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Summary
Dr. Lore Friend is a physician specializing in surgery and internal medicine. She completed her medical education at Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and brings 36 years of experience to her practice. Her dual specialization allows her to provide comprehensive care that combines surgical expertise with broad internal medicine knowledge.
Dr. Friend practices throughout Tacoma, Washington, with affiliations at multiple healthcare facilities including Multicare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital, Multicare Allenmore Hospital, Saint Joseph Medical Center, and Multicare Tacoma General Hospital. Her extensive hospital network allows her to provide care across various settings, ensuring patients have access to the resources they need. She maintains practice locations at several medical centers throughout the Tacoma area, providing convenient access to her services.
Dr. Friend practices throughout Tacoma, Washington, with affiliations at multiple healthcare facilities including Multicare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital, Multicare Allenmore Hospital, Saint Joseph Medical Center, and Multicare Tacoma General Hospital. Her extensive hospital network allows her to provide care across various settings, ensuring patients have access to the resources they need. She maintains practice locations at several medical centers throughout the Tacoma area, providing convenient access to her services.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 36 years of experience
- Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 6 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Lore Ruth Friend has 6 locationsKaiser Permanente Ambulatory Surgery Unit
209 Martin Luther King Jr WayTacoma, WA 98405 Tel: (253) 596-3590
Tacoma Medical Center
209 Martin Luther King Jr WayTacoma, WA 98405 Tel: (253) 596-3300
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Surgery | Surgery | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | Anesthesiology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 36 Years of Experience | 41 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience | 7 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | |||
| Tacoma , WA | Puyallup , WA | Renton , WA | Renton , WA |
| Med School: Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine | Med School: Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med | Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lore Ruth Friend
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Lore Ruth Friend has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Lore Ruth Friend has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
36 Years Experience
Dr. Lore Ruth Friend holds an expired medical license in the state of Washington.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Washington that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine in 1990.
NPI Number
Dr. Friend's NPI number is 1649335126.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Lore Friend affiliated with?
- Dr. Lore Friend is affiliated with Multicare Mary Bridge Childrens Hospital, Multicare Allenmore Hospital, Saint Joseph Medical Center, and Multicare Tacoma General Hospital.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lore Friend?
- You can find contact information for Dr. Lore Friend here on Vitals.
- Where is Dr. Lore Friend's office located?
- Dr. Lore Friend's office is located at 209 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA, 98405.
- Is Dr. Lore Friend accepting new patients?
- Dr. Lore Friend is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Lore Friend's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
- Does Dr. Lore Friend accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Lore Friend accepts on their Vitals profile.
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