Desirae Friend, DO

Desirae Nasrallah Friend, DO

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Family Medicine

AdventHealth Medical Group

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Lake Mary

AdventHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at Lake Mary
755 Rinehart Rd
Suite 200
 Lake Mary, FL  32746
407-320-8100
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Biography

Desirae Friend, DO, MPH, is a family medicine physician who joined AdventHealth Medical Group’s dedicated team in Lake Mary from Wichita, Kansas, where she provided outpatient primary care for adults as well as children’s and women’s health services. An alumnus of the University of Florida where she majored in microbiology and cell science, she went on to earn a Master of Public Health at the University of South Florida followed by her medical degree at A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri. She continued her training as part of the Ascension Via Christi Family Medicine Residency program, where she was named Chief Resident. She has served as a medical consultant for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. She also served as medical director for the Women’s Recover Center and Options, both addiction rehabilitation programs in Wichita, KS. She speaks English, conversational Arabic and basic conversational Spanish.

Specialties

  • Acute and chronic disease management (children and adults)
  • In-office procedures
  • Primary Care for all ages (newborn and up)
  • Joint injections
  • Minor injuries
  • Osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT)
  • Preventive health
  • Women’s health
    • Personal Interests

    CrossFit, reading, learning Spanish, playing with dogs.

    Care Philosophy

    Dr. Friend uses evidence-based, traditional and holistic methods to treat everything from childhood illnesses to the physical and mental challenges facing your aging family members. She finds it rewarding to find the treatment plan that works best for you.

    Awards & Recognitions
    National Health Service Corps Scholar
    Gold Humanism in Medicine Award
    Press Ganey Recognition
    Areas Served
    Lake Mary, FL
    Languages Spoken
    Arabic (spoken only), English, conversational Spanish
    Education
    • A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Medical Organization Memberships and Committees
    • American Osteopathic Association, American Academy of Family Physicians, Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology, AdventHealth Quality Committee
    Ages Accepted
    • Newborns
    • Infants
    • Children
    • Adolescents
    • Adults
    • Geriatrics

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    Insurances

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    The list below is for reference purposes only and is subject to change. Please check with your health plan to confirm that this doctor is included before scheduling an appointment.

    • AdventHealth Advantage Plan
    • AdventHealth Medicare
    • Aetna Commercial (EPO, Managed Choice, PPO, HMO)
    • Aetna Employee Select
    • Aetna Employee Traditional
    • Aetna Medicare (POS, PPO)
    • Aetna QHP Plans
    • Allegiance
    • Avmed Commercial (HMO, POS, PPO)
    • BCBS Blue Select
    • BCBS Commercial
    • BCBS Medicare

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    • Cigna - Disney CastCare
    • Cigna Commercial (Open Access Plus, POS Open Access, PPO)
    • Cigna Medicare HMO/PPO
    • Cigna Surefit HMO, PPO, POS
    • Coventry First Health
    • Florida Community Care Medicaid
    • Health First HMO, POS, EPO
    • Health First Medicare
    • Humana Commercial EPO, HMO, POS, PPO
    • Humana Medicare PPO
    • Longevity Health Plan (Medicare)
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • Molina Medicaid
    • Multiplan / Beech Street / Private Healthcare System
    • NPPN PPO / Coalition America
    • Oscar Health EPO
    • Simply Medicaid
    • Simply Medicare PPO
    • Tricare Humana
    • Tricare Select
    • United Commercial HMO, POS, PPO
    • United Medicaid
    • United Medicare HMO
    • VA
    • Wellcare Medicare
    • Wellpoint Simply (Exchange Plan)
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    Reviews and Comments

    5 (426)

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    Ratings are collected through our partner Press Ganey and are screened to ensure patient privacy. AdventHealth does not manipulate scores, pay for ratings or compensate patients in any way. For any questions about ratings please contact us.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What locations does Desirae Nasrallah Friend, DO practice at?
    Desirae Nasrallah Friend, DO practices at Lake Mary at 755 Rinehart Rd, Suite 200, Lake Mary, FL, 32746. Learn more about Desirae Nasrallah Friend, DO at AdventHealth.
    What is Desirae Nasrallah Friend, DO's specialty?
    Desirae Nasrallah Friend, DO specializes in Family Medicine. Learn more about Desirae Nasrallah Friend, DO at AdventHealth.
    What insurance does Desirae Nasrallah Friend, DO accept?
    Desirae Nasrallah Friend, DO accepts AdventHealth Advantage Plan, AdventHealth Medicare, Aetna Commercial (EPO, Managed Choice, PPO, HMO), Aetna Employee Select, Aetna Employee Traditional, Aetna Medicare (POS, PPO), Aetna QHP Plans, Allegiance, Avmed Commercial (HMO, POS, PPO), BCBS Blue Select, BCBS Commercial, BCBS Medicare, Cigna - Disney CastCare, Cigna Commercial (Open Access Plus, POS Open Access, PPO), Cigna Medicare HMO/PPO, Cigna Surefit HMO, PPO, POS, Coventry First Health, Florida Community Care Medicaid, Health First HMO, POS, EPO, Health First Medicare, Humana Commercial EPO, HMO, POS, PPO, Humana Medicare PPO, Longevity Health Plan (Medicare), Medicaid, Medicare, Molina Medicaid, Multiplan / Beech Street / Private Healthcare System, NPPN PPO / Coalition America, Oscar Health EPO, Simply Medicaid, Simply Medicare PPO, Tricare Humana, Tricare Select, United Commercial HMO, POS, PPO, United Medicaid, United Medicare HMO, VA, Wellcare Medicare and Wellpoint Simply (Exchange Plan). This list is for reference purposes only and is subject to change. Please check with your health plan to confirm that this doctor is included before scheduling an appointment. Learn more about Desirae Nasrallah Friend, DO at AdventHealth.
    What conditions does Desirae Nasrallah Friend, DO treat?
    Desirae Nasrallah Friend, DO treats the following conditions: Acne, Anemia, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Chickenpox, Childhood Illnesses, Chronic Cough, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Colds, Constipation, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Depression, Diabetes, Eczema, Flu, Gout, Headaches and Migraines, Heartburn, High Blood Pressure, High Calcium, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Influenza, Ingrown Toenails, Kidney Disorders, Kidney Stones, Low Calcium, Low Testosterone, Minor Burns, Minor Injuries, Moles, Mumps, Nail Disorders, Osteoporosis, Pneumonia, Prostate Issues, Rashes, Ringworm, Seasonal Allergies, Shingles, Sleep Apnea, Sore Throat, Sports Injuries, Sprained Ankle, Sprains, Strep Throat, Sunburn, Tetanus, Tonsillitis and Vitamin D Deficiency. Learn more about Desirae Nasrallah Friend, DO at AdventHealth.
    What health services does Desirae Nasrallah Friend, DO provide?
    Desirae Nasrallah Friend, DO provides Primary Care services. Learn more about Desirae Nasrallah Friend, DO at AdventHealth.