Sarah Friend,

M.D.

Medical Oncologist

I strive to combine advanced, evidence-based treatments with clear communication and genuine compassion, so patients leave every visit feeling empowered, not overwhelmed.

Location: City of Hope Atlanta
600 Celebrate Life Parkway
Newnan, GA 30265

Specialties: Breast Oncology

Education: Medical school:
Florida State University College of Medicine, Tallahassee, FL; Residency:
Orlando Health, Orlando Regional Medical Center – Orlando, FL

Academic Appointments: Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medical Oncology and Therapeutic Research

Certifications

Hematology – American Board of Hematology
Oncology – American Board of Oncology
Internal Medicine – American Board of Internal Medicine

About Me

Sarah Friend, MD, is a Medical Oncologist at City of Hope^® Cancer Center Atlanta, where she specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Triple board-certified in internal medicine, hematology and medical oncology, Dr. Friend has deep expertise in treating hormone-receptor positive, HER2-positive and triple-negative breast cancer. She is also committed to growing City of Hope Atlanta’s clinical trials program and bringing more advanced therapies for breast cancer to her patients.

“Oncology isn’t just about treating disease, but about walking beside patients through one of the most profound journeys of their lives,” says Dr. Friend. “The privilege of helping them understand, find hope and feel supported—medically and emotionally—has kept me passionate about this field every single day.”

Drawn to oncology by the courage and resilience shown by cancer patients, Dr. Friend has clinical expertise in a wide range of leading-edge targeted therapies, antibody drug conjugates and precision medicine, as well as conventional treatment options for breast cancer. She also has a special focus on helping patients manage treatment-related toxicity and plan for survivorship.

Dr. Friend earned her medical degree from Florida State University College of Medicine in Tallahassee, then went on to complete an internal medicine residency at Orlando Health’s Orlando Regional Medical Center and a fellowship in hematology-oncology at the University of New Mexico Cancer Center in Albuquerque. A physician-scholar with multiple peer-reviewed publications to her name, Dr. Friend has been recognized as a “Top Oncologist” by Georgia Trend Magazine and received Emory University School of Medicine’s inaugural Palliative Care Champion Award while working there for nearly nine years.

Outside of City of Hope, Dr. Friend enjoys playing tennis and spending time with her husband, two daughters and their chihuahua, Bella.

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