Jean F. Pointon P.C.
850 Peter Bryce Blvd, 
Tuscaloosa, AL 

Overview

Richard Friend is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

His clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Salmonella Enterocolitis, Atypical Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Family Medicine

Licenses

Family Medicine in MS

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID

Locations

Jean F. Pointon P.C.
850 Peter Bryce Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Other Locations
Office
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 Friend

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Friend?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard 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 Friend a top-rated expert for Headache?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard 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 Friend specialize in?

While Dr. Richard Friend is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Headache, Salmonella Enterocolitis, and Atypical Pneumonia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.

Does Dr. Richard Friend participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Richard Friend has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Headache. You can view a list of Dr. Richard 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 Friend accept my insurance?

Dr. Richard 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

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