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Adam Friend, M.D.
Practice: Eye Care Associates of New Jersey
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Office locations: Glen Rock, NJ
Dr. Adam S. Friend, M.D. joined the practice in 1998 and became the surgeon for Eye Care Associates of New Jersey. Whether in the operating room or the office, he enjoys the camaraderie of his patients and co-workers. He loves the many technologic advances in the field of ophthalmology and attends courses around the country in order to bring those techniques to his patients.
Dr. Adam S. Friend, M.D. joined the practice in 1998 and became the surgeon for Eye Care Associates of New Jersey. Whether in the operating room or the office, he enjoys the camaraderie of his patients and co-workers. He loves the many technologic advances in the field of ophthalmology and attends courses around the country in order to bring those techniques to his patients.
Eye Care Associates of New Jersey
Heritage Plaza II Suite #302
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
Dr. Adam S. Friend, M.D. joined the practice in 1998 and became the surgeon for Eye Care Associates of New Jersey. Whether in the operating room or the office, he enjoys the camaraderie of his patients and co-workers. He loves the many technologic advances in the field of ophthalmology and attends courses around the country in order to bring those techniques to his patients.
We combine our unique personal touch with the most modern technology, years of experience, and advanced cornea fellowship training to provide the best possible eye care.
After graduating from the Ivy League’s Brown University, Adam attended the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He interned at the New Rochelle Hospital Medical Center before completing his ophthalmology residency at the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn, where he was elected Administrative Chief Resident his senior year. Afterward, he did fellowship training in cornea surgery and disease at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and became Board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Adam regularly lectures in the community about eye diseases and treatments. He is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He currently serves as medical director of the Bergen Passaic Cataract Surgery & Laser Center and is the former Associate Director of Ophthalmology at the Valley Hospital. He is a past recipient of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and Engineering Mass Media Fellowship and had volunteered his time and expertise as a participant in the Volunteer Health Program’s charitable mission to Honduras.
Dr. Adam S. Friend relishes spending time with his wife and three young sons and enjoys traveling, playing and watching sports, dining out, and coaching youth sports.

Fabulous Great people
I ‘m very pleased with my Dr, he’s very nice and listen to my concerns , I will always recommend him, Thanks Dr. Friend.
Professional, knowledgeable, personable, patient.
Dr. Friend is very pleasant , asked if I had any questions.
Dr. Friend & his inside staff were amazing. However the girls at the reception desk left a lot to be desired and the the same for the person when I exited to schedule for next visit.
He’s the best
Always great. Staff is welcoming and friendly. Dr. Friend is the only eye doctor I will use.
Sorry to hear Dr Friend, will not be my ongoing eye Dr, only treating my dry eyes.
Very Knowledgeable. Great bedside manner. Thorough
Very Professional and knowledgeable I would recommend Dr Friend with confidence