Conditions Treated
- Cardiac Conditions (General)
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Diastolic Dysfunction
- Dyspnea
- Heart Failure
- Heart Valve Problems
- High Cholesterol
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Intracardiac Shunts
- Preventative Cardiology
- Secondary Pulmonary Hypertension
Research Areas
- Cardiac Sarcoid
- Cardiovascular Effects on Exercise
- Cardiovascular Health Outcomes
- Gender:
- Male
Education & Training
Education
- 1999
- Cornell University, BA, Summa Cum Laude
- 2003
- SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Science, MD with Research Honors
Residency
- 2003-2006
- Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, Internal Medicine
Fellowship
- 2006-2009
- Temple University, Cardiology
Special Interests
Nutrition and exercise as medicine.
Research Interests
Cardiovascular Outcomes; Treatment Quality; Cardiovascular Imaging
Clinical Interests
Dr. Freeman's clinician interests and expertise is in general cardiology, preventive cardiology, heart failure and cardiomyopathy, diastolic dysfunction (abnormal relaxation of the heart), chest pain and shortness of breath, heart problems caused by respiratory (lung) problems and high blood pressure (hypertension). He maintains certifications, performs clinical research, and is an expert in advanced cardiovascular imaging including echocardiography, nuclear and echo stress testing and cardiac CT. His clinical research interests include cardiac sarcoid; public health; exercise and health outcomes and cardiac nutrition.
Dr. Freeman is part of the leadership of both the local and national American College of Cardiology, and runs the regional Walk with a Doc program.
Board Certification
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
Echocardiography
Nuclear Cardiology
Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified
Teaching or Professional Positions
No current positions.
Industry Relationships & Collaborations
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Affiliations with the University of Colorado Denver
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Professional Memberships
Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Fellow, American College of Physicians
American Heart Association
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
American Society of Echocardiography
Awards & Recognition
Chair of the National American College of Cardiology FIT Committee
Young Professionals Section Chair, American College of Cardiology
Chair of Community Events and Outreach, American College of Cardiology
Steering Committee, Patient-Centered Care, American College of Cardiology
Whitepaper Writing Group, Patient-Centered Care, American College of Cardiology
Chair of Young Professionals, Colorado Chapter of the American College of Cardiology
Organizer of Walk With a Doc, Denver
