About
Frederic Goldman, MD, FACP grew up in Brookline and completed his undergraduate studies at Bates College, earning a BS in Biology with Cum Laude honors. He went on to Boston University School of Medicine, where he graduated Cum Laude and gained election to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. His medical internship and residency followed at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.
Dr. Goldman served as an instructor and clinical fellow at Harvard Medical School for nearly ten years. He holds fellowship in the American College of Physicians and maintains staff affiliations at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham, and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Castle Connolly has named him a Top Doctor every year since 2020, and Boston magazine recognized him as a 2026 Top Doctor in Internal Medicine. His clinical focus spans preventive care, hypertension, and diabetes. He lives in Wayland with his family and enjoys hiking, tennis, basketball, and summer trips to Maine.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Bates College, BS Biology, Cum Laude
Medical School
Boston University School of Medicine, MD, Cum Laude
Residency
Internship and Residency, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Additional Training
Clinical Fellow and Instructor, Harvard Medical School (nearly ten years); Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Goldman right for?
Dr. Goldman is a strong fit for adults seeking thorough preventive care and chronic disease management. Patients managing hypertension or diabetes benefit from his focused clinical approach. His nearly decade-long role at Harvard Medical School reflects deep internal medicine training. Patients who value a physician with strong local hospital affiliations and long-standing recognition will find him well matched.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Goldman focuses on preventive care, hypertension, and diabetes. He practices internal medicine and preventive medicine, with an emphasis on catching and managing health issues early. His approach suits adults with chronic conditions as well as patients focused on staying healthy long-term.
Dr. Goldman holds fellowship in the American College of Physicians, designated by the FACP credential. He earned his MD Cum Laude from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Dr. Goldman earned his MD from Boston University School of Medicine, graduating Cum Laude. He completed his internship and residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He also served as an instructor and clinical fellow at Harvard Medical School for nearly ten years.
Dr. Goldman maintains staff affiliations at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham, and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. These affiliations help him coordinate care and connect patients with specialists in the Beth Israel Lahey Health network.
Castle Connolly has named Dr. Goldman a Top Doctor every year since 2020. Boston magazine also recognized him as a 2026 Top Doctor in Internal Medicine. Wayland Personal Physicians as a whole holds Castle Connolly Center of Excellence status, placing it in the top 1% of private practices nationally.
Dr. Goldman centers his practice on prevention. He focuses on identifying cardiovascular risk, metabolic issues, and chronic conditions before they become serious. His 90-minute annual wellness exams allow him to go deep on each patient's health picture.
Yes, Dr. Goldman offers same-day appointments as part of the Wayland Personal Physicians membership. He also provides 24/7 direct access by phone, text, email, or video for urgent concerns between visits.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026