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Specialty iconSpecialtiesFamily Medicine
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Location iconLocationTuscaloosa, AL
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With over 30 years of experience, this board-certified family medicine...
ExperienceiconExperience:
30+ years
Language SpokeniconLanguage Spoken:
English
Common TreatmentsiconCommon Treatments:
Constipation
Chronic Diabetes
Institutes AttendediconInstitutes Attended:
LSU HSC, 
LSU-HSC, 
ABFM, 
LSMC, 
MSMB
CertificatesiconCertificates:
MD, 
Res, 
BCOM, 
LA Med Lic, 
MS Med Lic
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Common TreatmentsiconCommon Treatments:
Constipation
Chronic Diabetes
Institutes AttendediconInstitutes Attended:
LSU HSC, 
LSU-HSC, 
ABFM, 
LSMC, 
MSMB
CertificatesiconCertificates:
MD, 
Res, 
BCOM, 
LA Med Lic, 
MS Med Lic
See More
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Dr. Richard Friend, MD is a highly qualified family medicine physician based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, with over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He earned his medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1993 and completed his residency in Family Medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center. Dr. Friend is affiliated with DCH Regional Medical Center and is recognized for his expertise in managing chronic conditions such as diabetes and constipation....
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Ambetter
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna
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Jean F. Pointon P.C.
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Address:

850 Peter Bryce Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Phone:

(205) 348-1265

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Fax:

(205) 342-0695

Ochsner Specialty Hospital
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Address:

1314 19th Ave, Meridian, MS 39301
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Phone:

(601) 703-9260

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Fax:

(601) 703-4050

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NPI/License numbericonNPI/License number:
1023038684
ExperienceiconExperience:
30+ years
Language SpokeniconLanguage Spoken:
English
Hospital AffiliationsiconHospital Affiliations:
Dch Regional Medical Center
Dch Rehabilitation Pavilion
SpecialtiesiconSpecialties:
Family Medicine
General Family Medicine
Common TreatmentsiconCommon Treatments:
Constipation
Chronic Diabetes
Education IconEducation & Certifications:
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LA State Medical License
Louisiana State Medical Center2025
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MS State Medical License
Mississippi State Medical Board2025
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AL State Medical License
Alabama State Medical Board2025
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Residency in Sexual Medicine
Lsu Health Sciences Center1996
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Medical Doctor
Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine1993
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Board Certification in Obesity Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine1993