MICHAEL FREED

FREED--Dr. Michael David. Freed, Dr. Michael David of Brookline, MA, passed away on December 11, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Marsha B. Freed and current wife Elizabeth W Geist. Devoted father of Jennifer Freed (Brian Dalton), Joshua Freed, and Steven Freed (Emily Maple). Loving stepfather of David (Kristina), Mark, and Daniel (Erica). Proud grandfather of Sophie, Jake, Anya, Maggie, Mia, Eli, Matty, Greta, Arthur, and Eleanor. Loving brother of Howard Freed. Mike graduated from Brandeis University and received his MD from the New York University School of Medicine. After completing his pediatric training at NYU, he joined the fellowship program in Cardiology at Boston Children's Hospital in 1970 and remained there for his entire 50-year career. Remarkably, he continued to see patients and teach fellows in the ambulatory clinic until just a month before his passing. At Boston Children's Hospital, Mike held many leadership positions, including Chief of the Division of Inpatient Cardiology, Chair of the Boston Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education Committee, leadership roles at the Boston Children's Heart Foundation, and Chair of the Admissions Committee of the Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Training Program. Mike was a consummate clinician whose opinion was sought by pediatric cardiologists worldwide and who influenced national treatment strategies and policies in congenital heart disease. He had a seminal role in bringing prostaglandin treatment to newborns with duct- dependent lesions. He contributed essential insights into the physiology of congenital heart disease in the newborn, infective endocarditis, valvular disease, exercise restrictions, and manpower needs in our field. Mike had an exceptional record of leadership in professional organizations nationally. Among his accomplishments was the initiation and implementation of "the match" process for the determination of pediatric cardiology fellowship positions nationally. Mike's dedication to his professional life never interfered with his devotion to his family. Service at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., Newton, MA on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dr. Freed's memory may be made to Boston Children's Hospital Trust Attn: Kate Civetti 401 Park Drive Suite 602 Boston, MA 02215-5301 *Please include 'Dr. Michael Freed and Department of Cardiology' in the memo line.