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Chris Freise, MD, General Surgery, San Francisco, CA, UCSF Medical Center

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General Surgery San Francisco, CA

Hepatobiliary Surgery, Transplantation

Professor, Surgery, UCSF School of Medicine

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Summary

  • Dr. Chris Freise is a general surgeon in San Francisco, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including UCSF Medical Center and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. He received his medical degree from University of Minnesota Medical School and has been in practice 31 years. He specializes in hepatobiliary surgery and transplantation and is experienced in transplant surgery, general / gastrointestinal surgery, and hepatopancreatobiliary surgery.

Education & Training

  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Surgery, 1986 - 1994
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1989 - 2025
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1989 - 1994
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma Recurrence and Death Following Living and Deceased Donor Liver Transplantation
    Hepatocellular Carcinoma Recurrence and Death Following Living and Deceased Donor Liver TransplantationJuly 23rd, 2020
  • More Hospital Complications and Fewer Traffic Collisions Mean Longer Waits for Organ Donations
    More Hospital Complications and Fewer Traffic Collisions Mean Longer Waits for Organ DonationsApril 30th, 2020

Grant Support

  • Living Donor Liver Transplant :Short &Long-Term Impact On Donors And RecipientsNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2009–2011
  • Adult To Adult Living Donor Liver Transplantation CohortNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2002–2008

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations