Overview
Kara Friend is a General Surgeon in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Friend is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
6251 E Virginia Beach Blvd Ste 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 Friend
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kara Friend?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kara 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 Friend a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kara 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 Friend specialize in?
While Dr. Kara 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 Friend participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kara Friend has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Kara 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 Friend accept my insurance?
Dr. Kara 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.
- 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.