Overview
Brian Friend is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Leukemia, Infantile Neutropenia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 27 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations
1102 Bates Ave Ste 1630, Houston, TX 77030
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Friend 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.
2 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian Friend
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian Friend?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian Friend by calling their office at 832-826-0870. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brian Friend a top-rated expert for Bone Marrow Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian Friend is classified as an Experienced expert for Bone Marrow Transplant, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Brian Friend specialize in?
While Dr. Brian Friend is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Bone Marrow Transplant, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Brian Friend participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Brian Friend has published 27 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bone Marrow Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Brian Friend's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Brian Friend accept my insurance?
Dr. Brian Friend accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Friday Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-826-0870 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Bone Marrow TransplantDr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Transplant.
- Congenital Hemolytic AnemiaDr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hemolytic Anemia.
- Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD)Dr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD).
- HemoglobinopathyDr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Hemoglobinopathy.
- Hemolytic AnemiaDr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Hemolytic Anemia.