John R. Freedy

John R. Freedy is a Professor of Family Medicine at the College of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). He holds dual qualifications as a PhD Clinical Psychologist (1990, Kent State University) and a board-certified family physician (MD 2002, MUSC). With over 20 years of faculty experience at MUSC, Dr. Freedy serves as Director of the Behavioral Science Curriculum in the Family Medicine Residency Program. His clinical practice is based at MUSC Health Primary Care - Ellis Oak on James Island, Charleston, where he focuses on integrating mental health into primary care settings.

• PhD in Clinical Psychology, Kent State University (1990)
• MD, Medical University of South Carolina (2002)
• Residency: Trident-MUSC Family Medicine Residency Program (2002-2005)

Dr. Freedy's research and clinical interests center on the intersection of mental and physical health, with specific expertise in:

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and traumatic stress
• Occupational stress and burnout
• Behavioral science interventions in primary care
• Physician-patient communication dynamics
• Mental health service delivery in non-psychiatric medical settings

He maintains active involvement in training across disciplines, mentoring medical students, resident physicians, psychology interns, and postdoctoral fellows. Contact details include 295 Calhoun St. Charleston, SC 29412 and (843) 876-7047 phone line.