Dr. Brooke Friedman

Dr. Brooke Friedman holds dual board certifications in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She is renowned for her practice of providing personalized and compassionate care to every patient. Driven by a commitment to offer state-of-the-art treatments, her primary goal is to enhance each patient’s chances of success. Dr. Friedman, a dedicated fertility specialist, has received San Diego Magazine’s prestigious “Top Fertility Doctor” recognition an exceptional seven times, surpassing any other fertility specialist in San Diego. She achieved this honor in the years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023. This distinguished award is the result of endorsements by local physicians who trust her with their patients and families. In addition to her accolades within the medical community, Dr. Friedman has also garnered recognition from her patients, receiving multiple awards, including the “Patients’ Choice Award” and the “Compassionate Doctor Recognition” from Vitals, as well as the esteemed “Top Ten Physicians” award.

Dr. Friedman graduated from Princeton University, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa and earned her medical degree from the University of California San Francisco Medical School, graduating Alpha Omega Alpha at the top of her class. She completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellowship at Stanford University Medical Center. At the conclusion of Dr. Friedman’s time at Stanford, she received multiple awards in teaching as well as an award for her laparoscopic surgical skills.

Dr. Friedman is the author of several published book chapters and articles in peer-reviewed journals and has presented award-winning research at national meetings. She is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, and the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society. Her scientific areas of interest include: optimizing embryo transfer technique, recurrent pregnancy loss, diminished ovarian reserve, depression treatment, and infertility outcomes.

Outside of her work as a fertility specialist, Dr. Friedman enjoys spending time at the beach, reading, and taking yoga and pilates classes. She also speaks French.

”I am honored to have been recognized by my physician peers in the community. I greatly appreciate their trust in allowing me to help care for their patients. It is a privilege to be able to care for patients as a part of the outstanding team we have at SDFC!” – Dr. Brooke Friedman