Non-invasive cardiologist @NorthwesternMedicine. Cardiovascular Fellowship Program Director. IL-ACC Governor. ACC PDGME Chair. Echo and MRI enthusiast.
Chicago, IL
Joined February 2018
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Ben Freed, MD retweeted
One week until the inaugural ILACC Chicago Aorta Symposium ⏰
A full day on contemporary aortic care, from root and arch disease to endovascular repair, genetics, imaging and complex cases.
Sept. 26 at Swissôtel Chicago.
Register: ow.ly/oHuX50ZBuNK
#ILACC #Cardiology
Can’t miss this one! @IllinoisACC Inaugural Chicago Aorta coming soon. Register now!
Valve/root decisions Sept. 26:
Christopher Mehta, MD: valve-sparing root replacement
S. Christopher Malaisrie, MD: SAVR vs. Ross
Marysa Leya, MD: transcatheter therapy for AR
Plus cases + rapid-fire Q&A.
ow.ly/7txn50ZKTJk
#ILACC
Ben Freed, MD retweeted
Two weeks to go ⏰
Join ILACC Sept. 24 for Prevention in Action, covering lipid interpretation, treatment targets, triglycerides, and cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome.
Chicago, 5:30 to 9 PM.
Register: ow.ly/VhqZ50ZBwbe
#ILACC #Prevention
Ben Freed, MD retweeted
A recent #JACC review explores the growing impact of ERAS-based signaling in cardiology fellowship recruitment, highlighting the most recent data, areas of future investigation, & practical guidance for applicants & programs.
Learn more: bit.ly/4wet1dE #ACCCVTraining
Ben Freed, MD retweeted
🚨 Excited to share our @JACCJournals 📖 Program signaling was one of the biggest changes to🫀fellowship recruitment. What did we learn from the inaugural cycle? 🧵👇
doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2026.…
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Ben Freed, MD retweeted
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
Ben Freed, MD retweeted
Looking forward to attending the #ACC26 PDGME recommended sessions including the symposium on 3/27! @ACCinTouch @docbfreed @gabyweissman @ckaiseroll @MarkHofmeyer @MedStarHealth @GTCardFellows
Ben Freed, MD retweeted
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
Ben Freed, MD retweeted
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
Ben Freed, MD retweeted
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
Ben Freed, MD retweeted
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
Ben Freed, MD retweeted
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
Ben Freed, MD retweeted
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
