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Dr. Frieling is passionate about helping others achieve their best self, both inside and out. She is dedicated to establishing and maintaining genuine and unique relationships with her clients, with utmost trust and confidentiality. She has a passion for teaching, and wants to educate her clients on the different options for achieving their ideal look. Dr. Frieling is a firm believer in prevention. Relax those muscles early so wrinkles from normal facial expressions never have a chance to form!
Dr. Frieling is a medical doctor with over 10 years of experience as a leader in the Dermatology and Pathology fields. Her background is notable for intensive training in ballet, which includes attending the Juilliard School in New York City. She combines her artistic eye, perfectionistic qualities, and medical expertise, to give her patients impeccable, ‘show-stopping’ results. When it comes to cosmetic procedures, specifically injectables, Gretchen has mastered the art of re-defining and re-vitalizing the face by eliminating fine lines and wrinkles and re-establishing volume. She will listen to your requests and concerns. She will explain the available procedures that would be optimal for your unique situation. She is never in a rush and will spend as much time as you desire discussing these options.
Dr. Frieling is a medical doctor with over 10 years of experience as a leader in the Dermatology and Pathology fields. Her background is notable for intensive training in ballet, which includes attending the Juilliard School in New York City. She combines her artistic eye, perfectionistic qualities, and medical expertise, to give her patients impeccable, ‘show-stopping’ results. When it comes to cosmetic procedures, specifically injectables, Gretchen has mastered the art of re-defining and re-vitalizing the face by eliminating fine lines and wrinkles and re-establishing volume. She will listen to your requests and concerns. She will explain the available procedures that would be optimal for your unique situation. She is never in a rush and will spend as much time as you desire discussing these options.
After graduating summa cum laude from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, Dr. Frieling completed her medical school at The University of Florida College of Medicine. She continued to excel academically and personally, and pioneered a medical mission trip to the Dominican Republic to provide free medical care. After medical school, Dr. Frieling completed her training in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital/Harvard Medical School. She then completed her Dermatopathology fellowship at the University of Vermont Medical Center. Currently, she is also a practicing Dermatopathologist in Newton, Massachusetts.
During her training, Dr. Frieling built an extensive resume, including but not limited to many articles in the Dermatology and Pathology literature, textbook chapters, and national conference presentations. She was on faculty at Harvard Medical School and participated in the first year Histopathology course.
In her spare time, Dr. Frieling continues to give back to her community and beyond. Currently, she is spearheading another medical mission to the Dominican Republic and partnering with Pedro Martinez and The Pedro Martinez Foundation.
Along with splitting her time as a practicing dermatopathologist, Dr. Frieling enjoys spending time with her husband, her two kids, and extended family, as well as volunteering in the community. She is a resident of Wellesley and loves good music and is always up for trying a new restaurant!
Below is a list of Dr. G's many publications, she writes regularly for medical journals and for public articles. She's become a go-to advisor for many companies when it comes to skin health.
PUBLICATIONS
Dialani V, Venkataraman S, Frieling G, Schnitt SJ, Mehta TS. Does isolated flat epithelial atypia on vacuum-assisted breast core biopsy require surgical excision? Breast J, Nov-Dec 2014;20(6):606-14.
Frieling G, Al-Zaid T, Prieto V. Placental Alkaline Phosphatase Positivity in Metastatic Melanoma: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature. American Journal of Dermatopathology, February 2014; 36(2):189-90.
Frieling G, Velez N, Tahan S, Burgin S. Isolated Painful Onycholysis in a 40-year-old female with Crohn’s Disease. International Journal of Dermatology 2013, doi: 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2012.05705.
Frieling G, Williams N, Rosenthal SI, Lim S. Erythema Elevatum Diutinum: Report of a Unique Case and Review of the Literature. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology April 2013
Al-Zaid T, Frieling G, Rosenthal SI. Dermal Pleomorphic Liposarcoma Resembling a Pleomorphic Fibroma: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature. J Cutan Pathol August 2013;40(8):734-9. Epub May 2013 May.
Frieling G, Tahan S, Dewar R. Case and Image acknowledgement in: Sarantopoulos G, et al. Mimics of Cutaneous Lymphoma: Report of the 2011 Society for Hematopathology/European Association for Haematopathology Workshop. Am J Clin Pathol 2013;139:536-551.
Benson P, Frieling G, Pierson J, Weinberger C. Photo Challenge: Mucinous Carcinoma. Cutis. June 2016;97(6):E8-9.
JOURNAL REVIEWS
Journal of Medical Case Reports, Abstract Review Board, September 2012
ABSTRACTS AND PRESENTATIONS
*Williams: Maiden name
Frieling G, Presenter. Great Cases from University of Vermont Medical Center. 26th Annual Eastern Winter Dermatology Conference. January 16-19, 2015; Stowe, Vermont
Frieling G, Shalin S, Sepehr A, Selim A, Shea C, Smoller B, Mihm M Jr, Horn T, Ahern, T, and Rosenthal SI. Quantitative Analysis of Immunophenotypical Profiles of Benign Dermatoses versus Early Patch or Plaque Stage Mycosis Fungoides: Does a difference truly exist?
Frieling G, Rogers R, Lin J, Greene L. Exercise-Induced Vasculitis.
Bartlett J, Frieling G, McGevna L, Greene L. Tattoo Pigment-Induced Granulomatous and Lichenoid Dermatitis with Focal Perforation.
Frieling G, Lester E, Lin J, Pierson J, Greene L. Acute Infectious Id Panniculitis: Report of a Rare Case and Review of the Literature.
Frieling G, Tegeder A, Cook D. Are we biopsying TOO much? An Analysis of Fletcher Allen Health Care and Surrounding Practices.
Frieling G, Al-Zaid T, Prieto V. Placental Alkaline Phosphatase Positivity in Metastatic Melanoma: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature.
Frieling G, Lim S, and Cohen L. Pyoderma gangrenosum: An Unusual Clinical Presentation and Improvement with Topical Dapsone (ACZONE).
FrielingG, Hawryluk E, Bigby M, and Sepehr A. Fibroelastolytic Papulosis: Report of a Rare and Under-diagnosed Entity.
Wang A, Frieling G, Cavallo J, and Reimann J. Secondary Cutaneous Involvement by Splenic B-cell Marginal Zone Lymphoma With Prominent Epidermotropism and a Lichenoid Pattern of Infiltration.
Williams N, Frieling G, Lim S, and Wu H. Psoriasis Mimicking Pityriasis Rosea: Report of a Unique Case and Emphasis on Clinicopathologic Correlation
Frieling G, Ahern T, Tahan S. Accuracy of the Measured Depth of Histologic Sections Compared to the Gross Specimen Measurement.
Frieling G, Zimarowski MJ, Pihan GA. Life-Threatening Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis (LCV) Precipitated by Rituxan Therapy in a Patient with Hepatitis C and Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma (LPL): A Type I-II Cryoglobulinemia?
Frieling G, Zimarowski MJ. Clumped Elastic Fibers Associated with Pityrosporum Folliculitis.
Frieling G, Lim S, Rosenthal S. Erythema Elevatum Diutinum: Report of a Unique Case and Review of the Literature.
Collins LC, Frieling G, Ahern T, Hu R, Hankinson SE, and Tamimi RM. Plasma Estradiol Levels and Degree of Estrogen Receptor (ER) Positivity by Image Analysis in a Large Cohort of Breast Cancer Cases: Results from the Nurses’ Health Study.
Frieling G, Tahan S, Dewar R. Interesting Case of Atypical Follicular Hyperplasia (“Pseudolymphoma”).
*Williams G, Hu R, Tamimi R, Collins L. Distribution of Estrogen Receptor (ER) Staining by Image Analysis in a Large Cohort of Breast Cancer Cases: Results from the Nurses Health Study.
*Williams G, Zimarowski MJ. Necrolytic Migratory Erythema in a Patient with Celiac Sprue: A case report of Pseudoglucagonoma Syndrome.
*Williams G, Hartzell T, Lee B, Faulkner-Jones B. Acne Inversa (Hidradenitis Suppurativa) in a Patient with Axillary Breasts.
Marsee D, *Williams G, Shofner J, Lee J, Jan F, Sepehr A, Zimarowski MJ. Multinucleate Cell Angiohistiocytoma.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS & TEXTBOOKS
Textbook Publications:
Tegeder A, Frieling G. “Cutaneous Reactions to Retinoids” In: Hall BJ and Hall JC. Cutaneous Drug Eruptions 1st ed. Salt Lake City, UT: Springer Publishing, Inc; 2014
Frieling G. “Drug Eruptions in the Pediatric Population” In: Hall BJ and Hall JC. Cutaneous Drug Eruptions 1st ed. Salt Lake City, UT: Springer Publishing, Inc; 2014
Lesiak K, Bartlett J, and Frieling G. “Drug-Induced Alopecia” In: Hall BJ and Hall JC. Cutaneous Drug Eruptions 1st ed. Salt Lake City, UT: Springer Publishing, Inc; 2014
Lester E, Cook D, and Frieling G. “Psoriasiform Drug Eruptions” In: Hall BJ and Hall JC. Cutaneous Drug Eruptions 1st ed. Salt Lake City, UT: Springer Publishing, Inc; 2014
Frieling G, Jessup C, Mihm M. “Erythema Nodosum.” In: Hall BJ, Hall JC, and Cockerell CJ. Diagnostic Pathology: Non-neoplastic Dermatopathology. 1st ed. Salt Lake City, UT: Amirsys Publishing, Inc.; 2012.
Frieling G, Jessup C, DiCaudo D. “Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis” In: Hall BJ, Hall
JC, and Cockerell CJ. Diagnostic Pathology: Non-neoplastic Dermatopathology. 1st ed. Salt Lake
City, UT: Amirsys Publishing, Inc.; 2012.
Frieling G, Jessup C, Mihm M. “Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms.” In: Hall BJ,
Hall JC, and Cockerell CJ. Diagnostic Pathology: Non-neoplastic Dermatopathology. 1st ed. Salt Lake City, UT: Amirsys Publishing, Inc.; 2012.
Frieling G, Jessup C, Mihm M. “Protothecosis.” In: Hall BJ, Hall JC, and Cockerell CJ. Diagnostic Pathology: Non-neoplastic Dermatopathology. 1st ed. Salt Lake City, UT: Amirsys Publishing, Inc.; 2012.
Frieling G, Jessup C, Mihm M. “Erythema Nodosum.” In: Putnam A and Thompson KS. Diagnostic Pathology: Non-neoplastic Pediatrics, 1st ed. Salt Lake City, UT: Amirsys Publishing, Inc.; 2013.
Frieling G, Tahan S. Sporotrichosis in the Immune-Compromised Host. www.CMEAdvantage.com.
Frieling G and Sepehr A. Case 19: Disseminated Cutaneous Mycobacterium chelonae. Knowledge Books and Software; 2011:pp.133-144
Frieling G and Tahan S. Case 20: Disseminated Cutaneous Sporotrichosis. Knowledge Books and Software; 2011:pp.145-155
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Frieling G and Tegeder A. Are We Biopsying Too Much?An analysis of FAHC + Four Seasons + Dr. Seal’s Dermatology Practices. Results of study presented to Grand Rounds, UVM Dermatology practice, June 6, 2014.
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