JohnMFreemanMD

Ophthalmology • Memphis, TN

Cataract Related, Retinal Disease

Instructor, Ophthalmology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine

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Office
6485 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38119
Phone+1 901-767-3937

Fax+1 901-767-1747
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Education & Training

University of TennesseeResidency, Ophthalmology, 2000 - 2003
University of Tennessee/Methodist Healthcare-Memphis HospitalsInternship, Transitional Year, 1999 - 2000
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1999

Certifications & Licensure

TN State Medical License 2002 - 2026
MD State Medical License 1969 - 2012
OH State Medical License 2003 - 2005
KY State Medical License 2003 - 2005
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Clinical Trials

Ketogenic Diet for Child Epilepsy and Seizure Control Start of enrollment: 1997 Jul 01
Completed
Not Applicable

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

2 citations
Life with spina bifida: the role of quality of life in decision-making.
John M. Freeman> ;The Journal of Pediatrics. 2013 May 1
Rationing and reality.
Freeman, J. M.> ;Hastings Cent Rep. 2011 Nov 01
Protective roles of home and school environments for the health of young Canadians.
Freeman, J., King, M., Kuntsche, E., Pickett, W.> ;J Epidemiol Community Health. 2011 May
82 citations
Ketosis and the Ketogenic Diet, 2010: Advances in Treating Epilepsy and Other Disorders
John M. Freeman, Eric H. Kossoff> ;Advances in Pediatrics. 2010 Jan 1
Optimizing dendritic cell-based immunotherapy in multiple myeloma: intranodal injections of idiotype-pulsed CD40 ligand-matured vaccines led to induction of type-1 and...
Yi, Q., Szmania, S., Freeman, J., Qian, J., Rosen, N. A., Viswamitra, S., Cottler-Fox, M., Barlogie, B., Tricot, G., van Rhee, F.> ;Br J Haematol. 2010 Sep
Rights, respect for dignity and end-of-life care: time for a change in the concept of informed consent.
Freeman, J. M.> ;J Med Ethics. 2010 Jan
17 citations
Hemispherectomy sustained before adulthood does not cause persistent hemispatial neglect.
Elisabeth B. Marsh, Melissa Newhart, Jonathan T. Kleinman, Jennifer Heidler-Gary, Eileen P.G. Vining, John M. Freeman, Eric H. Kossoff, Argye E. Hillis> ;Cortex; a Journal Devoted to the Study of the Nervous System and Behavior. 2009 May 1
12 citations
The ketogenic diet: additional information from a crossover study.
John M. Freeman> ;Journal of Child Neurology. 2009 Apr 1
5 citations
Seizures, EEG events, and the ketogenic diet
John M. Freeman> ;Epilepsia. 2009 Feb 1
95 citations
A blinded, crossover study of the efficacy of the ketogenic diet
John M. Freeman, Eileen P.G. Vining, Eric H. Kossoff, Paula L. Pyzik, Xiaobu Ye, Steven N. Goodman> ;Epilepsia. 2009 Feb 1
101 citations
A case‐control evaluation of the ketogenic diet versus ACTH for new‐onset infantile spasms
Eric H. Kossoff, Erika F. Hedderick, Zahava Turner, John M. Freeman> ;Epilepsia. 2008 Sep 1
1 citations
Malpractice Claims Involving Pediatricians
John M. Freeman, Andrew D. Freeman> ;Pediatrics. 2007 Oct 1
''Auditory verbal impairment in a child with Rasmussen encephalopathy and recurrent seizures''.
Freeman, J., Boatman, D. F.> ;Dev Med Child Neurol. 2007 Sep
19 citations
Beware: the misuse of technology and the law of unintended consequences.
John M. Freeman> ;Neurotherapeutics. 2007 Jul 1
13 citations
The use of amplitude-integrated electroencephalography: beware of its unintended consequences.
John M. Freeman> ;Pediatrics. 2007 Mar 1
222 citations
The ketogenic diet: one decade later.
John M. Freeman, Eric H. Kossoff, Adam L. Hartman> ;Pediatrics. 2007 Mar 1
Ethical theory and medical ethics: a personal perspective.
Freeman, J. M.> ;J Med Ethics. 2006 Oct
33 citations
EEG is an essential clinical tool: pro and con.
Nathan B. Fountain, John M. Freeman> ;Epilepsia. 2006 Oct 1
143 citations
The ketogenic diet: from molecular mechanisms to clinical effects.
John M. Freeman, Pierangelo Veggiotti, Giovanni Lanzi, Anna Tagliabue, Emilio Perucca> ;Epilepsy Research. 2006 Feb 1
39 citations
The importance of parental expectations of cognitive improvement for their children with epilepsy prior to starting the ketogenic diet.
Sharifeh Farasat, Eric H. Kossoff, Diana J. Pillas, James E. Rubenstein, Eileen P.G. Vining, John M. Freeman> ;Epilepsy & Behavior. 2006 Mar 1
34 citations
The outcome of children with intractable seizures: a 3- to 6-year follow-up of 67 children who remained on the ketogenic diet less than one year.
Elisabeth B. Marsh, John M. Freeman, Eric H. Kossoff, Eileen P.G. Vining, James E. Rubenstein, Paula L. Pyzik, Cheryl Hemingway> ;Epilepsia. 2006 Feb 1
30 citations
A progressive anterior fibrosis syndrome in patients with postsurgical congenital aniridia.
Julie H. Tsai, John M. Freeman, Chi-Chao Chan, Gary S. Schwartz, Elizabeth A. Derby, Michael R. Petersen, Edward J. Holland> ;American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2005 Dec 1
105 citations
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex and the Ketogenic Diet
Eric H. Kossoff, Elizabeth A. Thiele, Heidi H. Pfeifer, Jane R. McGrogan, John M. Freeman> ;Epilepsia. 2005 Oct 1
27 citations
Rasmussen's syndrome: progressive autoimmune multi-focal encephalopathy.
John M. Freeman> ;Pediatric Neurology. 2005 May 1
Childhood neurological disorders: Crosscutting breakout session
Murray Goldstein, Robert J. Palisano, Scott H. Kozin, Lawrence C. Vogel, Craig M. McDonald, John M. Freeman> ;Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair. 2005 Mar 1
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Press Mentions

Sublingual Versus Subcutaneous Immunotherapy for Allergic Rhinitis: What Are the Important Therapeutic and Real-World Considerations?June 16th, 2020
Electronic Fetal Monitoring: A Defense Lawyer’s ViewAugust 19th, 2019

Grant Support

Study Of The Efficacy Of The Ketogenic DietNational Center For Research Resources2004
Efficacy Of The Ketogenic DietNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2002
Efficacy Of Ketogenic DietNational Center For Research Resources2000–2002
Efficacy Of Ketogenic Diet: Blinded StudyNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
Multicenter Study Of Ketogenic Diet EfficacyNational Center For Research Resources1997–2002
Efficacy Of The Ketogenic Diet--A Blinded StudyNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1997–2001
Change In Lipid Profiles On A Ketogenic DietEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1997–1998
Carnitine Supplementation In Children Taking Anticonvulsant DrugsNational Center For Research Resources1993
Infants At Very High Risk For Neurological DeficitNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1985–1987

Hospital Affiliations

Baptist Memorial Hospital - MemphisMemphis, Tennessee
Regional One HealthMemphis, Tennessee
Methodist Healthcare Memphis HospitalsMemphis, Tennessee
Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical CenterMemphis, Tennessee