Fredric B Kraemer MD

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism

Professor, Medicine - Endocrinology, Gerontology, & Metabolism, Stanford University

300 Pasteur DriveDivision Of Endocrinology, S025Stanford, CA 94305
Phone+1 650-493-5000
Fax+1 650-852-3263

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Summary

Fredric Kraemer, MD is a Stanford-based endocrinologist specializing in diabetes and lipid metabolism. He completed his fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at Stanford University and his residency at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University following his graduation from New York University School of Medicine in 1974. He has been on the faculty at Stanford University School of Medicine since 1983 and is currently the Gerald M. Reaven MD Professor of Endocrinology, Emeritus, having served as the Chief of the Division of Endocrinology, Gerontology and Metabolism for over 20 years. He was previously a Staff Physician at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System from 1988-2024. His research interests include diabetes mellitus, lipid metabolism disorders, and related cellular processes. Dr. Kraemer has authored over 200 publications in reputable journals and has participated in clinical trials.

Education & Training

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1978 - 1981
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1974 - 1978
New York University School of MedicineClass of 1974

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1978 - 2027
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2017
Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014

Clinical Trials

Treatment of Psychotic Major Depression With Mifepristone
TERMINATED
PHASE3

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Nherf2 is a major determinant of bile acid pool dynamics and contributes to regulation of Western diet-induced obesity.
Dachuan Dong, Wen-Jun Shen, Stefanie Bittner, Jia Chen, Xiao Hao
American Journal of Physiology. Cell Physiology. 2025-12-01
3 citations
Ablation of Steroidogenic Superoxide Dismutase 2 Increases Oxidative Stress and Diminishes Steroid Hormone Production.
Wen-Jun Shen, Ting-Ting Huang, Yuan Cortez, Syed Kashif Zaidi, Sara Arshad
Endocrinology. 2025-07-08
HDL meets triglyceride.
Tugce Akcan, Fredric B Kraemer
Journal of Lipid Research. 2025-05-01

Press Mentions

How to Support a Loved One Who Has Been Diagnosed with Type 2 DiabetesAugust 29th, 2019
Bench to Bedside: Translating Science from the Lab to the ClinicMay 2nd, 2019

Grant Support

LipolysisVeterans Affairs2011–2012
Mechanisms How Adipocytes Affect Bone In Aging MiceNational Institute On Aging2006–2010
Mechanisms How Adipocytes Affect Bone In Aging MiceNational Institute On Aging2006
Regulation Of Hormone Sensitive LipaseNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1995–2003
Regulation Of Cholesterol Esterase In SteroidogenesisNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1996–1999