Denise A. Freese, MD
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Denise A. Freese, MD

  • Family Medicine
Average rating: 4.9
 
Santa Monica Parkside Family Medicine |
2428 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 200 Santa Monica, CA 90404

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

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
186 total ratings | 122 reviews
5.0
November 26, 2025
Always have a great experience Dr Freese is always so thorough and her nurse today was so nice and calming for me especially since I have severe anxiety so it helped so much
5.0
November 24, 2025
Very welcoming friendly and I appreciate her thoroughness
5.0
November 21, 2025
Detailed Listened Empathic
5.0
November 19, 2025
She fit me in for a last minute pre-op appt and worked through her lunch break. Dr Denise Freese is the best.
5.0
November 10, 2025
Caring. Kind and efficient.