Overview
Richard Friend is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
His clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Salmonella Enterocolitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
Locations
850 5th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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. Richard D. Friend
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard D. Friend?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard D. Friend by calling their office at 205-348-1770. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard D. Friend a top-rated expert for Headache?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard D. Friend is classified as an Experienced expert for Headache, 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. Richard D. Friend specialize in?
While Dr. Richard D. Friend is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Headache, Salmonella Enterocolitis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Richard D. Friend participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard D. Friend has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Headache. You can view a list of Dr. Richard D. Friend's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard D. Friend accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard D. Friend accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-348-1770 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
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- FaintingDr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- HeadacheDr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- Salmonella EnterocolitisDr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Salmonella Enterocolitis.
- Sickle Cell DiseaseDr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Sickle Cell Disease.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Friend isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).