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John Freedy, MD, Family Medicine, Charleston, SC, HCA South Atlantic - Trident Medical Center

JohnRichardFreedyMDJohn Richard Freedy, MD, PhD

Family Medicine Charleston, SC

Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist, Behavioral Medicine

Professor of Family Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina; Director, Behavioral Science Curriculum, MUSC Family Medicine Residency

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Education & Training

  • Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
    Medical University of South Carolina College of MedicineResidency, Family Medicine, 2002 - 2005
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaClass of 2002
  • Kent State University
    Kent State UniversityPh.D., Clinical Psychology, 1990
  • Kent State University
    Kent State UniversityM.A., Clinical Psychology, 1988
  • University of North Carolina System
    University of North Carolina SystemB.A., With honors, 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1992 - 2025
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
  • SC Clinical PsychologistLicensed

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Physician Summit Award for Excellence in Care Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare, 2015
  • Nominated for Golden Apple Teaching Award Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, 2013-2015
  • Physician Practice Connections Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2011-2014
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Physician Wellness Across the Professional Spectrum  
    John R Freedy, Russell Blackwelder, ScienceDirect
  • My wonderful life: Reflections on relationships, empathic connection, and healing  
    Freedy, J.R., Family Medicine, 1/1/2016
  • Medication strategies for mental health conditions in primary care  
    Freedy, J.R. (Ed). Bragg, S., Blackwelder, R., Drayton, S., and Ross, C. (Guest Eds.)., International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • The Balint Group experience: Promoting relationship awareness
    Phelps, P., Sternlieb, J., & Freedy, J.R., 37th Forum for Behavioral Science in Family Medicine, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2016
  • The role of Balint Group training in the professional and personal development of family medicine residents
    Freedy, J.R., Diaz, V., Brock, C., Chessman, A., Player, M., Thiedke, C., & Johnson, A., 2nd biennial meeting of the American Balint Society, Oak Brook, IL, 1/1/2016
  • Are you an imposter? How feelings of inadequacy can impact academics
    Freedy, J.R., American Association of Medical Colleges Annual Group on Student Affairs-Careers in Medicine-Organization of Student Representatives Professional Development Conference, St. Louis, MO, 1/1/2016
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Lectures

  • Clinical Pearls for the management of depression and anxiety 
    Kiawah Island, SC - 1/1/2016
  • Promoting wellness across the professional spectrum: A developmental perspective 
    Myrtle Beach, SC - 1/1/2015
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 
    Kiawah Island, SC - 1/1/2015
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Other

Grant Support

  • Adult Psychological Functioning After EarthquakesNational Institute Of Mental Health1991

Hospital Affiliations