Summary

Dr. Desirae Friend treats high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and familial lipid disorders, and performs depression screening and physical therapy. She practices family medicine and is affiliated with Wesley Medical Center.

Dr. Friend earned her DO from A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Via Christi Regional Medical Center. She sees patients in Lake Mary, Florida. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Friend 5 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 14 years of experience
  • 56 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Via Christi Regional Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

AdventHealth Primary Care Lake Mary

755 Rinehart Rd Ste 100Lake Mary, FL 32746

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Lake Mary , FLOrlando , FLOrlando , FLAltamonte Springs , FL
Med School: A T Still University Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Desirae Friend

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • AmeriGroup - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Devoted Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida - Medicare
  • Freedom Health
  • Health Alliance
  • Health First Health Plans
  • Health First Health Plans - HMO
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - DSNP
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MVP Health Care
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Oscar Health Insurance - PPO
  • Simply Healthcare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - HMO
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • WPS Health Plan
  • WPS Health Plan - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Desirae Friend has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Desirae Friend has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

14 Years Experience

Desirae Friend holds an expired medical license in the state of Florida.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Florida that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Via Christi Regional Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from A T Still University Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2012.

NPI Number

Desirae Friend's NPI number is 1447512199.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Desirae Friend accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Desirae Friend has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Desirae Friend speak?
Desirae Friend speaks English.
Where is Desirae Friend's office located?
Desirae Friend's office is located at 755 Rinehart Rd Ste 100, Lake Mary, FL, 32746.
How can I make an appointment with Desirae Friend?
You can find contact information for Desirae Friend here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Desirae Friend affiliated with?
Desirae Friend is affiliated with Wesley Medical Center.

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