Non-invasive cardiologist @NorthwesternMedicine. Cardiovascular Fellowship Program Director. IL-ACC Governor. ACC PDGME Chair. Echo and MRI enthusiast.
Joined February 2018
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Ben Freed, MD retweeted
ABCs of AI in Cardiology- a great session on AI at the @IllinoisACC Annual Symposium. @jslivnickmd moderated talks by @medTMaddox, Hena Krishna & Heather Whitney. Lots of ? after great talks. @docbfreed @moiz_hafiz. Most med ctrs in Illinois are represented.
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Ben Freed, MD retweeted
Started the @IllinoisACC annual symposium. Our governor, @docbfreed opened the conference. Great session on #HTN treatment. @HeartDocSadiya Vanessa Rowe ANP & Dr Flack gave great talks! @moiz_hafiz @ACCInTouch @dmljmd @kewatson
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Ben Freed, MD retweeted
The Chicago team of the @IllinoisACC took the train to our state capital for our annual symposium to network, learn about pt care & leadership! @docbfreed @priyafreaneymd @pattivassallomd @molly_altenburg @melissajoy1228
@accintouch @moiz_hafiz @nakhter @kinnoMenhel @aypantila
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Ben Freed, MD retweeted
@IllinoisACC comes to Springfield again this year at @ALPLM. Looking forward to a packed agenda for the day! Great work planning committee and our chapter governor @docbfreed @ACCinTouch
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Ben Freed, MD retweeted
@nakhtermd presented on the amazing work of the @IllinoisACC Social Justice Committee. Amazing to see the difference being made by this initiative. #ACCFIT #CardioTwitter @docbfreed @ACCinTouch
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Ben Freed, MD retweeted
Another phenomenal SIU Cardiology grand rounds presented by @keaglemd, a physician leader and visionary!! A personal role model for me through my career!! Was touched by his humility and kindness. @mominsiddique01 @moiz_hafiz @siusom @SIUcardsfellows #ACCFIT #Cardiotwitter
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Ben Freed, MD retweeted
Apr 23
Planning to attend the 2026 Illinois Annual Symposium? Registration is free for Fellows-in-Training and Residents/Students, plus reduced rates for CV Team and Admin members. May 9 in Springfield.
Register at ow.ly/62q350YznUh
#ILACC #Cardiology
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Ben Freed, MD retweeted
Mar 24
Looking forward to attending the #ACC26 PDGME recommended sessions including the symposium on 3/27! @ACCinTouch @docbfreed @gabyweissman @ckaiseroll @MarkHofmeyer @MedStarHealth @GTCardFellows
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Ben Freed, MD retweeted
Feb 24
Last chance to join Cardio Alliance🫀
High impact CV trial discussion with ILACC colleagues and industry partners (Bayer, BridgeBio and more).
Feb 25
Register: ow.ly/SliX50Ya62W
Hear from @docbfreed ow.ly/FUiC50Ya62Y
#ILACC #Cardiology #ClinicalTrials
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Ben Freed, MD retweeted
Feb 17
Real world advocacy by @IllinoisACC to ensure a safer future for our patients!! Great to have folks travel to Springfield to support IL H.B. 4207!! #cardiotwitter @ACCinTouch @docbfreed
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Ben Freed, MD retweeted
Feb 18
Yesterday, ILACC clinicians and partners brought #AdvocacyInAction to the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield—meeting with legislators about calcium scoring coverage and why CAC matters.
Grateful to everyone who showed up. 🗣️❤️
#ILACC #Cardiology #CalciumScoring
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Ben Freed, MD retweeted
Feb 11
Help advance heart health in Illinois 🗣️❤️
ILACC Pop Up Lobby Day, Feb 17, 2026, 2:00 to 7:00 PM at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, focused on HB 4207, the Calcium Scoring Bill.
Details and how to get involved:
ow.ly/Nf0250YcNYk
#ILACC #AdvocacyInAction
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Ben Freed, MD retweeted
Feb 6
New ILACC experience: Cardio Alliance at Pinstripes Oakbrook, Feb 25, 6 to 8:30 pm 🫀
Real world discussion of high impact CV trials with an ILACC expert discussant.
Hear from @docbfreed: ow.ly/O4Ug50Ya5Zg
Register: ow.ly/GQaJ50Ya5Zc
#ILACC #Cardiology
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Ben Freed, MD retweeted
4 Nov 2025
ILACC congratulates @NP_ltl_a (Nataliya Pyslar, MD, FACC)—elected as the next Illinois ACC Governor.
➡️ Governor-Elect: March 2026
➡️ Governor: March 2027
Sincere appreciation to @docbfreed, MD, FACC, FASE for leadership during the transition.
#ILACC #Cardiology #CVLeadership
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Ben Freed, MD retweeted
24 Oct 2025
It’s great to see the series evolve to a multi chapter meeting. Looking forward to Kansas hosting this upcoming virtual cath conference. Please join for free case based educational event @SteveAChicago @docbfreed @IllinoisACC @SIUcardsfellows
24 Oct 2025
🎥 Virtual Cath Conference Series (multi-chapter).
Hosted by Kansas colleagues.
Mon, Oct 27, 2025 | 5:30–7:00 PM CDT
Live cases may include shock, high-risk PCI, structural, complications & diagnostic dilemmas.
Register 👉 ow.ly/kIQ850XhCXZ
#InterventionalCardiology #MedEd
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Ben Freed, MD retweeted
21 Oct 2025
Fellow-led. Faculty-driven. Future-focused. 💡
Join ILACC in Springfield on Nov 17 for the Central IL Fellows Forum:
▪️ Case presentations
▪️ Dinner & networking
▪️ Remarks by @docbfreed
🕕 6–8:30 PM | RSVP: ldavis41@siumed.edu
#ILACC #Cardiology #CVLeadership
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Ben Freed, MD retweeted
7 Oct 2025
Our Northwestern Cardiology Fellowship team is so proud to participate in the @ACCinTouch Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.—advocating for our patients, our profession, and the future of cardiovascular care. 💟
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5 Oct 2025
So proud of our advocacy chair @GuidaTherese and the entire @IllinoisACC chapter! So well deserved. @ACCinTouch
5 Oct 2025
@ACCinTouch #HeartPAC great kickoff for ACC 2025 legislative conference. @IllinoisACC @GuidaTherese wins award for our chapter’s advocacy in passing IL state SB1418 for mandating PAD screening coverage! Congratulations! @docbfreed and all who made this happen.
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Ben Freed, MD retweeted
27 Jun 2025
📢 Excited to share our latest JACC 📚:
“Signaling 101 🚦for Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Recruitment”—written on behalf of the ACC Program Director and GME Council. doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2025.…
@ACCinTouch @JACCJournals
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24 Jun 2025
Congratulations to our @NMCardioVasc graduating fellows and chief fellows! Great night to celebrate with our Division and our very own band! They (band and fellows) are for hire btw 😄 @NorthwesternMed @McGawGME
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