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Dr. Christina Friar, MD

Dr. Christina Friar, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Christina Friar, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Encino, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1978. She is affiliated with Northridge Hospital Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

4851 Enfield Ave Encino, CA 91316

Make an Appointment

(818) 708-2575

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Friar specializes in the areas of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
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Dr. Friar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Friar

4.2
5 ratings
5 star
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1 star
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About Me

biography

Dr. Christina Friar, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Encino, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1978. She is affiliated with Northridge Hospital Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

  • Psychiatry

  • Adult Psychiatry

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Ucla Neuropsych Inst

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Baylor Affil Hospital System

    Internship Hospital

  • University Of Texas / Austin Campus

    Undergraduate School

  • Southern California Psychoanalytic Institute (phd)

    1989

  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1978

  • Baylor University

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Office4851 Enfield Ave Encino, CA 91316
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northridge Hospital Medical Center

    18300 Roscoe Blvd
    Northridge, CA 91325
    Recipient of 25
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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