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Dr. Lore Friend, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 67
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Dr. Lore Friend, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 67
Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Lore Friend, MD is an Internist in Tacoma, WA.

About

Dr. Lore Friend, MD is an Internist in Tacoma, WA and has 34 years experience. They graduated from Oregon Health & Science University in 1990 and completed a residency at University of California Davis.They currently practice at Swedish Neurology - Cherry Hill and are affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Friend is board certified in Internal Medicine.

Locations

  1. 1 Group Health Tacoma Medical Center
    209 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Acidosis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Acidosis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Indigestion
Insomnia
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Iodine Deficiency
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Nausea
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Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Pericardial Disease
Perimenopause
Pneumonia
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Rosacea
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Symptomatic Menopause
Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Valley Fever
Varicose Eczema
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Immunization Administration

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About Me

Care Philosophy

  • My philosophy of care is to approach patients with warmth and appropriate concern. I view my job as a composite of medical detective, educator, and relentless patient advocate.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Lore Friend, MD is an internist in Tacoma, WA and has over 33 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Oregon Health & Science University in 1990. She specializes in Internal Medicine.
Biography
Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Oregon Health & Science University
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Stanford Medical Center|Stanford Med Center
    1991
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of California Davis
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lore Friend, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Friend's profile.

Dr. Lore Friend, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Lore Friend, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Dr. Friend has over 34 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Joseph Medical Center

    1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA

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