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Dr. Gary Friend, DPM
Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery*
45+ years of experience
Dr. Gary Friend, DPM is a podiatric foot & ankle surgery specialist in Glenview, IL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1977. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
3.9 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (11 reviews)
Practice
2501 Compass Rd Ste 120 Glenview, IL 60026Telehealth available
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- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Friend's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Friend
3.9
11 ratings, 5 with a written review
| 5 star | 73% | 73% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
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| 1 star | 27% | 27% |
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Wonderful pleasant doctor and great diagnostician.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Harley Rubens in Highland Park, IL – Mar 02, 2017
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I highly recommend Dr. Friend. Nice man, careful listener, and skilled medical specialist. Corrected my hammertoe using a cutting-edge technology used by few, if any other Chicago-area podiatrists. This is an significant, operating-room procedure. Dr. Friend's surgical work completely eliminated the considerable pain I had previously felt when walking or running. Even better, I felt virtually no pain after the anesthetic wore off and throughout the 2-month recovery. Can't ask for more.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Steven Farwell in Northbrook, IL – Nov 29, 2016
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Dr Friend seemed to be guessing at what was causing my foot pain, using a process of elimination rather than diagnosing. Money is more important than anything else. I was sent a notice to come in. Even though it was sent in error Dr Friend looked at my shoes and had me walk in his hallway (all fine). Then he charged me as if it had not been a mistake on their part. I questioned it and did not receive my money back as staff would not verify with him. I guess they just know to collect the money.
What went well
- Office environment
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Joy Benvenuti in Morton Grove, IL – Feb 13, 2016
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I spent over 45 minutes filling out paper work making sure the doctor would get his money. When I did see him he said that I had a wort on bottom of my foot, that he would take care of it. He open a small bottle and applied one drop of wort remover and I received a bill for 250 dollars after insurance paid there part. I came to get help with fugus which was on my toes, nothing else. I was not asked or told about this 250 dollar procedure. If I would of known that it would cost that much, no way.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
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Frank Nitkiewicz in Arlington Heights, IL – Feb 08, 2016
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My heartfelt thanks to Dr. Friend for his unwavering dedication. Along with his talent, kind smiles and compassion he brought hope at a time when I was told I would have to live with pain and strong pain meds for the rest of my life. It is a frightening prospect being a patient and feeling tremendously helpless. Dr. Friend?s commitment to find a better answer, a better approach ended my pain completely. How can you thank someone appropriately for giving you back your life? Thank you Dr. Friend.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Patty Dameron-Lenckus in Round Lake Park, IL – Jan 31, 2016
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About Me
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Dr. Gary Friend, DPM is a podiatric foot & ankle surgery specialist in Glenview, IL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1977. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery
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Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School, 1977
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