Denise A. Freese, MD

Denise A. Freese, MD

  • Family Medicine
4.9
199 ratings
139 reviews
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
Santa Monica Parkside Family Medicine |
2428 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 200 Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-998-5868
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About

Dr. Freese completed her undergraduate degree at University of Illinois, summa cum laude with a degree in Biology. She earned her Medical Degree and a Masters Degree in Public Health from UCLA, and completed her Family Medicine Residency at Santa Monica Hospital. Dr. Freese has been in practice at the Santa Monica Parkside office since completing her residency in 1995. She is the chairman of the Family Medicine Quality Assurance Committee at UCLA Santa Monica Orthopedic Hospital, and is a member of the Executive Medical Board of the Hospital. She is also on the attending staff of Saint John's Hospital. She enjoys taking care of patients of all ages.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine, 1995

Residency

Family Practice, Santa Monica-UCLA Family Practice, 1995

Degree

MD, UCLA School of Medicine, 1992

Locations

Hospital Affiliations

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Areas of Focus

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
199 total ratings | 139 reviews
5.0
Dr. Freese is very thorough, never makes me feel rushed, and really listens. I feel like she takes the whole picture into account when assessing symptoms and I’m very grateful for that. I also find her to be very knowledgeable and up to date on the latest research.
5.0
As always, great listener very compassionate.
5.0
Dr. visit at scheduled time. Dr. clearly detailed my problems and ordered correct medications.
5.0
Dr. Freese is an excellent physician—I’ve been seeing her for at least 15 years, she’s thorough, extremely knowledgeable, always responsive and caring. I feel very lucky to be her patient.
5.0
Dr. Freese My experience with Dr. Freese was great. She cares about her patients.
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