Dr. Robert Friday, MD

Rheumatology*•Male•Age 53

Rheumatology*

Dr. Robert Friday, MD is a rheumatologist in Newton, MA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Friday has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2002. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

Dr. Robert Friday, MD

Newton-Wellesley Hospital Rheumatology

2000 Washington St Ste 304 Newton, MA 02462
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
(617) 243-5440
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
(617) 243-5440

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  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
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  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals

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Dr. Friday's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Friday

4.4
14 ratings, 9 with a written review
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Explains things so I understand. Always listens to any concerns I have.Always returns messages.Always on time.
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
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A.Higgins – Jul 13, 2024
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Extraordinary Physician
He is patient, caring and very smart. We highly recommend him. We are very lucky that there are docs like him around. Wouldn’t go to anyone else.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Sep 24, 2023
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I have Web ND too…
Dr was on the Computer for the entire encounter.. Looking for some ridiculous time line surrounding my condition which is PA.. In the end prescribed a Pill I never picked up, dangerous medicine…
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 01, 2023
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AMAZING clinician!!
Dr. Robert Friday is an AMAZING clinician! He listens to how I’m doing—what’s working, what could be better. He is my “expert partner” in my medical treatment. He has such a positive, helpful outlook which REALLY helps when you have a debilitating disease. He looks at every side of a health issue and talks WITH me about my options…He is clinically brilliant, understanding and compassionate. I’m not sure where I’d be had I not found him years ago. I wish there were more doctors like Bob Friday in this world—we NEED more “Dr. Fridays”!! I could never recommend a BETTER doctor than Dr. Robert Friday!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 25, 2023
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Dismissive
Dr. Friday was rude and aggressive about my previous medical history. Advised me there was no reason to be searching for a diagnosis for medical issues and there was no point if there wasn’t a cure. I received a second opinion and was diagnosed with exactly what Dr. Friday said “didn’t matter”. I now have a treatment plan. I waited over 4 months to see Dr. Friday and left feeling like I wasted my time at yet another “specialist”.
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Jan 23, 2023
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Very knowledgeable, good listener, and takes his time with you.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Maureen Scheiffern – Dec 13, 2022
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cutting treatment at community hospital with the most caring, knowledgeable physician.he is through, always have poractive treatment plan
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
1 other person found this helpful
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maxine – Sep 12, 2020
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Go to guy!! Breaks through the maze that has disabled some of us with multi-factoral disease,disorders from receiving the necessary treatment. Bless him for not turning me away; and possibly showing other providers that I do have relevant issues to be addressed, with dignity, not dismissiveness.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Nov 05, 2019
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I find that Dr. Friday is professional, thorough and very knowledgable in his field of rheumatology. He answers all questions explains the results of tests taken and closely monitors meds to be taken. He listens to all of my concerns and is looking out for my best interest and well being. I have highly recommended him with arthritis problems.
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
20 others found this helpful
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Marjorie Caron in Westford, MA – May 05, 2016
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Dr. Robert Friday, MD is a rheumatologist in Newton, MA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Friday has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in...read more

  • Rheumatology

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2003

  • University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2002
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Locations

Newton-Wellesley Hospital Rheumatology

Newton-Wellesley Hospital Rheumatology2000 Washington St Ste 304 Newton, MA 02462
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St
    Boston, MA 02114
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    21% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St
    Boston, MA 02115
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital

    2014 Washington St
    Newton, MA 02462
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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