About
S. in Biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. After college, she spent nearly six years in the Bay Area working at Genentech before deciding to pursue medicine. She attended St. George's University School of Medicine, spending her first two years on the islands of Grenada and St. Vincent. She completed her clinical years at The Brooklyn Hospital alongside Cornell students and graduated summa cum laude. Her residency in Family Medicine took place at Brown University in Rhode Island. She then spent three and a half years with Bayside Medical Group before opening Lake Merritt Family Practice in 2013.
Dr. Fredian is the first doctor in her family. She cares for patients ranging from newborns to 101-year-olds and brings genuine enthusiasm to the breadth of family medicine. She grew up in the Northeast and has deep roots in the Bay Area. Outside of medicine, she competes in a pool league and has played volleyball and soccer throughout her life. She sees family medicine as the career that lets her listen to people's stories, teach patients about their own health, and help them take real control of their lives.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, B.S. Biology
Medical School
St. George's University School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Brown University
Additional Training
Clinical years at The Brooklyn Hospital alongside Cornell students; previously worked at Genentech; 3.5 years at Bayside Medical Group
Who is Dr. Fredian right for?
Dr. Fredian is a strong fit for patients of any age who want a single physician they can reach directly. She sees everyone from newborns to elderly adults, making her well-suited for families. Patients managing complex or chronic conditions benefit from her full-hour appointments and after-hours availability. Those who want a doctor who makes house calls and answers her own phone will find her approach distinctive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Fredian treats patients across the full lifespan. Her panel includes newborns, children, adults, and patients as old as 101. She serves as a true family doctor in the broadest sense.
Dr. Fredian attended St. George's University School of Medicine and completed her clinical training at The Brooklyn Hospital alongside Cornell students. She graduated summa cum laude. She then completed her Family Medicine residency at Brown University in Rhode Island.
Dr. Fredian is not currently accepting new patients. Her panel is full at this time.
Yes. Dr. Fredian makes home visits when a patient is too sick to travel to the office. She also sees patients at their workplace or assisted living community when needed.
Yes. Dr. Fredian makes her cell number available to patients and answers calls at all hours and on weekends when necessary. She prefers to handle urgent concerns herself rather than direct patients to urgent care or the ER.
Dr. Fredian blocks a full hour for each patient visit. That time allows her to answer questions thoroughly and address concerns without rushing.
Dr. Fredian focuses on prevention and patient education. She believes that catching health issues early helps patients avoid hospitalizations and unnecessary costs. She emphasizes answering every question in a non-rushed environment.
Yes. Before founding Lake Merritt Family Practice, Dr. Fredian spent three and a half years practicing with Bayside Medical Group. She also worked at Genentech earlier in her career before attending medical school.
Doctor profile last updated August 16, 2026