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Dr. Peter Friend, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 81
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Dr. Peter Friend, MD is an Internist in La Jolla, CA.
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Dr. Peter Friend, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 81
La Jolla, CA
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Dr. Peter Friend, MD is an Internist in La Jolla, CA.

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Dr. Peter Friend, MD is an Internist in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Friend currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Sharp Memorial Hospital. Dr. Friend's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Friend is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Wait Times

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Nephrotic Syndrome
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Secondary Hypertension
Vitamin D Deficiency
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Renal Scan
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Locations

  1. 1 Allergy and Rheumatology Medical Clinic Inc.
    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 420, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 453-9460
  2. 2 Encinitas Dialysis
    332 Santa Fe Dr Ste 100, Encinitas, CA 92024
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 632-2323
  3. 3 Office
    9850 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92129
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 538-1083

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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • VA Hospital
    1970
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Minn Hosps
    1972
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Minn Hosps
    1974
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Peter Friend, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Friend's profile.

Dr. Peter Friend, MD is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Sharp Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Peter Friend, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido

    555 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA

  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA

  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA