Fredric Stern was born in New York City and attended Tufts University, where he double majored in Greek and Roman Studies and Biology. He received his medical degree from Columbia ...view moreFredric Stern was born in New York City and attended Tufts University, where he double majored in Greek and Roman Studies and Biology. He received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.A cosmetic surgeon and winemaker Dr. Stern currently practices medicine and runs a winery in Washington State, where he lives with his wife and family. He is currently writing his next medical thriller, The Genome Conspiracy.view less