Dr. Diana J. Friend, MD | Los Angeles, CA | Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Dr. Diana Friend is an obstetrician and gynecologist with 28 years of experience caring for women throughout their reproductive health journey. She earned her medical degree from the University of California Irvine College of Medicine and has built her expertise over nearly three decades of practice. Dr. Friend provides care in both Spanish and English, ensuring she can communicate effectively with diverse patients in the Los Angeles community.

Dr. Friend practices at Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. She specializes in managing high-risk pregnancies and providing care for women who become pregnant after age 30. Her expertise includes addressing obesity and weight-related health concerns during pregnancy and beyond. Patients consistently rate Dr. Friend highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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14 Ratings
28 years of experience
26 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, English
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
6 written reviews
1 specialty
11 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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Not willing to do testing that should be part of a phiysical

May 23rd, 2019

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Dr friend is such a nice and humble doctor whom I always feel lucky to have as my OB , she has helped me deliver all my 4 babies really gentle with the surgeries and through out all of my four high risk pregnancies she has been there for me to listen and to support and her consideration for her patients give us the strength and Power to face all the challenges ,THE BEST DOCTOR “ Best wishes for dr friend who is beautiful inside out ,

June 5th, 2018

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I wasn't sure if I was going to be physically and mentally ready for my 1st child in my mid 30's. Dr. Friend held my hand the whole way through. She was on me about EVERYTHING...but in a loving way. I love and respect how professional and nurturing she was every step of the way. She is the BEST!!!

January 14th, 2015

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Dr. Friend is the most professional and caring doctor in the world! I highly recommend her!!! She helped me a lot to go through my miscarriage. She is the best!

February 24th, 2012

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I loved having Dr. Friend as my gynecology. She is very easy to talk to, open to answering questions, and answers emails promptly. Having her as my doctor, she made me feel very comfortable as if she was my friend. I don't have Kaiser anymore, but I sure wish that she could by my ob during my current pregnancy.

September 27th, 2011

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7 yrs ago Dr.Friend helped me to give birth to my beautiful son Jordan. She listened to my fears and helped me to feel better. I had much scar tissue and keloids from a previous c-section, she took care of the scar tissue and the keloids. She was very careful in handling the birth of my child and fragile body. Dr. Friend is very sweet with patience and she takes her time to listen. Do I recommend her expertise? Yes! Do I trust her? Yes! She will handle you with love and care because she loves what she do for a living.

May 5th, 2011

Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center

6041 Cadillac AveLos Angeles, CA 90034

Tel: (323) 857-2000

Mon6:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tue6:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wed6:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thu6:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fri6:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sat6:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sun6:00 am - 6:00 pm


Dr. Diana Joy Friend, MD	Dr. Donna Alane Richey, MD	Dr. Shawanda Renee Obey, MD	Dr. Peyman Saadat
Obstetrics & Gynecology	Obstetrics & Gynecology	Obstetrics & Gynecology	Obstetrics & Gynecology
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.8 (14 Ratings)	3.7 (15 Ratings)	5 (26 Ratings)	4.3 (178 Ratings)
28 Years of Experience	39 Years of Experience	26 Years of Experience	30 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English
Los Angeles , CA	Torrance , CA	Rancho Cucamonga , CA	Los Angeles , CA
Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE	Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla	Med School: Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine	Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

University Of California Irvine College Of MedicineGraduated in 1998

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