About
Lynda Freeland, MD has practiced internal medicine in Memphis for over four decades. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Southwestern at Memphis, now Rhodes College, in 1977. She then completed her Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Center of Health Sciences in 1981. Her internship and Internal Medicine residency, finished in 1984, took place at the same institution. The American Board of Internal Medicine has certified her, and she holds affiliations with Baptist Hospital and Methodist Hospital.
Dr. Freeland earned membership in both Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society during her training. She treats every patient as an individual with distinct health circumstances and goals. She particularly values her long-standing relationships with female patients, who appreciate a physician who weighs their concerns seriously. She partners with MDVIP to give each patient the time and personal attention she believes good medicine requires. Her clinical focus includes prevention, diagnosis, and treatment plans she builds with patients rather than for them.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science, Biology, Southwestern at Memphis, now Rhodes College (1977)
Medical School
Doctorate of Medicine, University of Tennessee Center of Health Sciences (1981)
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Tennessee Center of Health Sciences (1982-1984)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Freeland right for?
Dr. Freeland serves adults who want a physician who knows them personally, not just their chart. Patients managing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from her preventive and evidence-based approach. Women in particular often seek her out, valuing a female internist who takes their concerns seriously. Patients who want direct, around-the-clock access to their physician and same-day appointments find her practice a strong fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Freeland specializes in internal medicine, with particular focus on prevention and chronic disease management. She regularly treats patients with type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. She builds individualized care plans for each patient rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
Yes, Dr. Freeland holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She completed her residency training in Internal Medicine at the University of Tennessee Center of Health Sciences in Memphis.
Dr. Freeland completed all of her medical training in Memphis. She earned her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Tennessee Center of Health Sciences in 1981. She finished both her internship and her Internal Medicine residency at the same institution by 1984.
Dr. Freeland sees both male and female adult patients. She notes that many of her female patients appreciate having a female internist who takes their concerns seriously. Her practice welcomes any adult seeking personalized, relationship-driven internal medicine care.
Dr. Freeland builds each care plan around the individual patient's specific circumstances. She treats prevention, diagnosis, and treatment as a collaborative process between herself and the patient. She does not rely on algorithms or generic protocols to guide her decisions.
Yes. Dr. Freeland makes herself reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. Members can contact her directly for urgent concerns without going through an on-call service or a covering provider.
Yes. Dr. Freeland maintains affiliations with both Baptist Hospital and Methodist Hospital in Memphis. These relationships support coordinated care when patients need hospital-level services.
Dr. Freeland earned membership in Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society during her undergraduate studies and Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society during medical school. Both honor societies recognize academic excellence in their respective fields.
Doctor profile last updated April 3, 2026