping each patient identify the treatment that offers the strongest opportunity to improve function, independence and quality of life.