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Michael Friedman, DO
(29 Reviews)
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901 Boren Ave Ste 1910 Seattle, WA 98104
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(29 Reviews)
Service
2.5 star average for Service
Environment
3.5 star average for Environment
Expertise
2.5 star average for Expertise
Recommended
1.5 star average for Recommended
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2 star average for Value
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4 star average for Staff
I'm not sure what an IME is but it appears the people who comment about Dr. Friedman are not his patients and have a financial stake in his evaluation. As a patient of many years, I can tell you he is kind and thorough. He has helped me and my family with difficult times.
by Budha1 xxx.xxx.40.246
March 29, 2017
Horrible, reprehensible little man. Openly hostile and demeaning, lied and fabricated his IME report. I was despondent and nearly suicidal after reading his report. Avoid this malignant man at all cost if you can.
by Victim of Friedman xxx.xxx.52.92
January 18, 2017
Rude, hurtful, literally rolled his eyes at my answers and recorded my answers on his recording device incorrectly. Worst experience I've ever had with an L&I examiner.
by Amber Durlock xxx.xxx.186.164
May 22, 2016
IME/psych evaluation by Mr. Friedman: "0" star rating

1- no 14th amendment allowed/ no witnesses or recording allowed.
2- Very rude, disrespectful/combatant towards me/seemed aggitated.
3- leading me with suggestive questioning, and rushed my answers.
4- not recording my answers correctly, on HIS own recorder.
5- he was irritated at my answers, if he didn't like them.
6- kept interrupting me, then said I'm combatant, when confronted.
7- said HE terminated session, when in fact I inniated termination.
8- he lied to L&I case manager/stated opposite of actual event.
9- He only terminated, when I told him I was about to terminate,
and also not mentioned non-coop to me as he stated, and if he
did, then I didn't hear him at that point, since I was already
on my way out his door, and told him I was going to file complaint
10- gross neglegence is equal to fraud.(just a reminder)
11- he was demeaning, belittling, and just a flat out jerk.
12- + review ratings are submitted by "anomyous" or fake names
13- I could go on, but what's the point.

I've been a business owner most my adult life, and have NEVER
experienced the kind of unprofessionalism I experienced with this man.
He states that he was unable to get enough history or data to draw
a conclusion, yet in the same sentance, claims that I wanted to
communicate my entire history, lol. I mean come on, this guy's not
even a good liar for pete's sake, as he contradicted himself/fraud.
if this man was in my employment, he'd be scrubbing toilets with a
toothbrush, by the end of the week, lol.

I'm not some young snotnose punk kid, with limited intelligence. I've
been a business owner, a Navy vet of 7yrs, worked in law enforcement
and a volunteer fireman for over 20yrs (although inactive now),and
have had some of the same training this man has in his own field,
not to mention all the other training I have in a variety of other
areas, and in many other countries, giving me more practical experience in many other fields, than he'll ever be able to accomplish in just his 1 field of expertice.

My negative experience with Dr. Friedman, coupled with the countless
online complaints, I've read, leads me to believe he really doesn't like
his job, and that's an issue, given his exposure to potentially psychotic
individuals. He's neither professional, nor smart, in my opinion. What's
he going to do, if he actually does run into a psycho some day, who's
offended just enough, to jump across his desk and slap him silly. I also
feel compelled tell you, that these type of people are bad for society as
a whole, and in my opinion, a potential liability to himself and whomever he works under, since according to several reviews, he's already facing some serious charges.

I've went to just 1 of the review websites for this man, and read
countless complants about him, for basically the same exact behavior
and I've come to the conclusion that he was hired for a reason.
That reason is to deny claims, and that's obvious to me, based on
written testimony from many people who've dealt with him as well,
and as a matter of fact, some of which claim to be in the process
of litigation at this time.

All negative reviews shown, seem to still receive a 4-5 star rating
at the end of the complaint, although they state giving as little
star rating as the site will allow, telling me, that there's also
some other fraud taking place on his behalf, on that site, as well.

This man should not hold the position he does, as it's obvious he has
issues himself that need to be addressed, before helping anyone else.
If one didn't have mental issues before meeting him, they're likely
to have them after meeting him, and I'm certain that's his goal.

In summary, I think this man has ruined enough lives' don't you? I can assure you, that when this ends up in court, (and it will), I'll not be attending in a "corporate fiction " capacity, and then we'll see just how smart he thinks he is. I'm the straw that broke the donkey's back.

Contact me if you'd like to join. Regards,
Philip Rowe:philrowe8@gmail.com
by Phil Rowe xxx.xxx.107.140
January 17, 2015
As usual after a bad review, a five star review is left. Michael the WA ST DEPT has no statue of limitations. Most of your complaints with WA ST Labor and Industries is for inappropiate questions and Carol Britton has made it very clear that she doesn't "investigate" those kind of complaints, but yet there are so many complaints about "questions" and yet Carol Britton claims they are just standard psy. questions and people don't like that. Kari Lee Vannes made a complaint about you right at your office at 901 Boran as soon as she got away from you. Her complaint was about questions. You remember Kari don't you Dr Friendman ? She was the rape victim that made a complaint about your questions, one being you asked her what she did with the seman in her mouth. LNI had to send that one to the WA ST DOH and of course it was your word against hers. I wonder if the outcome would have been different if Carol Britton had submitted all the other complaints about your "questions". The same complaint that Carol doesn't investigate. Rember Sheila? She tape recorded your IME. Remember Stephen from Spokane? I have his copy of your IME that you sent to LNI. LNI closed Stephen's cliam off of your IME. He filed bankrupty the same week his cat died. Stephen won his pension in spite of your IME. I have dozens of emails between myself and Stephen.

Yet in your doctor file provided to me from WA ST LNI pulbic disclosure there is nothing in YOUR file about Kari Lee's compliant being sent to the dept of health. Why is that?

Last complaint that I saw from LNI Public Disclosure the IME ended when the injured worker walker out of the IME due to inappropriate questions.

Any one doesn't believe the above you can google Kari Lee Vannes. ask for the doctor file from WA ST Department of Health and ask for the doctor file from LNI public Disclosure and than ask for the complaints about Ole Mike that injured workers sent to Provider Review. Be specific. State you would like to see all complaints against Friedman that were sent to Provider Review. Check and see how many "panel" members friedman subcontacts through. Ask for all complaints made by injured workers from the panels members he subcontacts with. These doctors that do IME's dont even have to respond to complaints and if they do they just make up a "story" and it becomes a he said she said. Pick up a phone and call any LNI lawyer in King, Snohomish, Yakima, Spokane, Benton co. and just mention his name and they will tell you pretty much how your IME reads. I will leave my email address and when some gets their claim closed off his IME's and you get the guts to stand up and want to put an end to this kind of fraud; then email me and join the friedman club. doctorsthatlie@aol.com

This year 2015 I am going to put my tape recording of mike and what he submitted to LNI on UTube. Why? Because I told Gov. Gregoire, Gov Inslee, the dept of justice, LNI, three prosecuting attornies, five police department and anyone else who would listen; and no one cared. The only thing left is the tape recording that shows what a sick man Mike is.

Mike you are the most evil person I have ever met and I'm so glad that I tape recorded the IME.

Now lets see the NEW five star review that wil come after this review. It's all just a game for you; but it's our lives that you destroy with your IME's.



by Justice on Steroids xxx.xxx.198.10
January 03, 2015
Understood my issues and helped me work through emotional problems.
by ken polgo xxx.xxx.187.143
August 18, 2014
Would you recommend this mental health practitioner to others?
Absolutely Not
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
None of my questions were answered
Do you think this provider would be willing to pursue advice from other professionals if they run into a snag in your treatment?
No
Were you glad that you had the appointment with your provider?
No
Did this psychiatrist answer all your questions?
None of my questions were answered
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.67.207
April 05, 2014
Did this provider prominently display their diplomas or business license?
No, I never saw one
Did this psychiatrist give you undivided attention?
Not at all! They barely listened to a word I said
Did you feel that your visit with the provider was time well spent?
No
Are you going to visit this provider again?
No
Did this provider seem knowledgeable and competent?
No
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.140.41
March 04, 2014
Did you feel safe in this provider's care?
No, I was scared
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.159.165
December 26, 2013
Does this provider always take that extra step to make you feel special?
No, I don't think they appreciate my loyalty
Are you confident that this provider will continue working with you until a solution is reached?
No, I'm always worried they're going to settle with a solution that isn't the best
Did this psychiatrist leave you unattended for an extended period of time?
Yes, I was left alone too long
Did this provider's staff seem to respect him/her?
No, it was obvious the staff didn't think he/she was qualified
Does this provider have helpful information available online?
No, just a basic listings page
by MargiC xxx.xxx.152.237
October 15, 2013
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901 Boren Ave Ste 1910, Seattle, WA 98104