Overview
Philosophy of care | Every patient has a story and a history that includes medical, personal and social information. As a physician, I can contribute to that story in positive ways with my medical knowledge and experience. I enjoy working with patients to better understand who they are and how I can add to their lives by improving health outcomes, from pregnancy to perimenopause and beyond. | Why I entered medicine | During my high school years, I worked as a nurse’s aide at a local nursing home. I loved the women that I met there and hearing their stories. Learning about their vibrant lives was humbling. After that experience, I knew that I wanted to pursue a “caring” profession. I was raised by my grandmother and great-grandmother and always had tremendous respect for women. I attended an all-women’s college and there I fell in love with the sciences. When I entered medical school, OB/GYN was an obvious choice where I could pursue a science I loved alongside female patients whom I respected and admired. | Personal interests | Spending time with family and friends, yoga, playing board games, reading, traveling and trying to keep my house clean!.
Dr. Friel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Galactocoele. Her top areas of expertise are Galactocoele, Orgasmic Dysfunction in Women, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1420 8th Ave., Suites 310 And 210, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Friel has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Temple Faculty Practice Plan Inc
Debra Somers is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Somers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Galactocoele. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.
LVPG Obstetrics And Gynecology-West Broad
Philosophy of care | I consider myself a teacher as well as a doctor. I believe it’s critically important that women understand the “why” behind the health issues they face. Although the science can sometimes be complex, I always take time to explain in simple terms what is happening to their bodies and their treatment options. The more my patients know, the more actively they can participate in their own care. | Why I entered medicine | As a child I loved science. I also wanted to help people. And I had some personal medical issues that helped me understand what it’s like to be a patient. That’s why I always knew I would become a doctor. It seemed like the perfect combination of my interests and experience. It has been especially meaningful to be a gynecologist. I consider it a privilege to be a part of women’s lives and to be able to help them with complex medical and surgical issues. In many cases we discuss personal issues as well, and I’m honored my patients trust me with this aspect of their lives. | Personal interests | I want my patients to know I’m just like them. I am a wife, a mother of three teenaged daughters and a proud member of this community. I see my patients at the grocery store, the mall, at my children’s schools and at their sporting events. I’m at the same stage of life as my patients and face many of the same issues, both physical and personal. To relax and unwind, I enjoy spending time with family. We like to hike, bike and do other outdoor activities. Dr. Haas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Galactocoele. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- AngiomyomaDr. Friel isExperienced. Learn about Angiomyoma.
- Endometrial PolypsDr. Friel isExperienced. Learn about Endometrial Polyps.
- Female Genital SoresDr. Friel isExperienced. Learn about Female Genital Sores.
- Fetal Enterovirus SyndromeDr. Friel isExperienced. Learn about Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome.
- GalactocoeleDr. Friel isExperienced. Learn about Galactocoele.
- Gestational DiabetesDr. Friel isExperienced. Learn about Gestational Diabetes.