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Derek Freitas, MD, General Surgery, New York, NY, Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System

DerekMatthewFreitasMDMSPH

General Surgery New York, NY

Physician

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Education & Training

  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 2016 - 2021
  • New York University School of Medicine
    New York University School of MedicineClass of 2016
  • University of Miami
    University of MiamiMSPH, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, 2010 - 2012
  • University of Miami
    University of MiamiB.S., Microbiology/Immunology, Mathematics (Applied Analysis), Cum Laude, 2006 - 2010

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License Active through 2024
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Gold Humanism Honor Society - Resident Chapter
  • AOA 2016
  • Delta Omega 2012

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Effect of Closed Suction Drain Placement at the Time of Appendectomy on the Rate of Postoperative Intra-Abdominal Abscess  
    Mohamad H Abouzeid, Derek M Freitas, Jason Maggi, Journal of The American College of Surgeons

Authored Content

  • Effect of Closed Suction Drain Placement at the Time of Appendectomy on the Rate of Postoperative Intra-Abdominal AbscessOctober 2018

Other Languages

  • Portuguese

Hospital Affiliations