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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Louise Friend identified specializing in DermatologyDermatology
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles, and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis, and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars, and the skin changes associated with aging.. She obtained board certification from the member board for Dermatology.

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Louise Friend accepts the following plan for Great-West Healthcare at 665 Munras Ave:

• California Network

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Friend is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Community Hospital Of The Monterey Peninsula
23625 W R Holman Hwy
Monterey, CA

Education

Dr. Friend attended medical school at Duke University School of Medicine and graduated in 1954 having 58 years experience. Additional Dermatology training was conducted at District of Columbia General Hospital. Additional Dermatology training was conducted at Brooke Army Medical Center.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Louise Friend MD as:

• L Friend

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