Dr. Rula Freiji MD
Pediatrician
6417 Pathway Ct. Chapel Hill NC, 27516About
Dr. Rula Freiji is a pediatrician practicing in Chapel Hill , NC. Dr. Freiji is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Freiji diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Freiji can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
MD at Emory University; Master of Public Health
Emory University School Of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
Pediatrics
Pediatric Infectious Diseases
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Dr. Rula Freiji MD's Expert Contributions
My son has headaches every day after school?
Make sure the eyesight is fine first, that he is being well hydrated also READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Taught at Lafayette College -
Awards
- Resident Teaching Award at Emory University
- Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society at Georgia Tech
- Dean's List at the American University of Beirut
- Honor List, International College, Beirut
Fellowships
- Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health
Professional Society Memberships
- International College Alumnus, American University of Beirut Alumnus, American Medical Association, Emory University Medical Alumni
Articles and Publications
ELISPOT for detection of active tuberculosis infection.
Lipoarabinomannan conjugate of BCG helps inhibit dissemination of early childhood tuberculosis.
What do you attribute your success to?
Her hard work and liking what she does.
Areas of research
Tuberculosis in children early diagnosis and treatment options
Philanthropic Initiatives
2003-2015 Volunteered for Refugees in Lebanon and Greece.
Teaching and speaking
infection control methods at hospitals
Hobbies / Sports
- Traveling, Yoga, Piano, Classical Music
Favorite professional publications
- Clinical Pediatrics
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