About Me
I believe that it’s important to remember that patients are individuals. We can be most successful if the patient and his or her physician work as a team, along with other staff and family members. We work together to understand the medical issues facing the patient and what options are available to help treat or control symptoms.
I’m a neuromuscular disease specialist. I became interested in these disorders during my training because I have a background in immunology. Many nerve and muscle diseases are caused by immune system dysfunction. In the past 25 years, we’ve made great strides in treating many immune-mediated muscle and nerve diseases.
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has evolved into one of the great tertiary (specialty) care centers in the United States. It’s exciting to be a part of this transformation and to know that it will continue to grow long after I retire from practicing medicine.
Highlights
- Named to the Castle Connolly list of “Regional Top Doctors,” 2018-2019
- Co-director, the Myasthenia Gravis Clinic
- Board Certified in Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine and Clinical Neurophysiology
- Best Doctor in America, 2017
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Electromyography
- Muscle Spasticity
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Myasthenic Syndromes, Congenital
- Myositis
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome
- Polyradiculoneuropathy
- Polyradiculoneuropathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating
- Stiff-Person Syndrome
- Miller Fisher Syndrome
- Poliomyelitis
- Postpoliomyelitis Syndrome
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Giant Axonal Neuropathy
- Amyloid Neuropathies
- Amyloid Neuropathies, Familial
- Motor Neuron Disease
- Fasciculation
- Muscle Cramp
- Muscle Hypertonia
- Muscle Rigidity
- Muscle Hypotonia
- Muscle Weakness
- Sarcopenia
- Myotonia
- Isaacs Syndrome
- Distal Myopathies
- Myopathies, Nemaline
- Myopathy, Central Core
- Bulbo-Spinal Atrophy, X-Linked
- Kearns-Sayre Syndrome
- Ophthalmoplegia, Chronic Progressive External
- Bulbar Palsy, Progressive
- Neuromuscular Manifestations
- Muscular Atrophy
- Myositis, Inclusion Body
- Orbital Myositis
- Polymyositis
- Mononeuropathies
- Median Neuropathy
- Peroneal Neuropathies
- Radial Neuropathy
- Sciatic Neuropathy
- Sciatica
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tibial Neuropathy
- Ulnar Neuropathies
- Ulnar Nerve Compression Syndromes
- Paralyses, Familial Periodic
- Paralysis, Hyperkalemic Periodic
- Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis
- Muscular Disorders, Atrophic
- Neuromuscular Junction Diseases
- Botulism
- Myasthenia Gravis, Autoimmune, Experimental
- Myasthenia Gravis, Neonatal
- Diabetic Neuropathies
- Femoral Neuropathy
- Brachial Plexus Neuritis
- Paraneoplastic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Injuries
- Polyradiculopathy
- Mitochondrial Myopathies
- Brachial Plexus Neuropathies
- Sandhoff Disease
- Neurogenic Inflammation
- Trismus
- MERRF Syndrome
- Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Dermatomyositis
- Neuromuscular Diseases
Locations Where I Practice
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
2050 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43221
543 Taylor Ave.
Columbus, OH 43203
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
MD
9/1/1981 - 6/30/1985
Residency
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
7/1/1986 - 6/30/1989
Fellowship
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
7/1/1989 - 6/30/1992
Board Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Subspecialty: Neurology)
10/30/1991
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Subspecialty: Neurology)
10/31/1991
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Subspecialty: Clinical Neurophysiology)
8/26/2004
Academic Information
My Department
Neurology
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
95 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.7 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.7 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 10/25/2021, Dr. Freimer has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals
- CSL Behring
- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company
- Argenx
Very good.
I felt Dr. Freimer was not rushed and had time to spend with me. It was a "very good" experience.
Excellent problem solver with empathy and she took the time to understand my situation
Always unhurried & pleasant conversation.
My care provider was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and attentive. She asked many relevant questions, answered ALL of my questions, displayed a great sense of caring, mixed with humor, which made my visit very comfortable. As brilliant as she is, Dr. Freimer is so approachable, and so wonderful... I feel very fortunate to be in her care.
Dr. Freimer is the best - listens - explains - shows concern.
Excellent! Gave me very good information.
Very good neurologist. Also, very personable - she explains things in a way easy to understand.
Dr. Miriam Freimer and Dr. Sarah Heintzman has been treating me for double vision. Two very good doctors.
Very kind, personable, knowledgeable.
Dr. Freimer is an excellent dr. in every way.
I appreciate Dr. Freimer's candor regarding diagnostic and therapeutic options, and, after having reviewed these alternatives, her low-pressure approach to medical decision making. She gave me the benefit of her informed opinion and then left it up to me as to which testing and interventions to pursue.
She was very thorough. She spent a great deal of time with me. She asked a lot of clarifying questions to understand my issues. She even worked with scheduler to get me in quickly for further testing. First visit with her and I was very impressed.
All was very good.
Excellent overall.
She was knowledge, prepared and communicated well. I hope that she becomes my primary doctor for my problem.
Timely, professional.
Excellent care
Always get great care & concern.
Excellent provider - Knowledgeable - thorough expressed concern and was interested to listen & enlighten -
Very good
Dr. Freimer is the best. I have many providers for different conditions and she is exceptional.
I really appreciated the amount of time she spent with me talking about the entirety of my health.
Dr. Freimer is well known for her expertise in the area of myasthenia gravis, and I feel very fortunate to have her as my doctor. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable, but she is also very friendly.
Dr. Freimer is an excellent doctor. I had a real bad time in 2020 and she was there for me 24/7. I trust her with my life.
I would give a 10.
Dr. F. is wonderful.
All good, I should say great. Very pleased with the results.
She listens to me.
Dr. Freimer is very knowledgeable about my disease. She listened to my concerns and came up with a possible plan to manage some side effects. She made me feel very hopeful.
Dr Friemer was thorough and knowledgeable. She and her PA were with me for a nice, long visit. I didn't feel hurried like "just another billable service." And, most importantly, I finally got a correct diagnosis (that my local doctors & specialists have been unable to provide.) I feel confident in her knowledge, expertise, & care. And I LOVE that I can communicate directly with her via MyChart without going thru anybody else and she will respond w/in a reasonably short time. That is very refreshing and feels much more personal than my experience w/ other medical offices.
Great care provider.
Very concerned about my health. Excellent care provider.
We get along very well.
There were no bad experiences. It was all good & caring. Appreciated the doctor's knowledge and help to continue diagnosis & care for my husband who is the patient.
Dr. Freimer is very competent and keeps my care moving forward.
I always get good care from Dr. Freimer.
My good experience, she reviewed my notes in detail, quickly ran numerous tests, ordered blood tests before I left, ordered (2) MRI & scheduled a conductivity test for next month.
Dr. Freimer express concern that I was receiving proper treatment and concern that my initial diagnosis was correct.
I am awaiting info. from tests (blood) & MRI & CAT scan. I feel very confident Dr. Freimer will be able to help me.
Showed concern for my problems and offered solutions. She seemed to understand the issues I am going through and was so helpful. I appreciated her walking me out of the office.
this was my first visit with this provider and she listened, took her time and explained things very well. She gave me options and involved me in my health care decisions which was wonderful.
I was also pleased to see Dr. Freimer taking extra precautions as well. I cannot express how wonderful Dr. Freimer is about listening to my health issues and forming a plan for me that takes my opinions into consideration.