Overview
Kara Friend is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia.
Dr. Friend is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.
Dr. Friend is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) - 2027 and American Board Of Surgery - Surgical Critical Care - 2027. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Friend is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
6251 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Suite 300, Norfolk, VA 23502
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kara E. Friend
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kara E. Friend?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kara E. Friend by calling their office at 757-261-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kara E. Friend a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kara E. Friend is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast Cancer, 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. Kara E. Friend specialize in?
While Dr. Kara E. Friend is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Intraductal Papilloma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Kara E. Friend participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kara E. Friend has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Kara E. Friend's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kara E. Friend accept my insurance?
Dr. Kara E. Friend accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 757-261-5000 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
- Distinguished
- Breast CancerDr. Friend isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Friend isDistinguished. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Friend isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Friend isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Friend isAdvanced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Breast InfectionDr. Friend isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- Breast LumpDr. Friend isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- FibroadenomaDr. Friend isAdvanced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- GalactocoeleDr. Friend isAdvanced. Learn about Galactocoele.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Friend isAdvanced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Friend isAdvanced. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- HER2 Negative Breast CancerDr. Friend isAdvanced. Learn about HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Friend isAdvanced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Li-Fraumeni SyndromeDr. Friend isAdvanced. Learn about Li-Fraumeni Syndrome.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Friend isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Triple-Negative Breast CancerDr. Friend isAdvanced. Learn about Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- Bazex SyndromeDr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Bazex Syndrome.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- Breast Enlargement In MalesDr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Breast Enlargement In Males.
- Congenital Hypotrichosis MiliaDr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hypotrichosis Milia.
- DICER1 SyndromeDr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about DICER1 Syndrome.
- EscharDr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Eschar.
- Fibrocystic Breast DiseaseDr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Fibrocystic Breast Disease.
- Hereditary Mucoepithelial DysplasiaDr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
- LymphangiectasisDr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangiectasis.
- LymphedemaDr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Lymphedema.
- MastectomyDr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Mastectomy.
- Meige DiseaseDr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Meige Disease.
- Nakajo-Nishimura SyndromeDr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Nakajo-Nishimura Syndrome.
- ObesityDr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Primary Intestinal LymphangiectasiaDr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia.
- Stiff Skin SyndromeDr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Stiff Skin Syndrome.
- Subareolar AbscessDr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Subareolar Abscess.