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Department
LocationTexas Medical Center
Specialty
Pediatric Radiology
Phone: 832-824-7237
Fax: 832-825-0160
Address
6701 Fannin Street
Suite 470
Houston, TX 77030
John T. Freiling, MD
Staff Radiologist
Assistant Professor of Radiology, Baylor College of Medicine
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Neuroradiology | 2023 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Neuradiology | 2022 |
| John Hopkins University | Residency | Radiology | 2021 |
| Katz School of Medicine at Temple University | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2016 |
About
Dr. Freiling is a neuroradiologist at Texas Children’s Hospital and Clinical Assistant Professor of Radiology. His clinical experience is based in adult and pediatric neuroradiology. Dr. Freiling is board certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology.
Clinical Interests:
All areas of pediatric neuroradiology, including diseases that involve the brain, spine, and head/neck.
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Board of Radiology | Member |
| American Society of Pediatric Neuroradiology | Member |
Selected Publications
Grieder TE, Herman MA, Contet C, Tan LA, Vargas-Perez H, Cohen A, Chwalek M, Maal-Bared G, Freiling J, Schlosburg JE, Clarke L, Crawford E, Koebel P, Repunte-Canonigo V, Sanna PP, Tapper A. “VTA CRF neurons mediate the aversive effects of nicotine withdrawal and promote intake escalation.” Nature Neuroscience. 2014, Dec; 17(12): 1751-1758. PMID: 25402857.
George O, Sanders C, Freiling JT, Grigoryan E, Vu S, & Allen CD, Crawford E, Mandyam CD, Koob GF. “Recruitment of medial prefrontal cortex neurons during alcohol withdrawal predicts cognitive impairment and excessive alcohol drinking.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 2012, Oct; 109(44): 18156-18161. PMID: 23071333.
Awards & Honors
Medical School Awards:
Junior Inductee Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society – One of four medical students elected for membership during junior year
J. Robert Troyer Award – For the highest academic performance in the first two curricular years
Raymond C. Truex Award – For excellence in the field of Neuroscience
John Franklin Huber Award – For excellence in the field of Gross Anatomy
Board Certification
American Board of Radiology
* Texas Children's Hospital physicians' licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician's office and were not verified by Texas Children's Hospital.