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About Francesca Friel NP
Francesca Friel started her medical education earning an Associate of Science in Nursing at Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania. She then furthered her medical expertise, earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York. Francesca then completed her Master in Science, Family Nurse Practitioner, at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, in Boston, Massachusetts.
Francesca’s personal philosophy of care is seeing and treating patients beyond their “chief complaint”. It is important to her to understand what situational factors are contributing to their current state, both good and bad. She has always had a deep respect for her healthcare providers throughout her life and they inspired her to choose the same field of work.
When not at work, she spends her time cooking, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Locations
672 Aquidneck Avenue
Middletown, RI
02842
Middletown, RI
02842
Insurance
Southcoast Health accepts most major insurance plans. Call the Southcoast Health patient registration department at 844-297-2952 or your health plan with any questions regarding coverage.
Ratings & Reviews
At Southcoast Health, we strive to deliver exceptional patient care along with an exceptional patient experience. We appreciate all of your feedback and share your comments to recognize the wonderful care our teams provide to you as well as identify areas for improvement.
Patient Comments (80)
For the minute, you walk in everything is great. I really think you all do a great job and I feel as though even if I wasn't content with something, I could explain it to you and you would listen thank you.
The staff is knowledgeable and caring.
Improve scheduling appointment.
Overall great experience and I felt confident in the care provided and discussion that took place.
I never give a 10. 9 is the highest I give. She got 9's.
Got xray same day. Very convenient
Francesca answered all of my questions, provided sound advice and was fully informed about all of my medical issues. She is pleasant and has a sense of humor. It was an exceptional appointment.
This was a wellness checkup. Because I am fortunate to have good health, there was hardly anything to discuss.
I was in distress health wise and the whole staff recognized this and was able to address the problem in a very timely manor. The wished me the best and put me at ease. They were able to fit me in and got me the medication I needed. I am still hurting but less s; and on the road to recovery due to a great and Friendly staff. THANK YOU
My appointment was with Francesca NP - just met her for the first time. I did not feel rushed. I had several questions and she answered them. She was very kind and helpful.
Professional and nice all 3 staff professionals I interacted with.
Improved my confidence
Listened and made suggestions to solve my health issues.
I always have a very positive experience with Southcoast Health. Francesca was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and up to date on my health.
Francesca listened very carefully and was very easy to understand
Timely office visit and efficient
The nurse practitioner was very thorough.
Francheska took the time to listen to me and provided answers and suggestions that were understandable and relevant.
She addressed my concerns and was very helpful
Felt like provider wasnt listening to me.Feel like she made a snap judgement based on first few sentences I spoke.Support staff excellent, check out excellent, nurses & techs very courteous & professional. Had to wait a big to get labwork done onsite
The whole experience was great start to finish
Ms. Friel is very nice and easy to talk to but I don't think she knew much about my previous health conditions
Francesca was very engaging and had some very valuable advice for questions I asked. She genuinely was interested in my concerns and address them compassionately.
Quick service and everyone was very friendly!
Francesca is fabulous! She listened to me from the beginning, knew exactly what I needed and has been a tremendous help in me getting my health back. Thank you Francesca!
She listened to everything I had to say, and helped me to understand my
Francesca is wonderful! Really cares and listens. Her nurses (staff) were all terrific and caring!
It was great every on get A
Francesca filled into do a pre op for my cataract surgery. She was thorough and very communicative. Everyone in this office is wonderful. Office staff,nurses, doctors and nurse practitioners
Overall a great experience
Very nice staff and provider. Easy to talk to throughout the visit.
Francesca was thorough, she questioned conditions I had before prescribing medication, she discussed options for treatment, was super knowledgeable about my questions and was empathetic and made me feel at ease.
Much to my relief, I was given an appointment the same day i called with my concerns about a very bad cough.
Great people working with provider
All the staff involved were excellent to deal with esp. the student working with Francesca. She was exceptional!!
Very good communication, with personal interest in my situation clearly expressed.
I feel very fortunate to be with Dr [Name] office and to have Francesca Friel see me yesterday. She is always so caring and professional.
Really enjoyed the dialogue with Francesca.u00A0She listen as well very genuinely engaging.
The staff was courteous and prompt. The visit went smoothly with the NP who listened and asked if I had questions. I've never had a poor experience with this office. Always made comfortable. Thanks.
Everyone was polite and helpful.
Always a pleasure seeing or speaking with Francesca. She listens and makes great suggestions.
Francesca was good. I would see her again.
I absolutely love this place!!!
Francesca always listens and not only provides immediate remedies, but also offers next steps if my symptoms don't improve in a reasonable amount of time.
My visit was exceptional, I was made to feel very comfortable and not rushed.
Francesca is great and definitely met my needs today in a timely manner!
Everyone is always professional and polite
Office staff are very good as well as the blood techs. Need more doctors!
I felt heard and respected in the visitI appreciated this
On time appointment. Good digital communication on upcoming appointment.
The provider always takes ample time to go over and discuss everything. Never feel rushed!!
Every aspect of this visit met or exceeded my expectations.
I was very satisfied with the Treatment I received from SouthCoast and The Provider.
Always a pleasant visit
Dr [Name] is my primary care. She is incredible. The NP I saw this visit was very distant. Did an ok job. Would not like to see her again.
I can't think of anything,very convenient having bloodwork on sight the staff is awesome there.
Loved this NP; she was intelligent, interested, and well-informed. I felt that I was in completely competent hands.
Office was super clean and organized, check-in quick and smooth. Francesca Friel, provider was excellent. Asked very intelligent questions on my condition, and showed genuine interest in providing care.
I was able to get an appointment within a few hours which is usually the case.
Francesca was wonderful. She listened to everything I had to say and pinpointed the problem immediately. Very friendly attitude and I thought she was very knowledgeable.
Francesca is an outstanding provider. The MA that took my vitals was knowledgeable and professional. The front desk staff are the best. The phone triage was easy too. Thank you!
Appreciate that I was able to schedule a same day appointment.
I had many concerns and questions. Francesca patiently and reassuringly answered each area of concern.
just continue the quality work that is being done
All was fine. EXCELLENT MEETINGGREAT ADVICE. VERY HELPFUL VERY PLEsant meeting.
This Nurse Practitioner was absolutely amazing—friendly, compassionate, and truly dedicated to women's health. I was in urgent need of an OBGYN to get testing scheduled for my situation, and she went above and beyond. She personally called multiple offices and even reached out directly to a physician. Despite being told they were fully booked, she didn't give up. Thanks to her persistence, she secured me an appointment for this afternoon.I was genuinely blown away by the level of support, advocacy, and care she provided.
All good, very tired right now
Francesca was superb, she listened and offered so much good information. I will request her going forward.
I was very grateful that I was fit into Francesca's schedule since I only called this morning after a trip abroad. I had a terrible cough and needed to address it.
It was all good.
Very kind and helpful!
Absolutely wonderful visit.
All staff is pleasant and compassionate.
Very professional and easy to talk to went over general health concerns and recommendations
from the person who checked me to the P.A. Francesca who removed my stitches, to the staffer who did the preliminary intake, all were professional, courteous, helpful and attentive. I could not have had a better experience.
They explained my problem in detail and very helpful with the situation.
From check in to check out I received top notch care. Francesca is amazing- she is so thorough and knowledgeable and addressed all my needs with compassion and care. Love her!
The NP that I saw for my physical had all of my medical records handy, was able to talk with me about past and present health issues. She was very personable and was very easy to talk with
Love NP Friel and her LPN true professionals and humans a delight!
Waited 20 minutes to go in exam room. Person who took me in was polite and asked how I was doing. Then I waited for nurse more time. She came in and said I was there for blood pressure check. She then said she would get me out quickly. Never asked about my recent Covid illness. She didn't seem to know anything about me at all. She was not prepared. I spent more time waiting to see her than I spent time with her.