Ben Freed, MD

Non-invasive cardiologist @NorthwesternMedicine. Cardiovascular Fellowship Program Director. IL-ACC Governor. ACC PDGME Chair. Echo and MRI enthusiast.

[AnnabelleVolgman MD @avolgman]

ABCs of AI in Cardiology- a great session on AI at the @IllinoisACC Annual Symposium. @jslivnickmd moderated talks by @medTMaddox, Hena Krishna & Heather Whitney. Lots of ? after great talks. @docbfreed @moiz_hafiz. Most med ctrs in Illinois are represented.

[Ben Freed, MD @docbfreed]

@AllisonGHaysMD Congrats @MMukherjeeMD! So well deserved.

[AnnabelleVolgman MD @avolgman]

Started the @IllinoisACC annual symposium. Our governor, @docbfreed opened the conference. Great session on #HTN treatment. @HeartDocSadiya Vanessa Rowe ANP & Dr Flack gave great talks! @moiz_hafiz @ACCInTouch @dmljmd @kewatson

[AnnabelleVolgman MD @avolgman]

The Chicago team of the @IllinoisACC took the train to our state capital for our annual symposium to network, learn about pt care & leadership! @docbfreed @priyafreaneymd @pattivassallomd @molly_altenburg @melissajoy1228
@accintouch @moiz_hafiz @nakhter @kinnoMenhel @aypantila

[Abdul Moiz Hafiz @moiz_hafiz]

@IllinoisACC comes to Springfield again this year at @ALPLM. Looking forward to a packed agenda for the day! Great work planning committee and our chapter governor @docbfreed @ACCinTouch

[Abhishek Kulkarni @AbhiKulk82]

@nakhtermd presented on the amazing work of the @IllinoisACC Social Justice Committee. Amazing to see the difference being made by this initiative. #ACCFIT #CardioTwitter @docbfreed @ACCinTouch

[Abhishek Kulkarni @AbhiKulk82]

Another phenomenal SIU Cardiology grand rounds presented by @keaglemd, a physician leader and visionary!! A personal role model for me through my career!! Was touched by his humility and kindness. @mominsiddique01 @moiz_hafiz @siusom @SIUcardsfellows #ACCFIT #Cardiotwitter

[IllinoisACC @IllinoisACC]

Planning to attend the 2026 Illinois Annual Symposium? Registration is free for Fellows-in-Training and Residents/Students, plus reduced rates for CV Team and Admin members. May 9 in Springfield.

Register at https://t.co/agHZjFq7Sa

#ILACC #Cardiology

[Phillip Lam, MD @PhilLamMD]

Looking forward to attending the #ACC26 PDGME recommended sessions including the symposium on 3/27! @ACCinTouch @docbfreed @gabyweissman @ckaiseroll @MarkHofmeyer @MedStarHealth @GTCardFellows

[IllinoisACC @IllinoisACC]

Last chance to join Cardio Alliance🫀

High impact CV trial discussion with ILACC colleagues and industry partners (Bayer, BridgeBio and more).

Feb 25
Register: https://t.co/VrOtbfzd82
Hear from @docbfreed https://t.co/KQ2Ueznivm

#ILACC #Cardiology #ClinicalTrials

[Abhishek Kulkarni @AbhiKulk82]

Real world advocacy by @IllinoisACC to ensure a safer future for our patients!! Great to have folks travel to Springfield to support IL H.B. 4207!! #cardiotwitter @ACCinTouch @docbfreed

[IllinoisACC @IllinoisACC]

Yesterday, ILACC clinicians and partners brought #AdvocacyInAction to the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield—meeting with legislators about calcium scoring coverage and why CAC matters.

Grateful to everyone who showed up. 🗣️❤️

#ILACC #Cardiology #CalciumScoring

[IllinoisACC @IllinoisACC]

Help advance heart health in Illinois 🗣️❤️

ILACC Pop Up Lobby Day, Feb 17, 2026, 2:00 to 7:00 PM at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, focused on HB 4207, the Calcium Scoring Bill.

Details and how to get involved:
https://t.co/bpy5DygVJX

#ILACC #AdvocacyInAction

[IllinoisACC @IllinoisACC]

New ILACC experience: Cardio Alliance at Pinstripes Oakbrook, Feb 25, 6 to 8:30 pm 🫀

Real world discussion of high impact CV trials with an ILACC expert discussant.

Hear from @docbfreed: https://t.co/mxC2BOyU8e

Register: https://t.co/0MBtFNs5uJ

#ILACC #Cardiology

[IllinoisACC @IllinoisACC]

ILACC congratulates @NP_ltl_a (Nataliya Pyslar, MD, FACC)—elected as the next Illinois ACC Governor.
➡️ Governor-Elect: March 2026
➡️ Governor: March 2027
Sincere appreciation to @docbfreed, MD, FACC, FASE for leadership during the transition.
#ILACC #Cardiology #CVLeadership

[Abdul Moiz Hafiz @moiz_hafiz]

It’s great to see the series evolve to a multi chapter meeting. Looking forward to Kansas hosting this upcoming virtual cath conference. Please join for free case based educational event @SteveAChicago @docbfreed @IllinoisACC @SIUcardsfellows

[IllinoisACC @IllinoisACC]

Fellow-led. Faculty-driven. Future-focused. 💡

Join ILACC in Springfield on Nov 17 for the Central IL Fellows Forum:
▪️ Case presentations
▪️ Dinner & networking
▪️ Remarks by @docbfreed
🕕 6–8:30 PM | RSVP: [email protected]

#ILACC #Cardiology #CVLeadership

[Edgar D. Torres Fernandez @edtofer]

Our Northwestern Cardiology Fellowship team is so proud to participate in the @ACCinTouch Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.—advocating for our patients, our profession, and the future of cardiovascular care. 💟

[Ben Freed, MD @docbfreed]

So proud of our advocacy chair @GuidaTherese and the entire @IllinoisACC chapter! So well deserved. @ACCinTouch

[Abdul Moiz Hafiz @moiz_hafiz]

@ACCinTouch #HeartPAC great kickoff for ACC 2025 legislative conference. @IllinoisACC @GuidaTherese wins award for our chapter’s advocacy in passing IL state SB1418 for mandating PAD screening coverage! Congratulations! @docbfreed and all who made this happen.

[Zain Asad, MD, MS, FACC FAHA @ZainAsadCardOnc]

📢 Excited to share our latest JACC 📚:
“Signaling 101 🚦for Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Recruitment”—written on behalf of the ACC Program Director and GME Council. https://t.co/ortJnBLHYu
@ACCinTouch @JACCJournals