DR. MICHAEL FREITAS

ABOUT

Dr. Freitas has been at Highgate since 2014. He grew up in Kingston, Massachusetts and was inspired to enter medicine based on his own experiences as a patient. In his spare time, aside from golf and skiing, he’s a major foodie and loves cooking for family and friends. Dr. Freitas has been featured on local TV and has been named a Top Doctor in Sports Medicine by Buffalo Spree Magazine. 

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EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Northeastern University, Bouve College of Health Services: Master’s of Science degree in Physical Therapy and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Rehabilitation Science

• University at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Doctor of Medicine

• University at Buffalo: UB Orthopedics and Sports Medicine: Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship 

 

AFFILIATIONS

• The American Academy of Family Physicians

• The New York Academy of Family Physicians

• Medical Society of the State of New York

• American Medical Society for Sports Medicine

• American College of Sports Medicine 

• Team Physician: University at Buffalo Athletics

• Team Physician: Daemen College Athletics 

• Team Physician: Rochester Americans

• Assistant Team Physician: Buffalo Sabres

• Medical Consultant: Buffalo Bills 

• Sports Medicine Practice: UBMD Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

• Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Director

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• ​HONORS

• Top Doc Sports Medicine Buffalo Spree Magazine

• Resident Teacher Award from the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine

• Award for Outstanding Research from the 13th Annual Scholarly Exchange Day from the University at Buffalo​