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Summary
Dr. Lore Friend has practiced surgery and internal medicine for 36 years. She is affiliated with Multicare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital, Multicare Allenmore Hospital, Saint Joseph Medical Center, and Multicare Tacoma General Hospital, and sees patients in Tacoma, Washington. She earned her medical degree from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine.
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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| Dr. Lore Ruth Friend, MD | Dr. Robert Charles Wright, MD | Anthony Robert Kent Trakas | Brian H Tran |
| Surgery | Surgery | Anesthesiology | Hospital Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 36 Years of Experience | 41 Years of Experience | 7 Years of Experience | 13 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: University Of Washington School Of Medicine | Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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
- 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?
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- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Lore Friend accepts on their Vitals profile.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lore Friend?
- You can find contact information for Dr. Lore Friend here on Vitals.
- Does Dr. Lore Friend accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Lore Friend has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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