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Summary
Dr. Lore Friend is a surgeon and internal medicine physician who earned her medical degree from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine. With 36 years of experience in medicine, she brings extensive expertise to her dual specialties of surgery and internal medicine. Her comprehensive training allows her to provide both surgical interventions and comprehensive medical care for adult patients.
Dr. Friend practices throughout the Tacoma healthcare system, maintaining affiliations with Mary Bridge Children's Hospital, Multicare Allenmore Hospital, Saint Joseph Medical Center, and Multicare Tacoma General Hospital. She sees patients at multiple locations across Tacoma, Washington, including specialized settings such as the Kaiser Permanente Ambulatory Surgery Unit and Tacoma Medical Center Oncology Hematology. Her dual expertise in surgery and internal medicine enables her to coordinate complete care for patients who may need both medical management and surgical treatment.
Dr. Friend practices throughout the Tacoma healthcare system, maintaining affiliations with Mary Bridge Children's Hospital, Multicare Allenmore Hospital, Saint Joseph Medical Center, and Multicare Tacoma General Hospital. She sees patients at multiple locations across Tacoma, Washington, including specialized settings such as the Kaiser Permanente Ambulatory Surgery Unit and Tacoma Medical Center Oncology Hematology. Her dual expertise in surgery and internal medicine enables her to coordinate complete care for patients who may need both medical management and surgical treatment.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 36 years of experience
- Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 7 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Lore Ruth Friend has 7 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
Tacoma Medical Center Oncology Hematology
209 Martin Luther King Jr WayTacoma, WA 98405 Tel: (253) 596-3390
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
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| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
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| Med School: Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston | Med School: Spencer Fox Eccles School Of Medicine At The University Of Utah |
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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
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Washington, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Oregon Health & Science University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1990
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- Dr. Lore Friend is affiliated with Mary Bridge Childrens Hospital, Multicare Allenmore Hospital, Saint Joseph Medical Center, and Multicare Tacoma General Hospital.
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- Dr. Lore Friend's office is located at 209 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA, 98405.
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