Dr. Tibor E. Frekko, MD

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Born in New York City and raised in Flushing, Long Island, Dr. Frekko came to Washington at the age of 17 to attend Georgetown University and he has been there ever since. After graduating with his Bachelor of Science degree, he completed his medical education at the Georgetown University School of Medicine, and went on to complete his internship and residency at Providence Hospital.

After completing his education, he established his practice in Montgomery Village, where he was the first family physician. Eventually, when his three physician daughters joined the practice, he founded Frekko Primary Care to accommodate the influx. The practice remained in Montgomery Village many years until it moved to its current location in Gaithersburg in 2012.

Recognized as a Life Member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Dr. Frekko is a member of the Montgomery County Medical Society, and the Maryland State Medical Society (MedChi).

A very active Georgetown Alumnus, he served on the Board of Governors for two years. He currently is still on the Board as an Active Senator, and has served on the Medical Alumni Board since 1995. Furthermore, he has active staff privileges at Shady Grove Hospital and courtesy privileges at Suburban Hospital.

Along with his wife, Gertrude, they founded the Parents Association of Georgetown Medical School when their 3 daughters attended the school and were the first Co-Chairs of the association. He also served on the Parent’s Council at Williams College and was Co-Chair with his wife for 2 years.

As a testament to his success, Dr. Frekko received The John Carroll Award, the highest award given to an alumnus by the Board of Governors, in 2005. He also received the Maroon Award for special and outstanding service to Colgate University, and was recognized as a Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine, Checkbook Magazine, and Washington Post.

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