Dr. Joseph N Friend MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
116 Defense Hwy Suite 104 Annapolis MD, 21401Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Joseph Friend practices Endocrinology in Annapolis, MD. Dr. Friend specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to hormone imbalance, and the bodys glands in the endocrine system. Endocrinologists are trained and certified to treat a variety of conditions, including menopause, diabetes, infertility, and thyroid disorders, among many others. Dr. Friend examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Maryland School of Medicine 1970
Univ of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1970
University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools 1970
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology and Metabolism
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bronchitis
- Diabetes
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Sinusitis
- Tonsillitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Vascular Disease
Residency
- Penn St U Hp-M S Hershey Mc, Internal Medicine; Washington Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine; Washington Hosp Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year
- Penn St University Hp M S Hershey Mc
- University of Pennsylvania Health System Program
Accepted Insurance
- Aetna
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Bravo Health
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Golden Rule
- Great West Healthcare
- Guardian
- HealthPartners
- HealthSmart
- Humana Health
- Kaiser Permanente
- Medicaid
- Medical Mutual
- Medicare
- Multiplan PHCS
- Pacificare
- Tricare
Dr. Joseph N Friend MD's Practice location
Practice At 116 Defense Hwy Suite 400
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