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Biography

Lorie Freitas, APRN, is an experienced nurse practitioner who provides care to patients at Baptist Medical Group Primary Care – Nine Mile. She welcomes new patients.

Medical Education 
ARNP

Certifications
ANCC

Clinical Specialties
Family Medicine

Meet your Doctor

What led you to choose your focus of medicine?
I enjoy the variety involved in family medicine.

What about your line of work do you find most rewarding and why?
Prevention. I like identifying problems early and fixing before permanent disability.

What is something about you that only your patients would know?
I have cold hands.

How would a patient describe you?
“Just like your husband.”

What’s your proudest moment as a health care provider?
Making dx that has been previously overlooked.

In your opinion, what’s the most important factor in a provider-patient relationship?
Mutual respect.

What can a patient expect when they have you as a provider?
Genuineness and some smarts.

What are your top priorities with every patient you see?
To provide them with what they need.

Describe one of the top ways you ensure each patient receives the quality, personal health care he/she deserves. 
I listen hard.

Do you have any specific medical interests? 
Hypertension and family issues.

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