About
Michael E. Freese, MD brings an unconventional path to medicine. He first earned a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York in 1981. He later pursued medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, earning his Doctorate of Medicine in 1996. He completed both his internship and internal medicine residency at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, finishing his training in 1999.
Dr. Freese holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society during his medical training. He belongs to the American College of Physicians, the Ohio State Medical Association, and the Cincinnati Academy of Medicine. His clinical focus includes managing type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and dementia. Patients describe him as thorough and calm, a careful listener who explains things clearly and without jargon. He follows through personally with patients after procedures, reflecting the attentive style that defines his practice. Outside of medicine, Dr. Freese enjoys bicycling, alpine skiing, and home-brewing beer.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY, Bachelor of Science, Marine Engineering 1981
Medical School
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, Doctorate of Medicine 1996
Residency
Internal Medicine, The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, OH 1997-1999
Additional Training
Internship, The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, OH 1996
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Freese right for?
Dr. Freese is a strong fit for adults seeking a thorough, relationship-driven internist in Cincinnati. Patients managing ongoing conditions like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, or dementia benefit from his proactive approach. He works well with patients who want a physician who listens closely and explains things in plain language. Older adults and those navigating complex or layered health concerns find his attentive, calm style reassuring. Anyone who values direct access to their physician after hours will feel well-supported in his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Freese focuses on internal medicine with particular experience managing type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and dementia. He takes a proactive approach, working to anticipate health needs before they become larger problems. His practice also emphasizes preventive care through the MDVIP Wellness Program.
Yes. Dr. Freese holds certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his residency at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati.
Dr. Freese earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1996. He completed both his internship and internal medicine residency at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, finishing in 1999.
Patients consistently describe Dr. Freese as attentive, thorough, and calm. He performs head-to-toe physicals, listens closely without distraction, and explains diagnoses in plain language rather than medical jargon. Several patients note that he personally follows up by phone after procedures.
Yes. Dr. Freese makes himself available by phone after hours and on weekends for urgent matters. This direct access is one of the core benefits his MDVIP-affiliated practice provides to members.
Dr. Freese holds privileges at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. This affiliation also supports members who need coordinated care or specialized services in a hospital setting.
Dr. Freese sees his own patients directly. When you come to the office, you see Dr. Freese, not a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. That continuity is a deliberate feature of how he runs his practice.
Dr. Freese holds membership in the American College of Physicians, the Ohio State Medical Association, and the Cincinnati Academy of Medicine. He also earned induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society during medical school.
Dr. Freese is not currently accepting new patients. Prospective patients can call MDVIP at 866-696-3847 to find nearby MDVIP-affiliated physicians who currently have openings.
Doctor profile last updated March 23, 2026