Kristin S. Friel, MD

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Overview

Area of focus i

  • Sexual health
  • Menopause

Languages spoken

  • English

About

Philosophy of care

Every patient has a story and a history that includes medical, personal and social information. As a physician, I can contribute to that story in positive ways with my medical knowledge and experience. I enjoy working with patients to better understand who they are and how I can add to their lives by improving health outcomes, from pregnancy to perimenopause and beyond.

Why I entered medicine

During my high school years, I worked as a nurse’s aide at a local nursing home. I loved the women that I met there and hearing their stories. Learning about their vibrant lives was humbling. After that experience, I knew that I wanted to pursue a “caring” profession. I was raised by my grandmother and great-grandmother and always had tremendous respect for women. I attended an all-women’s college and there I fell in love with the sciences. When I entered medical school, OB/GYN was an obvious choice where I could pursue a science I loved alongside female patients whom I respected and admired.

Personal interests

Spending time with family and friends, yoga, playing board games, reading, traveling and trying to keep my house clean!

Education

Undergraduate
 Wellesley College, Bachelor of Arts, 1990

Medical Training
 Harvard Medical School, MD - Doctor of Medicine, 1995

Training

Residency 1996
 Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA

Residency 1997
 Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA

Residency 1998
 Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA

Residency 1999
 Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA

Certifications

American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology

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