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- Dr. Walter Friberg, MD
Dr. Walter Friberg, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation•Male•Age 70
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Dr. Walter Friberg, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist in Chicago, IL. He is affiliated with Thorek Memorial Hospital. His office accepts new patients.

Walter S Friberg
840 W Irving Park Rd # 201 Chicago, IL 60613Make an Appointment
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About Me
Care Philosophy
Biography
Specialties
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Acupuncture
- Medical Examiner
- Pain Medicine
- Preventive Medicine
Board Certifications
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Education
Languages
- English
- Lithuanian
- Polish
- Russian
- Ukrainian
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are Dr. Walter Friberg, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Friberg frequently treats Baker’s Cyst, Gait Abnormality, and Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement). See all procedures and conditions Dr. Friberg treats.
Where is Dr. Walter Friberg, MD's office located?
Dr. Friberg's office is located at 840 W Irving Park Rd # 201, Chicago, IL 60613. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Walter Friberg, MD speak?
Dr. Friberg speaks Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian. View profile to see all.
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Dr. Friberg has not yet indicated whether they offer telehealth services. Please contact the office to check for availability/eligibility.
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Dr. Friberg's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Friberg treats Baker’s Cyst more than 98% of his peers
Dr. Friberg treats this condition more than 98% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Friberg treats Gait Abnormality more than 95% of his peers
Dr. Friberg treats this condition more than 95% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Antalgic Gait
- Myopathic Gait
- Scissoring Gait
- Spastic Gait
- Steepage Gait
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Friberg treats Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement) more than 94% of his peers
Dr. Friberg treats this condition more than 94% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Brachial Neuritis
- Neuritis
- Neuritis With Brachial Predilection
- Optic Neuritis
- Peripheral Neuritis
- Polyneuritis
- Radiculitis
- Ulnar Neuritis
- Vestibular Neuritis
Dr. Friberg's conditions and procedures:
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Ankle
- Arthritis of the Shoulder
- Back Pain
- Baker’s Cyst
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Electrodiagnostic Procedure
- EMG (Electromyography)
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
- Gait Abnormality
- Herniated Disc
- Independent Forensic Evaluation
- Injection Therapy
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Drainage
- Joint Injection
- Knee Arthritis
- Lipedema
- Low Back Pain
- Migraine
- Myelopathy
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Nerve Conduction Studies
- Osteoarthritis
- 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)
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
- Polyneuropathy
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Disorders
- Spondylitis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Steroid Injection
- Trigger Point Injection
- Upper Back Pain
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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Dr. Friberg accepts
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Dr. Friberg accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- 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
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- UnitedHealthCare
- Choice Plus POS
- Navigate POS
- Options PPO
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.69% Patients that would definitely recommend, 1% lower than the national average
1 Award Received
Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2021)
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