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Dr. Paul Friend, MD

Family Medicine* Age 72
Dr. Paul Friend, MD
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Dr. Paul Friend, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Franklin, NH.
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Dr. Paul Friend, MD

Family Medicine* Age 72
Franklin, NH
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Paul Friend, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Franklin, NH.

About

Dr. Friend graduated from Seton Hall University. Dr. Paul Friend, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Franklin, NH and has 34 years experience. Dr. Friend currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Concord Hospital-Franklin and Concord Hospital-Laconia. Dr. Friend has experience treating conditions like Opioid Dependence, Drug and Alcohol Dependence and Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Friend received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Friend's office accepts new patients. Dr. Friend is board certified in Addiction Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Opioid Dependence
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Opioid Dependence
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Opioid Abuse
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Amphetamine or Related Acting Sympathomimetic Abuse
Limb Pain
Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Antidepressant Abuse
Tobacco Use Disorder
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Amphetamine and Other Psychostimulant Dependence
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Burn Injuries
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Cold Sore
Combination Drug Dependence
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Drug Withdrawal
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Excessive Sweating
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis A
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hives
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Joint Pain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Marijuana Addiction
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nausea
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Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Opioid Withdrawal
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second-Degree Burns
Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Dependence
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Symptomatic Menopause
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Immunization Administration
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
  • Preferred Blue PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
  • Preferred Blue Network-NH PPO
    Blue Choice-ME PPO
    Pathway X Enhanced/Ind Direct Access NH POS
  • Tufts PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • ElevateHealth HMO
    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
    ChoiceNet HMO
    Maines Choice - Standard HMO
    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Franklin Regional Hospital Independent Lab
    15 Aiken Ave, Franklin, NH 03235
  2. 2 Sottak Orthopaedic & Surgical Inc
    14 Maple St, Gilford, NH 03249
  3. 3 Office
    14 Maple St Ste 120, Gilford, NH 03249

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Aug 26, 2024
He's a great guy and has a wonderful recovery team who truly care and are none judgmental and make you feel comfortable thank you for helping me stay sober and having my life back
Christopher kelly — Aug 26, 2024
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
Addiction Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Seton Hall University
    1990
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Addiction Medicine and Family Practice
Board Certifications
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Paul Friend, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Friend's profile.

Dr. Friend frequently treats the following conditions: Opioid Dependence, Drug and Alcohol Dependence and Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Paul Friend, MD is affiliated with Concord Hospital-Franklin and Concord Hospital-Laconia.

Yes, Dr. Paul Friend, MD holds board certification in Addiction Medicine and Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Concord Hospital-Franklin

    15 Aiken Ave, Franklin, NH

  • Concord Hospital-Laconia

    80 Highland St, Laconia, NH