Julie A. Freischlag, MD, FACS, FRCSEd(Hon), DFSVS

Julie A. Freischlag, MD, FACS, FRCSEd(Hon), DFSVS, is an esteemed vascular surgeon. Dr. Freischlag is chief executive officer (CEO) of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, dean of Wake Forest University School of Medicine, and chief academic officer of Atrium Health.

A Fellow of the College since 1991, Dr. Freischlag has been a leader within the organization in many roles. She has been a committed surgeon-scientist throughout her career, with a focus on vascular surgery and the diagnosis and treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome. 

Learn more about Dr. Freischlag's accomplishments in the November 2021 issue of the Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Freischlag was installed as the 2021−2022 President of the American College of Surgeons at the virtual Clinical Congress 2021 Convocation, Sunday, October 24. In her Presidential Address, Dr. Freischlag acknowledged the toll the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on surgeons and patients and posited that surgeons can move forward by applying the principles of enhanced recovery after surgery.

#SurgeonsSowingHope Series

Everyday, surgeons like Dr. Julie Freischlag make caring for their patients their top priority. These surgeons sow hope—reassuring patients before operations, inspiring surgical team colleagues to give their best to every patient, and taking the care and time needed to ensure optimal outcomes.

With Surgeons Sowing Hope as the theme of her presidential year, Julie A. Freischlag, MD, FACS, DFSVS, is asking ACS members how they are sowing hope.