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Dr. Richard Friend, MD

Family Medicine* Age 60
Dr. Richard Friend, MD
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Dr. Richard Friend, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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Dr. Richard Friend, MD

Family Medicine* Age 60
Tuscaloosa, AL
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Richard Friend, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Tuscaloosa, AL.

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Dr. Friend graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine. Dr. Richard Friend, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Tuscaloosa, AL and has 31 years experience. Dr. Friend currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with DCH Regional Medical Center. Dr. Friend's office accepts new patients. Dr. Friend is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bird Flu
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Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Confusion
Constipation
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
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folliculitis
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hip Pointer
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nausea
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Neck Muscle Strain
Neurogenic Bladder
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pneumonia
Polyuria
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Prostatitis
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Sunburn
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Swine Flu
Throat Pain
Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsillitis
Trichomoniasis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Infection
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
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
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
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
Immunization Administration
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
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
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy Ultrasound
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

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Locations

  1. 1 Jean F. Pointon P.C.
    850 Peter Bryce Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  2. 2 Univ. Medical Center
    850 5th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  3. 3 Ochsner Specialty Hospital
    1314 19th Ave, Meridian, MS 39301
  4. 4 Two Rivers Surgical Associates
    105 US Highway 80 E Ste 215, Demopolis, AL 36732

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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Friend, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Friend's profile.

Dr. Richard Friend, MD is affiliated with DCH Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Friend, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • DCH Regional Medical Center

    809 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL