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Dr. Friedman has been practicing pediatrics in San Diego for over ten years, initially working at Rady Children’s Hospital in its Urgent Care and then moving to Children’s Primary Care Medical Group in 2004.  She is now the lead physician of the new CPCMG 4S Ranch office.  Dr. Friedman is Board Certified and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.  She has been one of San Diego Magazine’s Top Docs for the past 8 years and was elected Best Doctor in East County by The Californian in 2011. Dr. Friedman went to medical school in Baltimore, Maryland, where she grew up, and did her pediatric residency in Portland, Oregon, at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.  She is still a very loyal Baltimore Ravens fan and loves football. On a professional level, Dr. Friedman’s interests include literacy, breastfeeding, and fitness.  While at the CPCMG El Cajon office, she started a new Reach Out and Read location,, and is working on providing books for patients at all CPCMG locations.  She also plans to organize regular kid-friendly hikes for the 4S Ranch community.  Personally, she has walked in three Breast Cancer 3-Day walks, volunteers at her children’s school, and has been active on the PTA.  She also volunteers as the camp doctor every summer at Camp Mountain Chai. When she isn’t working, Dr. Friedman enjoys every minute she can with her husband and two children.  Together, they love to ride bikes, spend time with friends, and play with their 2 Australian Shepherds, Luna and Lucy.