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4 Ratings
Summary
Dr. Richard Friend is a family medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. With 33 years of experience in practice, he brings extensive knowledge to caring for patients and families. Dr. Friend speaks English and serves patients throughout the region.
Dr. Friend maintains hospital affiliations with DCH Regional Medical Center, Pascagoula Hospital, Memorial Hospital Biloxi, Ochsner Rush Medical Center, Ochsner Specialty Hospital, and Noland Hospital of Tuscaloosa, with practice locations in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Pascagoula, Mississippi, and Biloxi, Mississippi. He specializes in treating digestive conditions like ulcerative colitis and diverticular disease. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopies to diagnose and monitor intestinal health. Patients rate Dr. Friend 4.0 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
Dr. Friend maintains hospital affiliations with DCH Regional Medical Center, Pascagoula Hospital, Memorial Hospital Biloxi, Ochsner Rush Medical Center, Ochsner Specialty Hospital, and Noland Hospital of Tuscaloosa, with practice locations in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Pascagoula, Mississippi, and Biloxi, Mississippi. He specializes in treating digestive conditions like ulcerative colitis and diverticular disease. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopies to diagnose and monitor intestinal health. Patients rate Dr. Friend 4.0 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 33 years of experience
- speaks English
- Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
- 1 specialty
- 7 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 6 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Richard Davis Friend has 4 locationsUniversity Medical Center
850 Peter Bryce BlvdTuscaloosa, AL 35401 Tel: (205) 348-1770
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 33 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 19 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, English | |
| Tuscaloosa , AL | Boca Raton , FL | Orlando , FL | Mission , TX |
| Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans | |||
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Davis Friend
Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Davis Friend has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard Davis Friend has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
33 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Mississippi, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, Alabama, 2025, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated in 1993
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Friend affiliated with?
- Dr. Richard Friend is affiliated with Dch Regional Medical Center, Pascagoula Hospital, Memorial Hospital Biloxi, Ochsner Rush Medical Center, Ochsner Specialty Hospital, and Noland Hospital Of Tuscaloosa.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Friend?
- You can find contact information for Dr. Richard Friend here on Vitals.
- Where is Dr. Richard Friend's office located?
- Dr. Richard Friend's office is located at 850 Peter Bryce Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401.
- Does Dr. Richard Friend accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Richard Friend has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Does Dr. Richard Friend accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Richard Friend accepts on their Vitals profile.
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