Michael Freitas MD, MSPT, FAAFP, CAQSM
Michael Freitas
MD, MSPT, FAAFP, CAQSM
Education and Training:
- Fellowship, Sports Medicine Fellowship, University at Buffalo (2014)
- Residency, Family Medicine Residency, University at Buffalo (2013)
- MD, Medicine, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo (2010)
- MS, Physical Therapy, Northeastern University (2003)
- BS, Rehabilitation Sciences, Northeastern University (2002)
Employment:
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, University at Buffalo
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Orthopaedics, University at Buffalo
- Clinical Professor, Family Medicine, University at Buffalo
- Lead Physician Graduate Medical Education, University at Buffalo
- Medical Director Athletic Training Program, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, University at Buffalo
- Program Director Primary Care Sports Medicine, Family Medicine/Orthopaedics, University at Buffalo
- Team Physician, Buffalo Sabres
- Team Physician, Rochester Americans
- Head Team Medical Physician, University at Buffalo Athletics
Awards and Honors:
- Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (2025)
- Buffalo Spree Top Doctor
- Certificate of Added Qualification: Sports Medicine
Research Expertise:
- Concussions
- Medical Care of Athletes
- Non-Operative Biologic Regenerative Therapies: Regenerative Medicine
- Non-Operative Care of Degenerative Knee Conditions
Journal Articles:
- Haider MN, Cunningham A, Darling S, Suffoletto HN, Freitas MS, Jain RK, Willer B, Leddy JJ. (2021) Derivation of the Buffalo Concussion Physical Examination risk of delayed recovery (RDR) score to identify children at risk for persistent postconcussive symptoms. British journal of sports medicine (Dec), 55(24): 1427-1433.
- Leddy JJ, Haider MN, Ellis MJ, Mannix R, Darling SR, Freitas MS, Suffoletto HN, Leiter J, Cordingley DM, Willer B. (2019) Early Subthreshold Aerobic Exercise for Sport-Related Concussion: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA pediatrics (Apr), 173(4): 319-325. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2018.4397
- Hinds A, Leddy J, Freitas M, Czuczman N, Willer B. (2016) The Effect of Exertion on Heart Rate and Rating of Perceived Exertion in Acutely Concussed Individuals. Journal of neurology & neurophysiology (Aug), 7(4). doi:10.4172/2155-9562.1000388
- Baker JG, Freitas MS, Leddy JJ, Kozlowski KF, Willer BS. (2012) Return to full functioning after graded exercise assessment and progressive exercise treatment of postconcussion syndrome. Rehabilitation research and practice (Jan), 2012: 705309. doi:10.1155/2012/705309
Professional Memberships:
- American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
- Medical Society of the State of New York
- National Hockey League Team Physician Society
- American Hockey League Team Physician Society
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- American College of Sports Medicine
- New York Academy of Family Physicians
Service Activities:
- UB Medical Alumni Association; Board Member
- University at Buffalo Athletics; Head Team Medical Physician