Robert P Friday, MD, PhD

Dr. Friday is wonderful. He's very attentive and understanding. He spends a lot of time with me going over things. I appreciate that and he's great. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Dr. Friday is an exceptionally qualified physician and one of those doctors who really cares about and listens to his patients. I feel grateful that he is my rheumatologist.

Dr Friday is extremely knowledgeable and caring. He knows how to think outside the box and treats the entire person, not just the symptoms.

Always a positive experience with Dr. Friday and his staff

GREAT DR

Dr. Friday is knowledgeable, thorough, and listens to your concerns.

He offered his ;perspective about my condition and answered all of my questions.

Dr Friday seems very knowledgeable. He was patient in answering my questions.

Awesome

the best provider ever.

I've known Dr. Friday for a long time [redacted] I have always respected him and I find that he is just very attentive, very smart and very helpful and really knows me the best. And of any doctors that I see, I really rely on him the most. [redacted]

Dr Friday is a very wonderful doctors he is kind and easy to talk to

great

Dr Friday is a wonderful doctor. He's a excellent listener and very proactive in treating my condition. I feel very fortunate to be a patient of his.

Dr Friday is so smart and caring. Always impressed that he remembers so much about previous visits and covers my overall health treatments and medications as well as focusing on my RA issues.

Dr Friday listen to my concerns ordered test.

I appreciate how Dr. Friday is always ready to answer any questions I have.

Dr. Friday took a lot of time with me. He listened attentively and is dedicated to trying to get a diagnosis for me. And for that, I am very grateful.

Dr. Friday is a wonderful physician who always provides the highest level of care. He is extremely knowledgeable and caring.

Dr Friday is superb in every way-a brilliant physician with palpable compassion.

Dr. Friday is always well prepared knowing my history before I even speak with him. He is an excellent doctor who I would refer anyone to at any time.

Dr Friday is knowledgeable and thoughtful.

Extremely thorough, kind, knowledgeable, helpful. Took extra time to answer all my questions. Showed immense respect for my needs.

very professional

I think Dr. Friday is excellent, thoughtful, kind, informed. He's good.

Outstanding, compassionate provider.

Dr Friday is a fantastic care giver. His knowledge of his medical field combined with his compassion and patient centric care are hard to match.

Fantastic from beginning to end

I had confidence in my PA she was very caring and understanding. I felt she was very thorough!

Dr. Friday has always been attentive and generous with his time with me. He paid close attention to my concerns with my hands, because my fingertips have been feeling tender and aching. He examined my hands carefully and then sent me for a hand x-ray and blood work. I have always felt that Dr. Friday listened carefully to my concerns about my health issues and made sure he was covering all possibilities with the tests he assigned for me, which he then used to prescribe care follow up.

The best doctor Keen listener and extremely compassionate [redacted]

[redacted] I gave Dr. Friday a 10 because he's very professional, very kind, very patient. I didn't feel rushed. He explains every single thing that he's doing. He's very kind and he's always open to any questions and he will, you know, give you unexpected treatments that you need because of severe pain like injections and he doesn't rush you when he's doing it and I would highly recommend Dr. Friday and that's why I gave him a 10. [redacted]

Dr. Friday, as usual, is great! He is knowledgeable about my health history. Dr. Friday listens carefully to any concerns I have. He asks for my opinion on matters going forward. We discussed some possible medication changes and agreed to a trial period before meeting again in 4 months. Yes, I have always found Dr. Friday to be an excellent physician.

I think Dr Friday is an excellent Doctor . He listens , asks good questions and has an ability to explore and explain complex medical questions in a patient friendly understandable manner . [redacted]

Dr. Robert Friday is one of the finest physicians I see.

Dr Friday has been a wonderful physician for me over the years. He has helped me get my condition under control. He checks on the status of my condition and proposes practical next treatment steps that work. He also takes the time to explain the science behind my condition and the medications that can be used to treat it. He is positive, kind, and a good listener.

Extraordinary skill and knowledge and caring

Dr. Friday is a compassionate, caring and kind doctor. He tries to get to the róot of ones health issues. He is very smart and I'm very fortunate to have him as my doctor. .

Dr. Friday is excellent [redacted]

The providers I see at NWH are awesome. I hate that I will not be able to see them for my infusions any longer. I have to go to Waltham, it's further away and not convenient at all.

Dr. Friday is the most professional doctor that I have ever seen in my [redacted] years. I wish that he covered all services. He is a gem.

Dr. Friday is efficient, knowledgeable, has always seen me in a timely manner, and answers all my questions and concerns each time I see him.

Dr. Friday is very nice, polite and noledgable. Enjoy talking with him.

Dr Friday very kindly fit me in at the end of his work day; I was in pain for a while, so I appreciated it. His calm demeanor & pragmatic explanation of the treatment plan was great.

Dr Friday is Awesome and I would highly recommend him to all. He listens to my concerns and is very helpful with advice and treatment Protocals.

Dr. Friday is an extremely knowledgeable physician and I fully trust him. I feel grateful to have him as my doctor!

Dr. Friday is a wonderful human being and an amazing doctor.

Dr. Friday is extremely confident, listens extremely well, shows a lot of empathy, really cares, and offers great suggestions for treatment. He's just a great doctor for me.

Dr, Friday is one of the most caring doctors I have ever had. He is very thorough. Explains things in great depth and has an incredible bedside manner. I would never go to anyone else but him and I would recommend him to others.

I feel that my doctor actually cares about my care.

Thank you

I am so fortunate to have found Dr.Friday as my rheumatologist ! He is truly an excellent doctor and so caring and explains my condition perfectly and what is the best way tightest as I have other issues that interfere with medicines that don't allow NSAID's He is so patient and knowledgeable ! Happy my sister recommended him .

Dr. Friday is a wonderful doctor. He listens to all I have to say and answers all my questions. He really takes the time to make me feel comfortable and heard.

Dr Friday was the only doctor who saw after being on the waiting list during Covid. I was not well and I waited until he could see me

Fantastic experience as always; so grateful to have Dr. Friday looking after my health.

Dr. Friday is always showing concern about my medical well being.

Really appreciate the level of consideration and attention provided to my case.

As previously stated, Dr. Friday considers my overall health, not just his area of expertise.

Very Professional!

Dr. Friday has always been attentive, thoughtful and thorough. I have recommended him to others many times.

Dr. Friday is wonderful. I'm very grateful he is now my doctor.

Excellent Doctor!

He has depth of knowledge and communicates it in an easy understandable way.

Dr. Friday is the best in all ways possible. I am in better health because of him!

Dr. Friday is an amazing doctor. He is professional always but also has a human side that makes me feel extremely comfortable talking with him I have such faith in him.

Dr Friday is wonderful but the hospital seems like an unorganized mess. Don't live nearby so why am I looking for a blue building when everything is brick?

Dr. Friday is an amazing doctor. I have never had a Dr. as amazing as Dr. Friday.

Dr Friday is very compassionate, & a wonderful diagnostician.

Dr. Friday is an excellent doctor and I feel very fortunate to have him on my care team!

Dr Friday is easy to talk to and down to earth

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Outstanding doctor

Dr Robert Friday is so very experienced in rheumatology , he's so easy to talk to and so informative. I feel so grateful to have him as my rheumatologist.

Dr. Friday, is an excellent doctor who listens carefully to your questions or responses and provides you with answers in a way that's easy to understand. He remembers past personal conversations that we've had and relates to you in a friendly and personable manner.

Very knowledgeable, caring, one the best Rheumatologist.

My experience with this individual exceeded all my expectations. He was knowledgeable. A scholar and an exceptional clinician, he exceeded my expectations. Clearly he was the finest physician I have encountered

Dr. Friday was extremely kind and attentive to my mother, [redacted]'s, medical questions. He's an exceptional doctor.

Dr Friday is a considerate Dr who is very easy to talk to. I never feel rushed during my appointment.

Dr. Friday is an excellent doctor! He is very knowledgeable and explains complex medical issues clearly.

Dr Friday has been providing excellent care for my RA for several years and has kept me active and comfortable.

Dr. Friday was extremely thorough and took a detailed history. He was informative and I left the office feeling that I understood what he felt were possible diagnoses.

Dr. Friday, a great human being and professional.

Dr. Friday is an excellent physician. I would recommend him highly and have to many people. Always pleasant, always listens really carefully. And I feel very comfortable talking to him.

Dr. Friday is top notch and very communicative and on top of my medical issues

I am lucky to have him as my rheumatologist.

Very GOOd

Dr Friday is knowledgeable , personable, and caring. He is a good listener and addresses my concerns.

Dr Friday is the best. He is professional, thorough, knowledgeable about every aspect of health concerns, and understands his patients.

Dr Friday is extremely knowledgeable, kind and a wonderful doctor. I'm fortunate to be his patient.

Have benefitted from meeting with him over the years

Dr Friday is the best. He always listens to me and I always feel well taken care of. Dr Friday had a medical student with him and he was able to give him the attention/teaching he needed and give me the best care!!

Dr. Friday is a professional, caring, top notch Doctor and I feel very privileged to have him as my doctor!!

Simply the best provider.

He's always very professional and on time. I've never had a problem with my appointments.

Dr. Friday is a stellar example of the best of medical care providers! He listens carefully, responds respectfully and with kindness, makes every attempt to fully answer every question, and offers clear guidance on every issue. I couldn't be happier to have him as my rheumatologist!

Dr. Friday is like a guardian angel. He has been caring for me for quite some time now. And I feel as though I am in the most capable of hands and am very grateful to him. Thank you.

Dr. Friday continues to give me the best care and is helpful with all issues concerning my health.

Dr Friday is amazing and I'm grateful to have him as my specialist.

Extremely positive experience. Dr. Friday is very caring and an excellent listener.

Dr. Robert Friday is an exceptional, incredible doctor and rheumatologist, and I feel very grateful that he has been my doctor for so many years and that he continues to help me with all my complications and issues.

On time, through exam

Always totally informed, thoughtful and knowledgeable.

I think Dr. Friday is an excellent doctor. I'd recommend him to anybody. I'm always pleased when I leave his office. Anything I have to tell him, he always seems to take care of it. He listens to me. I like him very much. I would recommend him to anybody.

Dr. Friday listens carefully, provides information that can be used immediately, and problem solves. While my condition is not easy to treat and doesn't have a magic pill he provides resources to help with symptoms and treats the whole person.

Dr. Friday is a remarkable doctor. I consider him a friend and a family. Not only does he check in about my health, he checks in to make sure I'm doing okay mentally and physically. Remarkable doctor. I wouldn't change him for a world.

He is amazing!! Greatest ever care. Feel so blessed to be in his care.

Excellent care with Dr. Friday.

My health is much better since I've been treated by my provider the past years. I can't thanking my doctor enough for making me be able to be active and carryon with my daily life.

Kind and pleasant atmosphere

There are not enough superlatives for this provider and staff. One does not feel alone in dealing with one's illnesses.

Other than the difficulty finding an available slot, I think that he did a great job. He explained things to me. He was empathic and very supportive, and I can recommend him highly.

I trust Dr. Friday completely. He has been a long-term caregiver for me and has negotiated some difficult situations with me. I like his office and the way it's run, and I like him and how he works with his patients and his intellectual and clinical understanding of the situation.

He is always very helpful and does as much that he can do for me.

Dr. Friday is just great, he takes the time needed to go over all your concerns. Always on time and I just look forward to my appointments with him. I have gone to many Doctors and I could not find an anyone like Dr. Friday.

Dr Friday is kind, so knowledgable and humane

Dr. Friday has been my doctor for a very long time and I have recommended him to many friends and family.

He is the best!

Dr. Friday is a brilliant physician. Explains everything in a way I can understand. Gave me a hopeful feeling that I could get better. I can't say enough positive things about Dr Friday.

Dr Friday listened and gave me helpful information about my condition.

Dr. Friday made himself available immediately and prior to the call made himself very familiar w my records and recent labs He is extremely knowledgeable and caring. I understand why all my other MGH Drs. Hold home in such high regard

Dr Friday is a wonderful physician He is kind and caring. He always listens to my concerns and tries so hard to help improve the quality of my life

Happy!

Dr. Friday is one of the best providers I have ever seen. He is kind, patient, listens to my concerns and explains things thoroughly.

Dr. Friday is one of my most respected and trusted doctors. He is personable, professional, sincere and caring. He listens and tries to explain things and help with my issues.

Dr. Friday is truly excellent, knowledgeable and caring provider.

Dr friday is the best.

It's a pleasure to see him

Dr. Friday is fantastic. He has been my provider for years and hopefully will be for a very long time. Very knowledgeable, professional, and respectful.

Dr. Friday is an excellent physician and very kind human. He is thorough and listens. NWH is fortunate to have him.

Dr Friday is the best.

Dr. Friday is thorough in his knowledge of Rheumatology and complete in his diagnosis and treatment. As a patient of nearly 10 years, I have found him to be helpful, kind, attentive and confident in his treatment and care. An excellent doctor.

He likes that even after the appointment, he takes time to talk to me about personal, me personally, not just about the appointment itself and how I'm doing. And it just makes it more personable and I feel more connected to him as a doctor. He is absolutely great and gives me awesome feedback. and we talk about great things during our appointments.

I have found Dr. Friday only to be good. He listens. He actually knows somewhat the most so far of my particular problem than any other doctor and he is kind. I appreciate him.

There's a thinking person, a person who looks not just at what's immediately in front of them, but the whole array of needs you might have that equipment.

I am [redacted] years-old and have been ill with autoimmune disease since I was a child. I have seen the best doctors in the world, and there is no doctor like Dr. Friday. He is brilliant and exceptionally kind. He takes an enormous amount of time with you. At times, when my immune system is attacking my brain, he takes even longer, making especially sure that I'm able to communicate what I need to say. He gives tremendous advice about medications and the pros and cons of various treatments and vaccines. He responds immediately to portal questions, and always gives carefully-thought out responses. I am confident when I say this: there is no better rheumatologist in the world. I know, because I have seen the others, and they do not hold a candle to Dr. Friday.

Dr. Friday is incredibly thorough and knowledgeable. He explained the various potential reasons for my pain and suggested a least invasive approach to address it. I am amazed at its success. And so grateful!

Great visit.. Dr Friday is very professional and I have confidence in his advice.

His service exceeded my expectation

Dr. Friday is an outstanding doctor with the most comprehensive approach. He also has the kindest, most compassionate bedside manner.

DR Friday is a very caring DR

Dr. Friday is experienced, expert, bright, curious, comprehensive in his thinking, comforting, compassionate, and wise. His entire approach to providing care is outstanding.

Dr Friday was professional, knowledgeable and exceptionally personable. He made me feel that he was focused on helping me with my issue.

I consider Dr. Friday my top care provider. He's always attentive and responsive and helps me with what I need.

Dr. Friday is an excellent provider. He is the reason I remain within the Partners Healthcare System.

Yes, the doctors, the nurses, everybody was excellent, super. I was even late and they still took me in because of traffic. I can't say nothing bad about them. They bent over backwards and helped me get what I needed done. That's all I have to say. Thank you.

I feel that the Dr is genuinely working to manage my symptoms.

I am very happy with care from Dr Friday, who attends to any physical and medication difficulties or changes in my condition. He is supportive, kind, medically astute, informed and sensitive. I am really glad that he is my rheumatologist.

Dr Friday is very knowledgeable and caring. He has been a good listener and educator.

I feel really lucky to have Dr Friday as my provider. He consistently gives me the time and attention that make me feel heard and as though my concerns are important.

dr Friday very caring and will go out his way to help your needs. ed

Dr. Friday was as usual, very attentive, thorough, an expert in every way. I've seen many rheumatologist and Dr. Friday ranks among the very best. A true healer as well as an expert in the field.

excellent physician

Dr. Friday was so helpful and clear explaining a spine problem that I have, showing a visual and explaining in a way no other doctor has done. This information will be very helpful to me as I work with PT to correct this issue.

Dr. Friday is extremely knowledgeable and caring.

Very responsive and articulate regarding what he expects of me.

Doctor Friday is the best rheumatologist EVER!!! I have been in remission for 5 years. He listens and explains everything!

Dr. Friday is great. [redacted]

how Dr. Friday goes through all the tests and everything with me and makes me understand and takes his time with me. And I appreciate that very much. He's a very good doctor.

Best md around

The best care possible and always with informed and understandable explanations.

The most knowledgeable physician I have ever encountered, with a good sense of humor and excellent listening skills. Provides up to date, accurate information and is a crackerjack diagnostician.

Dr Friday is amazing

Superb doctor. Very busy as should be the case with an excellent MD. So timely visit is a silly question to ask as I'm lucky to. BE able to see him given his quality

Dr Friday is a very conscientious provider. Listens well to what the patient has to say then takes the time to explain options for you care and work with you to determine the best approach to help relieve your issues. Am very comfortable and confident with the care he provides.

Dr. Friday is friendly, thoughtful and thorough. He communicates well.

Good morning, I appriciate that you all ask me how my appointment was with the rheumatogist office of Dr. Friday. In general this is a good hospital and as for the office the nurses and the entire team all the way to Dr. Friday everyone treats me so well and are very nice. In general most people in Massachussets are understanding and loving people and they are there to help people. I appreciate that and whatever person who wants I would recommend anyone to go to Mass General.

Dr Friday is an exceptional, caring doctor bb

Dr Friday is really good at explaining things in a way that I can understand. He is fantastic.

Dr. Friday is an extremely knowledgeable and wise physician who has always made me feel so well cared for!

I know what success was, and it's fine. Everything went well. Lovely. I did everything.

Knowledgeable and personable.

Dr. Friday is a caring provider. He takes time to explain everything about the care you receive.

A good listener, thorough, he reads your history on the gateway (something a lot of folks don't do). Good bedside manner. He is definitely an alround Dr., who shows real concern for your care. A very bright [redacted] man

Dr. Friday has provided great care for my medical issues.

Dr. Friday is a caring and intelligent individual who has taken good care of my needs and answered all of my questions. He is tech-adept to research past medical tests to compare the present status of my arthritis. I feel very fortunate to have him as my physician.

Dr Friday has given me great care. I rate his care at the same level as the physicians who treated me for 20 years. I don't know of many doctors in his league

Dr. Friday is an exceptional medical professional. I am fortunate to be in his care.

Fantastic

I am a very satisfied patient with my provider, as well as other associates connected with this practice. I have never had an issue with my provider or any personnel. A Great Practice!!!! I would highly recommend my provider to my family and friends. Thank you for the best professional care received by my provider and his associates.

Extraordinary doctor. Knowledgeable, a good listener, very respectful and responsive

It was so comforting to be listened to and validated

Very knowledgeable

I found him always to be kind considerate and make suggestions that are applicable I find him most attentive and personable

The Dr was very friendly and listened to my issue, he treated me with great respect and fully understood both my medical and personal situation as it pertained to my medication.

I have been seeing this provider for over ten years. He is a good listener, respectful of my goals and he communicates well. He is very caring as well as competent and skillful.

My appointments with Dr Friday are always pleasant and I never feel dismissed or rushed. He has a very pleasant soothing manner and I appreciate the care he gives.

I have been seeing Dr Friday for over 5 Year now I am very happy with the care he provides.

I've been seeing Dr. Friday for many years. He is terrific! Very laid back, you can talk so easily with him about your symptoms and treatment plan. He explains things simply so that you know exactly what you're dealing with. Always accommodating and kind.

Dr. Friday is one of the most informed, intelligent, and caring physicians I have ever visited. He clearly studied my medical history and was thoroughly prepared to discuss my situation in a meaningful way.

Thank you I had pain in my leg, Dr. Friday suggest a shot in my knee! I am pain free!

I have been with this office for many years and it never disappoints. Dr. Friday, is absolutely the best. I don't know what I would do without him, and everybody in the office is always kind and respectful.

Dr. Robert Friday is absolutely wonderful. He really helped me when I had a pinched nerve in my neck and lots of pain last year. It is a real comfort to know that he will help me if this ever happens again. He was very concerned and engaged during my appointment and suggested several steps to help improve my condition. I am truly blessed.

From my first appointment with this doctor, 5+ years ago, I found him to be a great listener and communicator. It is always a pleasure to visit this office and I do not care they're located 25 miles from my home.

Dr. Friday is an incredible doctor, always so thorough with more knowledge about my medical history than even me; it's incredible.

Dr. Friday was very kind, receptive, knowledgeable, and caring and I think he is just an excellent provider. Thank you.

I like Dr. Friday very much. He takes his time. He gives you his time. He listens. He makes notes as his visit goes and hands it to you before you leave so you don't forget what he said. It doesn't flip your mind. His suggestions are on paper. I think that's an excellent thing to do. I appreciate him very much. He makes me very comfortable, makes me feel listened to. And I enjoy my visits with him and would much prefer to see him on my radiology visits than any nurse practitioner. I appreciate him very much. And the visits are fruitful and helpful to me. And I look forward to our next visit. Thank you. That's about all I really have to say. Bye.

very professional & congenial visit

Dr. Friday was very professional and we have great faith and respect in his opinions and information. We love him.

This was a new patient visit. I'm in my 40th year of having Rheumatoid Arthritis, and there was much history to cover. But Dr Friday spent all the time necessary to get to know me, plus do a procedure to try to explore some of my rheumatological symptoms. I think it was just over an hour and am half that he spent with me. I was impressed as well with his low key manner. He is knowledgeable and has a depth of clinical experience that impressed me. I feel lucky to be his patient.

Dr. Friday is one of the best providers I have ever received care from. He is thorough and responsive, and is an active listener. He spends time to make sure all of my questions are answered and concerns addressed, including issues related to psychosocial health and my overall well being. He is an intelligent and extremely competent clinician. I feel respected and well cared for by Dr. Friday.