Dr. Benjamin FriznerMD

Internal Medicine

at Pikesville Medical Associates — Pikesville, MD

About

Benjamin Frizner, MD is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with over 20 years of clinical experience. He completed his residency training at York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania, where he earned the distinction of Intern of the Year. He also served as Chief Resident during his final year at York Hospital.

After residency, Dr. Frizner built a broad and accomplished career. He served as Chief of Hospital Medicine at St. Agnes Hospital, where he led significant quality improvements and strengthened collaboration across medical and surgical departments. He also created a permanent teaching faculty there, mentoring medical residents directly. At Pikesville Medical Associates, Dr. Frizner focuses on chronic disease management, preventive care, anxiety treatment, perimenopause care, medical weight loss, and complex medical care. He believes no two patients are the same and builds individualized care plans accordingly. He is passionate about translating complex medical concepts into clear, actionable language his patients can use.

Education & Training

Residency

Internal Medicine, York Hospital, York, PA

Additional Training

Chief Resident, York Hospital; Teaching faculty, St. Agnes Hospital; Medical Director roles at multiple skilled nursing facilities in Baltimore and Washington D.C.

Certifications

Board Certified in Internal Medicine

Conditions Treated

anxiety
hypertension
diabetes
high cholesterol
thyroid disorders
obesity
perimenopause
autoimmune disorders
heart disease
chronic pain
sleep disorders
osteoporosis
fatigue

Who is Dr. Frizner right for?

Dr. Frizner is a strong fit for adults managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, or thyroid disorders. Patients navigating anxiety, fatigue, sleep disorders, or perimenopause benefit from his whole-person approach. He works particularly well with working professionals and adults over 50 who want a proactive, prevention-focused primary care relationship. Patients with overlapping or complex diagnoses will find his internal medicine background and individualized care plans especially valuable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Frizner treats a wide range of adult health conditions. These include hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, obesity, heart disease, osteoporosis, chronic pain, sleep disorders, autoimmune disorders, anxiety, perimenopause, and fatigue. He builds individualized care plans for each patient based on their specific history and goals.

Yes. Dr. Frizner holds board certification in Internal Medicine. He has practiced as a board-certified internist since 2004, bringing over 20 years of clinical experience to his patients at Pikesville Medical Associates.

Dr. Frizner completed his Internal Medicine residency at York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania. During his training, he earned the Intern of the Year distinction and served as Chief Resident in his final year.

Dr. Frizner believes every patient requires a personalized care plan. He tailors his clinical approach to each individual's health history, conditions, and goals. He also focuses on helping patients understand their health clearly, because he believes informed patients achieve better outcomes.

Yes. Dr. Frizner has extensive experience managing patients with multiple overlapping conditions. C. That depth of experience directly informs his approach to complex medical care at Pikesville Medical Associates.

Yes. Dr. Frizner treats anxiety as part of his primary care practice. He addresses both the mental and physical dimensions of anxiety, incorporating it into each patient's broader care plan rather than treating it in isolation.

Yes. Dr. Frizner offers dedicated perimenopause care for women navigating this transitional phase. He addresses the physical and hormonal changes associated with perimenopause and develops individualized management plans for each patient.

Dr. Frizner has a strong record in both areas. At St. Agnes Hospital, he served as Chief of Hospital Medicine and led the creation of a permanent teaching faculty for medical residents. C.

Doctor profile last updated March 22, 2026