Michael Fredericson, MD

Michael Fredericson, MD

Sports medicine physiatrist, Sports medicine doctor, Sports medicine surgeon


Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

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Biography


Dr. Fredericson is the first physician promoted to Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) at Stanford University and is currently Director of PM&R Sports Medicine in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Co-Director of the Stanford Longevity Center, and Founder of Lifestyle Medicine (https://longevity.stanford.edu/lifestyle/lifestyle-medicine-2/). He is also the Head Team Physician for the Stanford Track & Field and Swimming Teams, the Medical Director for Stanford Club Sports, and a Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance member. In addition, he has volunteered at both a national and international level with USA Track & Field and the International Olympic Committee.

Dr. Fredericson has been a featured speaker at numerous national and international sports medicine and rehabilitation symposiums and Visiting Professor at many institutions around the country. He has published over 215 peer-reviewed articles, 40 book chapters, and five books focused on an improved understanding and treatment strategies for overuse injuries in athletes. He is currently on the Men's Health Magazine Advisory Board and has also held several scientific editorial appointments, among which are senior founding editor, PM&R, the official scientific journal of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2007 to 2014); associate editor, Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine (1999 to 2004); and editorial board member, Physician and Sports Medicine (1996 to 1999) and associate editor of the textbook, Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 4rd Edition. He has also served as Co-Chairman of the Research Task Force for the Sports Medicine and Exercise Science Committee of USA Track & Field and has been honored with several prestigious grants from the Pac-12 Conference Student-Athlete Health & Well-Being Grant Program. His work's impact is widely recognized: he is listed on ResearchGate as one of their top-cited researchers (99th percentile). He is also frequently featured in national and international media and lay publications, with over 250 interviews for his expertise on a wide range of sports medicine, fitness, and health promotion topics.

Dr. Fredericson created the first ACGME Sports Medicine Fellowship at Stanford University and continues as Fellowship Director. He has received various honors, including the American Academy of PM&R PASSOR Mid-Career Legacy Award and the 2023 Distinguished Member Award, for his efforts to develop and foster musculoskeletal education and research for medical students, residents, and fellows. He founded several programs, including Lifestyle Medicine and Sports Medicine courses for Stanford medical and undergraduates, a monthly orthopedic consultation service at the Stanford Arbor Free Clinic, the Stanford RunSafe Injury Prevention Program, and Lifestyle Medicine Program. For the past 20 years, he has also offered an international research fellowship in sports medicine with participation from physicians worldwide, including Switzerland, South Korea, Spain, Singapore, Brazil, France, China, and Japan. As a result of this experience, many of these physicians have been promoted to major sports medicine and academic appointments in their home countries.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Board Certification: American Board of Lifestyle Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine (2020)
  • Residency: Stanford University Physical Medicine and Rehabiliation (1992) CA
  • Medical Education: New York Medical College Registrar (1988) NY
  • Internship: Mount Zion Medical Center (1989) CA
  • Sub-Speciallty Certification, American Board of PM&R, Sports Medicine (2007)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehab, Physical Medicine and Rehab (1993)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehab, Sports Medicine (2007)
  • Fellowship: SOAR (1993) CA
  • BA, University of Redlands, Redlands,CA, Psychology (1982)
  • MD, NY Medical College, Vahalla, NY, Medicine (1988)
  • Fellowship, SOAR, Menlo Park, CA, Sports & Spine Medicine (1993)
  • Board Certification, American Board of PM&R, Physical Med & Rehabilitation (1993)
  • Diplomate, American Assoc of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine (1996)

Honors & Awards
  • 4th Annual Avalon Cole Lectureship, University of Virginia, Running Medicine Conference (2008)
  • Alpha Omega Alpha (Junior Year), National Medical Honor Society (1987)
  • America's Top Physicians, Consumers' Research Council of America (2009-10)
  • Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors Corporation (2008-2013)
  • Best Musculoskeletal Research Award, American Academy of PM&R (2011)
  • Certificate of Meritorious Service, USA Track & Field, Sports Medicine and Sports Science Committee (2003)
  • Clinical Research Grant Award, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (2018-19)
  • Distinguished Member Award, American Academy of PM&R (2023)
  • Excellence in Musculoskeletal Med Award, Kessler Institute and Univ of Med, New Jersey Med School (2007)
  • Excellence in Teaching Award, Stanford PM&R Residency Program (1997)
  • Faculty Mentor, Resident Research Award, Stanford PM&R Residency (2013)
  • Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine (2003)
  • Head Physician, IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics, USA Track & FieldTeam (2006)
  • Highest Rated Lecture, The American Back Society Annual Meeting (1997)
  • James D. Thompson MD, Humanitarian Award, Stanford PM&R Residency Program (2011)
  • Jerome Gersten, MD, Memorial Lectureship, University of Colorado Department of PM&R (2010)
  • Jose C. Montero MD, Excellence in Teaching Award, Stanford PM&R Residency Program (2003)
  • Member (1st PM&R Physician), International Patellofemoral Study Group (2006)
  • Nadler Research Award, Foundation of PM&R (2015-16)
  • Outstanding Paper Award, North American Spine Society (2001)
  • Phi Beta Kappa, National Collegiate Honor Society (1982)
  • Physiatric Assoc of Spine, Sports & Occupational Rehabiliation (PASSOR) Career Achievement Award, American Academy of PM&R (2011)
  • President, AAPM&R, Sports Medicine Interest Group (1998-2000)
  • Research Award, Physiatric Association of Spine, Occupational, and Sports Rehabilitation (2002)
  • Student-Athlete Health & Well-Being Grant Award, Pac-12 Conference (2016-2019)
  • Top 10 Research Award, Stanford Medical Student Research Symposium (Research presented by Mentee, Megan Deakins-Roche) (2018)
  • Top 10 Research Award, Stanford Medical Student Research Symposium (Research presented by Mentee, Torsten Rotto) (2019)
  • Visiting Professorship, Harvard University Department of PM&R (2009)
  • Who's Who in Medicine in America & Who's Who in America, Marquis (2010)

Memberships
  • Board of Trustees, Association of Academic Physiatrists (2021 - Present)
  • Member, Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance (2021 - Present)
  • Leadership, Development, and Recognition Committee, Association of Academic Physiatrists (2019 - Present)
  • Research Committee, Association of Academic Physiatry (2015 - 2019)
  • Chief Medical Advisor, Cool Systems, Inc. (2008 - 2020)

Administrative Appointments
  • Board of Trustees, Association of Academic Physiatrists (2021 - Present)
  • Co-Chairman, Research Task Force, USA Track & Field (2016 - Present)
  • Director, PM&R Sports Medicine Service, Stanford University Medical Center (1994 - Present)
  • Fellowship Director, Stanford Sports Medicine (2010 - Present)
  • Scientific Advisory Board, Runner?s World magazine (2001 - Present)
  • Scientific Advisory Board, Men's Health Magazine (2018 - Present)
  • Senior Associate Editor, PM&R - The journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation (2008 - 2015)
  • Tokyo 2020 Olympic Physician, International Olympic Committee (2021 - Present)

Publications

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Practice Locations


Runner's Injury Clinic Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CA

450 Broadway Street

Redwood City , CA 94063

(650) 723-5643

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Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Redwood City Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CA

450 Broadway Street

Redwood City , CA 94063

(650) 723-5643

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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Redwood City Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CA

450 Broadway Street

Redwood City , CA 94063

(650) 723-5643

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