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Abbye Frederick, M.D.

Abbye Frederick, M.D.

Titles and Appointments

Assistant Professor

School
Medical School
Department
Internal Medicine

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  • Biography

    Abbye Frederick, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a member of its Division of Infectious Diseases & Geographic Medicine. She specializes in general infectious diseases, the prevention and treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

    Dr. Frederick earned her bachelor’s degree in biological sciences at the University of South Carolina, where she graduated summa cum laude. She went on to earn her medical degree at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, where she graduated magna cum laude. She completed internal medicine residency training at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis and received advanced training through an infectious disease fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She holds the HIV specialist credential from the American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVS).

    Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, she joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2024.

    Dr. Frederick is a member of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, AAHIVM, and the American College of Physicians, among other professional organizations.

    Dr. Frederick’s clinical and research interests include a focus on HIV treatment and prevention, health disparities, and other infectious diseases. She has delivered presentations and published academic articles related to her areas of expertise.

    Personal Note

    When she’s not at work, Dr. Frederick enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

  • Education
    Medical School
    University of South Carolina School of Medicine (2019)
    Residency
    Washington University Barnes Jewish Hospital/ St. Louis Children's Hospital Consortium Program (2022), Internal Medicine
    Fellowship
    UT Southwestern Medical Center (2024), Infectious Diseases
  • Publications

    Star Featured Publications

    Persistent CMV pneumonitis in HIV infection: a case report.
    Frederick AW, Kitchell E, McCormick-Baw C, Kukkar V, Jain MK, BMC Infect Dis 2023 Nov 23 1 842
    Think outside the pox.
    Frederick AW, Govind A, Castellino LM, Antimicrob Steward Healthc Epidemiol 2023 3 1 e68
    Rural-urban differences in antibiotic prescribing for uncomplicated urinary tract infection.
    Clark AW, Durkin MJ, Olsen MA, Keller M, Ma Y, O'Neil CA, Butler AM, Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2021 Dec 42 12 1437-1444
  • Honors & Awards
    • First Place, Resident Research
      American College of Physicians, Missouri Chapter (2020)
    • Dean's Special Recognition Award
      University of South Carolina School of Medicine (2019)
    • Shah Award for Excellence in Medical Pharmacology
      University of South Carolina School of Medicine (2019)
    • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
      (2018)
    • Felix H. Lauter Award for Excellence in Microbiology
      University of South Carolina School of Medicine (2017)
    • Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
      (2014)
  • Professional Associations/Affiliations
    • American Medical Association
    • Infectious Diseases Society of America