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Dr. Walter Friberg, MD
Walter S Friberg
840 W Irving Park Rd # 201 Chicago, IL 60613Make an Appointment
(773) 283-8420Dr. Walter Friberg, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist in Chicago, IL and has been practicing for 16 years. He specializes in physical medicine & rehabilitation, pain medicine, and more.
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At a Glance
- Explains Conditions Well
- Low Wait TimesPatients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
- Trustworthy
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Dr. Friberg accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Blue Choice
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- UnitedHealthCare
- Choice Plus POS
- Navigate POS
- Options PPO
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Practice Areas
Arthritis and Arthropathy
Arthritis and arthropathy specialists diagnose and treat diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis that damage joints, causing pain, stiffness and swelling.
Typically treats 74% more than their peers
Based on claims data for 5 conditions and procedures
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Friberg treats Arthritis more than 94% of their peers
Dr. Friberg treats this condition more than 94% of their peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Friberg treats Osteoarthritis of Knee more than 90% of their peers
Dr. Friberg treats this condition more than 90% of their peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Friberg treats Osteoarthritis of Hip more than 88% of their peers
Dr. Friberg treats this condition more than 88% of their peers
Spine
Spine specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the bones of the spine, including degenerative spine disease, herniated discs, stenosis, and fractured vertebrae, with treatments including medication, physical therapy, and surgery.
Typically treats 65% more than their peers
Based on claims data for 9 conditions and procedures
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Friberg treats Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement) more than 93% of their peers
Dr. Friberg treats this condition more than 93% of their peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Friberg treats Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement) more than 82% of their peers
Dr. Friberg treats this condition more than 82% of their peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Friberg treats Herniated Disc more than 72% of their peers
Dr. Friberg treats this condition more than 72% of their peers
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Dr. Friberg's Top Procedures and Conditions
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Dr. Friberg treats Baker’s Cyst more than 99% of his peers
Dr. Friberg treats this condition more than 99% of his peers
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Dr. Friberg performs Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate more than 97% of his peers
Dr. Friberg performs this procedure more than 97% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Friberg treats Arthritis more than 94% of his peers
Dr. Friberg treats this condition more than 94% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Acute Gout
- Allergic Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Ankle
- Arthritis of the Finger
- Arthritis of the Foot
- Arthritis of the Hand
- Arthritis of the Midfoot
- Arthritis of the Neck
- Arthritis of the Shoulder
- Arthritis of the Spine
- Arthritis of the Toe
- Arthritis of the Wrist
- Crystalline Arthritis
- Gout
- Hip Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Juvenile Gout
- Knee Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle
- Osteoarthritis of Elbow
- Osteoarthritis of Finger Joint
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteoarthritis of Toe
- Osteoarthritis of Wrist
- Post-Traumatic Arthritis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Seronegative Arthritis
- Spondylarthritis
- Wear & Tear Arthritis
Dr. Friberg's conditions and procedures:
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Back Pain
- Baker’s Cyst
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Electrodiagnostic Procedure
- EMG (Electromyography)
- Herniated Disc
- Independent Forensic Evaluation
- Injection Therapy
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Drainage
- Joint Injection
- Knee Disorders
- Low Back Pain
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Nerve Conduction Studies
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
- Polyneuropathy
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder Disorders
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Disorders
- Spondylosis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Steroid Injection
- Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
- Trigger Point Injection
- Upper Back Pain
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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5.0
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Average Reported Wait Time
- Under 10 minutes
Dr. Friberg's Performance
- Trustworthiness
- Explains condition(s) well
- Answers questions
- Time well spent
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- Scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Friberg to family and friends is 5 out of 5
About Me
Specialties
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Acupuncture
- Medical Examiner
- Pain Medicine
Board Certifications
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Education
Languages
- Polish
- Russian
- Ukrainian
- Lithuanian
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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