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Dr. Lore Friend, MD

Internal Medicine*
Map Pin Small Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Lore Friend, MD

Dr. Lore Friend, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Tacoma, WA. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Oregon Health & Science University and is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Friend, completed a residency at University of California Davis.

Dr. Friend works at Swedish Neurology - Cherry Hill in Tacoma, WA. They are accepting new patients. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Friend's Office Locations

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    Group Health Tacoma Medical Center
    209 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (253) 366-5859

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    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Female
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    NPI Number
    • 1649335126
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of California Davis
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    • Stanford Medical Center|Stanford Med Center
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    Medical Education
    • Oregon Health & Science University
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    • Internal Medicine
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • St. Joseph Medical Center

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    Dr. Friend works at Swedish Neurology - Cherry Hill in Tacoma, WA. View the full address on Dr. Friend’s profile.

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