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Richard Friend, MD, Family Medicine, Tuscaloosa, AL

Richard Davis Friend MD


Dean and Professor University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences Department of Family, Internal and Rural Medicine

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  • 850 Peter Bryce BlvdTuscaloosa, AL 35401

  • Phone+1 205-348-1770

  • Fax+1 205-348-1772

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Education & Training

  • Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Rapides Regional Medical Center
    Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Rapides Regional Medical CenterResidency, Family Medicine, 1993 - 1996
  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
    Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New OrleansClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1993 - 2025
  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2004 - 2025
  • Family Medicine
    American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2013-2016

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • The University of Alabama and Ceras Health Partner to Deliver Innovative Health Services for Vulnerable Alabama Patients
    The University of Alabama and Ceras Health Partner to Deliver Innovative Health Services for Vulnerable Alabama PatientsDecember 13th, 2022
  • UMC-Northport Relocating and Expanding
    UMC-Northport Relocating and ExpandingOctober 28th, 2022
  • UA Health Officials Express Optimism, Stress Precautions in COVID-19 Town Hall
    UA Health Officials Express Optimism, Stress Precautions in COVID-19 Town HallJanuary 19th, 2022
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