Benjamin H. Freed, MD

5.0 
641 ratings  Read Reviews
Northwestern Medicine logoNorthwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Cardiology

Is your insurance accepted? Select plan

Schedule Appointment

Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - 2004
Residency:
University of Chicago - 2007
Fellowships:
University of Chicago - 2011
University of Chicago - 2012

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

View Faculty Profile

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Huntley Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

At Northwestern Medicine, our patient’s feedback is important to us. While different care providers have their own unique strengths, we strive to be as transparent as possible with our quality of care.

Read Ratings FAQs

Overall Rating

5.0
5.0 

641 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

47 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

47 Reviews

April 25, 2024

5.0

I found Dr Freed to be very pleasant, easy to speak with. He reviewed my history with me and made sure my concerns and questions were answered. A new medication was discussed and I was given an explanation for its use, possibly side effects and its long term benefits. I really felt he and his team were focused on me.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 12, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk to. Listens well. Answers all questions.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 11, 2024

5.0

His patience and willingness to listen to my concerns about my health were done with consideration and complete professionalism. I appreciated it more than I can say as an elder.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 08, 2024

5.0

Professional, efficient, personable.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 05, 2024

5.0

Wonderful knowledgeable caring staff.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 01, 2024

5.0

See above. He’s great.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 26, 2024

5.0

Great doctor!

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 18, 2024

5.0

I really like this guy

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 15, 2024

5.0

Very kind and thorough when discussing plan of treatment. His fellow was very nice as well

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 15, 2024

5.0

He’s caring, thorough, kind & explains so I can understand. I also ask questions which he answered clearly.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 12, 2024

5.0

friendly and very knowledgeable

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 08, 2024

5.0

Very helpful, great bedside manner and explained all issues.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 06, 2024

5.0

dr. freed helped me get a care plan that significantly lowered my cholesterol and heart health. he was a good listener. asked good questions. was caring and knowledgeable. excellent bed side manner.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

February 16, 2024

5.0

Dr freed listens and is helpful

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

February 09, 2024

5.0

Very concerned about my care

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

February 02, 2024

5.0

Dr Freed was aware of my background on my first visit. He listened to me and answered every question that I had. He was wonderful.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

February 02, 2024

5.0

Very thorough examination. Dr. freed wasn't hurried, listened carefully and offered a lot of reassuring information. An excellent session.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

January 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Freed was great!

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

January 25, 2024

5.0

He’s an excellent doctor.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

January 19, 2024

5.0

Smart and kind.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

January 09, 2024

5.0

I appreciate how Dr. Freed takes the time to discuss various aspects of my care - everything from why he was ordering a new blood test (could result in a change in dosage) to my health club workouts.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

January 06, 2024

5.0

Good doctor

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

January 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Freed is very knowledgeable and very patient to explain the recommendations he made !

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

January 05, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and believe I’m alive because of him

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

January 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Freed is very knowledgeable and explains things well. He answered all my questions and was patient and attentive. I feel that I am in excellent hands with him.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

December 26, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable doctor who listens to your concerns and needs

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

December 22, 2023

5.0

The Absolute Best Cardiologist! So professional, competent, and caring !!

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

December 15, 2023

5.0

Dr. Freed carefully goes over my test results and procedures and discusses options for me to consider in the next step towards my cardiac health. He also carefully examines me.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

December 15, 2023

5.0

He’s Awsome

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

December 15, 2023

5.0

Goes over my case, answers my questions and on time

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

December 14, 2023

5.0

He listened to me, addressed my concerns. Treated me like a person, not a problem.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

December 08, 2023

5.0

Have confidence in him

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

November 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. Freed is very professional and knowledgeable.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

November 17, 2023

5.0

Reliable information

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

November 08, 2023

5.0

He’s a fantastic communicator and follows up.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

November 04, 2023

5.0

See above. Explained things thoroughly.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

October 28, 2023

5.0

He seem knowledgeable, caring, great listener, I felt heard. He saw me as a person and answered my questions. For these reasons, I look forward to seeing him again

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

October 24, 2023

5.0

He listened well and answered all my questions

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

October 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Freed is absolutely wonderful! I feel comfortable discussing my heart problems with him and feel that he can help me with whatever problems I have.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

October 06, 2023

5.0

Fantastic doctor: very knowledgable, great bedside manners.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

October 05, 2023

5.0

Listens, answers all questions, thorough.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

September 24, 2023

5.0

Dr Freed always has time to explain things. And always has a forward-looking plan.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

September 15, 2023

5.0

He answers all questions thoroughly and he asks the right questions! He is an outstanding Cardiologist!

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

September 12, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

September 05, 2023

5.0

He is a great doctors and really cares about his patients

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

September 02, 2023

5.0

In my first meeting, Dr Freed wanted me to share with him (in some detail) my experience post surgery as well as the path that led to my surgery. He wanted to know about “me” rather than what my chart told him about me. Without question, his knowledge is exceptional and the combination of his care and experience gives me a high level of confidence and satisfaction working with him.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

September 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Freed is an excellent cardiologist who communicates in easy to understand terms with his patients.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Consulting / Related Activities

Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • Change Healthcare Operations, LLC

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.