Dr. Kara Friend, MD
Dr. Kara Friend, MD is a breast surgery specialist in Norfolk, VA. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sentara Obici Hospital and Sentara Leigh Hospital. She is accepting new patients.
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6251 E Virginia Beach Blvd Ste 300 Norfolk, VA 23502Make an Appointment
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Friend is affiliated with Sentara Leigh Hospital Norfolk, a highly rated hospital.
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- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Friend specializes in the areas of Critical Care Surgery & General Surgery. • See board certifications
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Friend to family and friends is 5 out of 5
About Me
biography
Kara Friend, MD, joins Einstein Healthcare Network as an attending breast surgeon in the Breast Health Program. Specializing in Breast Surgery, Dr. Friend has been trained in cutting edge techniques, including nipple sparing mastectomy. Prior to...read moreBreast Surgery
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University Of Michigan Hospitals
Fellowship Hospital, 2015Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 2012
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- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
77%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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