Dr. Richard D. Friend M.D.
Family Practitioner
420 Avenue F Bogalusa LA, 70427About
Dr. Richard Friend is a family practitioner practicing in Bogalusa, LA. Dr. Friend specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Friend possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1993
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineDr. Richard D. Friend M.D.'s Practice location
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401Get Direction
Dr. Richard D. Friend M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Friend
Recommended Articles
- What Is a Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) Used For?
Basic Metabolic PanelA basic metabolic panel is a group of blood tests that will give healthcare providers important information about an individual's current metabolic status, which includes kidney function, blood sugar levels, acid-base balance, and electrolyte balance. Having a combination of...
- Holistic Treatments for Arthritis
Arthritis is a painful, progressive disease that affects the joints of an individual. There are many treatments available for arthritis. Each and every one of them works differently, depending on the stage of arthritis at which they are implemented. As we already know, if not treated, arthritis can...
- A Guide to Recognizing the Early Signs of Shingles
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a disease that occurs due to the reappearance of the varicella-zoster virus, which is the causative agent of chickenpox. Shingles usually starts with a skin rash. These skin rashes occur either in the form of a band or a strip covering a small area on your...
- Gastroenteritis in Children: Signs of Dehydration
Gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection that is caused by poorly prepared foods, contaminated water, etc. It can cause diarrhea, nausea, headache, and vomiting.What causes it?Gastro is caused by viruses. They include:• Rotavirus• AdenovirusHow is the gastroenteritis virus passed?Children can...
- Femoral Hernia: Get the Facts
Our human bodies are a complex network of nerves, blood vessels, muscles, and visceral organs. While our skin is the outermost layer holding everything together, on the inside, it is a network of strong muscle fibers that hold all our internal organs in place. A hernia occurs when there is a weak...
- Anemia: Get the Facts
Our body has three types of blood cells: white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. White blood cells (WBCs) or leukocytes are the type of cells that fights off infections in our body. The platelets work by helping our blood clot, and the red blood cells (RBCs) are the ones responsible for...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Vernon K Palmisano MD420 AVENUE F BOGALUSA LA 70427
- Dr. Libeau Joseph Berthelot M.D.711 Riverside Dr Franklinton LA 70438
- Dr. Hongxie Shen MD420 Avenue F Bogalusa LA 70427
- Dr. Jerry A Thomas MD2004 J Marvin Magee Dr Franklinton LA 70438
- Dr. Richard L. Long D.O.302 Highway 11 S Poplarville MS 39470
- Dr. Mark L. James M.D.711 Riverside Dr Franklinton LA 70438