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Christopher E. Freise, MD

Pancreas Transplant Surgery • Transplant Surgery
Liver Transplant Parnassus
415-353-1888
Portrait of Christopher E. Freise
Portrait of Christopher E. Freise
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Christopher E. Freise, MD

Pancreas Transplant Surgery • Transplant Surgery
Liver Transplant Parnassus
415-353-1888

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About me

Dr. Christopher E. Freise is an organ transplant surgeon with particular interests in adult and pediatric liver and kidney transplants, surgery for liver tumors and kidney cysts, laparoscopic surgery for the liver and gallbladder, and surgery for dialysis access.

In his research, Freise studies immunosuppressive drugs used after transplantation and methods to prevent the tissue injury that occurs after blood supply is restored to the organ. His research is recognized and funded by the National Institutes of Health and American Society of Transplant Surgeons.

Freise earned his medical degree at the University of Minnesota, where he completed a residency in surgery. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship in transplant surgery at UCSF. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Education & training

Board certification

  • General Surgery, American Board of Surgery

Fellowship

  • Transplant Surgery, UCSF Medical Center - OMAG
  • General Surgery, UCSF Medical Center - OMAG

Residency

  • General Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical Center

Internship

  • General Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical Center

Degree

  • MD, University of Minnesota

My expertise

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    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    106 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 10, 2026

      All very well

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 6, 2026

      Dr. Freise was great

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 27, 2026

      Dr. Freise, as well as the entire Transplant team are very compassionate and have excellent bed-side manners.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 25, 2026

      Dr Freise was very concerned about my health condition

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 6, 2026

      We were very impressed with the kindness and professionalism shown to us by all the providers. They all make me (the pt) feel at ease.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 21, 2025

      Dr. Freise is a rock star!

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