Dr. Daniel Freedman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Daniel Freedman, D.O., is a board-certified pediatric neurologist at UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences, specializing in epilepsy management. He serves as the Associate Program Director for the Pediatric Epilepsy Fellowship and directs the Psychogenic Nonepileptic Events Clinic at Dell Children's. Freedman focuses on innovative ways to rethink academic medicine and improve health through community-centered care. He completed his undergraduate studies at Duke University and earned his medical degree at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. Daniel finished his pediatric child neurology residency at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, followed by a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology. His clinical interests encompass neurology education, the treatment of epilepsy, and challenging seizures. Additionally, Freedman advocates for epilepsy patients, contributing to advancements in the field through various professional affiliations, including the American Epilepsy Society.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

UT Health Austin • Austin, TX

Assistant professor and board-certified pediatric neurologist specializing in epilepsy at the University of Texas at Austin.

Director

2020-01-01 — Present

Dell Children’s Psychogenic Nonepileptic Events Clinic • Austin, TX

Leads the specialized clinic focusing on psychogenic nonepileptic events.

Awards

#2023

Child Neurology Faculty Resident Teaching Award

2023-01-01

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.