Sarah Friend, MD

11/05/2024

I am very grateful for dr friend's concern and her excellent csre

11/05/2024

It is always a pleasure dealing with Dr. Friend & her staff. She is always so positive, so reassuring, so calm & so concerned about her patients. The level of comfort, patience & knowledge she displays is the perfect combination to support those going through cancer & all of its related issues. I truly feelBlessed to be one of her patients. J. Wilson

11/05/2024

Dr. Sarah Cooke Friend is the most outstanding, kind, knowledgeable and caring physician in the Emory Health Care SystemShe ALWAYS places her patients FIRST. She is comprehensive in her summary reports as well as her diagnosis. She leaves no stone unturned. I had a low sugar episode during her visit. She had her aide get me some crackers snd juice. She stayed with me until my glucose level reached over 75.

11/05/2024

Good

04/05/2024

Dr. Friend too me early since I arrived early to beat traffic. This was greatly appreciated!

02/05/2024

Dr. Friend met all the criteria as stated above without exception.She was engaged and invested in the process.

02/05/2024

Dr. Friend is an excellent physician who listens and expresses understanding. I feel very confident in her care and treatment decisions.

01/05/2024

Dr. Friend has consistently provided efficient, excellent care, leaving no stones unturned when addressing diagnoses and treatments, while coordinating with other members of my medical provider team.

24/04/2024

Showed genuine interest and gave a positive plan of future treatment

01/04/2024

It was neat to be able to see lab results immediately on my phone so I could intelligently ask questions

01/04/2024

We loved how thorough Dr.Friend was.

30/03/2024

Very excellent Dr. Friend!! I congratulate the staff for their excellent work!!

28/03/2024

Dr. Friend is the best, most compassionate Dr. I have encountered in my 68 years. She's knowledgeable, she's caring and compassionate. I am a Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer patient and I feel so well cared for under her direction and the entire team Winship team.

27/03/2024

Dr Friend was very concerned about health problems I am having that are treated by other physicians. It was a truly excellent and informative visit.

27/03/2024

Dr. Friend spent a lot of time with me ,going over lab work, explaining every aspect. Also, future possible tests. I felt that she made me feel that my time with her was the only importance.

26/03/2024

Dr. Friend is an outstanding physician and provided an exceptional care for all these years. Her expertise and kindness made all the difference in my life and that of my family. She Is a blessing.

23/03/2024

Good

21/03/2024

We had open and frank discussions about my problems and care.

21/03/2024

I feel like the experience when visiting Dr Friend would be the one her mom or grandmother would get.

20/03/2024

Excellent communication in explaining every details and genuinely showed concern .

20/03/2024

Dr Friend listens carefully and gives enough time to feel heard and understood. It is worth the wait time to see her. An excellent Dr, the best!

16/03/2024

Dr Friend is really outstanding.

14/03/2024

She's the best doctor I ever had. She is extremely personable and caring.

01/03/2024

This was my first appointment with Dr. Friend. She is wonderful and I am confident that I am in very capable care with her.

27/02/2024

Dr Friend always goes over my care with a fine tooth comb. She answers all my concerns and is always accessible

26/02/2024

Dr Friend spent so much time with me explaining options and their consequences. She was terrific. She really cares about her patients.

21/02/2024

Dr. Friend's professionalism and care makes her an outstanding doctor

21/02/2024

Well versed on my condition

20/02/2024

Dr. Friend is always empathetic and an excellent listener. She listened to the challenges I have recently experienced after the sudden death of my son-in-law. She also listened to my challenges with joint pain and offered several options that we could try. As always she was patient, and I never felt rushed.

16/02/2024

Didn't interface with a PA. The RNs I interfaced with were caring and concerned.

16/02/2024

Care giver never makes me feel like a number, never makes me feel rushed and yes I referred my daughter to her when she was diagnosed with cancer. I trust her with my life and my child's no further answer required

14/02/2024

Everything was so well, and she did very well

13/02/2024

Dr. Friend is AMAZING!

08/02/2024

Dr. Friend is an incredible physician - she is very knowledgeable; listens intently and is kindly compassionate!

07/02/2024

Dr. Friend is pleasant, direct, and easy to have a serious conversation . She presently clearly her recommendations and encouraged me to get a second opinion prior to beginning treatment.

06/02/2024

Dr. Friend is personable and thorough. I would highly recommend her.

06/02/2024

The ease of the tele health very informative.

05/02/2024

Dr Friend is excellent at explaining medical info and discussing options or procedures. We talked about upcoming treatments, medication, future issues that may arise. Very pleased with her and how comfortable she made me in discussing difficult cancer concerns.

03/02/2024

I was extremely grateful for and impressed with Dr. Friend, especially because we were doing the appointment virtually as she had been diagnosed with COVID.

26/01/2024

Dr. Friend was excellent. Kept me informed.

25/01/2024

I recommend Dr. Friend all the time. She and her team are absolutely the best!

23/01/2024

I always have a pleasant experience with Dr. Friend and her staff.

23/01/2024

Dr Sarah Friend is open, honest, and spends quality time with us to answer all of our questions and concerns

20/01/2024

Dr Friend has a great welcoming personality; she explains my condition so that I can understand.

20/01/2024

Dr Friend is always extremely conscientious, thoughtful and thorough. You is an excellent listener and seeks to help patients understand issues, and their individual needs.

18/01/2024

Dr. Friend always takes the time to "talk things out." Super comforting but comes with good advice.

11/01/2024

The care provider was caring, knowledgeable, rechecked my b/p since white coat syndrome was present. She advise me to relax, put both feet on the floor, switch cuff to the opposite arm; saying she completely understood my issue.

10/01/2024

Dr. Friend is always very collaborative in my treatment. She's very open to listening to and treating peripheral symptoms and issues.

06/01/2024

Excellent

30/12/2023

Good

28/12/2023

Dr Friend is a very caring Dr as well as very helpful

13/12/2023

I don't think I could ever have a more kind, efficient and knowledgeable Dr than Dr. Friend. I believe she is the best of the best!

12/12/2023

Extremely impressed with the doctor's review of my records & history before & during our discussion.

07/12/2023

Dr. Friend is one of the kindest, most compassionate people I have ever known, doctor or otherwise. I love her dearly and am so grateful to have her as my oncologist.

02/12/2023

There are only a handful of doctors I've had that I'd blindly follow, Dr Friend is one of them

02/12/2023

The best !

29/11/2023

Excellent visit with physician

28/11/2023

I cannot thank Dr Friend enough. I feel like I am still here and doing well because of her and my Emory team.

23/11/2023

Sarah Friend is the bestshe listens, and takes the time to hear and discuss my questions or concerns. I am grateful to have her care and feedback as I navigate this journey. Will gladly make the drive to wherever she lands with Winship!

20/11/2023

Dr. Friend is the BEST. She always listens and provides helpful information.

16/11/2023

The appointment conversation went in many directions and perhaps even got off track from talking about the scope of the medication.The Doctor earnestly addressed all my other concerns about lingering side effects. I did write the Doctor with questions after the visit and she eventually addressed these questions in an email and a belated post visit summary.

09/11/2023

Very impressed with the Dr's I met. They answered all my questions and were very professional. I was very concerned about my cancer but they made it SO much better. I felt cared for, and that they were going to take very good care of me. Was very impressed and the appointment could not have gone better. I am SO thankful to have them with me on this journey.

01/11/2023

Dr. Friend is the absolute best doctor ever! I love her because I know that she genuinely loves me and she cares about my health and wellbeing.

28/10/2023

Consistent 5+ care for several years

21/10/2023

Very happy with Dr. Friend and her staff

18/10/2023

Dr. Sarah Friend is the best doctor on my medical team. She listens, she cares, she us thorough and comprehensive. She leaves no stone unturned. I am blessed to be her patient.

12/10/2023

Everything Good

12/10/2023

Dr. Friend is the best doctor in the whole wide world.

06/10/2023

Dr. Friend is thorough, thoughtful, and gives her undivided time and attention.

30/09/2023

Dr Friend is a fantastic listener and very caring and empathetic. She also responds well to questions and willing to think creatively and be honest about options.

28/09/2023

Dr Friend is fabulous

24/09/2023

Dr. Friend was amazing! She was very thorough in assessment, instructions. She listened to my concerns and addressed them. This was my first visit with her and I was very pleased.

15/09/2023

And Dr Friend is the absolute best

14/09/2023

My physician's last name, Friend, is most appropriate to describe how she interacts with her patients.

14/09/2023

She talk through my issues and made sure I understood

13/09/2023

The best care ever received! I'm so thankful!!!

02/09/2023

Dr. Friend is a very thorough and compassionate physician. She listened and addressed all my concerns.

01/09/2023

Dr. Friend is excellent, discussed issues thoroughly, very caring

30/08/2023

Doctor ensured clarity in an exceptionally humane manner; I would recommend her strongly to family or friends who may need her expertise!!

30/08/2023

Dr. Friend is great! She answered all my questions and was very clear.

29/08/2023

Dr. Friend addressed all of my questions and concerns as well as allowed time for me to thoroughly answer her questions. Never felt in any way rushed. Dr. Friend was a new MD to me. I felt Initial concern about the change but couldn't be more pleased with my initiial meeting and appointment.

28/08/2023

Always look forward to seeing this provider. She is a great doctor

23/08/2023

Dr. Friend is the best. She listens, involves you in decisions, really cares about her patients.

23/08/2023

Dr. Friend is friendly and receptive to my concerns. She is a good listener and provides me with excellent care and options!

09/08/2023

Dr. Friend is fantastic! She truly listens & I trust her completely.

03/08/2023

Dr Friend is amazing.

01/08/2023

Dr Friend Is amazing

31/07/2023

Dr. Friend is the epitome of what every docotor should aspire to be. She's friendly, caring, interested and engaged in the whole process. Her attitude is by far the best of most of the doctors I have dealt with. Considering what she deals with every day, it Is extremely remarkable that she can sustain the energy and caring demeanor that she has for each and every one of her patients. She is truly an asset to Emory Healthcare.

31/07/2023

Dr Friend is excellent and provided helpful information about my treatment.

26/07/2023

I love Dr Friend. I wish I liked all my doctors as much.

11/07/2023

I love Dr. Friend, she's absolutely the best!!

06/07/2023

Great physician. Delivers bad news with sympathy. Plans corrective action. Starts process quickly. Fully explains plan and expected results. I WILL STAY WITH HER.Eugene R. McDannald, Jr.MD, MHA, FACS

29/06/2023

Dr. Sarah Friend was very knowledgeable, attentive and caring.She listens to her patients and provides feedback and advice.I am very blessed to have Dr. Friend as my oncologist.

29/06/2023

Dr Friend is exceptionally sympathetic and inclusive. She understands the challenges of treatments vs quality of life. She is open and honest, and is someone you trust because she is current on the research.

27/06/2023

Had to wait but worth it. Very personable and clear about different concerns

25/06/2023

Above and beyond

24/06/2023

Dr Friend was attuned to my situation snd I felt we covered all my questions snd hers very well

20/06/2023

She was amazing compared to Atlanta Cancer Catr.

17/06/2023

Good

10/06/2023

She is amazing!

07/06/2023

Dr. Friend is very understanding and knowledgeable. I will definitely recommend her.

06/06/2023

Dr. Friend was absolutely amazing. She answered every question I had as well as addressing things I didn't think or know to ask about. She was caring & went to great lengths to help me make a decision that I felt confident with.

24/05/2023

Dr Friend is one of the best.

13/05/2023

Dr Friend is the epitome of a caring, competent doctor who listens and acts on the patient's concerns. She provides a complete picture of the potential outcomes from every decision that needs to be made and supports the ultimate decision!

10/05/2023

Dr. Sarah Friend - you are extremely lucky to have her on your staff she is absolutely wonderful and shares her knowledge about any medical issues she is definitely a doctor!!!!!!

10/05/2023

I'm in awe of dr. Sarah Friend. Attentive, great listener, caring, knowledgeable, amazing personality!

09/05/2023

Discussion was plentiful with my opinion and concerns being addressed.

03/05/2023

It was an excellent appointment. Dr Friend is wonderful

18/03/2023

Very Good!

16/03/2023

She's The Best!

14/03/2023

Dr Friend is so easy to talk to and very thorough.

10/03/2023

Dr Friend is very thorough, knowledgeable, engaging, interested in what I said..she is top-notch

08/03/2023

She made me feel more better after my call

02/03/2023

Dr. S. Friend is detailed oriented, and processes a terrific bed-side manner, as it were, in the way she interacts with her patient: like I am the only patient she has. This is a wonderful attribute and unfortunately something I do not experience with other MD's often enough. I highly recommend Dr. Friend!

25/02/2023

New physician to the practice. I'm a picky old critical care nurse. I felt like I was and will be in very good hands going forward. Lots of counseling on my meds and care.

22/02/2023

Great discussion and shared decision making

16/02/2023

Dr. S. Friend always provides exceedingly exceptional service.

15/02/2023

Dr. Friend is my favorite doctor at Emory. She treats me (her patient) and my wife (my "ears") like members of her family. We look forward to appointments with her, because she gives such good care and in such a friendly manner.

15/02/2023

Dr. Friend is a good listener, addressed all my concerns, and included me in decisions about what is best for me.

08/02/2023

Thank you Dr. Friend

07/02/2023

I love Dr. Friend. Very helpful and informative

29/01/2023

I adore Dr. Friend. She is incredibly kind and compassionate. I feel blessed to know her, and to have her as my oncologist.

28/01/2023

Dr. Friend is so patient and caring. She explains everything and also provides emotional support.

28/01/2023

Doctor showed concern about my overall health as well as condition she was treating me. Explained the tests, results and further options and/or tests. I felt cared for and it more than makes up for the long wait. I feel I have a partnership in developing a plan for my heath.

08/11/2022

Thank you Dr. Friend

21/09/2022

Dr. friend is really knowledgeable, intelligent, and caring. I would recommend her to anyone because she is great

20/09/2022

My only regret in filling out this survey is that you don't offer an excellent rating! Dr Friend is outstanding! She is extremely thorough. I feel that I'm in great hands.

17/09/2022

Any survey I get regarding Dr. Friend is always easy to complete because she is my angel here on earth. She is the most kind, caring, sweet, personable doctor I've ever known, I and I feel blessed to have her as my oncologist.

15/09/2022

Very good

10/09/2022

Dr. Friend always makes me feel that my health is her primary concern. Her questions reflect that level of care to me as a patient. I would highly recommend Dr. Friend as her desire to heal the entire patient is her primary goal.

09/09/2022

I really do like Dr Friend, very grateful to have her as my medical oncologist

02/09/2022

Dr. Friend is the best. She listens and is proactive in looking after the needs of her patients. Not only does she care but genuinely wants to know what is bothering you and wants to fix it and solve the problem. If you have a concern she will take care of it or send you to the right person. The best attributes in a physician can be found in Dr. Friend and no one should look anywhere else for care. She is a tremendous asset to the Emory system and its patients.

01/09/2022

Appointment was very good from start to finish. I never felt rushed or unsure by Dr Friend.

31/08/2022

Dr Friend is one of the best physicians to ever care for me. Her intelligence, empathy, bedside manner, wonderful sense of humor, and ability to truly hear and see you is second to none! You feel included and truly cared for. She cares and expresses it during the whole visit. I feel blessed to be in her care!

29/08/2022

Dr. Provided findings and how we were going to focus future appointments to ensure that we stay ahead of probable problems.

29/08/2022

Good

24/08/2022

Dr. Sarah Friend is one of the finest doctors I have ever seen. She is knowledgeable, personable, and eager to diagnose and treat my medical condition. Amazing doctor !

24/08/2022

Dr. Friend is very easy to talk to. I always feel at ease discussing anything and she is very attentive

18/08/2022

It was a follow up to an on going condition. All went well

08/08/2022

Dr Friend is wonderful!

08/08/2022

Dr Friend discusses every test result with me, every concern or no concern she has with each result. We talk about my issues and or concerns. We talk about ways of helping me to better understand what I need to do as a patient. I have said this so many times when a MOTHER refers her DAUGHTER who has been diagnosed with Breast cancer what further information do you need . It is the highest recommendation a person could give.

03/08/2022

I am very active in the breast cancer community. I meet a lot of women with Breast cancer. I always recommend Dr. Sarah Friend to everyone I meet. She is an absolute wonderful oncologist. I trust her with my life.

30/07/2022

Doctor Friend is AMAZING!

29/07/2022

Dr Friend is caring, knowledgeable & inviting. I feel that she will listen and address all my concerns. When I leave my visits I feel comfortable that I am in safe hands. She is the best and I wish you could clone her.

22/07/2022

A very empathetic and professional

14/07/2022

Dr Friend exhibited a level of care and concern for not only my health, but in making sure I had all the information I needed to be comfortable with my care plan.

09/07/2022

I would highly recommend Dr. Friend

29/06/2022

This was one of the best appts I've had in my entire life. She explained, listened. Asked questions, showed concerns. And spoke to me like I was a friend not someone beneath her or a problem like most doctors.

28/06/2022

Dr. Friend answered all of my questions and concerns very thoroughly.

28/06/2022

Dr Friend is an excellent communicator. I understood every word and recommendation and was afforded the opportunity to ask questions

25/06/2022

Of all my doctors, she is my favorite.

23/06/2022

Dr Friend spends a lot of time looking at options and explaining them to you. Displays empathy and astute clinical skills

23/06/2022

Dr Friend has always listened and acted upon any concern that I have had ! She is a major asset to your staff ! She is always professional , respectful , sensitive and caring based on my needs !!!

22/06/2022

Dr Friend Has alway. Given me plenty of time good Informationaccurate guidancepatience And Is a warm caring loving woman / doctor.I look forward to my visits even tho I have a lot going onI trust Dr Friend with my life

20/06/2022

Dr. Friend is my angel. She is the the kindest, most compassionate person. I get a hug every time I see her. She explains things so I can understand them, and never makes me feel like I need to worry or feel anxious. I just love her to pieces.

15/06/2022

I have never had a bad experience with any of my doctors. Dr. Friend always makes me feel that she values me and my feelings. She really listens and cares.

13/06/2022

Dr friend is wonderful

12/06/2022

Very good experience!

09/06/2022

Dr. Friend is amazing so thankful to be able to go to her!

08/06/2022

Dr. Friend was extremely knowledgeable and a joy to work with. Her response time in follow up with some of my tests was very prompt. I feel very confident in her care.

01/06/2022

Dr. Friend has a friendly manner and gives me confidence in her ability to treat my problems.

19/05/2022

Dr. Sarah Friend is one best doctors I've ever had , she cares deeply for her patients always makes me feel so relaxed. I would recommend her to anyone

18/05/2022

Dr took time to explain